I have a 1.03ct , 18ct gold solitaire. round brilliant. GIA Certified. Retail valuation of $14512.00 Colour F Clarity S12 Cut Very Good Polish Excellent Symmetry Excellent Fluorescence None This rock is a dazzler! It blinds you in the light. Make an offer or swap for Gold/Silver.
Firstly congrats. I would recommend GS diamond, that is where i went. You can select your diamond. it has wide range of ring design and you can custom.
How about an alternative ? Moissanite ? I know of not the average moissanite stone It has flaws & will pass most tests even fools the moissanite machines Just over 2k cushion cut About $500 https://www.moissaniteco.com/