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Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

I feel blessed to have come across your website, and have tried to educate myself a bit based on the great information you have listed. Nonetheless, I am a complete novice in this area and would appreciate a bit of guidance–and perhaps you could suggest 3-4 possibilities for me. I hope this gives you enough information about what I am seeking. If not, or if I am way off base, please let me know.

Engagement ring
solitaire
princess cut
between .60 -.80 carat
around $3,000

Thank you for your time and assistance.

I apologize for the delay. Due to the Passover holiday, I am a bit backed up. Do you still want our help? Thanks for the patience.

Thank you for your reply. No need to apologize. Happy Passover!

Yes, I am still in need of some help/advice, so whatever you could offer would be appreciated.
I have viewed your website and read the excellent information you provided. I have been looking at some diamonds at James Allen.

I wish to purchase an enagagement ring…
Seeking a princess cut (which will be set as a solitaire)
Looking to stay around or under $3,000 for the diamond. (I’m a school teacher, so I don’t have a huge income!)
I’m looking for something around .70 -.75 carat.
I have found 9-10 on James Allen which seem to meet my basic criteria. (I have read thoroughly the great information on your website regarding cut, color, clarity, depth, table, polish/symmetry, etc.) But after narrowing down a group, it’s difficult for a novice like myself to decide or see much difference in some of the diamonds.

Just to give you an idea… here are a few from James Allen which seem to me like possible choices:
SKU # 176611, 184693, 196134, 196151, 196152, 203811, 203815, 203821, 203817.

These are from approximately $2,400 – $2,800.

Could you suggest/recommended 2 or 3 from the list above? (Or if there are others at James Allen (that fit my criteria) that you believe are a better diamond or better deal, please tell me!)

Thanks again. Your kindness and helpfulness are invaluable and very much appreciated!

This is the one I like for you:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.70-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-184693?a_aid=dmnd1357

It is a beautiful diamond (well cut, eye-clean) and the best value.

Thank you, Mike! I purchased the diamond this morning!

You guys are great. I appreciate all your help and advice.

God bless.

Sounds great. Keep me posted.

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