about to pull the trigger on e-ring...please advise

[catalog]

I want to spend $5k on diamond and setting for e-ring. I am willing to spend up to $6k if there is a very good reason.
I am looking for a round H, 0.90, SI1. It will go with a tiffany-like setting.

Here's what I'm about to buy...
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1003812
JA said it was eye clean. They don't have images on hand.

Tell me why I shouldn't buy this diamond. Feel free to show me a better one in my price range.

These are also tempting me, but are they worth the significant increase in price?
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3500065.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3950126.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3931855.htm

Thanks a lot!

 

[skypie]

Those inclusions are a bit nasty. I wonder if you might be able to see them if you knew where to look. Where is the cavity located?

 

[catalog]

That's what I was afraid of. I'm not sure where the cavity is located.

I found an SI2 that looks decent. Any thoughts on this one?
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2876562

 

[skypie]

There's a lot of feathering along the left side of that diamond but it could be obscured by a prong. I think I prefer the second stone over the first. The second stone is also better cut.

 

[TreeScientist]

I don't like the SI2 you posted either. That huge feather on the girdle could definitely pose a durability issue. Hit it the wrong way and the feather turns into a huge chip.

Have you seen this one?
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3947653.htm
Yes, a bit smaller at almost .87, but it is really well cut and also an E.

 

[doberman]

It's a little over your budget, but it's perfect. It would t be ACA if it was not eye clean.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3577109.htm

 

[catalog]

I like the idea of a really well cut .87 for $5.3k, but that's a perfect diamond for $6.7k.

Decisions...

 

[catalog]

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3929363.htm
or
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3947653.htm

Thoughts between these two?

 

[catalog]

I've reserved this one...
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3947653.htm

I will sleep on it and purchase it tomorrow.

Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[HappyNewLife]

I've reserved this one...
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3947653.htm

I will sleep on it and purchase it tomorrow.

Thanks for the recommendation!

DO ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT, it's gorgeous!

 

[TreeScientist]

I've reserved this one...
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3947653.htm

I will sleep on it and purchase it tomorrow.

Thanks for the recommendation!

Excellent choice! I know there's differing opinions on this site regarding the importance of size vs clarity, but I would choose a diamond that is one color grade higher, two clarity grades higher (and much cleaner), and $200 cheaper any day, even if it is .04 carats smaller (Which will hardly be perceptible).

Post pictures of the completed ring!

 

[catalog]

Thanks for all your help! I ended up getting it.

 

[tyty333]

Thanks for all your help! I ended up getting it.

That stone is perfect!