Need help with RB search

[Spark_07]

Hi everyone. Short and sweet, but I need your help selecting a RB. I have a max budget of $6k for the stone and would like to be in the 1.1+ range (want to at least be at 1+) so I know I'm limited to I's and probably SI1 or SI2. I know cut is king so would like GIA EX or AGS Ideal. I tried using the HCA tool and read as much as I can but still feel lost . So any suggestions? WF, BGD, Blue Nile, James Allen are all in play for me. Please help and thanks!

 

[kay1]

How about this?

1.06 / H / VS2 / HCA 1.5 / $6,285
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.06-carat-h-vs2-excellent-round-cut-diamond-gid-174979.html

Get the cert and ask for images.

The best I can see in 1.1 upwards is an 'I' or dropping to SI1 and none of the ones i see look eye clean in SI1. I'd stick to 1ct+, the extra 0.1 ct won't make much difference, i'd rather have the H color personally than the extra 0.1 or less ct and dropping to I.

 

[kay1]

1.10 / I / VS2 / HCA 0.8 / $6,101
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4740540-1.10-carat-Round-diamond-I-color-VS2-Clarity.aspx?sku=4740540&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

Double check for eye clean-ness but at VS2 it should be ok.

 

[Gypsy]

If eyeclean, this would be my choice: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3063801.htm Gorgeous idealscope

 

[Spark_07]

Thanks for the suggestions so far!

Face up would an I be noticeably different from an H or is that tough for the naked eye? I've only seen G and H in person

 

[Roxy]

Thanks for the suggestions so far!

Face up would an I be noticeably different from an H or is that tough for the naked eye? I've only seen G and H in person

Face up, with amazingly cut stones, you usually won't notice the different between an H or I. But since you've seen a G & H in person, I think you should take a look at some I's and J's in person as well.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

If eyeclean, this would be my choice: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3063801.htm Gorgeous idealscope

Excellent choice and price! GIA I color is a good thing, too.