Anyone have any advice on these three diamonds?

[saints2427]

Hello,

Just beginning what I hope to be a short search for a diamond. I have found these three below that I think are decent, what do you think?

What am I wasting money on? Anything else I should consider? Have any alternate recommendations?

Some basic info to help:
Total budget- $15,000 (so 10k-13k for the diamond)
Minimum size- 1.5 carats (ideal would be 1.7-1.8 )
Shape- Round
Color- G-J (prefer minimum yellowing)
Clarity- VS2 or better (no face inclusions or face imperfections)

I greatly appreciate any feedback or criticisms!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.63-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-468909 (Contacted them for an idealscope and the diamond is no longer available!

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3256274.htm#divReviews
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3273934.htm

Thanks!

 

[hearts-arrows_girl]

They all look nice. If I had to pick, I would probably pick the Whiteflash 1.70 J, Expert Selection. Since all 3 are nice, I'd go for the biggest.

 

[saints2427]

They all look nice. If I had to pick, I would probably pick the Whiteflash 1.70 J, Expert Selection. Since all 3 are nice, I'd go for the biggest.

Thanks! Think a 'J' Color will be okay? or should I look for better?

 

[saints2427]

This one was suggested as a replacement for the first one that was sold...

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.61-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-458065

 

[tyty333]

You might check on this one. Make sure it is eye-clean, get a picture and idealscope...tad over budget though.
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.742-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-104077663009

 

[dumbo]

They all look nice. If I had to pick, I would probably pick the Whiteflash 1.70 J, Expert Selection. Since all 3 are nice, I'd go for the biggest.

Thanks! Think a 'J' Color will be okay? or should I look for better?

It depends. I have been looking as well, J looks great to me. H looks great too. Others would disagree. The last diamond I purchased was H, but it was much smaller, .97 ct. Faced up very white.

That BG looked like a nice option potentially. What color is your setting?

 

[saints2427]

You might check on this one. Make sure it is eye-clean, get a picture and idealscope...tad over budget though.
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.742-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-104077663009

Thanks!

I'll request the picture and idealscope now. Barely over budget, certainly in contention!

 

[saints2427]

They all look nice. If I had to pick, I would probably pick the Whiteflash 1.70 J, Expert Selection. Since all 3 are nice, I'd go for the biggest.

Thanks! Think a 'J' Color will be okay? or should I look for better?

It depends. I have been looking as well, J looks great to me. H looks great too. Others would disagree. The last diamond I purchased was H, but it was much smaller, .97 ct. Faced up very white.

That BG looked like a nice option potentially. What color is your setting?

Thanks for sharing your experience! It will be a platinum setting.

Something along these line in terms of design. http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-petite-pave-cathedral-engagement-ring-item-50083

Plan on buying the diamond and setting from the same retailer.