Hey all, it looks like it’s about that time for me to take the E-Ring plunge. I have been lurking on this site for the past 3 or 4 months trying to soak in all of the wonderful information that you all have been providing. I''ve read through the tutorials and learned just enough to be dangerous (hehe) but for all intents and purposes I am still by far a novice. I decided to go with this platinum ring design from Whiteflash (http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/Bead-Set-Engagment-Ring_966.htm#) with some custom touches added to it. The budget I am trying to stay between is $3000 - $3500 for the diamond itself. I would prefer to get the diamond from Whiteflash as well to ease the whole process of building the ring but if there is a better diamond from another company (GOG, BN, etc.) I am not married to purchasing it from Whiteflash. Knowing that cut is king I am willing to go lower on the color, clarity, and carat scale to try and get the best cut possible within my budget. Looking at the diamonds that Whiteflash has available on their site below are the best ones that I was able to find that I can afford.
1. https://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2459647.htm#
2. https://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2416649.htm#
3. https://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-2459653.htm#
4. https://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2323666.htm#
Please let me know which one you think would be the best out of these four and by all means please list any other round diamonds that you find that you think would be even better. I cannot even begin to thank you all for the wonderful advice that you provide and I really appreciate you helping me find the perfect stone for my baby.
Cheers,
John