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Largest I found in a quick search that is cut well enough to really sparkle. It is just under a full carat and has great spread as well.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1229166.asp
Another slightly smaller
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1183271.asp
And one in a higher color. Slightly smaller yet, but just in case you feel J is too low for color.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1249178.asp
With any SI clarities, ask to have them examined for eye-clean. You can also request Idealscope images for up to three diamonds from James Allen at no charge.
You can check out James Allen's selection of solitaire settings (it is best to have the vendor providing the diamond also set it). They have white gold from $260 and platinum ones starting at $480, so you might be able to do platinum depending on the stone.
You might also wait and see what some others come up with.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1229166.asp
Another slightly smaller
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1183271.asp
And one in a higher color. Slightly smaller yet, but just in case you feel J is too low for color.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1249178.asp
With any SI clarities, ask to have them examined for eye-clean. You can also request Idealscope images for up to three diamonds from James Allen at no charge.
You can check out James Allen's selection of solitaire settings (it is best to have the vendor providing the diamond also set it). They have white gold from $260 and platinum ones starting at $480, so you might be able to do platinum depending on the stone.
You might also wait and see what some others come up with.
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http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1229166.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1249178.asp
I like the look of these two Jet posted.
Hopefully, I get some responses to this post! 
I got two recommendations from Jet that Lorelei liked (link below - same diamonds as above)... and my friend highly recommended GOG (where he bought his ring). He gave me two choices. Can you guys help me choose... Which one would you pick? Will I or J look yellow once it''s set?
A. .92 J/SI2 - HCA = 1.4
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1229166.asp
B. .85 F/SI2 - HCA = 1.3
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1249178.asp
C. .90 H I1 - HCA = 1.3
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4933/
D. .83 I SI2 - HCA = 1
I got two recommendations from Jet that Lorelei liked (link below - same diamonds as above)... and my friend highly recommended GOG (where he bought his ring). He gave me two choices. Can you guys help me choose... Which one would you pick? Will I or J look yellow once it''s set?A. .92 J/SI2 - HCA = 1.4
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1229166.asp
B. .85 F/SI2 - HCA = 1.3
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1249178.asp
C. .90 H I1 - HCA = 1.3
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4933/
D. .83 I SI2 - HCA = 1
jet2ks
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Hey NJD, sorry I missed your post last night.
As I understand it, color can become more perceptible the larger the diamond due to longer ray paths (if I am incorrect, someone can correct me) I don't think the difference between 1 and 1.5 carats is enough to make it that noticeable, however.
I and J seems to be the point where many people can start to detect a hint of color from the side--it is much more difficult to detect color face up with a well cut diamond. They are definitely not yellow, more of a warm white. Think the difference between a soft white light bulb and a cool white one. Seeing the soft white by itself, your brain just registers it as white light. It is not until the two are side by side you realize the difference. The difference between D color and J color is the same principle, but the actual color difference is less. The vast majority of a time, the colors seen in a diamond are what is reflected from the environment so the body color has less effect than most people think. All that said, unless you know your girl wants a warmer colored stone, J is the lowest I would go.
GOG is a great vendor and both of those stones are very well cut. I would like to see an IS on the James Allen stones before comparing performance, but here is what I see so far.
.90 H I1--Most likely is not eye-clean, I know you said that your main concern is size, but inclusions, once seen, have a way of attracting the eye. Once you know where they are, you tend to look at the imperfection instead of focusing on the beautiy of the stone as a whole. If you really feel the inclusion will not be an issue, the overall light performance of the stone is very good.
.83 I SI2--Lovely. Very similar in personality to the .92 J SI2 from James Allen, but a bit smaller in both weight and face up size.
One of the nice parts about buying from GOG is that both these stones have the lifetime guarantee, in case you think you might ever want to upgrade.
EDT: Here is a video on diamond color by GOG. It gives a good idea of how subtle the color differences actually are: http://vimeo.com/3288695
Also, if you are near a Jared's you might go look at some of their Peerless diamonds in different colors to see in person.
As I understand it, color can become more perceptible the larger the diamond due to longer ray paths (if I am incorrect, someone can correct me) I don't think the difference between 1 and 1.5 carats is enough to make it that noticeable, however.
I and J seems to be the point where many people can start to detect a hint of color from the side--it is much more difficult to detect color face up with a well cut diamond. They are definitely not yellow, more of a warm white. Think the difference between a soft white light bulb and a cool white one. Seeing the soft white by itself, your brain just registers it as white light. It is not until the two are side by side you realize the difference. The difference between D color and J color is the same principle, but the actual color difference is less. The vast majority of a time, the colors seen in a diamond are what is reflected from the environment so the body color has less effect than most people think. All that said, unless you know your girl wants a warmer colored stone, J is the lowest I would go.
GOG is a great vendor and both of those stones are very well cut. I would like to see an IS on the James Allen stones before comparing performance, but here is what I see so far.
.90 H I1--Most likely is not eye-clean, I know you said that your main concern is size, but inclusions, once seen, have a way of attracting the eye. Once you know where they are, you tend to look at the imperfection instead of focusing on the beautiy of the stone as a whole. If you really feel the inclusion will not be an issue, the overall light performance of the stone is very good.
.83 I SI2--Lovely. Very similar in personality to the .92 J SI2 from James Allen, but a bit smaller in both weight and face up size.
One of the nice parts about buying from GOG is that both these stones have the lifetime guarantee, in case you think you might ever want to upgrade.
EDT: Here is a video on diamond color by GOG. It gives a good idea of how subtle the color differences actually are: http://vimeo.com/3288695
Also, if you are near a Jared's you might go look at some of their Peerless diamonds in different colors to see in person.
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