I JUST UPGRADED.............

[pahoyafan]

before I even got the ring. I had originally posted that I purchased a 1.532 G SI1 ACA from Whiteflash. I was scheduled to make the final payment next week, but then I noticed Whiteflash just got a bunch of new ACA's in the 1.5 to 1.7 carat range. I saw a couple ACA's that looked great and were a little bigger than the 1.532 I had been making payments on. I called Lesley last week to inquire about some of the stones that I was interested in, (they were still at AGS getting certified). When the stones returned the next day, Lesley and Brian compared some stones and recomended a 1.696 F SI2 (eye-clean). So, for about $200, I got to upgrade from about a 7.47 mm stone to a 7.75 mm stone. Not sure on how big the difference is, but I'll take it for $200! Here are the specs........
Report: AGS
Shape: ACA Hearts and Arrows Round
Carat: 1.696
Color: F
Clarity: SI2
Depth: 60.6
Table: 55.5
Crown Angle: 34.7
Crown % 15.4
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion % 43
Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
Polish/Symmetry: Ideal/Ideal
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 7.74-7.76-4.70
Ideal Scope is amazing, I cannot wait until next week to get my hands on this ring!! Link:
http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=2323683
Special Thank You to Lesley and Brian at Whiteflash for their help and Patience!!

 

[CareBear]

Congrats! you are probably the quickest upgrader in PS history! Please post pics of your ring once it''s set!

 

[pahoyafan]

LOL, Lesley told me that this was the first time that someone did this. The ring is set in a prong setting just like Mara's with 20 .03 ACA's. My Gf has a 4.5 ring size, and the setting is about 2.3-2.5 mm wide.

 

[Shay37]

Oh wow. Congrats. That sounds like a winner all the way around. What setting are you going with? Details we need details, and dont forget pics.

shay

 

[mrssalvo]

wow, that''s my kind of upgrade

. Please post pictures when the ring is complete, it''s going to be a knockout

 

[belle]

oh that''s awesome! bigger for $200?? count me in! well done pahoyafan!

can''t wait to see it.

go hoya''s!

 

[kittycatsmac]

Thats great you better make sure you tell your gal that you upgraded for her before she even got it !!! lol !!!

Can''t wait to see pics!

 

[MiniMouse]

Gosh, that sounds like a great upgrade for just $200 extra. Congratulations, I''m sure your girlfriend will be be very happy - her jaw will drop.

 

[Mara]

wow that''s my kinda upgrade, much bigger and still cost effective...yay!!!! i''m sure it will be stunning, can''t wait to see pictures!

congrats!!

 

[Kaleigh]

That''s sweet!! Congrats, and a great buy!! Can''t wait to see the pics!!!

 

[Gonzodogg]

Swiped it right out from under me! I talked to Renee at WF about that stone last week b/c ring now I am getting an "I" color 1.68 and I was thinking of switching. When I asked Lesley about it last night she said that she had just sold it to you.

Congratulations. They tell me that it is a really spectacular stone.

 

[Small]

Congrats

Can''t wait to see it. Sounds like an incredible deal for just $200 more!

 

[pahoyafan]

Shay37: It's the same type of prong setting that Mara has (sorry to be a copycat Mara).

Gonzo: Wow, I was actually going to wait until this week to call, thank god i called last week

Lesley told me that as soon as Brian picked up the stone he commented on how gorgeous it was.
That's all it took to make my decision. I should have the ring by next Wed., so I'll try to get some pics up next weekend (have to be sneaky with the GF).