I have been doing my research trying to find the best diamond for my money for an engagement ring. This is a tough process as there are so many factors to consider. I really don't want to spend more than $7500 on the stone and the most important factor is that I want it to sparkle (Fire, Brilliance, Scintillation). I have been looking at a lot of SI-1 in the G-H color range as this seems to be the sweet spot in terms of value. Here are a few stones that I am looking at, any help you all can provide is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to share any other recommendations as well.
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.924-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104057888071
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1462921.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.024-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104057888008
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1390149.asp
Some of these have feathers as inclusions, I have read that those can be of some concern.
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.924-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104057888071
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1462921.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.024-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104057888008
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1390149.asp
Some of these have feathers as inclusions, I have read that those can be of some concern.