Help Choosing Center Diamond 9-10K Budget

[Jwarner175]

Trying to decide on a Center Diamond to upgrade to. Looking to spend max 10K

Looking to purchase from Whiteflash ACA.

Want to get around 1.15-1.4 size. Clarity SI1 or greater as long as it is eye clean, Color not sure maybe an expert can chime in? Was set on H or better but should I entertain down to say an I or J? Diamond will be reset in a halo style ring.

Looking for some input. Thank you in advance!

 

[ac117]

There are really so many beautiful choices in your price range and desired specs!
I color, 1.3 range:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3994057.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3956075.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3326174.htm
An I SI1 over 1.4 but slightly over $10k:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3965471.htm

H color, 1.2 range:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3965464.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4007482.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3965464.htm

Color is such a personal choice. I personally wouldn't go down further than maybe an I but I'd suggest knowing your tolerance before you go lower. Most people start to see tint in I colored stones and color is more easily detected from the side but if you're putting it in a halo, the side should be covered. That being said, this is a gorgeous choice just over $10k but gets you over the 1.5ct mark but it's a J color: https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3997098.htm
Another pretty J just under 1.5 mark with a nice savings: https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3916959.htm