Diamond advice

[DolphinF]

Hi everyone, first time buyer here. Was wondering everyone's advice on a good diamond, looking to spend about 9500-10k, to be ultimately placed in a halo setting. Appx 1.7-1.8c. Anyone have some good advice? Here are a few that I found:

http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/round-diamond-2-15-Carat-J-color-GIA-certified/D-V22P50
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-ideal-cut-j-color-si2-clarity_LD03748230
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-ideal-cut-j-color-si2-clarity_LD03908769
http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/french-set-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-in-14kt-white-gold/6114
http://www.solomonbrothers.com/DiamondDetail.aspx?sku=6H8HH75H&affiliate=9318613A-AD0C-4530-A456-0409DFEFB8DE&utm_source=PriceScope

 

[SB621]

http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-ideal-cut-j-color-si2-clarity_LD03748230?click_id=986606195
1.3 on the HCA. I would just clarify with BN that this is actually eyeclean since the needles cut right through the center of the diamond.


http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/round-diamond-2-15-Carat-J-color-GIA-certified/D-V22P50
No I would pass.

http://www.solomonbrothers.com/DiamondDetail.aspx?sku=6H8HH75H&affiliate=9318613A-AD0C-4530-A456-0409DFEFB8DE&utm_source=PriceScope
Good HCA but no pictures of the diamond.

Since you are looking at MRB's I would ask for an ASET if you really want a second look. And since both are SI2 I would make sure they are eye clean. Be specific as different vendors have different versions of what eye clean is. From 2 inches away, 6 inches away, 12 inches away etc. Most of the diamonds you posted has lots of inclusions dead center in the diamond (which I'm guessing is why they are priced on the lower side). I think they will be eye visible.

 

[DolphinF]

Just a note on my previous post, they're different from the target size but was including them here for opinions on those too.

 

[SB621]

2cts equals approx 8mm. If size is what you are going for you either have to drop lower in color or clarity. Looking at what you posted I don' t think of any these will be eye clean. Try dropping down to an H or I so it still looks white but stick with SI1. I still think you will be hard pressed to hit 2cts but might find something close.