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ONE BOULDER or several rocks!?

P: 1/22/2009 8:05:25 AM

Sizzle

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Right now I have three diamonds that are 1.5 carats or larger (2 princesses, 1 pear). If I sell two, I can use the money to upgrade the one from Whiteflash. I have not decided yet what I will do. So I'm curious as to what others would do (yes, I know the choice is ultimately mine, yada yada yada. So the question is would you rather have one big bling (2cts or more) or several nice sized riings? ( 1 1/2 carats used to be considered huge!)

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I'm sorry, we're you saying something, I was distracted by the Sparklie! -Sizzle

Posted: 1/22/2009 8:05:25 AM

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P: 1/22/2009 8:08:14 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,254 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Oh this is an easy one for me to answer - definitely a boulder. Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 1/22/2009 8:08:14 AM

P: 1/22/2009 8:18:22 AM
geckodani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,177 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2008	I would definitely rather have one big, quality rock than several smaller ones. I'm actually in the process of selling all my random jewelry and upgrading to a few high quality pieces. Run turkey, RUN! (Little man in the avatar is my nephew.)
Posted: 1/22/2009 8:18:22 AM

P: 1/22/2009 8:40:30 AM
Deelight Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,093 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/4/2007	I had the same choice when I got my e-ring I could have got the same ct weight diamond just lower clarity and colour and a smaller cushion diamond for the same price as the one I picked FI and I stayed with the original one we picked. I might be the lone voice but really is is up to you and what ultimately makes you happy :). __________________________________________________________ Sometimes if your really lucky all your dreams do come true ...............
Posted: 1/22/2009 8:40:30 AM

P: 1/22/2009 8:48:48 AM
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005	One big boulder of good quality for me please! Michelle *****************************So many sparklies.....So little time!
Posted: 1/22/2009 8:48:48 AM

P: 1/22/2009 8:50:04 AM
tlh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,065 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/31/2008	omg, when I saw this it reminded me of that saying... over the shoulder boulder holder... SORRY. I am SOOO ODD! Answer: ONE BIG BLING! "I like smiling. Smiling's my favorite!" Will Ferrell ~ Elf
Posted: 1/22/2009 8:50:04 AM

P: 1/22/2009 8:58:32 AM
Starset Princess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,475 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2004	Date: 1/22/2009 8:50:04 AM Author: tlh omg, when I saw this it reminded me of that saying... over the shoulder boulder holder... SORRY. I am SOOO ODD! Answer: ONE BIG BLING! It reminded me of the best name ever on PS: Doorknob Solitaire Such a sad ending.
Posted: 1/22/2009 8:58:32 AM

P: 1/22/2009 9:00:08 AM
NewEnglandLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,157 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2007	I want a stone of every shape and for me 1.5 carats is a nice size, so I'd probably go with several 1.5 carat stones over one big stone. I would attempt to trade in one of the princess stones, though, since you have two. Did one of the princesses come from Whiteflash? If so, you could trade it in for another shape It sounds like two of these stones don't have a trade-in policy and one does. My only fear is that if you sell the two without any trade-in policy, you won't get anything near what you paid. I know that isn't your primary concern and at least they'd be going towards a WF stone with a trade-in policy, I just hate to see you lose money by going the "one stone" route.
Posted: 1/22/2009 9:00:08 AM

P: 1/22/2009 9:07:58 AM
Madam Bijoux Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,054 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/15/2005	Hi! When I decided to start a collection, I knew that I wanted at least 1 stone of each shape. In order to do that, I knew I would have to get smaller sized stones - so - I voted for the 3 smaller stones rather than 1 large one. "I never met a diamond I didn't like." No jewel is as beautiful as a cat's eyes. Madam Bijoux (Gabrielle)
Posted: 1/22/2009 9:07:58 AM

P: 1/22/2009 9:09:04 AM
Sizzle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 552 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/4/2007	Date: 1/22/2009 9:00:08 AM Author: NewEnglandLady I want a stone of every shape and for me 1.5 carats is a nice size, so I'd probably go with several 1.5 carat stones over one big stone. I would attempt to trade in one of the princess stones, though, since you have two. Did one of the princesses come from Whiteflash? If so, you could trade it in for another shape It sounds like two of these stones don't have a trade-in policy and one does. My only fear is that if you sell the two without any trade-in policy, you won't get anything near what you paid. I know that isn't your primary concern and at least they'd be going towards a WF stone with a trade-in policy, I just hate to see you lose money by going the 'one stone' route. I guess I lucked out since the other two were reasonable ebay aquisitions, but yeah, you lose so much money. A local jeweler offered me 2K for the pear. It just seems so low ***************************** I'm sorry, we're you saying something, I was distracted by the Sparklie! -Sizzle
Posted: 1/22/2009 9:09:04 AM

P: 1/22/2009 9:11:40 AM
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,338 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004	My concern is that you are going to lose a lot of money by selling/trading it in without a buy/trade-in policy. It might be best to just leave them alone.
Posted: 1/22/2009 9:11:40 AM

P: 1/22/2009 10:31:21 AM
laurel25 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 800 Last Post: 9/16/2009 Member Since: 5/8/2008	As long as the three you have are nice quality, I'd go for the three vs. the one larger stone. That way you can switch between them when you want a different look or you can wear one as an e-ring and one as a RHR. I'm not a huge stone person though. Having said that, if the 3 are low quality, then I'd go for the bigger good quality single stone. I also agree that if one of the princesses is the one from WF that maybe you could see about trading that in and getting a different shape.
Posted: 1/22/2009 10:31:21 AM

P: 1/22/2009 11:15:42 AM
Sizzle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 552 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/4/2007	Date: 1/22/2009 10:31:21 AM Author: laurel25 As long as the three you have are nice quality, I'd go for the three vs. the one larger stone. That way you can switch between them when you want a different look or you can wear one as an e-ring and one as a RHR. I'm not a huge stone person though. Having said that, if the 3 are low quality, then I'd go for the bigger good quality single stone. I also agree that if one of the princesses is the one from WF that maybe you could see about trading that in and getting a different shape. Currently my WHITEFLASH princess is in my three stone, although the other princess fits that mounting as well, SOOO the other possiblity is to sell the pear, swith the princesses and upgrade the WHITEFLASH stone to a solitaire with the pear proceeds. ***************************** I'm sorry, we're you saying something, I was distracted by the Sparklie! -Sizzle
Posted: 1/22/2009 11:15:42 AM

P: 1/22/2009 11:30:35 AM
SparklyLibra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 743 Last Post: 11/2/2009 Member Since: 8/17/2008	I like variety so I would go for the 3 rings.... ~SL. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A smile will always confuse an approaching frown. ~Unknown
Posted: 1/22/2009 11:30:35 AM

P: 1/22/2009 11:31:26 AM
Burk Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,269 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 5/9/2006	I'd go with the boulder as well! Please keep us posted on what you do!!
Posted: 1/22/2009 11:31:26 AM

P: 1/22/2009 11:55:23 AM
Circe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,847 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/26/2007	Date: 1/22/2009 11:15:42 AM Author: Sizzle Date: 1/22/2009 10:31:21 AM Author: laurel25 As long as the three you have are nice quality, I'd go for the three vs. the one larger stone. That way you can switch between them when you want a different look or you can wear one as an e-ring and one as a RHR. I'm not a huge stone person though. Having said that, if the 3 are low quality, then I'd go for the bigger good quality single stone. I also agree that if one of the princesses is the one from WF that maybe you could see about trading that in and getting a different shape. Currently my WHITEFLASH princess is in my three stone, although the other princess fits that mounting as well, SOOO the other possiblity is to sell the pear, swith the princesses and upgrade the WHITEFLASH stone to a solitaire with the pear proceeds. I voted for the one big boulder, but two big rocks sounds like the perfect balance between size and variety. If you were to sell the pear and trade one of the princesses, which shape would you get?
Posted: 1/22/2009 11:55:23 AM

P: 1/22/2009 11:58:09 AM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	ONE! "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 1/22/2009 11:58:09 AM

P: 1/22/2009 12:08:03 PM
CdnBlingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 794 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 7/23/2005	Definatley One Boulder!!!! ***************************** "Big girls need big diamonds" E.Taylor
Posted: 1/22/2009 12:08:03 PM

P: 1/22/2009 12:08:44 PM
coatimundi_org Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,312 Last Post: 6/7/2009 Member Since: 12/9/2007	Oh--I was in this position... If you don't wear them, and you don't need options--I vote one. Ultimately, I decided I need options, so I have 2 stones that I will upgrade over time, and one permanent. My upgrades will mainly be shape changes--rather than size jumps. Do you feel you'll need options in the future, Sizzle? Coati, G.G.
Posted: 1/22/2009 12:08:44 PM

P: 1/22/2009 12:12:19 PM
AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005	I really think it depends on the person. While I love the look of big stones on others, really huge stones look odd on my small, somewhat stubby hands. So I'd take several medium-large stones instead of one big one, but that doesn't mean that should be the same for everyone.
Posted: 1/22/2009 12:12:19 PM

P: 1/22/2009 12:13:15 PM
2Artists Ideal Rock Total Posts: 614 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 10/13/2007	I would rather have one because I prefer the simplicity of having less stuff and because I would always gravitate toward my favorite one anyways. Mrs.2Artists
Posted: 1/22/2009 12:13:15 PM

P: 1/22/2009 12:43:24 PM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,868 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	Three. I'd never wear a big boulder. Just not my style. With the three, one would go into a ring and the other two would go into a pair of earrings.
Posted: 1/22/2009 12:43:24 PM

P: 1/22/2009 2:43:08 PM
AprilBaby Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,268 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/17/2008	ONE BIG boulder for me! "Time is not what you think. Dying? Not the end of everything. We think it is. But what happens on earth is only the beginning." -Mitch Albom, The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Posted: 1/22/2009 2:43:08 PM

P: 1/22/2009 2:50:44 PM
kittybean Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,071 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 5/2/2008	One big stone for me! If you're going to have three, though, I think you need a step cut .
Posted: 1/22/2009 2:50:44 PM

P: 1/22/2009 2:55:23 PM
DiamanteBlu Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,474 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2005	Both. ============================ Blu "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin, 1759
Posted: 1/22/2009 2:55:23 PM

P: 1/22/2009 4:36:25 PM
puffy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,201 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2006	i'll take the boulder as well.
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P: 1/22/2009 5:06:36 PM
LaurenThePartier Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,183 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/2/2004	I like the ability to mix and match, so I would likely go with the 3 ring option. *********************************************** DFW PS GTG Planner Extraordinaire :)
Posted: 1/22/2009 5:06:36 PM

P: 1/22/2009 5:21:52 PM
Haven Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,091 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/16/2007	Boulder, please. ********************************************************** "I'm sorry I ruined your lives and crammed eleven cookies into the VCR." - Buddy the Elf "Let your inner Liz Taylor out and rock it." - diamondfan
Posted: 1/22/2009 5:21:52 PM

P: 1/22/2009 5:27:28 PM
Mrs Mitchell Ideal Rock Total Posts: 877 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 9/23/2006	I'm not a boulder lover, so I voted for three. I love having options! Jen
Posted: 1/22/2009 5:27:28 PM

P: 1/22/2009 5:44:48 PM
Bliss Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,693 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2008	Boulder! I would think you'd be reaching for it more often... I know I would! It's nice to have several options, but I think the one big sparkly stone would make you forget the others...forget....wha? What was I saying??? That's what happens when I see Harriet's avatar, at least. LOL. BUT I would not do so at the cost of losing $$$ on trading in the other stones. I'd save up for the big yummy and keep the others. Bliss is Within
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P: 1/22/2009 6:08:53 PM
luvmyhalo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,037 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 12/4/2007	I voted Boulder!!!
Posted: 1/22/2009 6:08:53 PM

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