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

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut

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

Love your website! Thanks for all of your efforts. I’m looking for the most bang for my buck. I have a budget of around $5k for a 1 carat princess cut diamond. I found these: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/?CaratFrom=1.00&CaratTo=1.05&Color=G,H&Clarity=VS1,VS2&Cut=Ideal,Excellent&PriceFrom=400&PriceTo=999000&TabSelected=3&DiamondID=223328,204415,207195?a_aid=dmnd1357 Any input would be greatly appreciated.   James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for $5,000 to $7,500 Budget

Budget-$5,000 to $7,500 Setting color-white gold or platinum Style- solitaire princess cut Thanks for your assistance!  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. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also …


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

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

Hi, i was wondering if you would be kind enough to help me find a good 1ct princess cut diamond for under $4500. The setting we are looking for is a 3stone setting, so i dont know if that will make a difference in the clarity and color of the center stone Thanks James Allen …


Q&A: Looking for 0.8-1 Ct. Round Cut

Q&A: Looking for 0.8-1 Ct. Round Cut

Hi, this website has helped me a lot learning about diamonds and what to look for. But I still think I need a little help. I am looking for a princess cut diamond. I want to stay around the $5000.00 mark for the whole engagement ring. I am pretty sure that I want to purchase …


Q&A: Princess Cut for $20K Budget

I was looking to get a nice princess cut solitaire engagement ring in the next month or so. I have about $20,000 to spend on the diamond and I found one at a local diamond wholesale jeweler in Dallas. They are asking $15,500 for the diamond, which seems like a good price. My only concerns …


Q&A: Second Opinion on 0.37 Ct. Princess Cut

What do you think of this diamond from James Allen: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.37-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-sku-128430?a_aid=dmnd1357 I will be using just their basic 4 prong comfort ring with it. Thanks for your advice. 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. They have …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on JA & BGD Diamonds

I am a first time diamond buyer and want to thank you for the site you have put together. The information you have provided here has truly helped to educate me to the point where I feel much more confident in making an informed decision. I am looking for a Princess cut diamond around .75ct. …


Q&A: “This Website Has Been a Godsend”

This website has been a godsend in regards to understanding how to choose a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget is around $1300 ($2000 w/setting) for a diamond. I’ve picked out the setting below (She wanted platinum), she has also informed me she is after a princess cut diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-2.5mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7207?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’d really love some …


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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