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Q&A: Ideal Princess Cut Diamond for $17-20K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: I

Q&A: Ideal Princess Cut Diamond for $17-20K Budget

Hi, I found a nice diamond on James Allen, but wanted to show it to you first. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1383491.asp I’ve found your website to be very helpful. My budget is 17-20k. 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. …


Q&A: Building a 3 Stone Ring on James Allen for $10K Budget

Thanks for your wonderful website. Learnt a lot from it. I’m looking for a three stone diamond ring with platinum setting with a budget of $10K. JamesAllen seems to have the option of only 0.5 carat as sidestones and it is costing ~$5K. That allows me to spend $5K on the center diamond. Any recommendations? …


Q&A: “Best Budget Diamond” for $6K Budget

Hello, Ira. Thanks for your site, it’s very good. I’m a huge web surfer and I think you’ve got great info. I have settled on the setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/ring/item_57-171_design.asp?module=setting I am looking for the best budget diamond. In the past I’ve always (I was married before) been told to buy a D or an E, VVS2, …


Q&A: Help Finding Round Brilliant Diamond for $10K Budget

It probably goes without saying but I am looking to purchase the best diamond I can. I’m looking for a round cut that is at least 1.5 carats, color H maybe I (or better), and the best clarity I can get (maybe VS2 or SI1). I am very grateful for the site and would be …


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 …


Q&A: Seeking Round Diamond for $8-9K Budget

I’ve been reading your blog for the last few months, and I’m extremely impressed with all the information. I’m on the market for a round diamond for an engagement ring, and it would be wonderful if you could help me with some suggestions. I have a budget of $8000-$9000 and I’m looking for the best …


Q&A: Looking for Eye-clean Round Diamond for $15K Budget

I’m looking to buy an engagement ring with a round stone. Budget 10-15k. I dont consider this an investment so I’m looking for the nicest diamond to look at for the money. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2-1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond for $7K or Less

To start, I just wanted to let you know that I cannot figure out how you can do this, provide a service that is so in-demand and yet specialized, for free. But I appreciate it greatly. The only conclusion I’ve come to is that you just really enjoy helping people and somehow, being the mother …


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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