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Upgrading!

P: 10/25/2005 12:08:31 AM
Leila Ideal Rock Total Posts: 608 Last Post: 12/15/2006 Member Since: 7/23/2004	I love my engagement ring diamond, it's so firey and bright, it's sooo beautiful and everything I want but I was never completely, 100% satisfied with it. It was my first upgrade and not my true original engagement ring ( I still have my original engagement ring, that one I will always hold onto, it is simply priceless). But I always wanted a 2+ carat diamond and I kinda felt I "settled" for this one because my husband thought a 2 carat just look monstrous and silly on my size 4 finger. Well, it's been almost 2 years, and after giving so much thought into perhaps changing the setting to make the diamond look bigger, maybe adding side stones, etc. etc., I have come to terms with letting the diamond go. I spoke to my husband about it, and this is a guy who although he does spoil me with diamonds, really feels diamonds are his life long nemesis. Something happened that gave him the epiphany that life is just too darn short to not go out and just get what you want and enjoy it. So I am now in the process of getting my upgrade diamond. My husband is such a sweetheart! I could've sent my ring in much sooner but I spent the last 2 weeks "saying goodbye" to this diamond--I can't believe how attached I am to it! My husband just mailed my engagement ring back to GOG this afternoon. My left hand feels sooo naked. I'm glad I took all these pictures when I first got my ring, since I won't ever see that diamond again. I'll share them with you all. But on the very bright side, I will be getting my new diamond in about 2-3 weeks. YAY!!!
Posted: 10/25/2005 12:08:31 AM

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P: 10/25/2005 12:11:57 AM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	I am sorry you are having to let that stone go. What sort of stunner are you planning on replacing it with? 2-3 weeks from now is pretty quick do you already have the stone picked out? Details! -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 10/25/2005 12:11:57 AM

P: 10/25/2005 12:24:38 AM
Leila Ideal Rock Total Posts: 608 Last Post: 12/15/2006 Member Since: 7/23/2004	This diamond is 1.49 J VVS2.
Posted: 10/25/2005 12:24:38 AM

P: 10/25/2005 12:28:20 AM
Leila Ideal Rock Total Posts: 608 Last Post: 12/15/2006 Member Since: 7/23/2004
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P: 10/25/2005 12:33:08 AM
Leila Ideal Rock Total Posts: 608 Last Post: 12/15/2006 Member Since: 7/23/2004
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P: 10/25/2005 12:36:36 AM
Leila Ideal Rock Total Posts: 608 Last Post: 12/15/2006 Member Since: 7/23/2004
Posted: 10/25/2005 12:36:36 AM

P: 10/25/2005 12:40:29 AM
Leila Ideal Rock Total Posts: 608 Last Post: 12/15/2006 Member Since: 7/23/2004
Posted: 10/25/2005 12:40:29 AM

P: 10/25/2005 12:40:34 AM
radiantlover Cut Rock Total Posts: 143 Last Post: 9/14/2006 Member Since: 1/7/2005	It's beautiful!!! I can't wait to see your new upgrade though!
Posted: 10/25/2005 12:40:34 AM

P: 10/25/2005 12:48:12 AM
Leila Ideal Rock Total Posts: 608 Last Post: 12/15/2006 Member Since: 7/23/2004	Hi Matatora! The new diamond will be 2.03 carats, J vs2. I can't wait! I think 2-3 weeks is a very long time--it's been only an afternoon and my left hand feels so naked, it's weird!
Posted: 10/25/2005 12:48:12 AM

P: 10/25/2005 12:53:31 AM
Demelza Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,850 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 1/18/2004	Are you able to keep the setting? It is a Precision Set? It's very pretty. Congrats on the new upgrade. Why is it going to take so long?
Posted: 10/25/2005 12:53:31 AM

P: 10/25/2005 12:57:08 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,906 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	Leila...YAY!!!! The new diamond sounds SMASHING. I can't wait to see it!!! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 10/25/2005 12:57:08 AM

P: 10/25/2005 1:05:36 AM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	Oh yummy! Is the new stone coming from GOG as well! You are one seriously lucky lady! -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 10/25/2005 1:05:36 AM

P: 10/25/2005 1:12:04 AM
Leila Ideal Rock Total Posts: 608 Last Post: 12/15/2006 Member Since: 7/23/2004	Thanks ladies! Demelza, you're right--it is a Precision Set! I know, I thought 2-3 weeks is kinda too long. But the diamond will need a new head since the current one is too small and I think GOG will need to send the entire ring to Precision Set. Plus, my current diamond needs to be checked over to make sure it's in the same condition it was when we bought it. Anyone who exchanged/upgraded their diamond and kept their existing setting, how long was the turn around time? Does 2-3 weeks sound right? Mara, remember I asked you about the non-faceted girdle? Well, that girdle thing was driving me nuts so I kept putting my diamond pendant on my finger and kept staring at it to see if the bruted girdle would bother me. I did this for days. Talk about nuts! He he, my husband didn't even bother to ask what I was doing. And then I got over it and didn't notice the girdle anymore.
Posted: 10/25/2005 1:12:04 AM

P: 10/25/2005 3:48:37 AM
MiniMouse Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,013 Last Post: 11/5/2007 Member Since: 12/1/2004	Leila, your ring is gorgeous, but I think your 2ct is going to be amazing. I know how you feel about settling for not quite what you wanted, I did the same when it comes to size (due to scarcity of 1.75 to 2ct stones) and it does niggle me. Although you'll be yearning for your ring for 2-3 weeks, the new diamond will definitely make a huge statement when it's finally on your finger. Good luck with it and congratulations!
Posted: 10/25/2005 3:48:37 AM

P: 10/25/2005 4:34:35 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,212 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Can't wait to see the new one Leila although the old one is pretty fab and looks MONSTROUS on your finger, so this new one will be a Behemoth Your fingers must be really titchy to make a 1.5 looks so enormous, what size are you? 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: 10/25/2005 4:34:35 AM

P: 10/25/2005 8:05:41 AM
susi Cut Rock Total Posts: 379 Last Post: 1/30/2009 Member Since: 10/14/2005	Leila, 2 ct RBs are just about the perfect "size" in my opinion. They are not tooooo anything.....except beautiful! I feel you will love your newly set ring and new stone. Susi
Posted: 10/25/2005 8:05:41 AM

P: 10/25/2005 8:14:59 AM
MissGotRocks Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,587 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/23/2005	Aren't ugrades just the most exciting thing?!?!?!?!
Posted: 10/25/2005 8:14:59 AM

P: 10/25/2005 8:27:47 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,856 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	oh leila, how exciting. Congrats on your upgrade. I think a 2 carat will look incredible on your size 4 hand. i hope the time goes fast, just think, you'll have your new diamond to show off Thanksgiving ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 10/25/2005 8:27:47 AM

P: 10/25/2005 8:27:52 AM
DiamondLil Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,405 Last Post: 6/1/2006 Member Since: 6/8/2003	I agree, Suzi. I don't know what it is about a 2 ct size that is so right. I know many think it is HUGE, but to me it is the perfect balance -- larger than average but not enormous either. I can't want to see it, Leila. DiamondLil ________________ "Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs."
Posted: 10/25/2005 8:27:52 AM

P: 10/25/2005 8:50:15 AM
Patty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,031 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 12/7/2003	Wow, Leila, your 1.5 carat stone looks HUGE on your hand. I can't wait to see the 2 carat! Congrats!
Posted: 10/25/2005 8:50:15 AM

P: 10/25/2005 9:20:27 AM
Ries Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,204 Last Post: 6/17/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	Your hubby sounds like a very smart man! wink-wink! Can't wait for the pictures of the 2 carat diamond. It's going to be lovely.
Posted: 10/25/2005 9:20:27 AM

P: 10/25/2005 9:28:47 AM
lumpkin Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,491 Last Post: 2/29/2008 Member Since: 5/24/2005	Wow, that's beautiful! Lovely setting. I know what you mean about letting the diamond go and being sad. But if you've had a persistent, nagging feeling that you settled, I think you are doing the right thing. It's very exciting to go to the next level! Can't wait to see pictures of your upgrade! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Opinions are like belly buttons. Everyone has one, but some are more appealing than others.
Posted: 10/25/2005 9:28:47 AM

P: 10/25/2005 10:24:39 AM
sevens one Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,537 Last Post: 9/8/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2004	Oh how exciting for you. You're gonna love the new one too. I've always admired your setting. ______________________________ "You kept making all the stops?" "Well, people kept ringing the bell!" ls gift
Posted: 10/25/2005 10:24:39 AM

P: 10/25/2005 11:48:03 AM
blingdiva Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,026 Last Post: 7/17/2008 Member Since: 6/17/2005	~~I'm so excited for you and I love your ring!!! I can't wait until you get your new diamond!!!! ~~All I see are diamonds...~~
Posted: 10/25/2005 11:48:03 AM

P: 10/25/2005 11:58:42 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,906 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	yep I remember the Q about the girdle...I actually like my girdle, it doesn't bother me at all. If it was faceted it would be fine too, I've had both. It's just a bit more visually interesting with the frosted girdle. When WF has my ring to switch out the stone they take less than a week total but it's because they know I am DYING without my ring over here, and also I still have my same head. But next upgrade, I'll have to get a new head. However, if it's the same Stuller head they can order that in advance while my ring is traveling so turnaround woulod probably still be about a week or less. But if your ring has to go to Precision Set to be redone, that's different!! Can't wait til you have it back. ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 10/25/2005 11:58:42 AM

P: 10/25/2005 1:55:30 PM
lili Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,923 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Leila, I can see why your husband thinks that the 2 carat would be silly on you. That 1.5 carat is monsterous on teeny finger! I thought that it was more than 2 carats. Love the scintillation and fire out of that ring. Can't wait to see the new upgrade.
Posted: 10/25/2005 1:55:30 PM

P: 10/25/2005 2:02:08 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,899 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Leila, how exciting!! I love your ering but can't wait to see your upgrade. Good for you!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 10/25/2005 2:02:08 PM

P: 10/25/2005 2:18:50 PM
Milly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,651 Last Post: 4/6/2008 Member Since: 6/28/2005	Leila, That 1.49 looks humungo on your tiny finger! I can't wait to see the upgrade! You are one lucky gal! ~Can I have a cookie now?~
Posted: 10/25/2005 2:18:50 PM

P: 10/25/2005 3:36:06 PM
Sundial Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,590 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2005	How exciting! Congratulations on your upgrade - more pictures for us to look forward to.
Posted: 10/25/2005 3:36:06 PM

P: 10/25/2005 6:51:04 PM
LadyluvsLuxury Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,264 Last Post: 1/21/2009 Member Since: 5/22/2005	WOW gorgeous stone, and it loosk HUGE on your finger, can't imagine something even bigger! _________________________________________________________________ It's hard to see the rainbow through the storm but it can't rain forever!
Posted: 10/25/2005 6:51:04 PM

P: 10/25/2005 8:07:59 PM
Leila Ideal Rock Total Posts: 608 Last Post: 12/15/2006 Member Since: 7/23/2004	Thanks you guys! You all are making me feel even more excited! I know the diamond looks kind of substantial in those pictures but it doesn't really look like that in person. I haven't told any of my girlfriends or my sisters about my upgrading--they won't understand and will secretly think I am nuts or greedy! I don't plan on saying anything to anyone unless they notice and ask. I can't openly discuss this and be excited about it around people I know. Only the Pricescope family knows what this diamond obsession is all about! I just found out from GOG that not only will the head on my ring needs to replaced, but the area the head sits in will need to be made larger. So the "arms" or that cathedral part, whatever you call it, will need to be adjusted. I didn't know they could do stuff like that without hurting the integrity of the ring. That's making me a little anxious.
Posted: 10/25/2005 8:07:59 PM

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