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Q&A: Princess Cut Diamond for Tiffany Novo Style Band for $1300 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut


Q&A: “Advice to Achieve the Most Brilliance and Fire”

Hi Ira, I would like to purchase a princess cut diamond that has maximum brilliance and fire. My current specifications are gia certified vvs1-vvs2 e color polish ex-vg symmetry ex-vg depth 68-75% is this the biggest factor to achieve the most fire and brilliance? table under 75% The diamond would be going into a halo …


Q&A: “I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing!”

I am planning on proposing in late October and am beginning my search for a ring – the problem being that I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing! I am looking to spend around 5k on the diamond and setting combined. I am also looking for a setting with just a single stone. I …


Q&A: Princess Cut Diamond for $3500 Budget

I wanted to see if you could provide some diamond recommendations for me. A little background; my girlfriend does not wear a lot of jewelry, especially rings. After trying on lots of rings she finally fell in love with a setting that she also felt was comfortable enough for her to wear everyday: http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER6185W83JJ Stacey …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Diamond for $1700 Budget

Shape- Princess Color – G to I Clarity – VS1 or higher Budget $1700 I looked at this: james allen Diamond 1384683 Setting 11010W Any suggestions? Something better? Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James …


Q&A: Seeking Ideal Princess Cut Diamond for $6K Budget

Big fan of you and your site. I’ve been looking on and off for a diamond for a while now. I thought I wanted to buy her something around the 1.25 range but when I looked at one in person it was just too big for her finger. Now I think I want to find …


Q&A: Looking for 1+ Carat Princess Cut Diamond for $6K Budget

Hi there! Your site has given me a lot of good information on diamonds and I would like to say thanks! In addition, I was wondering if you can please look at these three diamonds and give me your advice as to which is the better product. Here they are: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-992484.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1389585.asp Blue Nile LD01636015 …


Q&A: Thoughts on a 1.25-1.5 Princess Cut Diamond

I’m in the process of buying my first ever diamond to propose to my wonderful girlfriend. She wants a princess cut 1.25 -1.5 on a white gold/platinum pave setting. I reviewed your site and loved the advice. Based on your recommendations on color and clarity I saw the attached on James Allen. The inclusions look …


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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