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Q&A: Choosing the Right Princess Cut Diamond for a Vintage-Like Engagement Ring for $3,000-$4,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut


Q&A: Searching for a H, VS2, 1.2 Ct. Princess Cut for a Solitaire Setting around $5-7K

Shopping for a princess cut engagement ring. Approx budget 5-7K. Solitaire setting. H, VS2 preferred. 1.2 ct approx. thanks! What do you charge for your help? … Hi again, I have a couple of princess cuts I’d like you to check out: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.10-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-209322?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.10-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-230748?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-238771?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-228979?a_aid=dmnd1357 On the last one, the price is $6150, it …



Q&A: Choosing a 1.75-2.0 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a $11-12k Budget

Hi there, after sifting through a dozen or so stones, I’ve realized that my baseline knowledge of diamonds isn’t strong enough for me to comfortably make a solid decision on just one. With that being said, I’m hoping that I could enlist your help? Here are the specs that I’m looking at: Princess cut – …


Q&A: Looking for a Diamond with Fluorescence for around $2,500

 Hi, I’m a bride-to-be that needs some help with a diamond for engagement ring. I’m planning on a halo setting in platinum, something like this: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-princess-center-item-17430?a_aid=dmnd1357 Our budget is up to $2500 for the diamond. We are looking for a diamond that is at least 0.7ct. I’d like to have the diamond with fluorescence if possible (I’m a …


Q&A: Finding the Largest Possible Princess Cut Diamond for $8 to 9k Budget

 I can’t thank you enough for the wealth of information that that you’ve made available online with regard to the purchasing of diamonds during that very special period in one’s life when you feel you’ve found that right someone and are ready for a long term commitment. While you’ve helped me to become a great …


Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring

 Hi, I am hoping you can help me pick out engagement ring for my girlfriend. She is a smaller girl so I know she wants a simple ring. I think I am going of go with this solitaire setting in either 14k or 18kwhite gold: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7115?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would love to know your thoughts on whether to …



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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