Anyone wanna help my nephew get engaged??

[motownmama]

EeeeeeeeeK! Exciting!

He's got about $15,000 to spend (with a little flex). That's for the entire ring, but he is thinking a simple solitaire setting.

Wants biggest MRB he can afford - that's also really nice, of course!

I've looked at the search tool and see a few about 1.7 +/- CTW, GIA, H, VS2, with the recommended angles. (I don't think he's wants to get into florescence).

Am I in the ballpark or am I missing something?? Any awesome suggestions from my PS buddies?

 

[CRYSTAL24K]

I wish that I could help, but I am still a newbie and not comfortable with recommending diamonds. I look forward to seeing what you select though!

 

[marymm]

I think you are in the ballpark ... here's a couple of options from WF, one an ACA and the other an Expert Selection:
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3075972.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3063735.htm

And maybe he can stretch the budget for the WF Legal Sleek Line solitaire? http://www.whiteflash.com/engagemen...-sleek-line-solitaire-engagement-ring-728.htm

I'll look at a couple more sites and come back with any potential candidates I come across.


ETA: if open to I-color, here's a gorgeous 1.77ct I-VVS2 from JA - with a 1.5-Excellent total HCA (within the AGS O box), and a 1A total AGA score: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-187272

and JA settings are currently 25% off through 12/7 I believe.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I very much like the stone marymm showed you from WF:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3063735.htm

The ACA is really a better value because it faces up as large as the ES, but it costs less due to the very tiny weight difference.

I also love the Legato Sleekline solitaire setting if he can do a 4 prong. If not, their classic knife edge is a good choice for 6 prongs.