Lynn B
Ideal_Rock
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Yep, it's here already.
OH. MY. GOSH.
It is indeed very beautiful. Totally, irrefutably breathtaking.
There's just something so intoxicating about opening that box and looking at a brand new, gorgeous, pristine diamond, isn't there?!
Well, I haven't had a chance to look at it in every conceivable lighting situation yet (NO SUNSHINE here in PA today!)... BUT... my initial impression (subject to change of course -- afterall, I AM a woman!) is that........ it's no more beautiful than the one I have!!!!! But then, you all probably KNEW that would be the case, didn't you?!! ;o)
It's SO eyeclean. Just like mine. Even under the loupe, I can't see ANY inclusions. I am told they are there
-- but I have never yet seen the inclusion in my 1.53, either. Not even under the microscope!
Well...it doesn't look noticeably larger to me. I mean, it IS larger... and you CAN tell, in a side-by-side comparison... but it isn't immediately striking. It does appear almost "lighter" and "brighter" in some diffuse lighting situations (if that makes sense)... and the arrows seem to "pop out" a little more noticably...and THAT appeals to me. (It surprises me that it is a color grade lower. I'd have never guessed that!) But so far, under the few lighting situations I have had a chance to "play with"... my stone is every bit as beautiful, and in some instances so far, even more firey. And I am all about fire!
So even if I so end up sending it back -- it will have been well worth the trouble and expense to me to be able to compare two perfect super-deal cut diamonds side by side. Honestly, these are the only two super-ideal cut stones I think I have ever had a chance to examine in person. They just aren't available in jewelry stores near me!
But, honestly, the jury is still out. I truly haven't decided one way or the other. I will take the weekend, hope for sunshine, and continue to look at them both in every possible lighting situation. Hey, "Obsession" is my middle name!
I really am keeping an open mind about it still. And of course, I will keep you all WELL POSTED!
(And in case anyone is wondering, "Whattheheck is she talking about???!!" Here's the link the other thread
First Thread
Sooooo... any advice? Words of wisdom? "I told you so's!" ???!
Lynn
OH. MY. GOSH.
It is indeed very beautiful. Totally, irrefutably breathtaking.
Well, I haven't had a chance to look at it in every conceivable lighting situation yet (NO SUNSHINE here in PA today!)... BUT... my initial impression (subject to change of course -- afterall, I AM a woman!) is that........ it's no more beautiful than the one I have!!!!! But then, you all probably KNEW that would be the case, didn't you?!! ;o)
It's SO eyeclean. Just like mine. Even under the loupe, I can't see ANY inclusions. I am told they are there
Well...it doesn't look noticeably larger to me. I mean, it IS larger... and you CAN tell, in a side-by-side comparison... but it isn't immediately striking. It does appear almost "lighter" and "brighter" in some diffuse lighting situations (if that makes sense)... and the arrows seem to "pop out" a little more noticably...and THAT appeals to me. (It surprises me that it is a color grade lower. I'd have never guessed that!) But so far, under the few lighting situations I have had a chance to "play with"... my stone is every bit as beautiful, and in some instances so far, even more firey. And I am all about fire!
So even if I so end up sending it back -- it will have been well worth the trouble and expense to me to be able to compare two perfect super-deal cut diamonds side by side. Honestly, these are the only two super-ideal cut stones I think I have ever had a chance to examine in person. They just aren't available in jewelry stores near me!
But, honestly, the jury is still out. I truly haven't decided one way or the other. I will take the weekend, hope for sunshine, and continue to look at them both in every possible lighting situation. Hey, "Obsession" is my middle name!
(And in case anyone is wondering, "Whattheheck is she talking about???!!" Here's the link the other thread
First Thread
Sooooo... any advice? Words of wisdom? "I told you so's!" ???!
Lynn
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