Diamond size comparison in my michael b setting

[jamie1963]

Hello,

I love PS and thought I would finally join in! I currently have the Michael B petite princess e-ring and engagement ring set with a .944 round brilliant, ideal proportions, H color, VS2 (I fell in love with the Michael B long before I ever discovered it on PS!).

My current diamond measures 6.24 x 6.26. I''m upgrading within the next month to around a 1.3 ct ideal cut round, H, SI2.

My question is this...will the new stone look bigger than my current and does anyone currently own a michael b or similar ring (2 mm) with this size diamond on a size 6 finger that could post pictures? Or maybe just at least give my some insight, encouragement...

My husband is an Air Force officer (a low ranking Lt for other military out there

) and just got back from a deployment and decided to get me a new diamond. Yeah!!! Yes, when it comes down to it, we could get a 1.5 ct plus, BUT we are in the process of buying a new home and he just got me a brand new Volvo Cross Country, so I think a 1.3 is much more ideal for our circumstances. I guess I just want some feedback (hopefully positive) on the size of stone we''re getting. I''m in love with my H color, so I''d rather save $$$ in the clarity department, especially since I''m blind when it comes to seeing inclusions, etc.

Also, we got our original setting with Bill Pearlman at Pearlman''s so I just want to say kudos to him!!! I found him long before I found PS and I highly recommend them, especially if you are a military couple as he takes a lot of pride in the military and has wonderful stories to share. I''m getting my future stone through him also.

Recap:
PLEASE post pics of 1.3 - 1.4 ct round stones on thin bands
PLEASE inform me of visual difference between .944 and 1.3ish ct stone

Thank you!!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

I''ll see if I can locate some pics but I can say you will definitely notice a difference b/t your .9 and a 1.3

 

[Kaleigh]

Going from a .90 to a 1.3 is a big jump and you will certainly see the difference. Good for you!!! Please post a pic when you get it. What a nice hubby you have!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

Here''s a chart purple passion posted that will give you an idea.
Model''s middle finger is a 6 US ring size (used to try and fit more rings on the upper knuckle).


Sizes: From left to right: 1.02ct [E/VS1], 1.21ct [G/VVS1], 1.51ct [F/SI1] and 2.01ct. [E/VS1] SuperbCert H&A diamonds

your old stone is slightly smaller than the first posted and your new one will be slightly bigger than the second one posted. looks like a pretty big difference to me

 

[jamie1963]

Wow, you guys are fast with replies!! Ok, I do notice a difference. Thank you for that chart. I''ll post pics of my current ring just to add to the collection of pictures out there?

Has anyone else purchased rings/jewelry/diamonds from Bill at Pearlman''s? I think he''s THE BEST!!! My husband and I have lived overseas in Germany for the last 4 years and he''s been the number 1 retailer of ANYONE! And he''s competing against Nordstrom, Macy''s, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware...

 

[mrssalvo]

There are several her who have done business with Bill. He is a class act all the way and very well resected here on PS.

 

[Patty]

You will notice a difference in size for sure! My stones are not in narrow settings, but I have a .95c and a 1.35c. Both are ideal cuts from SuperbCert. The .95 measures 6.36-6.38mms and the 1.35 measures 7.16-7.21mms. Here they are side by side:

 

[jamie1963]

Thanks for all of your input!!! I really appreciate it.