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Should I exchange a J VS2 for a I SI1

P: 8/25/2009 6:55:49 PM
dtc1804 Rough Rock Total Posts: 5 Last Post: 8/28/2009 Member Since: 8/6/2009	Hello, I recently purchased a 2.16 ct J VS2 diamond from Whiteflash. The ring arrived a few days ago and as soon as I opened it I loved the way it sparkled. However, as I continue to look at it closely I keep getting the feeling that maybe I should have gone with a slightly better color. From the side there is a definite pale yellow tint. Face up in the right light it can seem very sparkly so you don't notice the color, but other times it seems just slightly darker than I would like. This is not to say the ring is bad, but I just wonder while I'm still in the return window if it might be better to exchange it for an I SI1. Here is the stone I got: http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1466928.htm Here are two I SI1 stones currently on whiteflash: http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2133622.htm http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2133623.htm I'm already at the upper limit of my budget so I can't really spend thousands more to get a H or better and get VS2 or better clarity since I would ideally like something over 2 ct, but I would be willing to spend an extra $1K or so if it meant a noticibly better color without much noticible difference in clarity. Assuming these other stones are "eye clean," do you think it would be worth exchanging for one of them? Would I really notice a difference in the color between equally well cut J and I stones? I do really like my current stone, but I don't want to later regret not getting a better color. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Posted: 8/25/2009 6:55:49 PM

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P: 8/25/2009 7:07:19 PM
elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,968 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004	I know how you feel as I own a K for a pendant, and once I started seeing the color, the nagging feeling that I should upgrade to a higher color hasn't gone away. With that said, you may or you may not notice the difference in color. If your J is low (closer to a K) and the I's are closer to an H, you'd probably be able to see the difference. But the only way to find out for sure is to see them side by side. I'd ask WF which "I" is "whiter" and then have them send it to me or an appraiser where I can compare them. elle
Posted: 8/25/2009 7:07:19 PM

P: 8/25/2009 7:08:16 PM
luv2sparkle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 634 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/3/2008	I originally had a 1.70 J VS2 from whiteflash and the color bothered me a bit as well. No one ever noticed it but me. But like you there were times I noticed color and it bugged me. I upgraded with BGD diamonds to a I VS2 and could not be happier. I went up in size to a 2.57, which would show color more and I dont notice any. I wear it with an eternity band of F-G stones and they look great together. If it bugs you change it, but if you dont do it within your window you can always upgrade later. Now is a great time though with diamond prices being what they are, so go for it!!! luv2sparkle
Posted: 8/25/2009 7:08:16 PM

P: 8/25/2009 9:58:27 PM
dtc1804 Rough Rock Total Posts: 5 Last Post: 8/28/2009 Member Since: 8/6/2009	Thanks for all the help. I will probably contact Whiteflash to see if they can tell me how the I SI1 diamonds they have look.
Posted: 8/25/2009 9:58:27 PM

P: 8/26/2009 12:00:17 AM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,848 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	Date: 8/25/2009 9:58:27 PM Author: dtc1804 Thanks for all the help. I will probably contact Whiteflash to see if they can tell me how the I SI1 diamonds they have look. That sounds like a good plan. If the J is bothering you now, chances are you'll always wonder if you made a mistake.
Posted: 8/26/2009 12:00:17 AM

P: 8/26/2009 2:51:44 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,241 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 8/26/2009 12:00:17 AM Author: MC Date: 8/25/2009 9:58:27 PM Author: dtc1804 Thanks for all the help. I will probably contact Whiteflash to see if they can tell me how the I SI1 diamonds they have look. That sounds like a good plan. If the J is bothering you now, chances are you'll always wonder if you made a mistake. Ditto, explore the options of whether you can get something in a higher colour. 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: 8/26/2009 2:51:44 AM

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