All,
First I would like to say thank you to the Forum here...as it has helped me immensely over the past month in getting a ring put together for my now Fiancée. (she said yes on this past Friday!)
I am in a bit of a good/opportunistic situation...and need some expert help:
One of my good friend's father works for a Jewelry Store/Importer in Florida (I'm in DC), and helped me put together an amazing ring. Initially, I agreed upon a 1.36 H , VS1, Very good cut, Brilliant Round stone. (EGL NY-USA) Having to buy this sight unseen, I took the notes, went to a store to see a comparable diamond, and went from there.
After the diamond had been set and shipped to me, he offered me a trade...which would save me $1,000. I could go from what was listed above...to a 1.48/vs1/J color, Very good cut, Brilliant Round stone. (I'll get the other dimensions out to the forum later when I am home)
My question is...is it worth it to save $1,000 on a stone that is larger (not by much) but has the same characteristics with the exception of the color going from an H to a J? It's set in white gold...and I know we're getting close to the cutoff. He's stated to me that it looks the same when sitting up...and I asked him point blank if it would be worth me spending the additional money, and he said "no...not worth it".
The ring now is gorgeous and she loves it...but is aware of what is "coming". Is this worth it money wise? Again, this is not an individual at a store in the mall...it's a friend's dad's colleague who works with wholesale diamonds and runs his own store...
Please give me any thoughts/suggestions that you have! Thank you everyone!
First I would like to say thank you to the Forum here...as it has helped me immensely over the past month in getting a ring put together for my now Fiancée. (she said yes on this past Friday!)
I am in a bit of a good/opportunistic situation...and need some expert help:
One of my good friend's father works for a Jewelry Store/Importer in Florida (I'm in DC), and helped me put together an amazing ring. Initially, I agreed upon a 1.36 H , VS1, Very good cut, Brilliant Round stone. (EGL NY-USA) Having to buy this sight unseen, I took the notes, went to a store to see a comparable diamond, and went from there.
After the diamond had been set and shipped to me, he offered me a trade...which would save me $1,000. I could go from what was listed above...to a 1.48/vs1/J color, Very good cut, Brilliant Round stone. (I'll get the other dimensions out to the forum later when I am home)
My question is...is it worth it to save $1,000 on a stone that is larger (not by much) but has the same characteristics with the exception of the color going from an H to a J? It's set in white gold...and I know we're getting close to the cutoff. He's stated to me that it looks the same when sitting up...and I asked him point blank if it would be worth me spending the additional money, and he said "no...not worth it".
The ring now is gorgeous and she loves it...but is aware of what is "coming". Is this worth it money wise? Again, this is not an individual at a store in the mall...it's a friend's dad's colleague who works with wholesale diamonds and runs his own store...
Please give me any thoughts/suggestions that you have! Thank you everyone!