Advice before I pull the trigger

[IndianaGuy]

I have a diamond picked out. It's a round diamond, around 1.25 carat. Before I proceed forward, I thought I'd ask for some of the expert advice here to make sure I'm doing the right thing. It will be set in a yellow gold, solitaire setting.

Color: I
Clarity: VS1
Diamond Cut: Excellent
Diamond Polish: Excellent
Diamond Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Diamond Depth: 60.6%
Diamond Table: 59%
Girdle: Slightly Thick - Slightly Thick
Culet: None
Crown Angle: 34.5
Pavilion Angle: 40.6

 

[Gypsy]

It's a 60/60. Run through HCA. Get an idealscope.

 

[IndianaGuy]

HCA says

Light Return Excellent
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Excellent
Spread Very Good
Total Visual Performance 1.2 - Excellent
within TIC range

 

[Gypsy]

good. now idealscope.

 

[IndianaGuy]

The first diamond I was considering sold. My budget is $7000-$8000. Right now, I have this diamond reserved:
1.188 ct J VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3060880.htm

Shape Round
Carat 1.188
Color J
Clarity VS2
Cut Ideal

Depth % 61.7
Table % 55.6
Crown Angle 34.1
Star 52.0
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown % 15.1
Lower Girdle % 77.0
Measurements 6.80x6.83x4.2
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted

Any opinions on a better way to spend my money?

 

[Gypsy]

Its gorgeous. I think you did good.

 

[Gypsy]

Can you look around for an I color just a kittke while though. Your budget might work with one step up in color. Also check BGD blue line stones

 

[Gypsy]

http://m.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3063749
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11245/htm


Try these. Look at spread. Measurements.