Need Help with a Last Mintue Change

[Mr_E]

So I have spent the last month researching everything I could about diamonds--mostly reading hundreds of PriceScope forums. I had the diamond and setting (http://jamesallen.com/#!/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-tapered-six-prong-filigree-basket-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-1086) picked out, and I was ready to order it. Unfortunately, at the last minute, I realized that the diamond I wanted was too small. I assumed that a .7 carat diamond would be fine, but James Allen requires a .75 carat diamond for the setting I want.

Now I sit in a tight spot. I need to get a larger diamond, but I do not want to spend much more than I already budgeted. Originally, I had a .7 carat, excellent cut, H color, SI1 diamond picked out. Now, I have narrowed it down to two diamonds that are large enough for the setting. The first is a .75 carat, excellent cut, H color, SI2.

http://jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-H-color-SI2-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-174265



The second is an excellent cut, .76 carat, I color, VS2.

http://jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.76-carat-I-color-VS2-clarity-sku-196539



Which one of these is the better deal? Will the SI2 diamond be eye clean? I do not think the slight change in color will show in a white gold setting, but I am not sure. Any and all help is much appreciated!

 

[JulieN]

First one is leaky, I don't much like the second one either. What is your budget for the diamond?

 

[Mr_E]

Sorry! I meant to include that bit of information. I can go up to $2,700 on the diamond. I have $3,400 total, but the setting is $700.

 

[hawk25]

James Allen requires a .75 carat diamond for the setting I want.

If another PSer doesn't find one to your liking (although I'm sure someone can find something), or if you're quite set on the diamond you already picked out, I believe JA will still let you set the 0.70ct diamond. I asked them a few days ago via chat when I thought I would be in the same situation with my small budget, and the rep said anything within 0.10ct should be fine.

Although in my case, there was a good reason why the limits were there in the first place (the sidestones would've been too big for the center stone (thanks JulieN)

Anyways, just a thought

 

[JulieN]

Pick three, ask for gemologist's review:
http://jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut//CaratFrom:0.75|CaratTo:10.00|Color,F,E,H,I,G|Clarity:SI2|PriceFrom:400|PriceTo:3000|TabSelected:3|ps:15||DiamondID:196854,198090,176369,198914,195642

I color is plenty, plenty white. You could also consider J color, I don't think it will look bad.

 

[mdmc]

I was also thinking they could set the stone you already picked out. Dosen't seem like that much of a size difference. Did you ask them?

 

[Mr_E]

I did just check with them. I am not sure why they have the requirement listed because the rep sent me a link to the exact setting with a .53 carat diamond.

This is a link to the original diamond I picked out.

http://jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-H-color-SI1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-186030

Responses to this choice? Thanks!

 

[Mr_E]

Here is a picture, so you don't have to follow the link.

 

[JulieN]

It is not a big difference, so ask if JA is able to set it the .7

I still think you should pick 3 and ask for a gemological review.