1.5 to 2.5 ct oval diamonds (with ring). Total budget under $15,000

Brief
Type: Natural Diamond
Cut: Oval
Carat: from 1.5 ct to 2.5 ct
Color Range: Unsure
Clarity: SI1-SI2
Message: Looking for an oval with her preference being size over color or clarity within reason. 
Really hoping to pull off 2ct+for under $15k USD with setting but if that’s not realistic without sacrificing too much I can accept that. 
It will be set in yellow gold solitaire or hidden halo.

J-K color; SI1-SI2

DiamondImageVendorPriceMy Overall ScoreSetting
2.20 Carat Oval Cut Diamond
K Color SI1 Clarity
$11,89095.1%
2.34 Carat Oval Cut Diamond
K Color | SI1 Clarity
$13,27195.3%
2.50 Carat Oval Cut Diamond
J Color | SI2 Clarity
$13,47795.2%

H-I color; SI1-SI2

DiamondImageVendorPriceMy Overall ScoreSetting
1.82-Carat Oval Cut Diamond
I Color | SI2 Clarity
$12,71296.0%

My decision to include a stone in my recommendations is based on a measure combining a number of factors including:

  • the cut quality and aesthetic qualities, including clarity level, light performance, symmetry and shape.
  • how confident I am that the recipient will absolutely love love love the diamond;
  • the value I believe it represents;
  • how well it fits the brief.

My overall score (in the chart above) is a measure combining all those factors.