I am in the process of purchasing a engagement ring for my girlfriend. I have a tight budget which I do not want to go over and looking for advice from the knowledgeable people on this board.
The center stone that I am looking at is 2.08 H SI1. My concern is the clarity of SI1. Is this a bad clarity for a diamond ring? I am told from some people that it is fine, and others say for a diamond on the finger you should not go below VS2. I looked at the diamon under a loop and did not see the inclusion (spelling?) until it was pointed out to me. It is on the side of the stone and I am being told that it can be covered up by the setting.
What do you all think? Is a SI1 stone a quality stone or should I be looking at the VS2?
The center stone that I am looking at is 2.08 H SI1. My concern is the clarity of SI1. Is this a bad clarity for a diamond ring? I am told from some people that it is fine, and others say for a diamond on the finger you should not go below VS2. I looked at the diamon under a loop and did not see the inclusion (spelling?) until it was pointed out to me. It is on the side of the stone and I am being told that it can be covered up by the setting.
What do you all think? Is a SI1 stone a quality stone or should I be looking at the VS2?