6K-7K Round Diamond - Please Help Me Find the Best Value

[abc12345]

Hi Folks,

I posted here earlier but hadn't yet settled on a wedding band. Now I have...

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-engraved-channel-set-round-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1897

Can anyone here give me their opinion on the three stones below? I'd like to go with a larger carat size if possible, but at the same time, don't want to sacrifice appearance to the naked eye with regards to cut (thinking ideal), color (thinking either I or H), or clarity (thinking SI2...but want it to be eyeclean). If you can suggest a better diamond, please link. If not, can you please suggest which of the three diamonds below might best suit my needs? The prices don't show as I have put the diamonds on hold but if I remember correctly they are approx. $5800, $6800, and $ 7300 respectively. Thanks!

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.15-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-215585

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.14-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-94576

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.34-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-194878?a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=x

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Well, I think you need to determine what the maximum is that you want to spend because there is a pretty big difference between $5800 and $7300. Of those, the last one (1.3) has numbers with the most potential. But the bottom line with all SI2's is whether they are eyeclean or not.

 

[abc12345]

Thanks for the advice. The maximum I'm willing to spend is a shade over $7000 (cannot exceed $7300).

 

[bunnycat]

I agree with DS that the last one looks like it has the most potential. Do you have them all on hold? You can get 3 idealscope images through JA and after that no more. You might consider letting some people suggest a few others before ordering the ideascopes to so you get 3 good potentials.