Need some help on a diamond from James Allen!!

[soonerberrios]

Well, it's that time!!! I've started looking for a ring for my girlfriend, I did the whole retail store thing before I decided to wise up and do some actual research on diamonds. After lurking on these forums for the past few weeks and scouring the net, I've decided to look online or at Israel Diamond Supply, our local "wholesaler" here in Tulsa, OK.

I ran into the following diamond at jamesallen.com and was wondering if there are any concerns regarding the diamond I'm contemplating?
The listed price is just above $3,000.

http://jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-E-color-SI2-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-189755

It scores a 1.5 on the HCA and is supposedly eye-clean. I've put the stone on hold and I should be receiving an IS within the next few days. My GF has small fingers and is wanting no more that .75ct and this seems to be a good balance between color, cut and clarity. I personally would like to go bigger, but since I will have to pay for the wedding and honeymoon out of pocket, I'm looking for the best I can get around the $3,000 range.

Also, does anyone have any experience with the settings at JA? I'm looking at pairing this with either the 2mm knife-edge solitaire or the 2mm comfort fit solitaire. She has expressed she likes "Tiffany settings" and am thinking these are as close to that as possible.

Thanks for all the help and all comments, concerns and recommendations are welcome and appreciated!

 

[JulieN]

Please ask for an Ideal Scope picture. And if the cloud contributes to a hazy appearance.

 

[JulieN]

I see the cloud is off to the side, should be ok.

this is what i think of for an inexpensive Tiffany-style six prong: http://www.b2cjewels.com/Traditional-Solitaire-Settings/Prong-Round-Solitaire-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-14K-White-Gold-5947-1.aspx

The basic ones from JA are ok. I would ask if they can make you one... one that comes in under $500 would be good.

 

[zkeyra1]

Have you considered picking lower color, to save a few more bucks?
I bought an I from JA. Cannot tell the difference.

 

[soonerberrios]

Julie, thanks for the tip. I requested the Ideal Scope and should have them in a couple of days. I haven't thought about going lower in color, but will probably take a look and see what's out there.