Some of you probably remember my original post here:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/she-didnt-like-the-ring-would-you-be-offended.114561/
But since it got closed down, i just wanted to give everyone an update.
After a few days of alone time and processing everything, we finally sat down together last nite and had a heart to heart about the whole matter. She is actually very happy with the Mark Morrell setting and loves it. She actually loves the diamond too, but it's just that pesky little inclusion which is driving her mad. She admits that she may have been a little too upfront on the matter, but she was just letting me know how she felt (yeah she may be a little too honest sometimes). She is NOT demanding Tiffany and would like to just exchange for another stone. I think she does want to get the same size (or bigger) and get a cleaner diamond, but she has offered even to split the cost with me. We got a great email from Jonathan offering his help on the matter and we actually sat down last nite and watched some of his videos and educational pieces on the website. It was almost like i was taking diamond lessons all over again, but with her by my side. So, it appears that there will likely be a happy end to this story. We are still trying to decide which one to go for. But, in this whole process i have definitely learned some things. Guys, please please please please find out exactly what it is that you significant other wants for a ring. And i would definitely recommend not getting any diamonds with noticeable inclusions (especially if she's asian
. I thank you all for your inputs on the matter; i actually think that all of your replies may have seriously helped us in reconciling and realizing that we were both somewhat wrong in the whole matter. So, i graciously owe all the folks on pricescope a big hearty "Thank You"; this forum is worth such a great deal for anyone who is seeking information on diamonds. I will try to keep everyone updated on what we decide to go with.
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/she-didnt-like-the-ring-would-you-be-offended.114561/
But since it got closed down, i just wanted to give everyone an update.
After a few days of alone time and processing everything, we finally sat down together last nite and had a heart to heart about the whole matter. She is actually very happy with the Mark Morrell setting and loves it. She actually loves the diamond too, but it's just that pesky little inclusion which is driving her mad. She admits that she may have been a little too upfront on the matter, but she was just letting me know how she felt (yeah she may be a little too honest sometimes). She is NOT demanding Tiffany and would like to just exchange for another stone. I think she does want to get the same size (or bigger) and get a cleaner diamond, but she has offered even to split the cost with me. We got a great email from Jonathan offering his help on the matter and we actually sat down last nite and watched some of his videos and educational pieces on the website. It was almost like i was taking diamond lessons all over again, but with her by my side. So, it appears that there will likely be a happy end to this story. We are still trying to decide which one to go for. But, in this whole process i have definitely learned some things. Guys, please please please please find out exactly what it is that you significant other wants for a ring. And i would definitely recommend not getting any diamonds with noticeable inclusions (especially if she's asian