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Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut

Should I buy this one? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-204965?a_aid=dmnd1357 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 have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut

I am planning on buying an engagement ring from James Allen. I am going to get a white gold setting with diamonds down the side. I have around an 8k budget for the center stone and want a princess cut. I was hoping that you could look at the diamond below and let me know …


Q&A: Round or Princess Cut for $10-15K Budget

I’ve read a lot of your Q&A responses and blogs and I have really liked your advice and the diamond recommendations that you have made over the years. Thanks for taking the time to read my email. Your help is much appreciated. Here’s my story: My budget is roughly $10-15K with the high end being …


Q&A: Trying to Buy Designer-style Diamond in NYC

First, thank you for this web site which is hugely informative. I am looking to buy an engagement ring. I’ve been to Tiffany’s whose “quality” and service I respect but whose prices I don’t like. I do like the Lucida and classic Tiffany settings. Why buy Tiffany vs. another vendor is an age-old question. But …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Fancy Yellow Diamond

I have approximately a 4500 budget. Looking for hopefully a 1 carat yellow princess cut set in vintage style white gold. Also curious as to the buzz I hear about frontjewelers.com. Reputable or scam? Thanks so much James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Looking for One Carat Princess Cut

I’m looking for a Princess Cut Diamond that is at least 1CT or larger that will be mounted on a solitaire Platinum Ring. My budget is between $5-6K. I’m planning on proposing sometime in early summer but wanted to start looking now to see what is out there. Please let me know if you have …


Q&A: Round or Princess Cut for Solitaire Setting

I am in the market for a 1 ct Round or Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond for a platinum 4 prong engagement ring (simple Tiffany look). Based on the reading I have done online, it looks like Ideal cut, H color, 1 carat, SI1 clarity would be best. Also I am looking around the high $5000 …


Q&A: Looking for American-Style Engagement Ring in Austria

Dear Mike, we are from Austria and I have always wanted an American style engagement ring. Now we are in a kind of hurry because we don`t want to let James Allen ship this to Austria because we are not sure if this works. And a friend of mine is staying in the US for …


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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