Need Assistance about an engagement ring purchase

[Insearchofadiamond]

Hi everyone,

I'm searching for an engagement ring for around 5,000$. My girlfriend wants a solitaire ring with a round diamond. I would like to get her something > 1 carat (preferably closer to 1.2 or 1.3 if possible) but I would like it to be "eyeclean" and without any coloration. This seems to put me in EGL certified diamonds only. I've heard not to go anything lower than a G when purchasing EGL diamonds. I've been looking at a few diamonds and will post the links below. Thanks for your help in advance!!!!

http://www.brilliance.com/node/2498380?result=1
http://www.brilliance.com/node/2340249

 

[Niel]

Those seem way to good to be true. that ct size would be thousands more
this would be my choice
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2763667.htm


OH! or this!!
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.868-i-vvs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104062031019

I know they are not a ct, but this is still very substantial

ETA that nice brian gavin would allow you to get this nice bezel setting, which would make the stone seem larger.
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/full-bezel-with-bridge-14k-yellow-gold-5541y14

remember, CUT is the most important thing, so you want to be able to see the stone, its specs, and an aset image of your diamond

 

[04diamond<3]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1539125.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1544990.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1521865.asp

a few options...but this is a good site because you can see them and you get a PS discount

 

[Niel]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1539125.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1544990.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1521865.asp

a few options...but this is a good site because you can see them and you get a PS discount

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1539125.asp HCA 2.4
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1544990.asp HCA 3.7
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1521865.asp HCA 3.8

Ideally you would want one under 2, though that first one with the 2.4 might still be worth calling in....if the aset was good and its eye clean, though im not sure


ETA https://www.pricescope.com/tools/hca
thats what you used to calculate the HCA

 

[diamondseeker2006]

EGL is not accurate grading so it is best to go to lower color and clarity with GIA because you are more likely to overpay for what you're getting with EGL! The WhiteFlash and Brian Gavin recommendations above look best. I really like this one a lot:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2763667.htm