ACA Princess faces up small

[weepingwillow]

So I bought a 1.815 carat ACA princess, but it faces up incredibly small.



I like the stone, but it seems small for the size.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3156835.htm

Now what do I do? if I switch to a round for instance, would the size be more noticeable? i spent around $13,100 on the stone.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3236282.htm#

What about that above?

 

[msop04]

So I bought a 1.815 carat ACA princess, but it faces up incredibly small.



I like the stone, but it seems small for the size.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3156835.htm

Now what do I do? if I switch to a round for instance, would the size be more noticeable? i spent around $13,100 on the stone.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3236282.htm#

What about that above?

A princess cut will always appear smaller than a round, due to it being more "bottom heavy"... yes, a 2 ct round will appear larger than a 2 ct princess. I wouldn't compare carat weights -- focuse on the size in mm, because that is what your eyes see.

The round stone you posted is 0.8 mm larger, so it would most definitely be larger than the princess cut posted.

 

[JulieN]

No, the 1.544 round and the 1.815 princess have the same surface area, so they will face up the same size.

But the performance of the round will be stronger and may give an illusion of facing up larger.

 

[msop04]

You may wanna consider these... the WF are all AGS Ideals.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3172004.htm?source=pricescope

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3033758.htm?source=pricescope

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3045741.htm?source=pricescope

Here is one from GOG...

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11486/

 

[msop04]

No, the 1.544 round and the 1.815 princess have the same surface area, so they will face up the same size.

But the performance of the round will be stronger and may give an illusion of facing up larger.

+1
Same surface area, but that's not what our eyes see...

 

[weepingwillow]

Thanks for the three links. I am going to swap it out. The size was incredibly disappointing.
Ill just go with the expert selection.

 

[weepingwillow]

IM going to go with either of these :

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3033758.htm?source=pricescope

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3172004.htm?source=pricescope

This way its an even exchange.

 

[msop04]

Thanks for the three links. I am going to swap it out. The size was incredibly disappointing.
Ill just go with the expert selection.

Great! I'm glad you're gonna be happier -- I mean, larger diamonds make me happy, so...

 

[msop04]

IM going to go with either of these :

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3033758.htm?source=pricescope

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3172004.htm?source=pricescope

This way its an even exchange.

I like the looks of the I/SI1 a lot better than the H...

 

[weepingwillow]

IM going to go with either of these :

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3033758.htm?source=pricescope

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3172004.htm?source=pricescope

This way its an even exchange.

I like the looks of the I/SI1 a lot better than the H...

Thanks. I think thats the way I am going to go.

I was surprised that Princess faces up so small.

 

[RockyRacoon]

IM going to go with either of these :

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3033758.htm?source=pricescope

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3172004.htm?source=pricescope

This way its an even exchange.

The H does not have the 'eye-clean' designation.

The I looks great!

 

[weepingwillow]

I just chat with WF and its no problem doing the swap. They are going to swap to the I, and i just owe $200 bucks from the princess I bought.

Im having them make a setting, which hasn't shipped yet (monday) so it ends up making my life easier in the end.

 

[weepingwillow]

Thaks again for the help/ The exchange cost +250 dollars, the stone I purchased was $13,270, prior to the wire.

Given the size and performance, I think its a good upcharge.

edit: the exchange will be done tomorrow. but the diamond is on hold and Debi said it will be no problem.

phew.

 

[weepingwillow]

My local jeweler has this
http://www.agslab.com/reportTypes/pdqdf.php?StoneID=104065825017&Weight=1.69&D=1

 

[RockyRacoon]

My local jeweler has this
http://www.agslab.com/reportTypes/pdqdf.php?StoneID=104065825017&Weight=1.69&D=1

It's a 60/60 stone.

https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/60-60-proportioned-diamond

Also - it has this note:
The clarity grade of this diamond is based on clouds that are not shown.

Which can be a MAJOR red-flag, and you would need to have the stone inspected in person prior to consideration.

If there isn't a compelling reason to deviate, stick with the vetted Whiteflash stone.

 

[weepingwillow]

Yes I just realize that. Im just going to keep it with WF so I don't need to wait for a refund.

 

[weepingwillow]

As you can see, the princess is back into inventory now.

I just need to wire the difference. Easy process to be honest.

Now I was going to go with this setting:

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/legato-sleek-line-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-422.htm

But I actually think I want to mix it up. Any suggestions? I want small stone on the side.

Thanks.

 

[weepingwillow]

Well I paid for the diamond, going to keep the setting the same. I think the h+a melee wuld be nice.

Thanks for all the help here.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I love the Legato sleekline! I hope you got the 1.68 I? It will definitely appear larger than the princess.

 

[weepingwillow]

I love the Legato sleekline! I hope you got the 1.68 I? It will definitely appear larger than the princess.

That I did, it ended up only costing $371.00 more.
Good find PS!

 

[momhappy]

Thaks again for the help/ The exchange cost +250 dollars, the stone I purchased was $13,270, prior to the wire.

Given the size and performance, I think its a good upcharge.

edit: the exchange will be done tomorrow. but the diamond is on hold and Debi said it will be no problem.

phew.

Yes, your thread is exactly why I don't care for princess cuts as much as others (because they appear smaller). You'll get more bang for your buck with your new stone and I'm glad that it worked out for you

 

[RockyRacoon]

I love the Legato sleekline! I hope you got the 1.68 I? It will definitely appear larger than the princess.

That I did, it ended up only costing $371.00 more.
Good find PS!

That should be a killer combo.

You made a great choice!

 

[weepingwillow]

The swap is done. I really appreciate all the input here.

It's astonishing to me how rounds face up compared to princess. What an upgrade.