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Q&A: Need Help Selecting Princess Cut Diamond with Matching Side Stones

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut

Q&A: Need Help Selecting Princess Cut Diamond with Matching Side Stones

Let me start by saying the website is phenomenal. The whole diamond buying experience can be so overwhelming and the information you provide helps reduce much of the anxiety. I’m looking to propose soon to my live in girl friend of 10 years and have decided on pricess cut stones in this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/design-your-three-stone-ring/three-stone-princess-cut-engagement-rings.html. I …


Q&A: Buying Princess Cut Diamond; James Allen vs. Blue Nile

Cut-good or above Color-J-H Clarity-SI2-VS1 Carat- >1 Princess I am looking to spend around 4-4.5K on the complete ring so about 3-3.5K on the diamond. I am looking for a diamond that is good quality and also at least 1 carat. 1.2 would be best but i could be asking for to much. What do …


Q&A: Need Assistance Buying 1 Carat Princess Cut Diamond

I’ve looked at your posts that you’ve had in helping people out choosing diamonds and I could use some assistance. Currently I am picking out an engagement ring from James Allen and I have been looking at their diamonds. I’m looking for a Princess Cut Diamond roughly around 1 carat or larger color being from …



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Well you officially scared me from buying a diamond, so many things to know and still you may not be getting what you think or even over paying. Im skeptical about this whole process but seeing that like most people in my situation; i have no knowledge of diamonds, really what do i have to …


Q&A: Ideal Princess for Canadian Princess

I have been looking online for diamonds at blue nile until I read your reviews and now I am more convinced with James Allen. I just would like a little bit of help. Looking for a Princess cut, Ideal, G-H VVS2-VS1 About a carat in weight. I have looked at these two diamonds https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1356790.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1346534.asp …



Q&A: “Thanks…I feel like a diamond expert now.”

I am looking for a princess cut diamond that is I or higher in color and otherwise clean to the eye, and I’m looking to spend around $6000. Other than that, I’m just looking for the biggest carat I can get with the combination of the above variables. Thanks for your help! James Allen James …


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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