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P: 2/9/2005 5:56:49 PM
IrishEyes Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,246 Last Post: 7/28/2008 Member Since: 1/4/2005	So today my husband and I were having lunch when suddenly HE suggested that we take a look at some diamonds!!! Well, how does a girl say no to that?! So we went down the street and started looking at some loose stones for a (possible) upgrade. I currently have a very beautiful .75 G VVS2 princess, and we were looking at some 1.00-1.15 princesses. Some were just an absolute 'no', but they had a couple very nice ones. My husband really surprised me in that I think he may seriously indulge my ideas for an upgrade in the near future!!! yeah!!! Anyway, wanted to share my excitement with people who appreciate this kind of thing, and also I have a silly question: how do you get the salesperson/jeweler to let you see the stone in the outside light? Can you take it out there? I want to get the stones away from the lighting in the store that is designed to make it look better, you know? Thanks so much!!!! IrishEyes,AJP (GIA)
Posted: 2/9/2005 5:56:49 PM

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P: 2/9/2005 6:01:03 PM
Libster Ideal Rock Total Posts: 998 Last Post: 9/18/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004	What a NICE hubby!!! I will never hear those words from mine...LOL When we were looking at stones, I too wanted to see them in natural light, so I just made sure the stone was secure in that holder thingy and walked over to the window. I think the jeweler freaked out but we were going to drop some $$$$ and I wanted to truly see if my "I" was going to face white or look yellow after it was in the real world. I'm glad I did that, it helped me eliminate stones that I just might have purchased otherwise. You must promise to keep us posted on your upgrade journey ****************************** Diamonds.........Yield to Temptation!
Posted: 2/9/2005 6:01:03 PM

P: 2/9/2005 6:05:45 PM
IrishEyes Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,246 Last Post: 7/28/2008 Member Since: 1/4/2005	Thanks Libster! I will defintely keep you posted, I'm addicted to this place In fact, I think that's what contributed to him getting the idea to look. I talk about PS at least once a day. I think he may just be trying to shut me up IrishEyes,AJP (GIA)
Posted: 2/9/2005 6:05:45 PM

P: 2/9/2005 6:07:14 PM
pqcollectibles Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,441 Last Post: 6/18/2005 Member Since: 2/23/2003	WoooHooo!! What a nice afternoon delight!! Diamond shopping with Hubby!! Like Lib said,........ Just walk over to the window and view in natural light. Of, if you have to, ask the clerk to walk outside with you so you can see the diamond in regular light. Most will be more than happy to help you, or have the owner/manager go with you. Fingers crossed for ya, gal!! Why use a big word when a diminutive word would be succinct! ____________________________________________________________ Just a regular person trying to be helpful. Consult a Pro prior to purchase!
Posted: 2/9/2005 6:07:14 PM

P: 2/9/2005 6:25:21 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,920 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Yay for you, how exciting!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 2/9/2005 6:25:21 PM

P: 2/9/2005 8:01:38 PM
Patty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,031 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 12/7/2003	How exciting Irish Eyes! Yes, a little afternoon delight! I still remember exactly where we were driving when my hubby told me that I could get a new stone for my wedding ring by the end of the year. It was such a treat to know that it was going to happen!
Posted: 2/9/2005 8:01:38 PM

P: 2/9/2005 8:43:47 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,936 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	Hehee the other night at dinner with my parents, my Mom slyly asked Greg how long I'd had my ring...then goes...'oh 3 years now? Didn't you agree to an upgrade in 5? How is that coming along?'. I was secretly giggling and surprised at the same time because she's not that into jewelry, and I never expected her to say that at dinner as it was kind of out of the blue. BUT she does love to cause trouble...just like her daughter. Greg just laughed and said...'She just self-upgrades.'...which is SO TRUE. Forget waiting for him to tell me it's time...I come to him and say..guess what..IT'S TIME! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 2/9/2005 8:43:47 PM

P: 2/9/2005 8:46:44 PM
Patty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,031 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 12/7/2003	Date: 2/9/2005 8:43:47 PM Author: Mara Hehee the other night at dinner with my parents, my Mom slyly asked Greg how long I'd had my ring...then goes...'oh 3 years now? Didn't you agree to an upgrade in 5? How is that coming along?'. I was secretly giggling and surprised at the same time because she's not that into jewelry, and I never expected her to say that at dinner as it was kind of out of the blue. BUT she does love to cause trouble...just like her daughter. Greg just laughed and said...'She just self-upgrades.'...which is SO TRUE. Forget waiting for him to tell me it's time...I come to him and say..guess what..IT'S TIME! Kind of like when a woman has a baby...."It's TIME!" I guess only a woman knows when it's time for a new diamond to be born.
Posted: 2/9/2005 8:46:44 PM

P: 2/9/2005 10:06:33 PM
IrishEyes Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,246 Last Post: 7/28/2008 Member Since: 1/4/2005	hehehe!!! you guys crack me up! That is SOOOO true, the 'it's time!'....... Yes, I'm very excited that he's relaxed somewhat on this. I know it will still be awhile and it wont happen tomorrow or anything, but I can start the research phase!!!! Mara - I'm lovin the 'self-ugrade' thing! I'll keep that in mind...... IrishEyes,AJP (GIA)
Posted: 2/9/2005 10:06:33 PM

P: 2/9/2005 10:47:36 PM
Libster Ideal Rock Total Posts: 998 Last Post: 9/18/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004	IrishEyes, You have inspired me, and Mara I just informed hubby that it would soon "be time" Of course he just laughs at me. I also decided while I was going down that road to suggest that it was also time to upgrade my diamond studs, too Oh and by the way, a diamond bracelet won't be far behind. I then heard snoring coming from his chair ****************************** Diamonds.........Yield to Temptation!
Posted: 2/9/2005 10:47:36 PM

P: 2/9/2005 11:13:10 PM
IrishEyes Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,246 Last Post: 7/28/2008 Member Since: 1/4/2005	Glad to have been some inspiration!! Have you upgraded before? What did/will you do with your diamond? I'm probably going to put mine in a pendant. I have a feeling though that DH is going to want me to take my time with this IrishEyes,AJP (GIA)
Posted: 2/9/2005 11:13:10 PM

P: 2/10/2005 1:40:06 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,936 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	Haha...I told Greg about this thread and he just laughed. These guys are SOO tolerant.... Lucky for me he knows that diamonds are my vice and whereas I am willing to cut back on things like clothes or purses or dog boutique shopping...I have to have new or upgraded sparklies every so often! Everyone has their weakness... My tactic is to expound upon how this is SAVING us money later. Or how I got a GREAT DEAL on a HARD TO FIND item. He often says I should have been a lawyer... ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 2/10/2005 1:40:06 AM

P: 2/10/2005 11:37:41 AM
IrishEyes Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,246 Last Post: 7/28/2008 Member Since: 1/4/2005	Yea, I know what you mean about cutting back, I'm going to have to give up some clothes and shoes shopping for awhile! Oh well, It's worth it to me... Who cares what outfit you're wearing, everyone will be blinded by the bling anyway IrishEyes,AJP (GIA)
Posted: 2/10/2005 11:37:41 AM

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