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Q&A: Choosing a Round or Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Ring With $3,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut

Q&A: Choosing a Round or Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Ring With $3,000 Budget

Hi, I would like a plain solitaire setting with a nicely cut (excellent or ideal) round diamond or princess cut. As colorless as possible. I try not to exceed $3000 overall so the stone will probably have to be less than 1 carat. Thanks! I found this amazing 0.91ct diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.91-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2805656?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s eye-clean, well cut …






Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ctw. Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

As I read your website, I get the idea that you do not have as much faith in IGI certified diamonds. These are the diamonds that James Allen is selling. How is it that you suggest buying from James Allen if this is the case? Is it true that the round cut diamond sparkles more …




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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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