Most beautiful 1 carat round diamond $6500

[knight]

due to budget, I need help getting the most beautiful round 1 carat ( not less she is picky) diamond under 6500


most important things

1) round and around 1 carat
2) eye clean ( vs1 or a clean si2/si3 )
3) amazing optics preferably hearts and arrows cut
4)AGS/Gia certified
5) appearing as white as possible



Please help

 

[diamondseeker2006]

due to budget, I need help getting the most beautiful round 1 carat ( not less she is picky) diamond under 6500


most important things

1) round and around 1 carat
2) eye clean ( vs1 or a clean si2/si3 )
3) amazing optics preferably hearts and arrows cut
4)AGS/Gia certified
5) appearing as white as possible



Please help

Welcome! I think maybe in #2 you meant eyeclean SI1? There is no SI3 in GIA or AGS grading, and I think it is wise to stick with SI1 or higher for an engagement ring (just my opinion).

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10559/

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10102/

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2930357.htm

 

[RockyRacoon]

Here are a couple of options within your budget:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.068-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104066186010

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.008-i-si2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104064812012

 

[knight]

Thank you All here is what HCA says

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10559/ HCA 1.5 Ex/Ex/EX/VG

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10102/ HCA 2.4 VG/Vg/VG/Vg

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2930357.htm HCA 2.0 VG/Vg/VG/Vg

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.068-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104066186010 HCA 2.0 VG/Vg/VG/Vg

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.008-i-si2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104064812012

HCA 1.5 Ex/Ex/EX/VG



So how do you pick?

 

[msop04]

I think this stone is GORGEOUS!!! You should put it on hold ASAP!!

$6270 (plus a PS discount!!)
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-i-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-247284

 

[kenny]

Thank you All here is what HCA says

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10559/ HCA 1.5 Ex/Ex/EX/VG

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10102/ HCA 2.4 VG/Vg/VG/Vg

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2930357.htm HCA 2.0 VG/Vg/VG/Vg

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.068-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104066186010 HCA 2.0 VG/Vg/VG/Vg

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.008-i-si2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104064812012

HCA 1.5 Ex/Ex/EX/VG



So how do you pick?

Picking a well cut round is easier than any other shape.
Reject those scoring over 2.0 on HCA.
Get an Idealscope image on those scoring under 2.0. https://www.pricescope.com/tools/ideal-scope
Post it here or compare it to this chart.



This 2 step process guarantees a well-cut round.
It may reject a couple that experts with years of experience would not have rejected, but you and I are not experts with years of experience.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I'd probably go with this one. It is a hearts and arrows cut, it is I SI1 and I wouldn't want to go lower than that. Plus, they have an excellent upgrade policy should you ever decide to upgrade the diamond as an anniversary gift.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10559/