opinions on 2ct oval diamond, help a newbie shop online please!

[mg1993]

hi pricescope! ive been lurking on the forums for a bit but this is the first time posting!

so i've been trying to buy a diamond online due to the current circumstances and have decided on an natural oval diamond around 2ct with >I color, >VS2 clarity, VG-EX polish/symmetry, L/W ratio 1.4-1.5, my budget is around $10k-15k for the diamond with a petite pave setting.

i purchased this one on James Allen for $10.8k and it fit all of my criteria: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-10190180

im just wondering, is this diamond priced well and how are its specs? from my googling the table and depth are in very good range but i don't know about the crown height/pavilion depths. do you think this diamond is worth it or should i invest like 5k more for better color, etc. from my research just going up to H color, its like a $5k increase in price for not much improvement in color just by looking with your eyes. or should i consider round diamonds that hide the color grade better? i can always upgrade in the future but i would rather not spend $18-20k right now if i dont have to...

IGI report info:

REPORT DATE	November 9, 2020
DESCRIPTION	NATURAL DIAMOND
SHAPE AND CUT	OVAL BRILLIANT
CARAT WEIGHT	2.01 Carats
COLOR GRADE	I
CLARITY GRADE	VVS 2
POLISH - SYMMETRY	VERY GOOD
PROPORTIONS	VERY GOOD
MEASUREMENTS	9.91 x 6.90 x 4.45 mm
TABLE SIZE	60.5%
CROWN HEIGHT	12.5% - 31.9°
PAVILION DEPTH	47% - 43.3°
GIRDLE THICKNESS	SLIGHTLY THICK (FACETED)
CULET	POINTED
TOTAL DEPTH	64.5%
FLUORESCENCE	NONE

thank you guys!

 

[MsShnooks]

I’m not an expert to comment much on the specs but personally I’m not a fan of the diamond as it looks really tinted. You might also do a little research on IGI grading as I think it’s less strict than the GIA.

 

[FL_runner]

It has a distinct tint in my opinion- I would consider an H or higher for ovals or pears because I think the color really concentrates in the shallower cut ends. I don’t love this one. Are you sure about oval versus round? You can also go to a VS1 or VS2 and have an eye clean stone and potentially balance that with a higher color grade and still hit your budget. Are you only looking at JA or considering other vendors?

 

[lovedogs]

Are you buying for yourself or your GF? asking because it's important to be 100% sure on shape. Ovals vs round are very different in terms of overall look.