What do you think of this bracelet?

[ZoeFL]

Hi all,

I am new here, yet not so new

My ring was posted on the forum, not by me, but by a friend

Anyway, my fiance bought me this bracelet, it''s part of my wedding gift. He asked if I like it or should he bring it
back to exchange? (We are not in the same country at this moment)

I think it''s a trillian cut diamond tennise bracelet, total 20 cts. As I am asian, I don''t really know if this bracelet would
be too big for me?

As a bride, I would like people to notice me, not all my diamonds

Does this make any sense?

Appreciate any inputs

Z

 

[diamondfan]

I think it is pretty but I am not a huge fan of trillion cuts, so it is hard to say. It is something you would have to try on and see how you feel, a photo is not going to tell you how you like it on you. I think it is a piece you would have forever though.

 

[ZoeFL]

Thanks Diamondfan!

I suppose it does looks pretty and I should be happy to receive this gift

I surf the internet and I can''t really find any trillian cut diamond bracelet at all. He thought I wanted a tennis bracelet,
so he bought me one that he thinks look pretty.

I thought a Round brilliant diamond tennis bracelet would be nicer? or even a pear shaped diamond?

Anyway I should be happy

 

[Corseted]

I think it''s a matter of proportions. Count the number of diamonds in the bracelet, divide the carat weight by the number of diamonds. You will then know the number of points each diamond is.

Are you very petite? Ask yourself if you''re comfortable with that width.

Honestly...I''m not above going to a store and telling my fiance exactly what model I want.

Here''s a pretty Tiffany to inspire:
http://www.tiffany.com/shared/images/products/zoom_images/13265933_xl_1.jpg

 

[widget]

I love it!!!!

Best use of trillions I''ve ever seen! It vaguely has an Art Deco appeal.

I''d take that over a much more common tennis bracelet any day.

Whether or not it''s too big for you is only something you can decide.

I don''t know if this is any help at all (different shaped diamonds), but for reference, here''s my 15ctw bracelet with ECs on my not so tiny arm:


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[Madam Bijoux]

That is a unique and fascinating bracelet! I have never seen anything like it, and I look at quite a lot of jewelry. I say keep it if you're pleased with the way the stones are cut.

 

[FireGoddess]

I love it. Like Widget said, much more unique than a common rb tennis bracelet. I''d keep it in a heartbeat!

 

[Catmom]

Wow, I don''t usually like trillion cuts but that bracelet is just gorgeous!! I really like how the stones are fitted together and it does have a feel of art deco. I also like that it is unique and not like every other tennis bracelet that you see. If it was me I would keep it in a heartbeat but you have to be the one that loves it.

 

[snlee]

I love that bracelet. It''s very unique and I really like how the trillion diamonds fit together. However, I understand how you feel about it being too blingy. I''d want something that I would wear during and after my wedding. If you don''t see yourself wearing it much, I''d exchange it for something you''d wear on a regular basis. That trillion bracelet is too pretty not to be worn on a regular basis!

 

[monarch64]

I bet he chose it thinking it was beautiful and unique like you!

I think it''s gorgeous...but if you don''t think you''ll feel comfortable wearing it and would like something more traditional, a bracelet of RB''s would be a great choice as well.

 

[ZoeFL]

Well, this bracelet has 40 diamonds, thus each diamond is about 0.5 cts.

I actually did show him a bracelet I like.... I was shopping at Tiffany and tried this on: -

Tiffany Bangle

I thought that''s a nice & simple enough bangle for the wedding and other casual event wear.

He has this habit of buying me jewelry to surprise me, even though I have pointed out what I wanted

 

[ZoeFL]

Thanks Widget! I did thought of that last night too! I have never come across any trillion cut diamond in Singapore at all! I thought it''s more common in USA?

I wear a size 5 1/4 ring and my wrist are actually rather small.

Thank you for showing ya pic as example

I can''t help but notice your big ring instead

 

[snlee]

Wow, I missed that minor detail.

0.50cts each and a total of 20cts!? *drool* Now THAT is some major bling.

The Tiffany bangle is really nice. Have you seen these bangles from Whiteflash? Maybe you could get the largest one. With 18 diamonds and 3.00ctw, each one is about .17cts. Yum!

ETA- I just remembered you said he would bring it back to exchange so I guess the WF bangle is out of the question.

 

[ZoeFL]

Thanks Madam Bijoux, FireGoddess, Catmom, snlee & monarch64

I have yet to see a trillian cut diamond, so I am not sure if I like the cut. But all of you are right.....it''s growing on me

It seems such an unique piece. I am happy!

 

[FireGoddess]

Date: 6/4/2007 11:23:22 PM
Author: ZoeFL
Thanks Madam Bijoux, FireGoddess, Catmom, snlee & monarch64

I have yet to see a trillian cut diamond, so I am not sure if I like the cut. But all of you are right.....it''s growing on me

It seems such an unique piece. I am happy!

Not only is it a beautiful and substantial piece, but he got WAY more than his money''s worth from wherever he got you that versus the Tiffany piece. I''d be thanking him if it were me.

 

[ZoeFL]

Date: 6/5/2007 1:22:50 PM
Author: FireGoddess

Date: 6/4/2007 11:23:22 PM
Author: ZoeFL
Thanks Madam Bijoux, FireGoddess, Catmom, snlee & monarch64

I have yet to see a trillian cut diamond, so I am not sure if I like the cut. But all of you are right.....it''s growing on me

It seems such an unique piece. I am happy!

Not only is it a beautiful and substantial piece, but he got WAY more than his money''s worth from wherever he got you that versus the Tiffany piece. I''d be thanking him if it were me.

You are so right!!!

I will go thank him right this instant!

 

[ZoeFL]

Updates:

My FI will be returning the bracelet to Landers & Co Jewellers at Santa Monica.

Reason: He forgot about conflict free diamonds. The bracelet came without it. He caught a documentary about blood diamond recently and feel extremely guilty about buying the bracelet now. I am also against buying blood diamonds.

He asked for my opinion and we both agreed to return it, even though I have grown to like it a lot

He does not know the return policy of this store, so we shall see.

Sighs, I told him he has to make up for those wasted anticipation he got me into

but I am glad he cares as much

Time for some bracelet hunting then!

 

[monarch64]

sorry to hear you won''t be wearing your trillion set bracelet, but I totally understand your FI and you being green and giving back sort of to the world...thanks again for sharing your story. If you have another greener story, please share, we would love to hear it.

 

[TravelingGal]

I''m late to this one and I have to say I am sorry you aren''t keeping it, although I understand why. I think it''s a really neat bracelet and the best use of trillions I''ve ever seen.

 

[FireGoddess]

It''s unfortunate you won''t be keeping such a beautiful piece, but of course I understand why. Happy hunting for a new, conflict free stone bracelet!

 

[ZoeFL]

Date: 6/12/2007 2:11:16 AM
Author: monarch64
sorry to hear you won''t be wearing your trillion set bracelet, but I totally understand your FI and you being green and giving back sort of to the world...thanks again for sharing your story. If you have another greener story, please share, we would love to hear it.

Thanks monarch64

I drive a Honda Civic Hybrid, that''s the Green Car of 2006. Does that count?

hehehehehe

 

[ZoeFL]

Thanks TravelingGal. I know, I was growing to like it alot, but I guess we can always try to custom made one?

Thanks FireGoddess!

We are meeting in London next week. Hopefully there''s something there for me!

 

[monarch64]

Date: 6/13/2007 7:47:56 AM
Author: ZoeFL

Date: 6/12/2007 2:11:16 AM
Author: monarch64
sorry to hear you won''t be wearing your trillion set bracelet, but I totally understand your FI and you being green and giving back sort of to the world...thanks again for sharing your story. If you have another greener story, please share, we would love to hear it.

Thanks monarch64

I drive a Honda Civic Hybrid, that''s the Green Car of 2006. Does that count?

hehehehehe

Of course it counts ZoeFL! I think that''s great! Wish i could say the same, but I''m still driving an SUV...

I saw your wedding dress thread over in BWW...I like your dress!

 

[snlee]

How unfortunate that you aren''t keeping the bracelet but I understand why. It''s great to see people being conscious about purchasing conflict free diamonds. Happy shopping for a new bracelet!

 

[ZoeFL]

Date: 6/14/2007 1:35:51 AM
Author: monarch64

Date: 6/13/2007 7:47:56 AM
Author: ZoeFL

Date: 6/12/2007 2:11:16 AM
Author: monarch64
sorry to hear you won''t be wearing your trillion set bracelet, but I totally understand your FI and you being green and giving back sort of to the world...thanks again for sharing your story. If you have another greener story, please share, we would love to hear it.

Thanks monarch64

I drive a Honda Civic Hybrid, that''s the Green Car of 2006. Does that count?

hehehehehe

Of course it counts ZoeFL! I think that''s great! Wish i could say the same, but I''m still driving an SUV...

I saw your wedding dress thread over in BWW...I like your dress!

Thanks monarch64!

Too bad there wasn''t much choice of a green car around and a hybrid is more expensive than its usual

I hope the govt. should support people going green instead of making us pay more

Thanks! I think I have to get my dress to a tailor this weekend. Beverly Hills has lot of lovely dresses! I love shopping there

 

[ZoeFL]

Date: 6/14/2007 2:08:24 AM
Author: snlee
How unfortunate that you aren''t keeping the bracelet but I understand why. It''s great to see people being conscious about purchasing conflict free diamonds. Happy shopping for a new bracelet!

Thanks snlee!

Well, there''s new updates again. My FI went back to the shop, they will take it back but only refund the money 1 week later! My FI is not going to be around 1 week later coz he is meeting me in London. It''s quite a hefty sum of monies so my FI took back the bracelet to ask for my opinion. Should we trust them? Give them the bracelet and trust them to debit it back to our account 1 week later? Should we just keep the bracelet? My FI said at least we tried, that''s all that matters....

Oh, we don''t live in LA, he is there for work occasionally. Sorry for the drama, I prefer a simple life but it doesn''t seem to always work out that way....

 

[widget]

Date: 6/14/2007 5:34:32 AM
Author: ZoeFL
Give them the bracelet and trust them to debit it back to our account 1 week later? Should we just keep the bracelet? My FI said at least we tried, that''s all that matters....

Obviously, if you decide to return it, for credit, get some kind of receipt, documentation that you did return it...

Well, perhaps I should be ashamed, but I''d keep it. He did try, afterall, and what about having a huge credit balance in a modern jewelry store?? It seems like you''d end up using it on something else with questionable provenance.

This leads me to a question: Does anyone know a specific DATE/YEAR before which one could assume the diamonds are conflict free? Then I suppose a consciencious person could look for estate pieces manufactured before that year...

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[Dandi]

I work at a commercial jeweller and we were all briefed on this a while ago. If the bracelet has a certificate (does it??) then it''s highly unlikely to be a conflict diamond, as most if not all certified dealers and manufacturers have safeguards in place to ensure they don''t purchase conflict diamonds, or put them in their jewellery.

The Kimberly Process (of Diamond Certification) is a movement that''s been put in place where sellers and purchasers agree to abide by certain rules when obtaining diamonds, to make sure they''re conflict free. The Kimberly Process attempts to document all diamonds and their movements through the international market. Certain diamond purchasers, and I would imagine most, have made agreements to only work with diamonds that are presumed conflict free. After all, if their customers cannot be assured that they are buying conflict-free diamonds, their sales would probably be affected, so it''s in their best interests. I''m sure you know about this but I found it all pretty interesting and very reassuring.

Plus, I think the percentage odds of purchasing a conflict diamond are pretty low... nowadays it''s said that conflict diamonds make up less then 4% of the world''s diamond market, and the majority of those I would imagine, would be from uncertified dealers.

 

[FireGoddess]

Why a week later? Do they need that much time to come up with the money? If so, I''d tell them to get the money and the exchange will occur at the same time. Do they want to check that you didn''t switch out stones or something? I''d definitely want proof that I returned it before I handed it over and walked out of the store, and preferably from a manager or owner, not a salesperson.

If DA is right though...I''d keep it!

 

[ZoeFL]

Widget, nothing to be ashamed of

It is an amazing bracelet or my FI wouldn''t have bought it too.

Like DandiAndi said Kimberly process will ensure that diamonds come from non conflicting countries in Africa. As different mines have different minerals that is part of the properties of it''s diamond. Thus that''s how one can truly know. Because there''s a lot of smuggling going on in Africa for conflict diamonds.

I hope you are right DandiAndi....

FireGoddess, they said they need to get thru their account department to process the payment, thus 1 week later. I feel that it''s more their technique used to get us thinking twice about returning the bracelet.

My FI took the bracelet to another jeweler to appraise it and also find the diamonds origin.....

I will let you guys know later..if we are indeed keeping the bracelet

thanks for all of your concern