Need advice on size and cut concerns

[buttercup99]

I am looking for a round 1.50 carat, G, VS2, very good to excellent cut, GIA
The quotes I am getting are in the $19,000 to $20,000 range.

To get something more in my price range:
1) I have been recommended to go with a1.43 carat diamond and have been told that I won't know the difference between the 1.43 and a 1.50
Dimensions of the 1.43 are 7.16 X7.20 X4.51

2) I have also been told to go with a G color SI1 diamond, but to stick with an excellent cut.
I could also go with an H color and a VS2 stone.

I am confused as to which way is the best way to go.
Thanks for your help and advice.

 

[Ickeymouse]

Not quite sure what it is you are asking. Could you clarify exactly what it is you want to know or what you want advice on?

 

[buttercup99]

This is what I am asking:

Will I notice the difference between a 1.43 carat and a 1.50 carat round diamond, if I look at it?

Where should I compromise: Should I stay with an excellent cut or go with very good?
OR, should I choose an H instead of G?
Should I stick with a GIA VS2 or is an eye clean SI1 okay?

In order to lower the price to the $15,000 range which is the best compromise?
Thanks

 

[Amys Bling]

Honestly, I do not think you will see a noticable size difference between a 1.43 and a 1.5 ct stone.

As for color- you really need to go and see excellent cut stones in G, H, I colors and see what your sweet spot is. Only you can really determine how color sensitive you are and if you are willing to compromise in color to get a bigger stone. Make sure when comparing stones that they are the same cut grade so that you are comparing apples to apples.

As for clarity- I have an eyeclean SI2 and for me- as long as a stone is eyeclean, it doesnt make a different to be if it's an SI2 or a VS1. We compromised in the clarity category just to be able to get the bigger size.

 

[Amys Bling]

As for cut- I would not compromise that. The better the cut the more sparkly the stone will be and that to me is very important and something that will be noticable to me.