Help Finding a Diamond

[Ako224]

Any and all help is welcome. Looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. Price range is $10k for the diamond and setting. Looking for an eye clear diamond with an I color or higher with a carat size of around 1.5 carats.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Here are some nice options. If you have an idea of what style setting you want, then that would allow me to find stones that fit the budget better. But here is a range as close to 1.5 as I can find in excellent cut. If you went with the stones close to $10k, then you'd just have to get an inexpensive solitaire setting.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3719442.htm (most expensive but superideal cut)

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1998771 (I love the cut on this one)

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6956912-1.51-carat-Round-diamond-I-color-VS2-Clarity.aspx?sku=6956912&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com (also great cut at the top of your budget and makes it to the 1.5 ct mark)

 

[Ako224]

Thank you for your time and effort. Here is the setting I was looking at: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-petite-pave-cathedral-engagement-ring-item-49519..

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh, that's pretty! Then the James Allen stone is going to make the most sense! I'd put it on hold as soon as you can before lurkers take it!

 

[Gypsy]

I'm going to disagree on the setting choice. I would go for this setting at JA instead. It's better quality. And with pave quality really matters:

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/jeff-cooper/14k-white-gold-carie-engagement-ring-by-jeff-cooper-item-54248


Or this one:
https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/jeff-cooper/14k-white-gold-henriette-round-engagement-ring-by-jeff-cooper-item-54228

But I like the Carie best.

 

[Ako224]

How about this setting? https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/martin-flyer/14k-white-gold-cut-down-pave-cathedral-engagement-ring-by-martin-flyer-item-54986 If there are other options which cheaper please let me know. I also got the JA 1.4 diamond on hold while they take the ideal scope image. Thank you all for the help.

 

[Ako224]

How does this idealscope image look?