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

By Mike Fried,

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?

Thanks for contacting us. I’m Mike. My friend, Ira asked me to join him here at truthaboutdiamonds. I am delighted to have the opportunity to lend a helping hand to people looking for advice on diamonds. I worked with Ira for several years at a large diamond manufacturer. I have spent 10 years in the business, mainly working for wholesalers and traditional brick and mortar retail shops. I have Cced Ira to keep him in the loop.

On to the task at hand.

Honestly, you made an amazing choice on your own. I’m used to having to write long emails explaining why they should reconsider, but you made a perfect choice right off the bat.

Let me know how it looks when it arrives (or if you have any other questions, please let me know).

Thank you very much for getting back to me.  I really appericate your website and have found it to help me with my choice.

I have been researching rings for 8 months now. Reviewing blogs, post etc from people all around. After reviewing your website and understanding what you are stating it has really helped.

Thank you again for your input, I will be sure to pass the word on about your website.

Just one last question,

Should I stay with my original choice 1384683 diamond or what about 1348276

The reason I found 1348276 its a Ideal cut, along with the girdle being med to s thick. I found that the girdle thickness is important, but was wondering if that is true.

Thanks again.

The only time girdle thickness plays a factor in the diamond is on “Extremely Thick.” Keep in mind that ‘perfect’ for girdle is Medium. A medium to slightly thick is as close to perfect as you can get.

I say stick with your original.

Thank you that’s great!

Let me know how it looks when it arrives.

I love my purchase!

Thank you again for your help!

I’m filling in for Mike for a few days to help him get caught up after he was held back due to the hurricane. Thanks so much for writing in to let us know you love the purchase! Do you think you could do us a huge favor? IF you could leave us a review on ivouch, we’d be extremely grateful. Here’s a direct link if you have the time:

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Thanks again!

Best Wishes,

Ira (& Mike!)

Will do!

Thank you so much!

[LINK TO REVIEW ON IVOUCH]

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