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Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Diamond for $1700 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: F

Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Diamond for $1700 Budget

Shape- Princess Color – G to I Clarity – VS1 or higher Budget $1700 I looked at this: james allen Diamond 1384683 Setting 11010W Any suggestions? Something better? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest …



Q&A: Marquise Diamond for $3500 Budget

Q&A: Marquise Diamond for $3500 Budget

Ive been researching and shopping for diamonds for a few weeks, and have found your site very helpful and informative. Im looking for a marquise cut diamond for my fiance-to-be. Id like to stick to a budget for the stone and setting combined around $4500-5000. Im looking for a stone 1 carat or better if at all possible …


Q&A: Seeking Ideal Princess Cut Diamond for $6K Budget

Big fan of you and your site. I’ve been looking on and off for a diamond for a while now. I thought I wanted to buy her something around the 1.25 range but when I looked at one in person it was just too big for her finger. Now I think I want to find …


Q&A: Thoughts on a 1.25-1.5 Princess Cut Diamond

I’m in the process of buying my first ever diamond to propose to my wonderful girlfriend. She wants a princess cut 1.25 -1.5 on a white gold/platinum pave setting. I reviewed your site and loved the advice. Based on your recommendations on color and clarity I saw the attached on James Allen. The inclusions look …


Q&A: Best Round Diamond for ~$20K Budget

Thank you for creating such an incredibly informative website! I am looking for an engagement diamond with the following details: Overall: for now would be looking for the cheapest price for given parameters Shape: Round Color Range: F or better Clarity: SI1 or better (nothing visible to naked eye) Budget: up to $15k (preference would …



Q&A: Recommendation for Round Diamond for $4-5K Budget

Q&A: Recommendation for Round Diamond for $4-5K Budget

Hi, great site! Quick question. I’m in the market for an engagement ring and am looking for a ~1 ct round diamond $4-5K USD. A local family-owned jeweler is recommending what they call an ”eighternity” 1.03 ct diamond with H color and SI2 clarity (GIA) for ~$6500. Obviously it’s over my budget but compared to …


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Mike Fried Mike Fried Mike Fried has over 25 years experience in the diamond industry working with Leo Schachter Diamonds, Moshe Namdar Diamonds, and joining The Diamond Pro in 2007. He is recognized as an industry expert and has been quoted in publications such as Us, People, Page Six, The Next Web and more.

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