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| P: 8/25/2006 11:42:53 AM | |
Izzi Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 3/22/2007 Member Since: 4/22/2006 |
I keep changing my mind on everything!! A few months back I was going to have a setting made then decided that ring was not for me. Then I was going to reset my diamonds. Now, I finally asked my husband for a budget for my upgrade and it is $2500, for everything!! I am ok with that budget. I currently have a danity set that is semi eternity with a .30 center. I would like something different with a bigger center stone, any suggestions??  |
| Posted: 8/25/2006 11:42:53 AM | |
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| P: 8/25/2006 12:02:27 PM | |
lumpkin Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,491 Last Post: 2/29/2008 Member Since: 5/24/2005 |
It depends if you are going to trade in your current set, and what is available, what the policies are, etc. You might be able to get a really pretty set and upgrade the diamond a little, but it might not be that great a deal. It might be worthwhile to consider a very simple solitaire setting with a balance of the best/biggest diamond you can get.
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| Posted: 8/25/2006 12:02:27 PM | |
| P: 8/25/2006 12:16:28 PM | |
kenny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,871 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
Here is a beautiful .583 carat G VS2 ACA for $1909, with the Pricescope discount - which you must ask for. It has an HCA score of 1.4. http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2371008.htm# Whiteflash has a clean platinum 6-prong or 4-prong setting for $420. 1909 + 420 = 2329. 2500-2329=171. That leaves $171 for a nice night out to celebrate. I like putting more of the money into the diamond and I actually prefer the most simple settings. An understated setting keeps the attenion on the stone.  ___________________ |
| Posted: 8/25/2006 12:16:28 PM | |
| P: 8/25/2006 12:22:32 PM | |
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lumpkin Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,491 Last Post: 2/29/2008 Member Since: 5/24/2005 |
I like the diamond Kenny pointed out. My first diamond was about .33 points and I upgraded to .57 points. It was a really big difference. The original setting had 4 prongs and the second had 6. I personally thought the diamond looked much bigger in the 6 prongs, which kind of surprised me. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
| Posted: 8/25/2006 12:22:32 PM | |
| P: 8/25/2006 1:00:27 PM | |
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kenny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,871 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
Here is a larger stone: .741 carat J SI2, $1993 with Pricescope discount. The HCA score is 1.5. And it still leaves $78 to celebrate. http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2459639.htm Since it is SI2 I'd calll Whiteflash and have them pull the stone and tell you how eye-clean it is, and discuss your expectations with them. Also you may not want to go with a J color, but many people are very happy with them and with this great cut you may not notice the J color face up. One thing I have done when undecided between two stones is "buy" them both - compare them in my home, at work, in the sun, in a restaurant, in the car, for a week. Keep one and return the other. You are only out the cost of shipping, a small price to pay for such an ideal shopping experience. ___________________ |
| Posted: 8/25/2006 1:00:27 PM | |
| P: 8/25/2006 11:59:24 PM | |
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Izzi Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 3/22/2007 Member Since: 4/22/2006 |
Thank you guys for your help!! Those stones look great!! My only problem is I do not like platium!! I prefer white gold. I am not sure on the kind of setting I am interested. I would like to see other options other then solitares!! You guys have been a big help, what other ideas do you have??
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| Posted: 8/25/2006 11:59:24 PM | |
| P: 8/26/2006 8:28:30 AM | |
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003 |
The fact you like white gold is actually a plus, since it's cheaper! lol  I was browsing WF's expert selection, and this is what I found: 0.754 H SI2...looks really like a cherry picked stone! http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-2459657.htm They actually have several 0.70-0,75caraters in the H/SI range...so if one is not eye-clean, there might always be one that is. _____________ |
| Posted: 8/26/2006 8:28:30 AM | |
| P: 8/26/2006 1:08:54 PM | |
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,619 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006 |
Date: 8/25/2006 11:59:24 PM Author: Izzi Thank you guys for your help!! Those stones look great!! My only problem is I do not like platium!! I prefer white gold. I am not sure on the kind of setting I am interested. I would like to see other options other then solitares!! You guys have been a big help, what other ideas do you have?? I prefer it also but have had trouble finding much... everything is so platinum lately! Sara |
| Posted: 8/26/2006 1:08:54 PM | |
| P: 8/26/2006 3:16:36 PM | |
Lynn B Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,151 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 5/9/2004 |
Date: 8/26/2006 1:08:54 PM Author: Cehrabehra Date: 8/25/2006 11:59:24 PM Author: Izzi Thank you guys for your help!! Those stones look great!! My only problem is I do not like platium!! I prefer white gold. I am not sure on the kind of setting I am interested. I would like to see other options other then solitares!! You guys have been a big help, what other ideas do you have?? I prefer it also but have had trouble finding much... everything is so platinum lately! I think that virtually any vendor can easily make (or get in) just about any ring design in YG... I wouldn't think that would be a problem! And THAT'S my story and I'm sticking to it! |
| Posted: 8/26/2006 3:16:36 PM | |
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