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[starbrite]

That is absolutely fabulous! Wow!!!! What fire and sparkle.

This is the kind of support I needed.

 

[MissGotRocks]

You have hit a cord. Overanalyzing and talking myself out of this diamond is how I spent a lot of today, yet I keep coming back to it. I also looked at a lot of larger and smaller and diamonds with different proportions, yet I keep coming back to my reserved diamond. It's a major $$$ investment for me, when the only true worth would be a happy feeling of seeing it on my hand.

My husband is indifferent to the entire matter. He has no appreciation of jewelry. He doesn't even wear his wedding band nor the anniversary diamond band I saved for years to buy him. Yet he still says to buy the diamond "if that's what you want". He hasn't even asked the price... So, I'm not sure how to interpret that. We don't have money to burn like some others might, and this is an expensive luxury.

Meanwhile, I keep thinking of what you said, "None of us can predict the future and what it may hold, so refusing happiness in today’s environment just doesn’t make sense." That rings true and quite meaningful. My husband - despite thinking jewelry is dumb - kind of has said the same thing. Because it's not his thing, he'll never understand my love of jewelry. Except for my wedding set (which he selected without me) & two different milestone anniversary rings (that we selected together), I have purchased all my own jewelry without his input. Oh, and there was the Tiffany T that I forced him to sit through during our private room appointment and then his paying for it, rather than my doing everything on my own. That was after no Anniversary gift (not even a blender), no Christmas gift (not even a lump of coal) and no birthday gift (not even a card). I finally had enough of his apathy after special occasions. I refused to continue to feel ignored just because we've been married for so long. When all was said and done, we had a great and memorable day at Tiffany's, and he says he now loves seeing me wear my T-1 diamond ring. So, despite my husband showing no interest in this really major purchase of the diamond I have on hold, I think I'm okay with him on it. He even has said he would call Becca tomorrow since I have to be out when the hold ends.

He fully understands why a Lab Diamond wouldn't work for me psychologically. At the same time, he also sees real diamonds as having no value to him personally. So, this has given me mixed feelings about whether if I should or shouldn't I now reach for something impractical. It will make me happy but truly jewelry really makes little sense if looked at by sheer logic.

That may be why this particular stone needing to be "the one" for me has caused me overanalyzing things. If I get it, that will probably the end of my major jewelry buying. My husband has said "Get it if it makes you happy", while also saying that he doesn't understand the appeal of diamonds. Yet then, he says he likes seeing my rings on me. Being single must be easier because you're not trying to interpret how something you buy may seem to anyone else. This is emotionally confusing. But I wouldn't want to be anything but married to this man.

That all aside, a little Pricescope hand holding is helping me. People posting on this thread do understand why I (or anyone) would want another diamond. And your comment about not letting happiness slip away really resounded.

Is this a perfect stone? In general, one can't go wrong with a Whiteflash diamond. But this one? Well, the high crown maybe does add maybe a hint more fire & I like fire in my diamonds. The videos look good. Perfect??? I have yet to see perfection because it probably doesn't exist. But I like what I see. Will it go "darker" outside Possibly no more than my 5 stone, although the stats are different. Or if it does, I may not notice because it will be a super star in other lighting.

Up until August 25th, it seems like Whiteflash still has their 30 day return policy in effect, just in case the diamond shows some unexpected problem that I really can't live with. However, I never buy anything with the anticipation of having to return it. I usually agonize enough before hitting the BUY button to know this is what I really want & will be happy with. Nevertheless, Whiteflash's return policy remains a fall-back net, just in case. That greatly lessens the fear of being stuck with a very high-ticket item that I might not love for some unknown reason.

Right now, I'm starting to think I will fall in love once the stone is really mine. Something inside me clicked when I saw in on-line. Even with no time before heading out the door, I stopped to call Becca quickly and put a hold on the stone. I've since gone through all the other stones in inventory of this general color and clarity grade between 1.8 and 2.5 carets but keep coming back to the one I have on hold.

I really have appreciated your hand holding. It helped me to feel less guilty about seeking happiness rather than practicality. And your own experience with ACA stones verified what I have felt about my small ones.

I know many women that don't particularly covet beautiful diamonds either. They might think they are pretty but would never spend their money on them. Just not that important to them. Then there are those of us who have been bitten with the diamond bug for years. That is the inherent beauty of PS - getting to 'know' people that share the enthusiasm and love of beautiful diamonds and jewelry. They get you. Diamonds are not a necessity which make you feel you have to rationalize your purchases somehow. A friend of mine whose husband is a financial planner once told me that had I invested the diamond money into an account with compounding interest, I would have made such and such money. True, but I would never get the same pleasure of looking at an earnings statement that I get from watching a diamond that looks like my own kaleidoscope. It is just something you can't explain to most people. While your husband may not understand the allure of a diamond, he seems to support you in your quest of them. Sometimes that is as good as it gets. While we may not understand what makes our partner's world turn, we can certainly appreciate the happiness they get from their own interests - whatever they may be. It sounds like you have the means to buy this diamond and a husband that is on board with you buying it. That is half the battle!
You are entitled to be happy in owning something that brings you pleasure without feeling guilty about it. You can never truly justify the purchase, and you really don't have to do so. We have all probably tried to do this, but at the end of the day, it is your money and your choice. Embrace it and go for it if that is what your heart is telling you to do!

 

[jjca]

I was in your shoes a little over a year ago - I get it…. If I had your budget - I’d be jumping on this one. But that’s me… you do what makes you comfortable.
I have been paying a lot more attention to my SIC outside since you began this post. It doesn’t go “dark” - it’s more of a pretty sky blue. The only time it goes actually dark - is under my stove top LED spot lighting - and WOW does it put on a sparkly rainbow show in that lighting. It’s crazy!
Remember you can use the return policy if you need it - but you’ll go nutty trying to make a decision if you don’t go for it or move on soon.

 

[MackPUK]

If I was in the market for a stone of those specs and it was in budget I'd jump on that WF option - it's absolutely stunning!

 

[starbrite]

This is what Becca sent me: "I've pulled your beautiful A CUT ABOVE diamond to personally inspect this morning and it's truly stunning. A fantastic combination of brilliance and fire, exactly what I'd expect to get for a top cut diamond. It's bright white and extremely clean, I wasn't able to pick up the inclusion under 10x magnification personally, so nothing to worry about there."

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[Autumn in New England]

This is what Becca sent me: "I've pulled your beautiful A CUT ABOVE diamond to personally inspect this morning and it's truly stunning. A fantastic combination of brilliance and fire, exactly what I'd expect to get for a top cut diamond. It's bright white and extremely clean, I wasn't able to pick up the inclusion under 10x magnification personally, so nothing to worry about there."

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Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MissGotRocks]

It looks beautiful - did you decide to go with it?

 

[DejaWiz]

This is what Becca sent me: "I've pulled your beautiful A CUT ABOVE diamond to personally inspect this morning and it's truly stunning. A fantastic combination of brilliance and fire, exactly what I'd expect to get for a top cut diamond. It's bright white and extremely clean, I wasn't able to pick up the inclusion under 10x magnification personally, so nothing to worry about there."

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Snag it, if for nothing else to lay your own eyes on it in your own everyday environments in order to give it a fair shake...you're protected by WF's easy return policy if it doesn't knock your socks off. I don't think you'll be utilizing a return policy

 

[starbrite]

She's really white!!! Even whiter than I imagined for a F.

Becca also has said that the small needle inclusion on the edge of the table is not visible with even a 10X loop. I was concerned about having a flaw on the table. However, if you can't see it - except under magnification beyond a normal 10x loop (or a macro lens) - the subtle flaw means nothing to me. From the GIA certification, the one needle is also the only inclusion noted. That makes me kind of wonder why this is a VVS2 and not a VVS1 diamond. Becca had no answer but did agree that this is a really clean stone, even when magnified. I certainly will not complain about paying a VVS2 price for a stone that rivals a VVS1.

Its pricing also has not been influenced at all by the on/off/on again, high/lower/super high/ who-knows-what tariffs. That was a big concern and pushed me into action now, before more insanity comes from Washington & makes diamond buying a challenge at best or even totally out of reach for a stone of this level. Who knows what will happen to the diamond market after August 27th???

 

[starbrite]

It looks beautiful - did you decide to go with it?

Yep!!! I took the leap. Now, we're waiting for an invoice to send a wire payment. I'm still a little uncertain, but Becca said she'll send a ring holder (or whatever she called it) like she was using in the one photo so I can try the stone at home in different lighting.

 

[starbrite]

I know many women that don't particularly covet beautiful diamonds either. They might think they are pretty but would never spend their money on them. Just not that important to them. Then there are those of us who have been bitten with the diamond bug for years. That is the inherent beauty of PS - getting to 'know' people that share the enthusiasm and love of beautiful diamonds and jewelry. They get you. Diamonds are not a necessity which make you feel you have to rationalize your purchases somehow. A friend of mine whose husband is a financial planner once told me that had I invested the diamond money into an account with compounding interest, I would have made such and such money. True, but I would never get the same pleasure of looking at an earnings statement that I get from watching a diamond that looks like my own kaleidoscope. It is just something you can't explain to most people. While your husband may not understand the allure of a diamond, he seems to support you in your quest of them. Sometimes that is as good as it gets. While we may not understand what makes our partner's world turn, we can certainly appreciate the happiness they get from their own interests - whatever they may be. It sounds like you have the means to buy this diamond and a husband that is on board with you buying it. That is half the battle!
You are entitled to be happy in owning something that brings you pleasure without feeling guilty about it. You can never truly justify the purchase, and you really don't have to do so. We have all probably tried to do this, but at the end of the day, it is your money and your choice. Embrace it and go for it if that is what your heart is telling you to do!

Thank goodness for a wonderful group like Pricescope with like minded people who can understand the non understandable. A love of jewelry is an emotional thing.

Way back when I was a teen, the very first money I ever earned went to buy a tourmaline ring that I had to pay for in installments. I got my first pay check and ran straight to the jewelry store on the square to "find something". I loved about everything in the store, but that tourmaline ring made my heart go pitter pat. A diamond (that the jewelry insisted I try just for fun) really took my breath away. But back then, diamonds were just dreams. Nevertheless, the day I bought my green tourmaline started my diamond dreaming. I still have the tourmaline ring.

Before that, I'd worn my birthstone (a gift from my mom) from the age of 8 until it couldn't be resized anymore. So, this irrational love of jewelry thing has probably been in my blood forever. My mom wasn't into jewelry herself. She only just wore a simple gold wedding band. However, when I begged to have my birthstone to wear everyday, she listened. As a youngster, I also drooled over the "Diamonds are Forever" ads in magazines. Although I'm normally not subject to brainwashing, those ads probably brought me to where I am today.

However, truthfully, this is the first jewelry purchase that I've ever felt a little bit guilty about getting. Maybe that's just a sign of the times. 2025 has been such a strange year all around.

All you've written has been very helpful for me to make this decision to push the guilt down and go for something I know will bring me pleasure on a daily basis. Your statement saying that you get pleasure from "watching a diamond that looks like my own kaleidoscope" really hit a note with me.

As a young child, I had a fascination with kaleidoscopes. I had one that I'd look at every night before bed until I was well into my mid teens. As an adult, my husband gave me a couple of really nice, high quality hand held kaleidoscopes as different anniversary gifts. The fascination never ends. I don't look at my kaleidoscopes daily like I did the one as a kid, but they continue to fascinate me and give me warm fuzzies every time, I do view them.

Your analogy of diamonds being like a kaleidoscope on your hand certainly has a lot of validity. The pleasure gained from both diamonds and an actual kaleidoscope is not logical, but it is priceless. The two share similarities. People who are visually oriented (those who find joy in color, sparkle, and symmetry) tend to gravitate toward objects that offer similar sensory experiences. So, I probably have my 2nd grade teacher (who introduced me to the magic of kaleidoscopes) to blame for my buying this new ACA diamond. Ah, there goes my guilt. It's Mrs Baker's fault I wanted a new "kaleidoscope" on my hand.

In all seriousness, your words and insights have helped me a lot. I do wish my husband was more into my excitement of this purchase. Nevertheless, he was the one who called Becca for me this morning and said we're buying the diamond. I talked to Becca myself later in the day. Now, we're just waiting for the paper work for the wire transfer. However, when I talk to my husband about the specifics of the actual diamond, I can see his eyes glaze over and my words going in one ear and out the other.

If I hadn't come to Pricescope for advice, I probably would have talked myself into waiting again to buy a diamond I've wanted for a decade. So, I might have never gone for it. The money spent today should mean pleasure (that only other diamond lovers can understand) for many of years into the future. That means buying this diamond is the right thing to do.

It's obviously a beautiful diamond. I'm excited to see it in person.

 

[jjca]

It's obviously a beautiful diamond. I'm excited to see it in person.

We can't wait for the glamour shots! Please share as soon as your kaleidoscope arrives. (name her something cute like Kalei- lol)
Also, the day it arrives, go to COSTCO. Seriously - it's worth the drive and you'll never doubt a second of your purchase once you shop with a SIC on your finger.
Hope it comes soon!!!

 

[Tonks]

We can't wait for the glamour shots! Please share as soon as your kaleidoscope arrives. (name her something cute like Kalei- lol)
Also, the day it arrives, go to COSTCO. Seriously - it's worth the drive and you'll never doubt a second of your purchase once you shop with a SIC on your finger.
Hope it comes soon!!!

Second this! Get yourself to a place with LED lighting and prepare for a show. Elevators often have it. Weirdly our local pet supply store has the best lighting I have found.

Excited for you—let us know when you get it and what you think!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Congratulations! Can't wait to see your new diamond set and on your hand. You have been through all of the mental exercises and drug yourself through the coals of guilt - now you can just relax and enjoy your new diamond! While the stats may not mean much to your husband, (or anyone else's for that matter) he will be impressed with that diamond on your hand. As you noted, this diamond fascination has been with you a long time. He was just not as lucky enough to be born with the fascination! Haha! Seriously though, he has been involved as much as he is able and clearly wants you to be happy. That is a gift as well!