Need help picking stone

[sirrtuan]

Hi All,

I'm back and once again I need some advice on a diamond. This would be a 10 years anniversary gift so I want to upgrade/refresh her ring.
The current diamond I purchased is from WF with everyone help 10 years ago. I'm planning to trade up the current diamond (getting around $4,000 credit) from WF. The current one is ACA, ideal 0, G, VS1, O.8 cts.

I'm thinking of upgrading it to ACA with 0.9-1.0 cts My budget is around $3,000 out of the pocket for diamond since I need to allocate another $1,000 plus on a new setting as well.

I would love some suggestions. Is it worth spending another $3,000 going from 0.8 to 0.9-1.0 cts?

I would love to spend more but playing it safe with the shakey economy.

Let me know your thoughts.

Here is what I'm thinking so far.

Diamond | 0.924 ct H VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4196132

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 0.924 carat H color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4196132

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 0.920 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4189513

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 0.920 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4189513

www.whiteflash.com

Best,

 

[daisygrl]

The difference in size will be minimal. Is the minimal size difference worth extra $3000+? No. Will your friends/husband see the size difference? Most-likely, no. (unless the stones are compared unmounted side by side.) Is it worth going through the hassle of getting a new setting? - Likewise, no.
Are you willing to go down in color/clarity and get something like 1.1ct?

 

[daisygrl]

Diamond | 1.120 ct H SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4022601

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.120 carat H color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4022601

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.114 ct I SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4183262

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.114 carat I color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4183262

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.258 ct J VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4226209

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.258 carat J color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4226209

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.167 ct J VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4219816

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.167 carat J color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4219816

www.whiteflash.com

 

[tyty333]

What does the head of her existing setting look like? Do you think it might be replaceable with a larger size head to accommodate a larger stone at
a more reasonable cost than replacing the whole setting?

Can you provide a link to the setting she has?

I think if you could get to a carat the size difference would be nice. Others might not notice it but she will.
Edit This is the lowest price 1+ carat stone staying with an H.

Diamond | 1.06 ct H VS2 Premium Select Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4180554

This fabulous 1.06 carat Round Excellent cut diamond has a clarity grade of VS2 and color grade of H.It is an excellent choice for diamond engagement rings or other fine diamond jewelry. | 4180554

www.whiteflash.com

Here is a relative difference of a .8 (6mm) and the 1.06 I posted on a size 6 1/2 finger


Here is the difference between the .8 (6mm) and the .92 you posted

 

[sirrtuan]

That is my concern as well that the difference will be minimal. I don't know how she would feel if I trade in ACA for something bigger but not as "good".
Not an easy decision for me.

Here is the current ring. My thought was to get a new setting to make her feel like she is getting something new.

 

[lovedogs]

I wouldn't trade in for something that is .1ct bigger. It just won't be worth the cost of the new setting and diamond itself. I agree with others that I would wait until you can afford the jump to 1ct (if possible). Some of the premium select stones are great, but are certified by GIA vs AGS. I would email WF about the PS one suggested above

 

[elizat]

I think that unless you are going to get to above 1 carat, you will not really see a big difference.

Some of the options above are worth looking at- or, what about a pretty anniversary band?

 

[Morenita21]

Not worth the 0.1 difference. Maybe save a little more and get something that she will actually notice.

 

[sirrtuan]

Thanks for the input everyone! I might have to get her something else for the anniversary. I have sometime still. Maybe, I might be able to save a bit more.

 

[stonehunter20]

What does the head of her existing setting look like? Do you think it might be replaceable with a larger size head to accommodate a larger stone at
a more reasonable cost than replacing the whole setting?

Can you provide a link to the setting she has?

I think if you could get to a carat the size difference would be nice. Others might not notice it but she will.
Edit This is the lowest price 1+ carat stone staying with an H.

Diamond | 1.06 ct H VS2 Premium Select Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4180554

This fabulous 1.06 carat Round Excellent cut diamond has a clarity grade of VS2 and color grade of H.It is an excellent choice for diamond engagement rings or other fine diamond jewelry. | 4180554

www.whiteflash.com

Here is a relative difference of a .8 (6mm) and the 1.06 I posted on a size 6 1/2 finger


Here is the difference between the .8 (6mm) and the .92 you posted

would you mind showing me where you found this app? i would like to play with finger size and carat size too. i searched all over the internet but couldn't find! thanks in advance

 

[MissGotRocks]

I really like this diamond - if you wire the money you get the 3% discount. Not sure how far your money would stretch but this goes over the one carat mark without sacrificing color. You can ask WF if the could make a new head for her ring to accommodate the diamond.

Diamond | 1.030 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4183594

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.030 carat G color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4183594

www.whiteflash.com

Here is the website for the diamond size comparison: https://www.diamdb.com/