$7000 Budget for Diamond

[ny2014]

Hey All,

Looking for a round cut diamond s1 or vs2 (don't want any visible flaws to the eye). Want to stay at least 1ct+ with a really great cut / d e f color (unless g, h , i would save me a solid amount)

My max budget is $7000
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-361818
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-200215

any suggestions or comments?

Thanks in advance everyone!

 

[canvasback]

Here's a couple potential options of very well cut stones.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.062-i-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104074030047

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.023-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104070945011

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12649/

 

[RockyRacoon]

Check out these options.

These should all be close to your budget, and all will have a stellar cut:

1.012ct, G, SI1
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.012-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104070749009

1.01ct, H, VS2
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3114533.htm

1.06ct, H, SI2 (confirm eye-clean) - August Vintage Round (different flavor of cut)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9595/

1.03ct, H, SI1
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10986/

 

[ny2014]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[ny2014]

is this deal from cotsco any good?
http://www.costco.com/Round-Brilliant-1.45-ctw-VS2-Clarity%2c-I-Color-Diamond-Platinum-%22Audrey%22-Wedding-Set.product.100084629.html

 

[RockyRacoon]

is this deal from cotsco any good?
http://www.costco.com/Round-Brilliant-1.45-ctw-VS2-Clarity%2c-I-Color-Diamond-Platinum-%22Audrey%22-Wedding-Set.product.100084629.html

Nope.

Stick with the vendors I had listed above.

Another great option for a vendor: High Performance Diamonds

 

[ny2014]

I'm leaning towards this one
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10986/

does goodoldgold have any sales/promo codes ever?

 

[RockyRacoon]

I'm leaning towards this one
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10986/

does goodoldgold have any sales/promo codes ever?

They do occasionally have sales, but these are usually just on a specific group of stones, not their entire catalog.

My suggestion would be to give Good Old Gold a call. Ask them to make a video of the stone above, along with a couple of others in your price range, so you can compare/contrast side-by-side. They will be able to do this, and it is a great way to see differences between specs on different stones.

From there, you can use the light performance data they provide, their expert opinions, and your own viewing experience to make a decision.

I have purchased from them before and they do have very solid customer service.

Best of luck!