2 Ct. RB for Retirement/20th Anniversary Gift
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Will you be able to see them before sending them to the appraiser or are you relying purely on the appraiser''s opinion? The reason I ask is that the appaiser will help you be sure you''re getting what you''re paying for, but won''t help you decide whether or not you LOVE the stone. Since one is local, I would think it would be helpful to have the WF sent to you and then go over to your local jeweler so you can see both stones with your own eyes side by side.
Of course, most likely you''re already planning on doing this so if so you can just ignore me! 
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Just a quick thought...
My 2c opinion  |
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#2 all the way....if the first one did not wow you in person, those angles and numbers do not wow me either, so i''d say your eyes were spot on...#2 has great numbers, have you seen the images and all that? they can also do real life images, aka the stone on someone''s hand etc. I''d have #2 shipped out for you to look at but I really like the specs.
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Speaking of F and G ...
WF has two 2 carat ACAs - about the same price, one F/VS2 and the G/VS2 you mention. With the F, there''s hardly any trade-off between the H&A and the non H&A local stone. Unless the price is different - and I would expect non-H&A to be less expensive. At least among the listings here they are. Have you tried the ''Search by Cut Quality'' above? There are quite a few in the range of size, price and quality you mention |
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This is so awesome getting such speedy responses from all you guys! Lets see if I can remember to address all issues here.
Ame - I have looked at GOG throughout the last year and didn''t notice too much recently. I have actually made a down payment on Stone #1, with a promise to pay off in January. I have possession of the stone, but have in writing a 30 day money back. I am taking it to the appraiser in a nearby city. Whiteflash has arranged to send Stone #2, to the same appraiser, timed for arrival prior to the appointment time. I can see them both, side by side. Hest88 - The appraiser will look at both stones and identify the "lessor" of the two. Since I will be personally on the scene, I will be allowed to view reasons for rejection by results of Idealscope, H&A viewer, microscope, etc. Costs will be discussed of course, as well. Neat, huh? Valeria 101- The term was "inverted natural" for sure. I kinda feel like he should''ve brought it up. I don''t want that kind of flaw. I ran a search and learned that where it is located is important, and it can''t necessarily be covered by a prong, because the prongs act as car bumpers to absorb shock. Could cause a chip. I will find all that out from the appraiser I imagine. Thanks for the tip on the tool; I guess that''s covered, too. Also, if the ACA is well cut, the G may face up an F anyway, right? Mara - Stone #1 looked so nice in the store lights; colors flashing like crazy. By design, of course. When I brought it home, I didn''t see all those color flashes, and I ran HCA and was let down big time. Didn''t know absolutely why the results weren''t better until Valeria mentioned deeper pavillion. Picking the setting is next. I have a few ideas to post later for advise. I go to the appraiser Tuesday 16th. I''ll let ya''ll know. I hope the 2.16 ct. works cause it''s the larger and maybe I won''t have to deal with "shrinkage" so soon, heh heh. |
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Kaleigh, thanks so much for the welcome. I have already retired, as of Nov. 1st, and our anniversary is 2 months from today. I have waited so long for this to happen and have had a blast browsing this site. This time around is quite different than just walking into this process blind, like we did 20 years ago. I still have lots to learn, but now that I know there is great stuff out there, I know I will end up better off this time. My spouse is so supportive. Lucky me.
My current e-ring is an I/SI, 1.08 ct. I can see a hugh difference between mine and Stone #1, already. Can''t wait for the 16th. |
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Diamond Mo congratulations on your retirement and on your upcoming anniversary! What an exciting project to be choosing an upgrade diamond. That ACA looks pretty great, but it will be wonderful for you to be able to see both stones side by side to compare them with your own eyes (and the appraiser''s eyes). Have fun and keep us posted!
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let the fun begin!
i can''t wait to hear your thoughts tomorrow.
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Indented natural is probably the term intended - a natural at the girdle affecting the shape of the round profile of the stone in the face up position.
If the term "inverted natural" was used, it was probably just a "mis-speak" - I''ve never heard that term...as far as I know, naturals don''t have a directional component, but only a positional one - usually being at, under or above the girdle. |
