Need your advice in choosing diamond!

[ProjectKey]

Hello All,

First of all I want to say this site is absolutely incredible. The information and research on here is so incredible, I would be lost without it. I am beginning the process of buying a diamond, and after researching I think online is definitely the way to go. It makes me nervous but the safety of being able to return it gives me some comfort. My goal and budget is the following:

Total Budget: $17.5K to $20K (including the setting)
Diamond:
Round
Ideal/Excellent cut (ideally a local than 2.0 HCA score)
J color (opinions on J? I cant seem to notice much of a difference as well as my girlfriend wants a rose gold setting)
Anything above SI2 and open as long as I do not notice it or has that cloudy look
~2.0ct. (In an ideal world I would love to get a 2.1ct to 2.15ct)

Setting: See link on Pin Interest: My girlfriend's friend told me she wanted a rose gold setting with small diamonds on the side. The band may be a little thicker than she would like, but I guess I am not as worried about the setting.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/406942516303012141/


I found 2 diamonds I really like so far, and they seem strong to be especially for the price.

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4226382-2.09-carat-Round-diamond-J-color-VVS2-clarity.aspx
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6367207-2.02-carat-Round-diamond-J-color-VVS1-clarity.aspx

Appreciate any and all advice. Both stones meet HCA excellent grade cut.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[CoreyMax]

This forum is very credible for us... and your current post with these important links... awesome...