Advice needed James Allen SI1

[island_guy]

Hi all,

Lurking for a while, but finally time to make the purchase. I am going to be purchasing this setting, and diamond from James Allen:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-engagement-ring-round-center-item-1418

I like the idea of buying an 'eyeclean' SI1 clarity diamond for value, but even with the images, am not sure how to tell which ones would be eyeclean.

Can anyone suggest options from James Allen for SI1 clarity (ideal cut, H color, as big as possible as long as <$3500 for the diamond).

Thanks in advance.

 

[04diamond<3]

This one's VG in symmetry, but it scored a .9 on the HCA (which is great!), and it's a very white J VS1. If you like it, I'd put it on hold and request an idealscope image and ask what kind of discount JA offers PS members for this stone:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-J-color-VS1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-154986

another:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-J-color-VS2-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-177998

one more:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-I-color-VS2-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-190591

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Whew, I'll tell you, I don't like any of the H SI1's in your price range. That means going up to G or down to I color.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Okay, there are some good G's at not much difference in price!

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-G-color-SI1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-194828

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-G-color-SI1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-150003