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Brilliant_Rock
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Hello Pricescope Community!!!
I am thrilled to FINALLY be sharing and participating!
After all, I have been a long time reader…going way back to 2011, possibly 2010.
I have learned an incredible, incredible amount from all of you!!!
Im in the midst of hunting/researching for two sparkle projects…
a) diamond solitaire pendant
about 7mm AVR OR CAC OR AVC OR genuine (very well cut) antique Old Mine OR genuine antique OEC
G-H-I
eye clean (seen some dark speckled vs2’s and clean si1’s) just no dark carbon specks...
as a default, might do super ideal modern round brilliant: CBI, ACA, Brian Gavin, Canera
Budget: in or around 10 thousand
**I will do a post a separate thread for the solitaire pendant with images**
b) diamond engagement/(milestone) anniversary ring
minimum of H-I (maybe)
eye clean (please reference above regarding clarity)
b2) if solitaire would like 2.5 to 3 carats (don’t have a millimeter measurement just yet)
AVR OR CAC OR AVC OR genuine antique Old Mine or OEC OR Emerald Cut
b3) am open to a toi et moi (bypass) ring with 1.5 to 2 carats (hopefully easier to find)
b4) am also open to a three stone ring (seems even easier to find stones for this style of ring)
b5) default to super ideal MRB (solitaire style)
Budget: at or below 35 thousand
Overall, super ideal "top of the line" cut quality. Most comfy with G-H possibly I. As for J color and warmer, I will know more once i got to singlestone and might call jewels by grace, as well.
Value is of great importance as well.
Custom cutting has been presented as an option. Although, seems like so many, almost too many variables to contend with. I’d like to minimize the anxiety of a big ticket purchase as much as possible. Please do weigh in if you have insight…
I’m looking for an everyday ring. I don't want to reserve it for special occasions only. I’d like it to be a nice size but not so big that I’m uncomfortable wearing it day to day. I understand that different cuts face up differently, spread wise, so i’m going with a 2.5 to 3 carat range.
I have made the rounds at some of the local jewelry stores to assess and narrow down size.
First stop, Harry Winston. i tried on a 2.25 or 2.5 pear with side baguettes. i forget the carat size. i just wanted to see if a pear cut makes the hand and fingers appear longer. Not too keen on the itty bitty sparkles of the pear. I’m still undecided about the slendering of the hand and fingers … E or F color
emerald solitaire was very pretty in the 2.25 range E or F color
I asked to see a vintage antique cushion old mine or european cut and was met with a hesitation and then was informed that those type of cuts are "only available in larger 5 carat sizes and not available in something small like 3 carats" which by the way they didn’t even have 3 carat in the case at the store to see and would need to be called in. So, if 3 carats was so “small", surely they’d have a few in the case, one would think...
Second stop, Tiffany & Co. The classic iconic Tiffany setting made a 3 carat MRB I color look HUGE. i don’t think i’d be comfortable with it day in day out. Although, I quite liked the heft of the setting. Perhaps if it was set much much lower, as in culet almost touching finger but without causing injury, a 3 carat won’t appear so big. Fist thing my husband noticed was that it was so high…
I am a glove wearer in the autumn and winter (yes, even here in southern california)
the sales person went on the say that "medical professionals don’t wear their diamond rings to work…they just wear bands…"
I just sat there and paid no attention to the nonsense she was blurting. Especially, knowing full well that numerous pricescope nurses have mentioned that they’ve had to up their glove sizes to accommodate their diamond rings…
I actually don’t mind the gap between a wedding band and a low set engagement ring.
The rest of the rings (emerald cut) 1.67 (i forget the color on this stone) no halo, 2.0 F color with halo, 2.39 H color with halo. These rings felt rather light in weight and "rinky dinky”…itty bitty diamonds around a main diamond is not so much an aesthetic i appreciate on myself.
Got the whole, “tiffany diamonds are the best of the best...”
“of all the luxury brands, we cut and grade our own diamonds...”
“we reject most of the words gem quality diamonds...”
“flourescence is bad...you don't want that...”
“antiques are too ornate and people get sick of them...”
After my periscope education, I was underwhelmed to say the least.
She ate into the time for my next stop which would have been singlestone. Where i’d like to see warmer than I color diamonds. As i’ve heard much about them…
I’d really like to be a part of a situation where a company really stands behind their product. It’s unlikely that i will utilize an upgrade/trade in policy. But its truly nice to know that its available to me if i decide otherwise. I understand CBI has the best in the business.
If you have any thoughts, feelings and opinions i’d greatly appreciate it.
Gunmetal nail polish is Harry Winston the rest are at Tiffany & Co (two separate weekends)
I am thrilled to FINALLY be sharing and participating!
After all, I have been a long time reader…going way back to 2011, possibly 2010.
I have learned an incredible, incredible amount from all of you!!!
Im in the midst of hunting/researching for two sparkle projects…
a) diamond solitaire pendant
about 7mm AVR OR CAC OR AVC OR genuine (very well cut) antique Old Mine OR genuine antique OEC
G-H-I
eye clean (seen some dark speckled vs2’s and clean si1’s) just no dark carbon specks...
as a default, might do super ideal modern round brilliant: CBI, ACA, Brian Gavin, Canera
Budget: in or around 10 thousand
**I will do a post a separate thread for the solitaire pendant with images**
b) diamond engagement/(milestone) anniversary ring
minimum of H-I (maybe)
eye clean (please reference above regarding clarity)
b2) if solitaire would like 2.5 to 3 carats (don’t have a millimeter measurement just yet)
AVR OR CAC OR AVC OR genuine antique Old Mine or OEC OR Emerald Cut
b3) am open to a toi et moi (bypass) ring with 1.5 to 2 carats (hopefully easier to find)
b4) am also open to a three stone ring (seems even easier to find stones for this style of ring)
b5) default to super ideal MRB (solitaire style)
Budget: at or below 35 thousand
Overall, super ideal "top of the line" cut quality. Most comfy with G-H possibly I. As for J color and warmer, I will know more once i got to singlestone and might call jewels by grace, as well.
Value is of great importance as well.
Custom cutting has been presented as an option. Although, seems like so many, almost too many variables to contend with. I’d like to minimize the anxiety of a big ticket purchase as much as possible. Please do weigh in if you have insight…
I’m looking for an everyday ring. I don't want to reserve it for special occasions only. I’d like it to be a nice size but not so big that I’m uncomfortable wearing it day to day. I understand that different cuts face up differently, spread wise, so i’m going with a 2.5 to 3 carat range.
I have made the rounds at some of the local jewelry stores to assess and narrow down size.
First stop, Harry Winston. i tried on a 2.25 or 2.5 pear with side baguettes. i forget the carat size. i just wanted to see if a pear cut makes the hand and fingers appear longer. Not too keen on the itty bitty sparkles of the pear. I’m still undecided about the slendering of the hand and fingers … E or F color
emerald solitaire was very pretty in the 2.25 range E or F color
I asked to see a vintage antique cushion old mine or european cut and was met with a hesitation and then was informed that those type of cuts are "only available in larger 5 carat sizes and not available in something small like 3 carats" which by the way they didn’t even have 3 carat in the case at the store to see and would need to be called in. So, if 3 carats was so “small", surely they’d have a few in the case, one would think...
Second stop, Tiffany & Co. The classic iconic Tiffany setting made a 3 carat MRB I color look HUGE. i don’t think i’d be comfortable with it day in day out. Although, I quite liked the heft of the setting. Perhaps if it was set much much lower, as in culet almost touching finger but without causing injury, a 3 carat won’t appear so big. Fist thing my husband noticed was that it was so high…
I am a glove wearer in the autumn and winter (yes, even here in southern california)
the sales person went on the say that "medical professionals don’t wear their diamond rings to work…they just wear bands…"
I just sat there and paid no attention to the nonsense she was blurting. Especially, knowing full well that numerous pricescope nurses have mentioned that they’ve had to up their glove sizes to accommodate their diamond rings…
I actually don’t mind the gap between a wedding band and a low set engagement ring.
The rest of the rings (emerald cut) 1.67 (i forget the color on this stone) no halo, 2.0 F color with halo, 2.39 H color with halo. These rings felt rather light in weight and "rinky dinky”…itty bitty diamonds around a main diamond is not so much an aesthetic i appreciate on myself.
Got the whole, “tiffany diamonds are the best of the best...”
“of all the luxury brands, we cut and grade our own diamonds...”
“we reject most of the words gem quality diamonds...”
“flourescence is bad...you don't want that...”
“antiques are too ornate and people get sick of them...”
After my periscope education, I was underwhelmed to say the least.
She ate into the time for my next stop which would have been singlestone. Where i’d like to see warmer than I color diamonds. As i’ve heard much about them…
I’d really like to be a part of a situation where a company really stands behind their product. It’s unlikely that i will utilize an upgrade/trade in policy. But its truly nice to know that its available to me if i decide otherwise. I understand CBI has the best in the business.
If you have any thoughts, feelings and opinions i’d greatly appreciate it.
Gunmetal nail polish is Harry Winston the rest are at Tiffany & Co (two separate weekends)
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Thanks for taking the time!!
I absolutely LOVE his diamonds....
I know!! your asschers from him are gorgeous!! can't wait to see them in a ring, your ring!!
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