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Q&A: Canadian Princess (Cut)

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut

Q&A: Canadian Princess (Cut)

Looking to seal the deal here soon. I know for a fact my finance to be (hopefully) would prefer a princess cut. I live in Canada and have been on Blue Nile a lot lately. I have read and taken your advice on specs etc. I notice that you recommend James Allen a lot. Is …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on 1.1 Ct. Princess Cut

I am so happy I found your site and have been pouring over your articles to learn more about maximizing my dollar in purchasing a ring for my soon to be fiance. Thank you so much for putting your knowledge out there to help us make informed decisions when purchasing diamonds/rings! I am searching for …


Q&A: Diamond for 3 Stone WG Setting

I absolutely love your site and I really want to thank you for taking the time to help some of us clueless guys out! Can I get some advice on purchasing a center diamond for this ring? https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-three-stone-princess-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1668?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is roughly $4500 (including the ring itself) so I know I don’t have a whole …


Q&A: Princess or Round for Halo Pave Setting

Q&A: Princess or Round for Halo Pave Setting

Hello! I’m at the very beginning stages of purchasing a diamond engagement ring for my girlfriend and came across this website while trying to educate myself. I’m hopeful you can help! She has semi-wide fingers around 7-7.5 size ring finger so don’t want it to be too tiny. She really liked the halo princess cut …


Q&A: Brilliant Earth Vs. James Allen

Hi, I’d like to start off by telling you I sure am glad I found your site!!! My fiance proposed about a month ago, and did so with a sapphire ring that matched an earring/bracelet set he gave me in the past… but he said he wanted me to pick out my engagement ring, and …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Channel Setting

I’ve been very impressed with your site’s educational materials and the Q&A section. I’ve been looking for a princess cut diamond to go with this setting with a budget of $2500. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1521?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its been my goal to maximize the surface area of the diamond, since from what I understand that’s what makes the diamond appear …


Q&A: Need Help with 1/2 Ct. Princess Cut

I have chosen 3 stones and would like your opinion. I have included the links. All the stones are from JamesAllen. The .45 was an option because of the low price. Thanks for your help. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.45-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-215133?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.49-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-187602?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.51-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-214100?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same …


Q&A: Princess Cut Vs. Round Cut

I am hoping you can help me locate the best Princess Cut diamond for this engagement ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/faq/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-0.60ct-channel-set-princess-shaped-engagement-ring-item-789?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is about $15K, which leaves around $12,700 for the diamond (I could go up a bit if necessary, but not sure it would be worth it). I would like the largest eye clean diamond I …


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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