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P: 12/26/2007 1:21:20 PM
Courtneylub Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,476 Last Post: 10/27/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2007	I just recently got engaged and some of you may remember my posts. I absolutely LOVE my ring and would NOT trade it, but something's been bugging me in the back of my mind. I know my fiance sacrificed some clarity for size and I'm happy with that. I just want to make sure it wasn't the wrong decision. It's a 2.01 carat, I1 grade, I color. I have never seen a ring on this forum that is less than a S12. In my opinion, it sparkles and shines just perfectly. I can see a couple of flaws when I look very closely. It's appraised at 15 and I know he paid less than that (not sure if it's proper etiquette to discuss cost even if this site is called "pricescope"). Does this sound reasonable? I will admit that I am nowhere near a diamond expert. I believe it to be a great cut and it's a deep (longer?) cut.
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:21:20 PM

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P: 12/26/2007 1:22:41 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,245 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	Its a beautiful ring. Can you get a clean shot of the stone? There are some I1 stones here I've seen and you'd be surprised at how lovely they are. Its amazing with some of the cuts.. I can attest to an I1 stone. My grading says SI2, but its really not. And unless you are on top of it, you can't see the flaws through the sparkle. Do what's right for you honey, its your ring. :)
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:22:41 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:26:30 PM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,868 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	Hi, Your ring looks beautiful in the picture. From what I recall, I've seen 2 I1s that have been posted that were VERY beautiful because they were cut properly and you're saying your ring "sparkles and shines just perfectly," so you have a GREAT stone! Try not to compare your ring to other rings on PS, because with the numerous amounts of jewelry shown here, there will always be some aspect of your pieces that will be different than others and leave you questioning your decision. You've got to try and keep things in perspective and ENJOY your gorgeous engagment ring! Congratulations to you
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:26:30 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:30:35 PM
Courtneylub Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,476 Last Post: 10/27/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2007	I have enjoyed my e ring EMENSELY!! I just had that thought in the back of my mind and it did not get in the way of my absolute love for this ring! I'm obsessed with it, but I mostly just wanted to make sure we didn't get jipped. Like I said, I'm no expert.
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:30:35 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:31:22 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,245 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	Date: 12/26/2007 1:26:30 PM Author: MC Hi, Your ring looks beautiful in the picture. From what I recall, I've seen 2 I1s that have been posted that were VERY beautiful because they were cut properly and you're saying your ring 'sparkles and shines just perfectly,' so you have a GREAT stone! Try not to compare your ring to other rings on PS, because with the numerous amounts of jewelry shown here, there will always be some aspect of your pieces that will be different than others and leave you questioning your decision. You've got to try and keep things in perspective and ENJOY your gorgeous engagment ring! Congratulations to you I SOOOO AGREE!!!
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:31:22 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:33:25 PM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,868 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	If you love your ring, DO NOT obsess over the amount of money that was paid. You love your ring and that's what counts!!!
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:33:25 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:36:41 PM
Courtneylub Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,476 Last Post: 10/27/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2007	You are absolutely right. I was honestly scared someone would reply with "I1?? He got jipped!" I don't have any clearer pics of the stone at work...only pics taken with my blackberry. Thanks..I know not to compare to other rings on PS. All are beautiful in their own way!
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:36:41 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:36:51 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,271 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	I LOVE a good I1 and own 2, I would also buy them both again in a heartbeat!! Your diamond looks stunning! I know there are some who would never consider an I1, but there are those of us who are delighted I1 owners, so know you made a great decision and enjoy your gorgeous rock!!! 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: 12/26/2007 1:36:51 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:48:22 PM
Steel Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,982 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 7/8/2006	Here are your posts: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=73974 and http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=74031 It really is a beautiful ring!
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:48:22 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:51:04 PM
Steel Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,982 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 7/8/2006	Oh the shame of a double post. Look away!
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:51:04 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:51:36 PM
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,107 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006	It's really sparkly. I wouldn't worry about it, the main thing is that you love the ring! Enjoy wearing it!
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:51:36 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:53:53 PM
Courtneylub Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,476 Last Post: 10/27/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2007	Thanks, Steel!
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:53:53 PM

P: 12/26/2007 1:57:35 PM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,868 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	Date: 12/26/2007 1:36:41 PM Author: Courtneylub You are absolutely right. I was honestly scared someone would reply with 'I1?? He got jipped!' I don't have any clearer pics of the stone at work...only pics taken with my blackberry. Thanks..I know not to compare to other rings on PS. All are beautiful in their own way! Has anyone in "real life" asked what the clarity of your ring is? I've wondered with my earrings if I told someone what the clarity is, would they think differently of them. Many regular non-PS people are misinformed and would judge based on the clarity and not even look closely at your stone to see how much it sparkles, which could result in a hurtful situation for you IF you let it be. If this is an issue and the clarity quesition could possibly "scare" you, then if a person asks the clarity, just avoid problems by saying you don't know but you DO know it's a "gorgeous 2 ct. stone!" lol They will not be able to argue with that! Happy Holidays!
Posted: 12/26/2007 1:57:35 PM

P: 12/26/2007 2:13:45 PM
Courtneylub Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,476 Last Post: 10/27/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2007	No one has asked me anything in real life except for the size. Everyone's reaction has been "WOW!" I even had one friend look at it so closely, he must've been looking for flaws. His response was still "Tell your man he did GOOD."
Posted: 12/26/2007 2:13:45 PM

P: 12/26/2007 3:21:45 PM
HappyFish Rough Rock Total Posts: 66 Last Post: 6/21/2008 Member Since: 10/26/2007	For diamond fans with a budget (which is pretty much everyone), sparkle (cut) and size are the most important factors. Your FI did an excellent job.
Posted: 12/26/2007 3:21:45 PM

P: 12/26/2007 5:59:18 PM
777_LDY Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,050 Last Post: 1/14/2009 Member Since: 10/19/2007	My earrings are I1 and I absolutely LOVE them. They are 1.5 ct each (3.03 tw) and they are perfect (for me)! I knew I wanted larger stones, and DH knew I would upgrade eventually if we went smaller (thank God he loves me!) so we went with it. Both stones look very clean but under a loupe one is much more clean than the other. To the naked eye, up close, one looks like it has a couple clouds where one of the prongs are set but that's about it, no dark inclusions or big feathers, and the the other you can't see anything. They sparkle like crazy and I often catch people staring at them when they are speaking to me!! If I went with the same size stones with a better clarity I would have paid ten's of thousands more and that is just not something that would sit right with me. ETA: CONGRATS on your new beauty!!! It certainly does shine, I can't wait to see more pics!
Posted: 12/26/2007 5:59:18 PM

P: 12/26/2007 7:59:52 PM
*DiamondDana** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,172 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2006	Seriously, it is a gorgeous ring. As long as you are happy with it, that is all that matters. Congratulations on your engagement! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you judge people, you have no time to love them ~Mother Teresa
Posted: 12/26/2007 7:59:52 PM

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