MrsT
Shiny_Rock
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- Jun 28, 2006
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I recently upgraded my 2ct to a 3.5ct but tweaked the 4(5) C's and ended up with an "I" color stone.
I know many people love their high color stones which influenced me to consider them and others are sensitive to the color for reasons like I'm describing in this post.
I love my new diamond. Yes in certain lighting situations I see the tint but in most situations it is not discernable. It's such a gorgeous stone and such a great size for me that I want to keep it. As far as returning it for a better color, I'm not sure, one day I'm fine and the next doubting again.
Any advice on how to set a higher color stone? At first I wanted a halo, then thought it's too delicate for me, then I'm back to a halo on a plain shank sandwiched between diamond bands.
Should I avoid setting in a halo with an "I color center stone? I hope owners of high color stones will tell me their experience. As far as I've been able to learn, most melee are F/G color which is a big difference.
I'm also thinking of transitioning to yellow or rose gold with a platinum or white gold head which should not be a problem.
Any advice from ladies who have pondered and conquered these issues?
In jewelry stores I see no issue at all! But, in warmer environments I believe the tint of the center stone will be more pronounced and I can see myself constantly thinking about it.
I wonder that I should even post this question because it's such a personal thing but any opinions will be welcome that might help me decide what to do.
Thanks!
I know many people love their high color stones which influenced me to consider them and others are sensitive to the color for reasons like I'm describing in this post.
I love my new diamond. Yes in certain lighting situations I see the tint but in most situations it is not discernable. It's such a gorgeous stone and such a great size for me that I want to keep it. As far as returning it for a better color, I'm not sure, one day I'm fine and the next doubting again.
Any advice on how to set a higher color stone? At first I wanted a halo, then thought it's too delicate for me, then I'm back to a halo on a plain shank sandwiched between diamond bands.
Should I avoid setting in a halo with an "I color center stone? I hope owners of high color stones will tell me their experience. As far as I've been able to learn, most melee are F/G color which is a big difference.
I'm also thinking of transitioning to yellow or rose gold with a platinum or white gold head which should not be a problem.
Any advice from ladies who have pondered and conquered these issues?
In jewelry stores I see no issue at all! But, in warmer environments I believe the tint of the center stone will be more pronounced and I can see myself constantly thinking about it.
I wonder that I should even post this question because it's such a personal thing but any opinions will be welcome that might help me decide what to do.
Thanks!