OCgirl
Brilliant_Rock
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- Apr 28, 2011
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I currently own a 1.22 ct Brian Gavin Blue round brilliant cut. My husband and I recently talked about upgrading and he likes the size and look of a 1.7-1.8 ct round on my hand. He does not want me to trade in my current ring so I'm "starting over." I've always loved cushion cuts but I know cushions face up smaller so I'll probably have to go 2 ct+ to get the same effect?
My question is, is my budget of $15-16k (not including setting) realistic if I'm looking for a stone with the below specs?
Color: I or higher (I prefer H or higher as my BG Blue is a G. I'm color sensitive but I'm willing to compromise a little to achieve a certain size).
Clarity: SI1 or higher (as long as it's eye clean SI2 is fine too; my eye clean definition is 5 inches from the face)
Cut: I do not like antique cushions. I like closer to square cushions with rounded corners. I don't like the crushed ice look either.
Carat: I want it to face up similar to a 1.7 ct Ideal cut round so 2- 2.2 cts? Basically I want the upgrade to be a noticeable difference from my 1.22 ct round.
Others: I need the vendor to have an upgrade policy. I am looking to upgrade to a bigger cushion or round down the road.
What do you guys/gals think? Thank you for your help!
My question is, is my budget of $15-16k (not including setting) realistic if I'm looking for a stone with the below specs?
Color: I or higher (I prefer H or higher as my BG Blue is a G. I'm color sensitive but I'm willing to compromise a little to achieve a certain size).
Clarity: SI1 or higher (as long as it's eye clean SI2 is fine too; my eye clean definition is 5 inches from the face)
Cut: I do not like antique cushions. I like closer to square cushions with rounded corners. I don't like the crushed ice look either.
Carat: I want it to face up similar to a 1.7 ct Ideal cut round so 2- 2.2 cts? Basically I want the upgrade to be a noticeable difference from my 1.22 ct round.
Others: I need the vendor to have an upgrade policy. I am looking to upgrade to a bigger cushion or round down the road.
What do you guys/gals think? Thank you for your help!