Finally found my diamond? E-ring help

[scw156]

Hi all,

I've been lurking here and searching for an engagement ring for months now. I've been back and forth from round to princess and varying sizes. (1 carat, 1.25 carat, 1.5 carat) To be honest its very draining trying to find something i really like. I'd like to have the best cut possible with the best color and clarity possible. I'd like as close to 1.25 carats as possible. My budget is about 11k but i'm willing to top out at 12k for both diamond and ring combined. I quickly learned I cant get everything i want and I need to compromise.

How does this diamond look? It scores well on the HCA at a 1.1

I'm planning to pop the question in May.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2777295.htm

Item Code AGS-104057336078
Category A CUT ABOVE®
Shape Round
Carat 1.208
Color H
Clarity VS1
Cut Ideal
Depth % 61.3
Table % 56.8
Crown Angle 34.9
Star 50.0
Pavilion Angle 40.7
Crown % 15.1
Lower Girdle % 76.0
Measurements 6.83x6.87x4.2
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted

 

[04diamond<3]

Assuming this is completely eye clean, this could be a great deal!!!

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.34-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-72855

 

[babs23r]

I think that you found a beautiful stone. A cut above is what the name implies.....
Congratulations!!!!!

 

[two_little_birds]

It's a stunning stone!

Make sure you put it on hold if you're interested so no one snaches it up.

 

[scw156]

Assuming this is completely eye clean, this could be a great deal!!!

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.34-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-72855

Thanks for the suggestion! I really shy away from anything less than a VS1. Personal taste. I wish I could get a G color but I like this stone so I think I'll settle on it.

Thanks to the others who commented. I think i may pull the trigger finally. I hope it all goes well!