Q&A: "This may be the winner however I'd like your advice..."

Looking for an engagement ring for my lady. I think this may be the winner however I’d like your advice. It looks super clean for a SI1 and also seems to have great percentages. It seems to be at a great price too.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.71-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-179807?a_aid=dmnd1357

Also like this one below, however 1.7 sounds better than 1.5 to me

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.52-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-166184?a_aid=dmnd1357

I plan to set it in platinum or white gold. My GF showed me this setting once, so I’d like to use this or something similar however it says it only holds 1.5 CT

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-pave-cathedral-claw-prong-engagement-ring-item-851?a_aid=dmnd1357

Also, if you might be able to find some nice 1.5 to 1.8 CT rings, let me know. My price range for the diamond is 10 to 12.5k. Out the door with the band, I’d like to be around 14 or less.

Let me know what you think! Also, great site, SUPER helpful.

It seems like you have this diamond buying process down pat. I love the 1.52 ct diamond you selected. The 1.71 is not eye-clean.

Thanks so much for the advice!

Please let me know how it looks when it arrives.

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