Engagement Ring “downgrade” in size “upgrade” in specs

[LLJsmom]

I just did it. 3.04 K to a 2.47 E (still have the K, but not wearing it for the moment). No regrets.

 

[lucida818]

Lucida says Lucida is TDF always especially with that size & color Go for it if you love it & cost isn’t an issue.

P.S. I always love Lucida hence the username
Great find

 

[Efleon]

I traded down in size from 2 cts. I-color to 1 ct. F color and was much happier.

So happy to know I have company.

The heart wants what the heart wants!
Also, the whiter colour may make it appear slightly larger than a lower colour of the same size.

I think that E color does explain why it appears almost the same size.
Now I know why Tiffany advertisements say it will be noticed across a room!

 

[Efleon]

I just did it. 3.04 K to a 2.47 E (still have the K, but not wearing it for the moment). No regrets.

Yea!
Even more company!
Let’s start a thread....

Lucida says Lucida is TDF always especially with that size & color Go for it if you love it & cost isn’t an issue.

P.S. I always love Lucida hence the username
Great find

is your avatar really after the Tiff Lucida? Awesome!!

 

[icy_jade]

It’s a Tiffany Lucida 2.34 carat E color VS2.
The icy whiteness just captivated me along with the cut and honestly it didn’t feel all that much smaller.
Would my fellow PS-ers think I’m gaga nutty to trade...um, “down” in size for a Tiff?

You should totally trade if you love the Tiffany.

But curious if you have a side by side pic of the two rings together?

 

[Efleon]

You should totally trade if you love the Tiffany.

But curious if you have a side by side pic of the two rings together?

For some reason I did not.
I will be in the store again this week (hopefully) and will get some pics then.
I’m currently working on seeing if I can let something else go so that I could possibly keep my original e-ring stone.
After sleeping on it I’m getting weirdly sentimental.

 

[La2020]

Tiffany Lucida Tiffany Lucida Tiffany Lucida Tiffany Lucida!!

ooops so sorry...for going nuts over this.

How dare you post this without posting MORE closeup photos.... ppppplllleassse!!

 

[Efleon]

Tiffany Lucida Tiffany Lucida Tiffany Lucida Tiffany Lucida!!

ooops so sorry...for going nuts over this.

How dare you post this without posting MORE closeup photos.... ppppplllleassse!!

I know. My bad.
Here you go!
Sorry, it needs to be resized. Can’t fit on my size 6.25 finger...

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

For some reason I did not.
I will be in the store again this week (hopefully) and will get some pics then.
I’m currently working on seeing if I can let something else go so that I could possibly keep my original e-ring stone.
After sleeping on it I’m getting weirdly sentimental.

If there is any way you can swing both, I'd do it. I'm super sentimental too.

 

[nala]

If there is any way you can swing both, I'd do it. I'm super sentimental too.

@Efleon
If you did swing both—how likely are you to wear both? Or will you just be sinking money into a sentimental piece that ends up in your safe? These are 2 expensive rings that you can’t comfortably leave at home when not wearing one. Insurance adds up especially for both. I personally don’t want another ring to outshine my one ring to rule them all! That’s why my rhr’s are typically smaller so that I can wear them comfortable with my ering. Just something to think about bc you are talking about a lot of money.

 

[Efleon]

@Efleon
If you did swing both—how likely are you to wear both? Or will you just be sinking money into a sentimental piece that ends up in your safe? These are 2 expensive rings that you can’t comfortably leave at home when not wearing one. Insurance adds up especially for both. I personally don’t want another ring to outshine my one ring to rule them all! That’s why my rhr’s are typically smaller so that I can wear them comfortable with my ering. Just something to think about bc you are talking about a lot of money.

Good point Nala.
Im using today to think a lot about what’s best for me.
This is such a safe forum to honestly say things out loud that perhaps we may not to say to our family.
So in my case, the sentiment of the original e-ring is really all with my husband.
I know he would be hurt if I sold it or traded it.
That said, he probably won’t notice the new ring or if he did notice he would be ok with it so long as I still have the original e-ring.

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

I was in a similar boat! I wanted something different to wear as a wedding set. I didn't want to spend a boatload of money on new rings, but all of the sudden, the thought of losing my old set made me sad and sentimental. So I ended up buying a Van Craeynest set that has a much smaller center stone than my current set. I have plans to reset the center stone in the VC set eventually. But for now it's wearable. And I still have the option of selling either set in the future if need be.

So tl;dr, personally, I would see if there's other pieces I'd be willing to let go (and not regret selling) in order to keep my original e-ring.

 

[lulu_ma]

@Efleon I know this is not a Lucida or an E but I thought of you when I saw it...

 

[Efleon]

@Efleon I know this is not a Lucida or an E but I thought of you when I saw it...

Wowzers!
Thank you.
And hey everybody, if you know of someone I can reach out to regarding consignment or straight up sell, I do have a piece that is gorgeous but just doesn't get any wear.
I glanced at SinCityFinds but her IG site doesn’t mention selling to her.

 

[Efleon]

I was in a similar boat! I wanted something different to wear as a wedding set. I didn't want to spend a boatload of money on new rings, but all of the sudden, the thought of losing my old set made me sad and sentimental. So I ended up buying a Van Craeynest set that has a much smaller center stone than my current set. I have plans to reset the center stone in the VC set eventually. But for now it's wearable. And I still have the option of selling either set in the future if need be.

So tl;dr, personally, I would see if there's other pieces I'd be willing to let go (and not regret selling) in order to keep my original e-ring.

I’m thinking I gotta keep the original even though it’s kinda silly.
I think it’s the only way I won’t feel guilty.

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

@Efleon
If you did swing both—how likely are you to wear both? Or will you just be sinking money into a sentimental piece that ends up in your safe? These are 2 expensive rings that you can’t comfortably leave at home when not wearing one. Insurance adds up especially for both. I personally don’t want another ring to outshine my one ring to rule them all! That’s why my rhr’s are typically smaller so that I can wear them comfortable with my ering. Just something to think about bc you are talking about a lot of money.

This is all absolutely true, and definitely something to think about. I have 2 main diamond engagement/wedding rings, and I never wear them at the same time. Both are insured, and both are expensive. My husband has often suggested having one bigger ring, but I like to switch up with different styles. Perhaps one day I'll change my mind. To each her/his own.

 

[marcy]

It is beautiful. If you love it I would buy it.

 

[FL_runner]

I’m thinking I gotta keep the original even though it’s kinda silly.
I think it’s the only way I won’t feel guilty.

It’s not silly!

 

[Bonfire]

If you strip away sentimentality and guilt, which ring makes your heart skip a beat?
I don’t know you or your husband and sentimental attachment is fine, however, if your husband is causing you to have the guilty feelings I would talk about it. If you can swing having two e-rings, great, but if you traded it for the Tiffany Lucida it still represents your union. Marriages grow through phases and a new ring can represent that beautifully.
Good luck with your decision, the Lucida is gorgeous!

 

[Aurora26]

Wowzers!
Thank you.
And hey everybody, if you know of someone I can reach out to regarding consignment or straight up sell, I do have a piece that is gorgeous but just doesn't get any wear.
I glanced at SinCityFinds but her IG site doesn’t mention selling to her.

Doesn't hurt to ask. I believe Diana from SinCityFinds helped another PSer sell a toi et moi ring if I'm not mistaken. And Alex from ParksFineGroupInc also helped a PSer sell a stone within 5 min.

 

[Efleon]

If you strip away sentimentality and guilt, which ring makes your heart skip a beat?
I don’t know you or your husband and sentimental attachment is fine, however, if your husband is causing you to have the guilty feelings I would talk about it. If you can swing having two e-rings, great, but if you traded it for the Tiffany Lucida it still represents your union. Marriages grow through phases and a new ring can represent that beautifully.
Good luck with your decision, the Lucida is gorgeous!

Excellent advice.
Giving that advice a very long think because after all, why should I let the old stone just sit there?
On the other hand, I may regret selling it.
Toughie for sure.

 

[Efleon]

Doesn't hurt to ask. I believe Diana from SinCityFinds helped another PSer sell a toi et moi ring if I'm not mistaken. And Alex from ParksFineGroupInc also helped a PSer sell a stone within 5 min.

Thank you!

 

[La2020]

1.04 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 1.04 carat G color if clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

links.ja.jamesallen.com

Am curious.. Is this the same cutting as Tiffany Lucida? I wonder how it really looks like x40 closeup since I never get a chance to see one in real life.

 

[La2020]

I know. My bad.
Here you go!
Sorry, it needs to be resized. Can’t fit on my size 6.25 finger...

Thank you! It is so breathtakingly beautiful

 

[Aurora26]

1.04 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 1.04 carat G color if clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

links.ja.jamesallen.com

Am curious.. Is this the same cutting as Tiffany Lucida? I wonder how it really looks like x40 closeup since I never get a chance to see one in real life.

Oooooo that looks so pretty!

 

[MillieLou]

if you traded it for the Tiffany Lucida it still represents your union. Marriages grow through phases and a new ring can represent that beautifully.

This is how I feel about the ring I wear on my wedding finger.

The Lucida is breathtaking.

Sorry if it's already been suggested, but if you can swing it financially, how about resetting your original diamond as a pendant? That way you can wear both without them "competing" or having to choose.

 

[Efleon]

This is how I feel about the ring I wear on my wedding finger.

The Lucida is breathtaking.

Sorry if it's already been suggested, but if you can swing it financially, how about resetting your original diamond as a pendant? That way you can wear both without them "competing" or having to choose.

Love that idea!

 

[Dmndsr4evr11]

Love that idea!

I agree with @MillieLou. I wear my original e-ring as a pendant. I wear it everyday; I feel naked without it. I don’t even take it off at night anymore. I wear it 24/7. I think you just need to do what feels right and talk to your husband and see how he feels.

 

[Efleon]

Update!
I finally decided to confide in my husband. I honestly thought he would say yea ok whatever.
instead he got really angry and said absolutely I should not tradein my e-ring.
It got pretty emotional.
I will admit to you lovely kind PS-ers that I am very sad about it.
I feel differently than he does about the ring and don’t see a problem from a symbolic point of view with trading it in but at least I feel good that I was open and honest with him.
Thank you for all your input and I certainly learned a few things along the way.

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

I wonder if you were to purchase a much smaller Lucida in a high colour whether that would make you happy without creating issues with your husband or possible financial issues?

The way I see it, your current ring is a certain “look” - it is a big stone, ~2.85ct right, and an MRB, and in the “nearly colourless” category, unbranded. Perhaps if you get a stone that is much smaller, but a very high colour (D or E) and a Tiffany, you will have the best of both worlds (like a 0.5 or 0.75ct size, so significantly smaller), and a different cut to the MRB (which is what I believe the Lucida is). Then you can have 2 rings, and wear them as per your mood. Maybe even suggest to your husband that you get the smaller Lucida as a way to mark a significant anniversary or birthday, so he isn’t upset if you wear it instead of your ering. And this way you will have a smaller ring for when you are in places you don’t want to be as “showy” while still having the look and the colour that you love in your alternate ring!