Am going to my local B&M jeweler to upgrade a lovely RB my husband gave me 5 years ago. It took me 5 years to admit I really wanted an EC stone.... I have spent more hours than I would like to admit reading threads on the site about trading up and ECs, but I still would appreciate some guidance.
- We are using our local B&M because of their upgrade policy - which seems to be a good deal given how hard it is to sell a diamond for "fair" market value. They are a good, solid jeweler.
- the B&M has no ECs in their inventory, so they had to order some - which means I will only see a few at a time - which makes it harder given all the advice about "you need to see them in person to make the best judgement"
- What I have read here is that I should stay with a G color and VS1 or so clarity but cut is the most important. Does this mean go for an "ideal" cut versus a very good cut?
- I have seen some nice J stones on the PS that look like they have the right proportions( I am also amazed at how many ECs are almost square...) . Will I regret getting a J for an EC?
- I want to get a stone in the 1-1.2 ct range (trying to avoid shrinkage here), but know a smaller stone can look better if it is cut better, has better color... I want a ring that says "WOW" to the people who know about them.
So - Is there anything else I should read/think about before I just go look, look, look? In the end, all the advice tends to lead to - what you like best is most important...
- I am afraid I might drive my jeweler nuts with asking to see as many ECs as possible. It is much easier to browse RBs.
Any and all input is welcomed. And thanks!
Kalgal
- We are using our local B&M because of their upgrade policy - which seems to be a good deal given how hard it is to sell a diamond for "fair" market value. They are a good, solid jeweler.
- the B&M has no ECs in their inventory, so they had to order some - which means I will only see a few at a time - which makes it harder given all the advice about "you need to see them in person to make the best judgement"
- What I have read here is that I should stay with a G color and VS1 or so clarity but cut is the most important. Does this mean go for an "ideal" cut versus a very good cut?
- I have seen some nice J stones on the PS that look like they have the right proportions( I am also amazed at how many ECs are almost square...) . Will I regret getting a J for an EC?
- I want to get a stone in the 1-1.2 ct range (trying to avoid shrinkage here), but know a smaller stone can look better if it is cut better, has better color... I want a ring that says "WOW" to the people who know about them.
So - Is there anything else I should read/think about before I just go look, look, look? In the end, all the advice tends to lead to - what you like best is most important...
- I am afraid I might drive my jeweler nuts with asking to see as many ECs as possible. It is much easier to browse RBs.
Any and all input is welcomed. And thanks!
Kalgal
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