New dilemma(s)

[ctvr6]

Ok, long time since I've posted so hello everyone! From my last .91 ering, I upgraded to a bigger size: 1.72 K non certified diamond. I was in love with the stone at first because it's big and sparkly..and who doesn't like that!




However..when I look at it in different angles..I see blocks of light (aka no sparkly)..Is that light leakage? can you all see it or is it just me?


Anyways, the heaviness of the platinum ering is also driving me nuts and I am loving the http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/basket-set-Engagement-Ring.html

Both diamonds were from a local reputable shop who have a trade-in policy and my husband and I like doing business with them as much as I read great things about JA, GOG, etc. Plus, I don't want to go through the whole rigamarole of trying to sell my current e-ring privately so it's just easier to continue working with our jewelers.

So...I am thinking about changing both the diamond and the ering setting. The jewelry store has the JA setting that I love which is not an issue, but I have a certain budget and know that I can't afford to get a 1.72 ring with a great cut. I am debating if I should just go down in size to a 1.25-1.5, same K color, better cut? It was nice having a big diamond but I think I'd be ok with a smaller diamond.

What do you all think? Should I change both? Or just change the setting or just the diamond? Or just do nothing? LOL.

 

[Amys Bling]

I think it depends on how much the lack of sparkle bothers you.... Me personally, I would drop down to a 1.3-1.5 K SI1 clarity and bump up in cut. The better cut will have better sparkle AND the color will be hidden better.


Truly it depends on your priorities.

 

[ctvr6]

Thanks amysbling! That is kind of what Im thinking. The jeweled seems to think that I will be happier with a better cut AND color but I am perfectly content with my K!

 

[Envyme]

I am loving how everyone is posting about the exact dilemmas I am going through now LOL! It's nice I don't have to post a million topics for answers & I don't feel so alone HEHE

I am beginning to agree more and more that dropping down in size with an amazing cut will make me happier then a larger stone with less flash. I figure, I can save on the stone & splurge on a setting If I go up in size & want the same out of the stone then I have to hold off and save up more money or not get it...

Good luck with whatever you decide

XOXO

 

[ctvr6]

Lol...yes people I tell will say "GO DOWN IN SIZE?????" And look at me like Im crazy. But I think I will be happier with a better cut stone..

 

[IceExplorer]

Lol...yes people I tell will say "GO DOWN IN SIZE?????" And look at me like Im crazy. But I think I will be happier with a better cut stone..

There is a case to be made for both sides: Size or performance.

I can completely understand your wishes for better performance. Having my fiance smile while adoring her ring truly warms my heart.
Get something you love!

 

[slg47]

yeah just make sure you love the new diamond before you trade in! in some of the pics of your current one it looks like there may be the "ring of death" but it is hard to tell. does your jeweler have a good trade in policy?

 

[ctvr6]

Lol...ring of death? What is that and you are probably right! Yes I can trade my diamond up...not sure about the setting though...now looking back I should have kept the .91. I found the gia cert# yesterday and plugged it into the HCA and results showed it was indeed a great stone..

 

[slg47]

what are the numbers for this stone? "ring of death" is a term to describe leakage under the table, I am not an expert so your diamond may or may not exhibit this

 

[ctvr6]

This current stone is non certified...all I know is that its 1.72 k, I1 (crystal blocked by the prong) .

 

[slg47]

oh right, you said that earlier

 

[ctvr6]

Heehee..its ok