I'm new and I got this Ebay Diamond...

[prinsad]

Hi, new here.
I got this gorgeous diamond off of ebay and I need some advice. It was sold to me as an 1.1ct L/M VS2 OEC, but my coworker told me it is more likely a M/N OMC. Not that I mind at all, it is gorgeous. My current ring is a .33 carat soli so this is an exciting and big upgrade. I am looking to change up the setting. Would a halo look good? Should I stick with the solitaire? If you have any pictures of a halo with a lower color diamond, that would be amazing! The first picture is comparing the ring to my coworkers 1.59ct, J (gorgeous) e-ring for color reference. Thanks!

 

[elle_71125]

I think a halo would look great. What an awesome upgrade!

 

[liaerfbv]

Neil takes excellent photos - you're so lucky to have her skills at work!! This was such a great find and I'm very excited for you. Personally I love the setting it's in and would probably just have it spiffed up and the prongs made into claws, but there's nothing ever wrong with a halo.

I had an N colored OEC set in a halo years ago and will find the link for you to my pics. I had the halo done with H/I stones to highlight the contrast and it was gorgeous (IMHO).

ETA: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/long-overdue-erd-reset.194337/
Here was my halo with my N.

 

[Ally T]

What a beautiful stone! I echo @liaerfbv in that I would keep it in its original setting, but just have it cleaned & refined a bit. Congratulations!

 

[redwood66]

What a great find! I think a halo would be lovely. I thought I recognized your coworker's ring! You are lucky to have Niel to help you in person. The setting it is in is also a lovely vintage style like @liaerfbv said.

 

[prinsad]

Neil takes excellent photos - you're so lucky to have her skills at work!! This was such a great find and I'm very excited for you. Personally I love the setting it's in and would probably just have it spiffed up and the prongs made into claws, but there's nothing ever wrong with a halo.

I had an N colored OEC set in a halo years ago and will find the link for you to my pics. I had the halo done with H/I stones to highlight the contrast and it was gorgeous (IMHO).

ETA: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/long-overdue-erd-reset.194337/
Here was my halo with my N.

I was wondering if you all would notice who my coworkers ring belonged too.

 

[Niel]

I dunno I love the color play that single stone gets when they take these mid color diamonds and halo them in yellow gold

 

[Starfacet]

Nice find! A halo would be pretty, but the setting it's in is gorgeous! love the sister photo at the top!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I was so confused when I first read your post, because I was thinking..that looks JUST like Niel's ring!

Your diamond is beautiful and I think it would be fine to have someone work on the prongs and wear it as it is for awhile until you decide if you want a halo. (I hope Niel knows a jeweler who can work on the prongs, because not all can do it.) That way you can adjust to the size a bit at a time! But I love lower colored diamonds in platinum, yellow gold, and sometimes rose gold. I have an O color stone that I plan to set in mostly platinum.

 

[prinsad]

I was so confused when I first read your post, because I was thinking..that looks JUST like Niel's ring!

Your diamond is beautiful and I think it would be fine to have someone work on the prongs and wear it as it is for awhile until you decide if you want a halo. (I hope Niel knows a jeweler who can work on the prongs, because not all can do it.) That way you can adjust to the size a bit at a time! But I love lower colored diamonds in platinum, yellow gold, and sometimes rose gold. I have an O color stone that I plan to set in mostly platinum.

That is what I am leaning towards. I have time to reset it if I want!

 

[leukolenos]

I agree with DS. I would leave it for now with maybe some prong tweaks. Lucky you you have Niel to consult in person!!!

 

[Niel]

That table tho

 

[missy]

Gorgeous find!!! Really beautiful! And yes to that table. For now I would leave it as is (and find someone with Niel's help to do the prong work) and live with it for a while and see what your heart really wants. LOVE this ring!

 

[MarionC]

What a beautiful find! Congratulations

 

[JDDN]

What a beautiful, beautiful stone! And that crown ! A halo would be really pretty but I also love the setting it's in too. I'll mirror the suggestions to clean up the prongs and wear it for awhile and take your time deciding what you want to do with her . Here's a YG halo I came across and I think it's so pretty. It does have an airline though so that's not for everyone . Just throwing out ideas .

 

[dkata]

I came here from your other thread! The stone was a beauty as a solitaire also! How I would like to have a college like @Niel to find me such diamonds on eBay!!

 

[ac117]

What a beautiful, beautiful stone! And that crown ! A halo would be really pretty but I also love the setting it's in too. I'll mirror the suggestions to clean up the prongs and wear it for awhile and take your time deciding what you want to do with her . Here's a YG halo I came across and I think it's so pretty. It does have an airline though so that's not for everyone . Just throwing out ideas .

I LOVE this idea and think OP's beautiful stone would be fabulous in it!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Beautiful! I like the look of solitaires worn with bands but buying bands does get expensive. So if it is a bigger look you are going for I would choose a halo or an antique style setting.

 

[prinsad]

Beautiful! I like the look of solitaires worn with bands but buying bands does get expensive. So if it is a bigger look you are going for I would choose a halo or an antique style setting.

Thank you! We ended up doing a gorgeous 3 stone!!!

 

[OoohShiny]

Thank you! We ended up doing a gorgeous 3 stone!!!

We need pictures!

 

[prinsad]

We need pictures!

I started a new thread with lots of good pictures that @Niel took!
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/custom-2-61-cttw-3-stone-by-dk.240846/#post-4341949

 

[luv2sparkle]

I understand wanting a halo but it looks gorgeous as it is! Congrats on a great find!

 

[Ellen]

Beautiful diamond. I wouldn't halo it. I find halo's distracting at times, and that diamond should shine all on its own (no pun intended). It's unique, I would leave it that way. Just get the prongs a bit daintier.

Congrats on a great buy.