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Q&A: Princess Cut for under $3600

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut

Q&A: Princess Cut for under $3600

Thank you so much for kindly offering your expertise! I was wondering if you could help me with a diamond recommendation, as I feel pretty lost in the process I am looking for a Princess cut diamond, 0.95-1.05 carat, and am hoping to find the best diamond for my budget of under $3600. I really …


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First I would like to say thank you for your website. It is very much informative and saved me from going to Zales to shop. I was wondering if you can give me some advice on the diamonds I am looking at on the James Allen website. I am still deciding between a princess or …


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What are your thoughts on this diamond? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.37-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-sku-149934?a_aid=dmnd1357 I have a $7K budget & found a ring on JA I like that costs $1K, so I have $6K budget for the diamond…..but if you think there are better choices, I’m all ears! Love you site! Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online …


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I am new to your site but from what I have seen so far your answers have been very helpful. My question is what price should I pay or stay around for a 1 ct ideal cut Princess cut diamond G/H color SI1/SI2 clarity with an GIA/AGS cert and 1 with EGL/IGI cert? Also what …


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i am in the process of looking into purchasing an engagement ring and i have found your website to be extremely helpful. I think i have found the diamond that suits everything i am looking for, however, i wanted to get your opinion. I found this diamond on James Allen website for a cost of …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Two Stones

Hello, your website has been my go-to diamond resource, thank you! I’m torn between two diamonds at James Allen and your experienced opinion will assist greatly. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.50-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-204967?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.36-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-196648?a_aid=dmnd1357 One ring is slightly larger while the other is of better quality and they are within $1,000. Which, in your opinion represents the best value for that …


Q&A: Looking for Help to Narrow Down My Choices…

Hey there! I’ve just become aware of your site, and am eternally grateful for the information I’ve come across here. I am looking at the following two settings for an engagement ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-0.52ct-three-row-pave-set-rounded-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1497?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-pave-set-four-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1801?a_aid=dmnd1357 The three-row pave set allows for either a round, or princess cut stone, and thus my question has a few layers …


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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