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Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Very Tight Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut

Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Very Tight Budget

Hello! I was hoping if you could recommend me a good princess cut diamond on jamesallen.com for or under $600 (the budget is tight when you’re a law school student). I have a setting already picked out , so the $600 would go toward the diamond which would be upgraded down the road when I …


Q&A: Looking for 2Ct. Princess Cut for $13K Budget

I stumbled upon your site. I have to compliment you on the good information combined with a clean layout. I am looking to spend about $15k on an engagement ring. Therefore, I have allocated about $13k for a loose diamond. I am thinking the best value is to purchase a loose diamond online and have …


Q&A: Looking for Eye-clean Princess Cut 1.2 Cts.

I have been doing a lot of reading on your site and I am hopeful you could find me the perfect diamond. I am looking for an eye-clean princess cut diamond around 1.25 carats or higher for $6500 or less. If this helps here is the setting I like: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/14k-white-gold-60ct-channel-set-princess-cut-engagement-ring-1217w14.html Thank you for your help! …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $2K Budget

I’m trying to find an engagement ring to give to my girlfriend. The other day we were at Kay Jewelers and she loved the Leo brand princess cut diamonds, unfortunately the 3/4 ct. version sells for $4k+ and my current budget is roughly $2k. If you could recommend any diamonds that might have as much …


Q&A: Looking for 2Ct. Princess Cut for Solitaire Necklace

I have found one with our local jeweler I, VS1, 2.08 ct, 7.81×7.32×4.28mm, rectangle moderate brilliance for $12,000 with no certificate available at hand and another F, SI2, 1.82 ct, 6.70×6.55×4.80, total depth 73.3, table width 74%, medium polished per GIA certificate for $10,750. What are thoughts on these diamonds and what would you suggest? …


Q&A: On the Hunt for a $15K Princess Cut

Love the site! I found it helpful a couple years ago when I was searching for info about earrings and now I’m back looking for help with a ring. Thanks for the great info. Essentially, I have four questions. I apologize in advance for their length. #1) Do you have any recommendations for a diamond …


Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond for Pave Halo Setting

Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond for Pave Halo Setting

First let me echo many other comments & say that your website is absolutely wonderful! The information you provide is invaluable to the less knowledgeable such as myself. I’m hoping you will be able to provide some guidance for my situation. I have been married for 6 years & in that time I have worn …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Sidestone Setting

Looking to purchase an engagement ring for less than 8,000. Any help would be appreciated. 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 …


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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