I live in NYC, where should I go to buy the ring? My options are Excel diamonds or Good old Gold (it would be a trek but it''s not too far). Or would I get a better deal at whiteflash or bluenile? The budget is about $3500. We are lookig to buy a gold solitare with a platunum head. I would like a 3/4 carat diamond. Of course, I''m most concerned about cut. I would also like to have a colorless diamond. Am I asking for too much?