I found my oval!!

[Miranda]

Awesome video. That''s my kinda t.v. My three year old and I were watching mesmerized. Very beautiful!

 

[Mara]

I'm confused. Which 2.02 D VS2 did you get? It looks like there are 2 different ones he showed in the video? Or am I totally mind-boggled by looking at beautiful baubles?

Anyway, I REALLY loved the 2.01 F VS1! The colors seem so rich and intense to me. More fire than the 2.02 visually. But both the 2.02 and the 2.01 were definitely the best 2. How fun!

 

[lumpkin]

You have upped the ante with the pictures, Kaleigh! Now everyone''s going to want a video to choose their diamonds!!!

Wow, what a gorgeous diamond. Congratulations! Bet you''re walkin on air!

 

[lizz]

Very cool, a diamond movie. I''ve never seen anything like that before. I think you made the right choice. Can''t wait to see the final result

 

[Rod]

Wow Lisa.......Very very cool video. I''m still not sure exactly which stone you chose, but obviously, the bowtie stone is out of consideration. It was really nice of Jon to make the video. That''s customer service. I''m sure your ring will be absolutely drop dead gorgeous!!! Fabulous stone put in a Leon setting. You are one lucky lady to be sure!!

 

[ForteKitty]

Wow wow wow wow WOW!!!

I gotta agree with Mara... that F VS1 blew me away. The D has a nicer shape (more curvey) tho. I dunno how you made a decision!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 9/29/2006 5:10:06 PM
Author: Mara
I'm confused. Which 2.02 D VS2 did you get? It looks like there are 2 different ones he showed in the video? Or am I totally mind-boggled by looking at beautiful baubles?

Anyway, I REALLY loved the 2.01 F VS1! The colors seem so rich and intense to me. More fire than the 2.02 visually. But both the 2.02 and the 2.01 were definitely the best 2. How fun!

Mara, you're spot on as usual. There were two 2.02 D VS2's. I picked the first one shown in the video. He also showed it an a ring holder, next to the F VS1. It was a very hard choice!!! But it spoke to me. I pray I made the right decision, but everyone in the store loved it too. They are both fabulous stones, but loved the shape of the D VS2.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 9/29/2006 5:39:23 PM
Author: Rod
Wow Lisa.......Very very cool video. I''m still not sure exactly which stone you chose, but obviously, the bowtie stone is out of consideration. It was really nice of Jon to make the video. That''s customer service. I''m sure your ring will be absolutely drop dead gorgeous!!! Fabulous stone put in a Leon setting. You are one lucky lady to be sure!!

Hubby is lucky too, we see his vintage Mercedes on Sunday!! It''s in mint condition and needs a tiny bit of tweaking. I hope the guy will email me pics when it''s done so I can show you guys!! Maybe I can ask for a video, LOL!!!!!

 

[FacetFire]

How cool! What a great way to compare the stones! I can''t wait to see the finished product!

 

[Lynn B]

Well, the BAR HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN RAISED on internet diamond-buying, I see!!!

The poor vendors are probably all *groaning*!

I say, videos for everyone!!!

WOW, LISA! I am soooo *swooning!* I love the stone you chose! It spoke to ME, too! I love its perfect, chubby little shape, and I ADORE its sparkle and fire... it has so much personality! OH, that ring is going to be a KILLER!

PS Jon, another GREAT video! Thanks!

 

[Sundial]

Wow Lisa, Jonathan really put together quite a diamond presentation for you and you chose one killer stone! This ring is going to be beyond gorgeous and I''m glad your hubby is getting "a little something" as well.

Hope your Mom is doing okay. Have fun creating another Leon masterpiece!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

Thanks Lynn, FacetFire and Sundial. I am so excited, and can''t wait for Leon to do his magic. Sundial my mom is doing better, thanks!!!

 

[Scintillating]

LISA- that is one outta control rock! (and a great video)
That's the one I would have picked too. It's GORGEOUS, I MEAN YUMMIE! I love the slightly pillowy shape.
The F showed a little too much color at the ends for my taste, although maybe not so much in person. It was really pretty too.

I tried to take a screen shot of your stone, but alas it didn't work out.
I can't wait to see the finished ring... and car.

Hope your Mom is on the mend - and feeling better really soon.

Scintillating...

 

[Dee*Jay]

Wow - what a gorgeous stone! You''re one lucky gal; a beautiful rock and Leon to set it--doesn''t get any better than that!

 

[justjulia]

I showed my husband the video and he was impressed. I definitely enjoyed watching that. What a fun project.

 

[onedrop]

Gorgeous stone Kaleigh! And I agree with everyone who says the bar has been raised regarding Internet diamond-buying. The video was the perfect way to give you what you needed to know visually. Plus I loved Jonathan''s NY accent during the *narration.*

 

[widget]

Date: 9/29/2006 6:46:16 PM
Author: Lynn B
Well, the BAR HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN RAISED on internet diamond-buying, I see!!!

The poor vendors are probably all *groaning*!

LOL...I was thinking the same thing! I think I can hear the groaning from here....

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[Kaleigh]

Date: 9/29/2006 9:06:25 PM
Author: widget

Date: 9/29/2006 6:46:16 PM
Author: Lynn B
Well, the BAR HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN RAISED on internet diamond-buying, I see!!!

The poor vendors are probably all *groaning*!

LOL...I was thinking the same thing! I think I can hear the groaning from here....

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Have to say it's a smart idea, especially for fancy shapes. Ovals are so tough. You can't pick one by the specs. No way to tell by the specs if they will be bow tie free, etc.. You really have to SEE them. So Rhino rocks pun intended!!!

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 9/29/2006 5:10:06 PM
Author: Mara
I''m confused. Which 2.02 D VS2 did you get? It looks like there are 2 different ones he showed in the video? Or am I totally mind-boggled by looking at beautiful baubles?

Anyway, I REALLY loved the 2.01 F VS1! The colors seem so rich and intense to me. More fire than the 2.02 visually. But both the 2.02 and the 2.01 were definitely the best 2. How fun!

if the stones were numbered 1 2 3 4 then my thoughts were #1 had the least bowtie and the most "brilliance" but #2 had more fire than #1 quite easily... I *loved* the shape of #3, it was different and less bulgy than #1 which almost looked cushionish a little. #4 was also more firey than #3. #2 had the worst bow tie and the most fire. #4 had the 2nd worst bow tie and the 2nd most fire. #1 had the least fire and the least bowtie. Hmm.... I think I''m sensing a trend LOL I think #1 was probably the "best" for someone looking for an overall look. I think I would have chosen #3 though because I loved that fat yet pointy shape!

 

[Idealistic]

Wow! That must have been a hard decision. All 4 stones looked lovely!

 

[icekid]

Lisa- it''s delurking day for me... haha. but.. wow, happy happy anniversary!

and what a fantastic project- I would have chosen the same oval...

it''s stunning.

I can''t wait to see Leon work his magic.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 9/29/2006 10:36:39 PM
Author: icekid
Lisa- it''s delurking day for me... haha. but.. wow, happy happy anniversary!

and what a fantastic project- I would have chosen the same oval...

it''s stunning.

I can''t wait to see Leon work his magic.

OMG, no way!!! I have been thinking of you!! How is med school?? Thanks for the anniversary wishes. I''m glad you like my choice. I''ll have to show it to you in person once I get it. Ash loves Penn, btw.. It''s nice cause I meet her for lunch on Tuesdays, we are loving Pod!!! So glad you delurked!!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Whoa! Now I could definitely like that kind of diamond shopping!! (Jonathan, you outdid yourself on that one!)

I love your stone, Lisa! Wow! I think I need your second choice stone, the F VS1!

The funny thing about that video is that as much as Jon handles diamonds, he was clearly enjoying comparing those stones! What a terrific job to have!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 9/29/2006 11:09:04 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Whoa! Now I could definitely like that kind of diamond shopping!! (Jonathan, you outdid yourself on that one!)

I love your stone, Lisa! Wow! I think I need your second choice stone, the F VS1!

The funny thing about that video is that as much as Jon handles diamonds, he was clearly enjoying comparing those stones! What a terrific job to have!!!

I''m so glad you love my choice DS. I could be very happy with the F VS1 as well. So hard....

 

[Mara]

actually cehra...#4 in what you listed would have been the F VS and that one definitely did not have a bow tie...in fact J said it didn't as he was comparing them. for me #1 ...the D VS lisa chose ...and #4, the F VS were the two totally primo ones that J was comparing at the end. the other two had noticeable bowties. but i thought that the other stones had a little bit more fire too. i wonder if somehow the bowtie effect creates more fire? i'm totally not familiar with ovals.

 

[Ellen]

Mara, I noticed the same thing, that the ones with prominent bow ties seemed a tad more firey. Maybe Jon could comment?

 

[kcoursolle]

cool video!! thanks for sharing it! I can''t wait to see how this project comes along, it''s going to be so lovely and classic. I''m sure leon will pick the perfect half moons to go with your gorgeous oval. Congrats on your selection.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 9/29/2006 11:40:41 PM
Author: Mara
actually cehra...#4 in what you listed would have been the F VS and that one definitely did not have a bow tie...in fact J said it didn''t as he was comparing them. for me #1 ...the D VS lisa chose ...and #4, the F VS were the two totally primo ones that J was comparing at the end. the other two had noticeable bowties. but i thought that the other stones had a little bit more fire too. i wonder if somehow the bowtie effect creates more fire? i''m totally not familiar with ovals.

The bow tie creates are dark line going across the center of the stone. Think black facets. My eye goes right to them each and every time. I''ve selected ovals for side stones before and learned what to look for. Could very well be that the stones with bow ties did have more fire. But wasn''t something I could live with long term. I am a picky girl!!!

 

[Beacon]

Wow, I love your oval and you picked the one I liked the best. Agree that fancy shapes must be seen to be believed. So many subtle variables.

Cannot wait to see the final results - very excited for you.

I hope if they make more videos for other PSers they will get posted. This is an awesome feature and pure eye candy!

 

[Jelly]

Lisa, i loved the stone you picked out!! Can''t wait to see the final product in a ring.

Man...I''m also loving that F VS1! If only....!