CBI by High Performance Diamonds .81ct J VS2 in Stuller Solitaire

[Wewechew]

I've been wanting to purchase a "starter" super ideal with the intention of upgrading slowly over the years to a substantial size. I've had .4ct ACAs before and I loved them, but was intrigued with the CBI fever going around the boards. Although CBI are more expensive than ACAs (and money is a factor for me), I am one of the unfortunate ones who lives in Texas and therefore has to pay sales tax at time of purchase with WF. After doing some price comparison between the two, and realizing after tax that a CBI would only be ~2% higher than an ACA, I was sold.

Although I love icy white stones), I've been wanting a warmer stone to wear as an erring. HPD had a .81ct J that seemed to foot the bill both in size and price. @LaylaR was amazing and helped me pick out a great setting for it. She even sent me pictures of a very similar stone in the setting she recommended so I could see proportions.

I picked the ring up on Friday and I am in love! The stone is absolutely amazing and now I don't know if I will be able to trade it in for a bigger one when the time comes; I may have to purchase another one! Oh, and the best part- I tested it and it does have faint fluorescence!

Now for the pictures (glamour shots from HPD and iPhone pics from me)! Sorry my iPhone pics aren't as good as some of yours

 

[metro]

That is a beautiful ring! And your photography skills are awesome - great shots!

 

[whitewave]

Oh,I noticed the .81J was gone and I was hoping it was a pricescopper who got it!!! Congratulations!

Eta: what is the name of the setting? I love that too.

The J is terrific. I was secretly hoping it would still be there when I was ready because you are right... great size and price point.

I want a thousand more pics lol

 

[chappy]

oh, stunning! That's a real nice J.

 

[motownmama]

LOVELY!!!

 

[Wewechew]

@whitewave it's WST123058- super comfortable and low profile setting.

I am awful at taking pics! But I will try!

 

[HappyNewLife]

Beautiful!!!

 

[mrs-b]

Wonderful new ring, @Wewechew! Congratulations on your new beauty.

To get a sense of proportion, would you mind sharing what size your finger is? Thanks!

 

[Wewechew]

To get a sense of proportion, would you mind sharing what size your finger is? Thanks!

Rings are sized to a 7.5

 

[Austina]

Looks fantastic on you, and I the setting.

 

[mrs-b]

I have to say - I love that size on you! It's so elegant!

 

[junebug17]

Oh how beautiful!!! Looks soooo pretty on your hand. Your pics are really good too!

 

[Ally T]

A classic plain solitaire & band make my heart sing. I absolutely LOVE this on you & that is a stunning J! Goes to show you how important cut is.

 

[KristinTech]

Yes yes yes, more pics! I also had my eye on that one last month. I am so glad it’s a PSer’s stone!

 

[Queenie60]

Simply beautiful. Congratulations and enjoy

 

[MissGotRocks]

Oh, so pretty!! It looks great on you!

 

[MrsJoe]

Beautiful, great photos. Congrats!

 

[KristyDarling]

Sublime!!!

 

[pearaffair]

I love it all!

 

[marcy]

Very pretty. Congratulations.

 

[doobaokwei]

Congratulations! I certainly enjoy all the CBI eye candies on the board.

 

[ac117]

SUch a beauty!!!

 

[MarionC]

Love that profile shot. Pretty setting for a pretty stone

 

[JDDN]

Beautiful and I love the setting!

 

[yennyfire]

It is gorgeous! Congrats!!

 

[missy]

So lovely!

 

[vintageloves]

I would have never, ever guessed that stone was a J. It's even white from the side! I also love the setting you chose, classic with a bit of flair. Beautiful ring.

 

[Wewechew]

Thanks, everyone! The longer I have the stone the more in love with it I become

 

[Starfacet]

Thanks, everyone! The longer I have the stone the more in love with it I become

Can't wait to see in person!!!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Beautiful ring!, congrats.