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If you're concerned about color, I would stick with G or above for peace of mind. G is still very white and it gives you a little more budget to increase the size.
I have/had owned G, H,I,J,K diamonds. Personally for me I can tell G diamonds are noticeably whiter. H/I are about the same for me in terms of whiteness (assuming ideal cut), but definitely warmer than a G (although it doesn't bother me). However, color preference is very subjective so it really depends on your or your fiancee's personal preference.
In Hong Kong usually D to G are seen as more desirable/ are more common, so that may be a factor for you. I would also suggest you can check out a local shop and ask to see some F, G and H diamonds side-by-side so you can compare them in person first. I believe HK big jewelry stores will usually carry E to H, sometimes even I diamonds (e.g. if you walk along the stretch of Queen's Road Central between Lan Kwai Fong and where you get on the Mid-Levels escalator, there are several jewelry shops that will carry loose diamonds in various colors which you can see in person).
I have/had owned G, H,I,J,K diamonds. Personally for me I can tell G diamonds are noticeably whiter. H/I are about the same for me in terms of whiteness (assuming ideal cut), but definitely warmer than a G (although it doesn't bother me). However, color preference is very subjective so it really depends on your or your fiancee's personal preference.
In Hong Kong usually D to G are seen as more desirable/ are more common, so that may be a factor for you. I would also suggest you can check out a local shop and ask to see some F, G and H diamonds side-by-side so you can compare them in person first. I believe HK big jewelry stores will usually carry E to H, sometimes even I diamonds (e.g. if you walk along the stretch of Queen's Road Central between Lan Kwai Fong and where you get on the Mid-Levels escalator, there are several jewelry shops that will carry loose diamonds in various colors which you can see in person).