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Is it DSS already or am I crazy?

P: 5/20/2008 2:22:50 PM

lisamarie

Cut Rock
Total Posts: 199
Last Post: 10/18/2009
Member Since: 2/22/2008

Here's the deal: we can afford to go bigger but I chose not to by staying just under a major carat weight price jump. Should I go bigger? How is it that I don't have my ring yet and I'm already having DSS??? Maybe it's just from looking at all your gorgeous big rocks.

Posted: 5/20/2008 2:22:50 PM

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P: 5/20/2008 2:28:10 PM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,823 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	LisaMarie, what size stone do you currently have and what size do you want to upgrade to?? Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 5/20/2008 2:28:10 PM

P: 5/20/2008 2:29:51 PM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	nahh....not for 1/10 mm .50mm yes !! it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 5/20/2008 2:29:51 PM

P: 5/20/2008 2:35:54 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	I got one word for ya baby: HALO.
Posted: 5/20/2008 2:35:54 PM

P: 5/20/2008 2:36:42 PM
lisamarie Cut Rock Total Posts: 199 Last Post: 10/18/2009 Member Since: 2/22/2008	Date: 5/20/2008 2:28:10 PM Author: Skippy123 LisaMarie, what size stone do you currently have and what size do you want to upgrade to?? I have a .94 and I'm thinking of going to 1.2 or 1.3? For the same color and clarity, it would be double the price! My practical side says that's crazy but I have to admit, I would love to go a little bigger.
Posted: 5/20/2008 2:36:42 PM

P: 5/20/2008 2:44:17 PM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 5/20/2008 2:36:42 PM Author: lisamarie Date: 5/20/2008 2:28:10 PM Author: Skippy123 LisaMarie, what size stone do you currently have and what size do you want to upgrade to?? I have a .94 and I'm thinking of going to 1.2 or 1.3? For the same color and clarity, it would be double the price! My practical side says that's crazy but I have to admit, I would love to go a little bigger. go for it baby!!! 1.25 ct should be about 7.00mm it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 5/20/2008 2:44:17 PM

P: 5/20/2008 3:00:25 PM
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005	Date: 5/20/2008 2:35:54 PM Author: DeeJay I got one word for ya baby: HALO. Oh YEAH!!!!!! Michelle ****************************So many sparklies.....So little time!
Posted: 5/20/2008 3:00:25 PM

P: 5/20/2008 3:15:55 PM
lisamarie Cut Rock Total Posts: 199 Last Post: 10/18/2009 Member Since: 2/22/2008	Date: 5/20/2008 3:00:25 PM Author: Catmom Date: 5/20/2008 2:35:54 PM Author: Dee*Jay I got one word for ya baby: HALO. Oh YEAH!!!!!! I was originally going to go with a Leon classic solitaire but I'm starting to think maybe some pave would help my little diamond out. I'm worried that a halo would be a little overwhelming.
Posted: 5/20/2008 3:15:55 PM

P: 5/20/2008 3:17:57 PM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,442 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007	Date: 5/20/2008 3:15:55 PM Author: lisamarie Date: 5/20/2008 3:00:25 PM Author: Catmom Date: 5/20/2008 2:35:54 PM Author: Dee*Jay I got one word for ya baby: HALO. Oh YEAH!!!!!! I was originally going to go with a Leon classic solitaire but I'm starting to think maybe some pave would help my little diamond out. I'm worried that a halo would be a little overwhelming. If you like halos and it is done right, I think halos are at their best on small stones! They compliment it beautifully. My best friend has a gorgeous .74 ACA from Whiteflash in a gorgeous delicate Tacori recessed halo. It is BEAUTIFUL!
Posted: 5/20/2008 3:17:57 PM

P: 5/20/2008 3:20:10 PM
motownmama Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,572 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2008	Try going down in color and up in size - have you seen the AMAZING J's on this site??????
Posted: 5/20/2008 3:20:10 PM

P: 5/20/2008 3:32:22 PM
krisvrn Ideal Rock Total Posts: 611 Last Post: 11/8/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2007	If it's not a problem financially then go ahead and go for bigger stone. Otherwise,what you have is a great size.
Posted: 5/20/2008 3:32:22 PM

P: 5/20/2008 3:44:29 PM
dreamer_dachsie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,533 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2007	I am hesitant to spend money on luxory items too, so here is how I look at it: If you spent $5000 for your current ring and aren't happy wth it, then that $5000 was wasted and you may feel annoyed every time you look at your ring, wishing it was something else. If you add some money and get something you really want, then the money will feel like it was well spent and it will feel like a great "deal", even though you spent more! So if you can afford it, then I think it is worth spending the money to get what you really really want. You will see a HUUUGE difference between .90ct and 1.25ct. Add a subtle tacori halo like this: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=81834 or these: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=81085 Well then you are really talking!!! * Dreamer *
Posted: 5/20/2008 3:44:29 PM

P: 5/20/2008 3:51:23 PM
icekid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,555 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/17/2004	Date: 5/20/2008 3:44:29 PM Author: dreamer_dachsie I am hesitant to spend money on luxory items too, so here is how I look at it: I definitely have this problem as well, and probably will continue because I've been in SAVE SAVE SAVE mode for so long. But if you can afford it, and still reach the rest of your goals (saving for retirement, house, no credit card balance) then go for it! I think going up to 1.3 would be a big blingy jump.
Posted: 5/20/2008 3:51:23 PM

P: 5/20/2008 5:34:43 PM
lisamarie Cut Rock Total Posts: 199 Last Post: 10/18/2009 Member Since: 2/22/2008	Date: 5/20/2008 3:51:23 PM Author: icekid Date: 5/20/2008 3:44:29 PM Author: dreamer_dachsie I am hesitant to spend money on luxory items too, so here is how I look at it: I definitely have this problem as well, and probably will continue because I've been in SAVE SAVE SAVE mode for so long. But if you can afford it, and still reach the rest of your goals (saving for retirement, house, no credit card balance) then go for it! I think going up to 1.3 would be a big blingy jump. Yeah, financially we're in good shape. We just bought our first house last year and are contributing a good amount to our 401ks. The only thing holding me back is knowing that I could spend the extra money on furnishing the guest bedroom or, better yet, on our future wedding. There are so many other things that are more tangible than .5mm of diamond. I'm so torn!
Posted: 5/20/2008 5:34:43 PM

P: 5/20/2008 6:15:08 PM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 5/20/2008 5:34:43 PM Author: lisamarie Yeah, financially we're in good shape. We just bought our first house last year and are contributing a good amount to our 401ks. The only thing holding me back is knowing that I could spend the extra money on furnishing the guest bedroom or, better yet, on our future wedding. There are so many other things that are more tangible than .5mm of diamond. I'm so torn! can you wear a sofa on your finger 24/7? nope!. does that desk or bed sparkle like a ball of fire? nope! are there more important things than diamonds? nope! it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 5/20/2008 6:15:08 PM

P: 5/20/2008 6:30:21 PM
lyra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,763 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2007	I took the diplomatic route but with reservations. I don't think it's worth it for the size you want to upgrade to, but I believe a future upgrade might be appropriate, after all other incidentals are taken care of. Like 1.5+ or more?
Posted: 5/20/2008 6:30:21 PM

P: 5/20/2008 6:33:19 PM
thing2of2 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,660 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2007	If you've already got DSS, you might as well go for an upgrade now! You don't want to be unhappy when you look down at your finger. DO IT!!!
Posted: 5/20/2008 6:33:19 PM

P: 5/20/2008 6:35:28 PM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,823 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	Date: 5/20/2008 5:34:43 PM Author: lisamarie Date: 5/20/2008 3:51:23 PM Author: icekid Date: 5/20/2008 3:44:29 PM Author: dreamer_dachsie I am hesitant to spend money on luxory items too, so here is how I look at it: I definitely have this problem as well, and probably will continue because I've been in SAVE SAVE SAVE mode for so long. But if you can afford it, and still reach the rest of your goals (saving for retirement, house, no credit card balance) then go for it! I think going up to 1.3 would be a big blingy jump. Yeah, financially we're in good shape. We just bought our first house last year and are contributing a good amount to our 401ks. The only thing holding me back is knowing that I could spend the extra money on furnishing the guest bedroom or, better yet, on our future wedding. There are so many other things that are more tangible than .5mm of diamond. I'm so torn! Well if you are in good shape then I would do it or halo like DeeJay says Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 5/20/2008 6:35:28 PM

P: 5/20/2008 6:38:08 PM
lovewhitediamonds Ideal Rock Total Posts: 777 Last Post: 10/25/2009 Member Since: 5/31/2007	Date: 5/20/2008 6:30:21 PM Author: lyra I took the diplomatic route but with reservations. I don't think it's worth it for the size you want to upgrade to, but I believe a future upgrade might be appropriate, after all other incidentals are taken care of. Like 1.5+ or more? i'm with lyra --- really, it's up to you what you think you will be happy with... DSS is a very sneaky syndrome. I often have bouts, then it goes away for awhile... I say save for the 1.5+ if budget allows.
Posted: 5/20/2008 6:38:08 PM

P: 5/20/2008 7:58:04 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Date: 5/20/2008 6:15:08 PM Author: Dancing Fire Date: 5/20/2008 5:34:43 PM Author: lisamarie Yeah, financially we're in good shape. We just bought our first house last year and are contributing a good amount to our 401ks. The only thing holding me back is knowing that I could spend the extra money on furnishing the guest bedroom or, better yet, on our future wedding. There are so many other things that are more tangible than .5mm of diamond. I'm so torn! can you wear a sofa on your finger 24/7? nope!. does that desk or bed sparkle like a ball of fire? nope! are there more important things than diamonds? nope! Ya gotta love Dancing Fire! I'll just add to that...a wedding is just a few hours of one day of your life. The ring can be worn every day forever! What color and clarity is the stone now? ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 5/20/2008 7:58:04 PM

P: 5/20/2008 8:01:27 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Nevermind...I remember...G VS1. You soooo easily could drop either color or clarity one notch and not break the bank on a larger stone. Here's one: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4308/ another: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2688/ ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 5/20/2008 8:01:27 PM

P: 5/20/2008 8:43:09 PM
lisamarie Cut Rock Total Posts: 199 Last Post: 10/18/2009 Member Since: 2/22/2008	Date: 5/20/2008 8:01:27 PM Author: diamondseeker2006 Nevermind...I remember...G VS1. You soooo easily could drop either color or clarity one notch and not break the bank on a larger stone. Here's one: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4308/ another: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2688/ actually i already have both of those bookmarked!
Posted: 5/20/2008 8:43:09 PM

P: 5/20/2008 8:44:48 PM
lisamarie Cut Rock Total Posts: 199 Last Post: 10/18/2009 Member Since: 2/22/2008	Date: 5/20/2008 6:15:08 PM Author: Dancing Fire Date: 5/20/2008 5:34:43 PM Author: lisamarie Yeah, financially we're in good shape. We just bought our first house last year and are contributing a good amount to our 401ks. The only thing holding me back is knowing that I could spend the extra money on furnishing the guest bedroom or, better yet, on our future wedding. There are so many other things that are more tangible than .5mm of diamond. I'm so torn! can you wear a sofa on your finger 24/7? nope!. does that desk or bed sparkle like a ball of fire? nope! are there more important things than diamonds? nope! Ok, you're way too funny. I see your point though!
Posted: 5/20/2008 8:44:48 PM

P: 5/20/2008 9:15:11 PM
marcyc Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,812 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2007	If you can afford it and you want a larger diamond - I'd go for it. Sparkle On My Friends!
Posted: 5/20/2008 9:15:11 PM

P: 5/20/2008 9:24:56 PM
fabcrab Cut Rock Total Posts: 463 Last Post: 6/27/2009 Member Since: 9/2/2006	Go for it!!!!!!
Posted: 5/20/2008 9:24:56 PM

P: 5/20/2008 9:35:44 PM
Haven Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,044 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/16/2007	I say go for it. And this is my favorite title for a poll ever. ********************************************************** "I'm sorry I ruined your lives and crammed eleven cookies into the VCR." - Buddy the Elf "Let your inner Liz Taylor out and rock it." - diamondfan
Posted: 5/20/2008 9:35:44 PM

P: 5/20/2008 9:45:54 PM
arjunajane Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,764 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2008	Date: 5/20/2008 7:58:04 PM Author: diamondseeker2006 Date: 5/20/2008 6:15:08 PM Author: Dancing Fire Date: 5/20/2008 5:34:43 PM Author: lisamarie Yeah, financially we're in good shape. We just bought our first house last year and are contributing a good amount to our 401ks. The only thing holding me back is knowing that I could spend the extra money on furnishing the guest bedroom or, better yet, on our future wedding. There are so many other things that are more tangible than .5mm of diamond. I'm so torn! can you wear a sofa on your finger 24/7? nope!. does that desk or bed sparkle like a ball of fire? nope! are there more important things than diamonds? nope! Ya gotta love Dancing Fire! I'll just add to that...a wedding is just a few hours of one day of your life. The ring can be worn every day forever! What color and clarity is the stone now? I'm so with these two!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "And let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing." Kahlil Gibran
Posted: 5/20/2008 9:45:54 PM

P: 5/21/2008 1:47:22 AM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 5/20/2008 8:43:09 PM Author: lisamarie Date: 5/20/2008 8:01:27 PM Author: diamondseeker2006 Nevermind...I remember...G VS1. You soooo easily could drop either color or clarity one notch and not break the bank on a larger stone. Here's one: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4308/ another: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2688/ actually i already have both of those bookmarked! WTG.... now you thinking like a true PSers it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 5/21/2008 1:47:22 AM

P: 5/21/2008 3:51:18 AM
lisamarie Cut Rock Total Posts: 199 Last Post: 10/18/2009 Member Since: 2/22/2008	Thank you everyone for voting! I'll let you guys know what I decide. My major problem is that I already shipped my diamond to Leon last week so if I do the upgrade, I'll have to figure out the logistics of it all. I can't believe I've come such a long way in just a few weeks! My original choice was a .81 Novo (until the Tiffany salesperson placed it next to a super firey round brilliant). Then I went to the LA jewelry district to try on rounds and thought the 1 carats were too big! Now look at me - I want bigger. I swear, this forum is dangerous!
Posted: 5/21/2008 3:51:18 AM

P: 5/21/2008 3:57:40 AM
Imdanny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,831 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2008	1.2, 1.3 is a really nice size.
Posted: 5/21/2008 3:57:40 AM

P: 5/21/2008 5:10:13 AM
swingirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,282 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2006	I think you need a 1.5. The difference between a .94 and a 1.3 is not very significant. Spend what you would on a fancy Leon on the stone instead. Keep it awhile in a simple setting and then if you are still happy with the size go for the Leon. Once you have a Leon custom made you can't change the stone and keep the setting. His settings are made for your exact stone size. So you don't want to get DDS after you have a custom setting made.
Posted: 5/21/2008 5:10:13 AM

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