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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $5k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: H

Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $5k Budget

 Hi, I’m looking for a Princess Cut Diamond that is at least 1CT or larger that will be mounted on a solitaire Platinum Ring. Approximate Budget: $5K for the loose diamond Metal: Platinum Ring Style: Plain Solitaire Plan to purchase next month. Thanks!  What do you think of these? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-226949?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.06-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-223443?a_aid=dmnd1357 I think they are …



Q&A: Looking for an Extra Sparkly over 0.33 Ct. Round Diamond

Hi, First of all, fantastic site. I’m sure it will help me save money and get more bang for my buck! I’m from the UK, however it seems that James Allen is the best place to go as I like to see before I buy. Now with the extra import tax to the UK and …



Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean Round Diamond for a £3000 Budget

Hello, I quite like this ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/14k-white-gold-round-brilliant-and-pave-accents-engagement-ring-item-16750?a_aid=dmnd1357 I have approximately a £3000 budget Can you advise some suitable options for the diamond that would still look good to the naked eye? Thanks.      Is the budget for the diamond only or including the setting?  including the setting    If you can stretch your budget a …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $4500 Budget

 Hi, I am looking to purchase an engagement ring for my girlfriend. We have spent a lot of time looking at rings together and I have a good idea what she is after. The setting I have chosen is this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7092?a_aid=dmnd1357 Either in the 14k or the 18k I have not decided yet. As for …


Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean 1 Ct. Round Diamond for $5500-6000 Budget

 I would like to start out by saying thank you for providing so much information on diamonds! I am looking for the following: Around 1 carat round ideal cut, H color, eye clean diamond for $5500-6000. It will go on a platinum pave setting. Any help/suggestions you can offer would be greatly appreciated!   What do …



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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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