MRB = modern round brilliant. If you are in the Houston area, maybe you should make an appointment with Whiteflash or Brian Gavin, they are both in Houston. I agree with all the preloved stone is a great deal but I also agree with most that looking at different colors to ensure yours and your FFs color tolerance is a good idea. Besides looking at beautiful jewelry is never a bad thing
I had no idea whiteflash was in my area (def showing my experience). I’m rolling out of work early to get a look at some diamonds in case this doesn’t pan out. Plus I’m looking to be blown away by the quality of diamonds in one location : p@shelstone YES, if you are in Houston you must go visit Whiteflash! If for no other reason than to be blown away by the quality of diamonds in one location! Whiteflash is on my list for my next visit to Texas.
@shelstone... should you get the Stuller (which I think you should if that's the one you love), make sure to get a teeny, tiny 0.75-1 mm spacer to wear in between it and the wedding band for protection of the wedding band. But that is another discussion for when you start shopping for bands...
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Oh that's awesome! I just moved to Houston from Philly in February so I'm still discovering some of these "hidden gems." Pun intended =D
I am in San Antonio and went through that area many years ago. There were several jewelers/etc in the same area, although I think one of the two moved their showroom at some point and I am not that familiar with Houston but I remember seeing several jewelers in the building I was in. Let them know things you were looking at ahead of time and they should have ready for you at your appointment. Good luck, should be fun, makes me want to make a trip this weekend
10000000% if I can get her opinion and input on something that's def the moves for me.No worries! Everyone on here will help you... and those tiny spacers are available on Etsy (and on the cheap).
ETA: I would 100% let her pick out her band.
I noticed that you can get such good deals in the preloved section or eBay but you have to be careful! Since it is a big purchase being careful is always a good thing. 
You know Tim if you didn't mention the fact that you are an East Coast transplant and tried some philly cheese steaks I'd dismiss your claim. But you are throwing terms like Amoroso hoagies at me which is really peeking my interest lol. I haven't had a decent cheesesteak since the Eagles playoff run :sigh:. lol we might be switching locations this weekend, you on your way to Houston for Whiteflash and me on the way to San Antonio for a decent Cheesesteak !
That's a very fair point. I think if we ever do upgrade this is something that will be decided at least 5-10 years down the line if not longer. I'm not saying I'm looking for a forever ring but definitely a very very long time ring. I rather get the size and sparkle I want now and not worry about upgrades that are so far away and may never even come!Yay! I am happy I was helpful! I am always on the look out for deals in the preloved section... hehehehe.
Also, if you think you would want to upgrade in the future (even though I know you said you probably won’t), having whiteflash’s upgrade policy is not a bad thing! You will have to decide if that upgrade policy (and return period) compensates for a smaller stone for more expensive cost.
Thanks for your insight Slick! I've never wore a ring so getting opinions just makes me more confident in what I'm spending my money on so I Appreciate it.
hahahaha yea I like to get to Houston every now and again, as much as I love San Antonio, I do miss "big city" feel every now and again. And yes, I have been to Philly multiple times with multiple close friends that lived there when I was on the East Coast. I have had a couple colleagues I work with here that were born and raised in Philly and also go there when they need their cheesesteak fix. I wouldn't interrupt our diamond talk unless it was worth it.
They have some cool Philly memorabilia on the walls also but definitely a small cramped place....more lending to the authentic feel . I just got my ring from Brian Gavin last month so got my diamond fix then but definitely planning on making a trip soon as always a good time looking at jewelry.
I was chasing my toddler around all morning! I replied to the original poster a few minutes ago. I am loving this thread haha.
Ahhhh hahaha so sorry everyone!
@shelstone We are apparently a match made in heaven. Happy to send to a third party appraiser. The stone is a beauty and I would much prefer her go to a loving new fiancee than a store to sit around waiting to be sold.
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