Hi, can I ask for some advice on my engagement ring please? 
I tried on a 1 carat Fancy Intense Yellow Tiffany Soleste which was fabulous but out of my budget. I also tried a 1.5 carat Fancy Light Yellow halo at another store which was lovely but again, out of my budget. I'd like something similar - cushion yellow diamond, split shank, halo, etc. I like the lemonade colour of light yellow diamonds, not crazy about the more vivid yellows, but it has to be eye clean as visible inclusions really bug me. I was considering a diamond in the U-X or Y-Z range as they'll hopefully look pale yellow without the price tag of a stone classed as "fancy".
I'd like at least a carat for my money, plus a Tiffany Soleste inspired setting. Also I'm in the UK but considering buying from the US as it seems more affordable, even if you add import tax. My budget is around $7k (UK£4000) as this will come to around $8500 (UK£5000) with tax.
Any suggestions? I found the two stones below but not convinced I need such high clarity; as long as the stone looks clean, size is my priority. Opinions?
http://www.leibish.com/yellow-diamond/103ct-w-x-light-yellow-cushion-if-123777-18494
http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-yellow-diamond-109ct-y-z-vvs2-cushion-cut-gia-well-cut-r5657
I tried on a 1 carat Fancy Intense Yellow Tiffany Soleste which was fabulous but out of my budget. I also tried a 1.5 carat Fancy Light Yellow halo at another store which was lovely but again, out of my budget. I'd like something similar - cushion yellow diamond, split shank, halo, etc. I like the lemonade colour of light yellow diamonds, not crazy about the more vivid yellows, but it has to be eye clean as visible inclusions really bug me. I was considering a diamond in the U-X or Y-Z range as they'll hopefully look pale yellow without the price tag of a stone classed as "fancy".
I'd like at least a carat for my money, plus a Tiffany Soleste inspired setting. Also I'm in the UK but considering buying from the US as it seems more affordable, even if you add import tax. My budget is around $7k (UK£4000) as this will come to around $8500 (UK£5000) with tax.
Any suggestions? I found the two stones below but not convinced I need such high clarity; as long as the stone looks clean, size is my priority. Opinions?
http://www.leibish.com/yellow-diamond/103ct-w-x-light-yellow-cushion-if-123777-18494
http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-yellow-diamond-109ct-y-z-vvs2-cushion-cut-gia-well-cut-r5657
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