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Q&A: Looking for Best Princess Cut for $7500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: G

Q&A: Looking for Best Princess Cut for $7500 Budget

Hi, The Diamond Pro Team, Thanks so much for the work you put into the site. I’ve learned so much since coming here, and it’s really caused me to slow down and look deeper at my purchase. I especially appreciate the pages on specific cuts. After reading through all of that, however, I still feel …


Q&A: Looking for Asscher Cut for Platinum Solitaire Setting

I am looking for an Asscher Cut diamond for a solitaire engagement setting, most likely a simple, elegant 2mm platinum mount. I would like to be in $10k-$14k range for the stone and be out the door for less than $15k with the setting. I have spent a lot of time doing research but was …


Q&A: Round Brilliant White Gold Solitaire for $1500-2K Budget

I want a white gold, round brilliant cut solitaire, my sister got a engagement ring and i love it, is pretty simple just white gold and the diamond… her is a princess cut but i was thinking getting a round … i also wanted your opinion on that… my budget is between 1500$ – 2000$ …


Q&A: Are these Round Diamonds Included?

You said it was kosher to email you about whether a diamond inclusion would be clear to the eye, so I have one: Wondering if this one will look alright: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1494417.asp or if the following is a better option: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1505069.asp And if you have any tips on finding something even better that I don’t know …



Q&A: Is it a Good Idea to Buy Diamond & Setting Separately?

If I were to go through James Allen (who I can see you highly recommend) for a stone, but got a setting from somewhere else (like Shane Co.), do you recommend that? I ask because I’m unsure if it is a good idea to buy them separate like that. What kind of person would I …


Q&A: Looking for Second Opinion on 0.91Ct. Princess Cut Diamond

I’m looking for a princess cut diamond with a budget of about $4000. So far I’ve come up with this combination from James Allen: Setting Item#: 17152P Platinum 0.42ct Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring #8 stones, 0.42 G-H VS Size: Price: $2,025.00 Diamond Item#: 1518167 Princess 0.91 carat G color VS2 clarity diamond I had …


Q&A: Need Help Buying a Round Diamond in the UK

What a fantastic website you’ve put together. Thanks for all you’re doing for us! I’m looking for a diamond solitaire pendant and found this website http://www.77diamonds.com/ which seems to have some nice ones on offer. They are based in the UK (like myself). Have you heard of them? Do you know if they are trustworthy? …


About the author

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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