One Last Hoorah (2.73 G VS2)…

[Kaycee2018]

We are about to embark on an extensive home renovation and addition project, which I fully expect will take more time and cost more money than we anticipate. Since I will be neck deep in this project for at least a year and it will likely consume most of my time and discretionary funds for all things bling, I decided to upgrade my e-ring one last time (famous last words ) before we get underway. I traded my 1.85ct G VVS2 GIA EX EX EX for this 2.73ct G VS2 (eye clean) GIA EX EX EX with Adiamor, who were great when I dealt with them for my initial purchase and equally as great during the upgrade process. They even duplicated my setting at cost. My 1.85ct diamond was a FIC (CA 36/PA 40.6) and I really enjoyed it’s fire and was concerned my upgrade (TIC) would disappoint in that department, but so far I am seeing plenty of fire and am smitten with her size and performance. She is fresh off the FedEx truck so, please excuse the hastily taken pics. For reference, ring is sized 5.75.

HCA:

Light Return:	Excellent
Fire:	Excellent
Scintillation:	Excellent
Spread:	Very Good
HCA Score :	0.6 - Excellent - within TIC range

Should sparkle beautifully and look a good size for its carat weight. Confirm with an Ideal-scope, ASET scope or send to an appraiser.

STATS:
TABLE 56%
DEPTH 60.8%
CROWN ANGLE 34.5°
CROWN HEIGHT 15.0%
PAVILION ANGLE 40.6°
PAVILION DEPTH 43%
STAR FACETS 50%
LGF's 80%
GIRDLE 3%
9.0 x 9.05 x 5.5

 

[OdetteOdile]

You always find winners. I loved your previous ring, and your upgrade is gorgeous!! It looks beautiful on you. Good luck with your renovations!

 

[MissGotRocks]

It does look beautiful and a great size jump! Congrats and enjoy!

 

[Kaycee2018]

You always find winners. I loved your previous ring, and your upgrade is gorgeous!! It looks beautiful on you. Good luck with your renovations!

Thank you, @OdetteOdile . Pretty sure DH wishes I would stop finding winners

It does look beautiful and a great size jump! Congrats and enjoy!

Thanks, @MissGotRocks . I can't imagine going any bigger...but we all know how that goes

 

[motownmama]

Wowzers!!! Congrats and good luck with the renovation. We’ve done a few - fasten you’re seatbelt and your checkbook!

 

[Austina]

Wow, looks lovely

 

[Kaycee2018]

Wowzers!!! Congrats and good luck with the renovation. We’ve done a few - fasten you’re seatbelt and your checkbook!

Thanks @motownmama ! This is our first (hopefully last!), but that pretty much what I've heard. Part of the reason I wanted to indulge myself a bit before it overtakes our lives.

Wow, looks lovely

Thank you @Austina . I'm just getting to know her, but she hasn't disappointing me yet

 

[Polabowla]

That is a stunning ring! Enjoy & good luck w the renos

 

[Ally T]

Beautiful! I love that you have retained stone shape & setting too - a classic combo!

 

[arkieb1]

Beautiful!!! And a substantial jump in size too!!!

 

[Kaycee2018]

Thank you, @arkieb1 , @Alex T and @Polabowla !

She even looks good in my car! Totally unexpected since my 1.85ct went dark in the all black interior.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Just gorgeous!!! What a great size, too! Smart lady to do the upgrade BEFORE the renovations!

 

[tyty333]

Beautiful! Such a nice upgrade!

 

[diamondsR4eVR]

Gorgeous! My ring goes dark inside my car too! Lol

 

[bespokecarmel]

Oh, my! That should keep DSS at bay for some time!
Just beautiful.

 

[Kaycee2018]

Gorgeous! My ring goes dark inside my car too! Lol

Thank you, @diamondsR4eVR . From what I’ve read, that’s pretty normal. Just a reflection of all the black.

Oh, my! That should keep DSS at bay for some time!
Just beautiful.

Thanks, @bespokecarmel . My husband certainly hope so

 

[Kaycee2018]

Just gorgeous!!! What a great size, too! Smart lady to do the upgrade BEFORE the renovations!

Thank you, @diamondseeker2006 . Yeah... after the reno we may be broke or not on speaking terms

Beautiful! Such a nice upgrade!

Thanks, @tyty333 . I’m loving her so far.

 

[MamaBee]

Oh my @Kaycee2018! She’s gorgeous and the color I’m hoping to upgrade to! I love everything about her! Congratulations!

 

[Kaycee2018]

Oh my @Kaycee2018! She’s gorgeous and the color I’m hoping to upgrade to! I love everything about her! Congratulations!

Thank you @Mamabean ! We clearly have impeccable taste I may even switch to that Valoria setting you have.

 

[LightBright]

Wow, your new diamond looks huuuuge and stunning! I love that it lights up I the car (great photo by the way). I do not understand why some diamonds look great and some don’t in the car but ENJOY the unexpected bonus.

 

[Slickk]

So so gorgeous! What a beautiful stone! I really love your whole set. Good luck with the renovations....if you can get anything done now with that firecracker on your hand

 

[sarahb]

Congrats on your upgrade! I love the size and it looks great with your bands! We're reno survivors as well, its hard work, but so worth it in the end!! Good luck!

 

[Kaycee2018]

Thank you so much @LightBright , @Slick1 and @sarahb !

So so gorgeous! What a beautiful stone! I really love your whole set. Good luck with the renovations....if you can get anything done now with that firecracker on your hand

True! Today was not my most productive day at the office

Congrats on your upgrade! I love the size and it looks great with your bands! We're reno survivors as well, its hard work, but so worth it in the end!! Good luck!

”Survivor” Love it! We’ve done small renovations in the past, which were certainly trying, so we are mentally preparing for this one. It’s gonna be a long year.

 

[whitewave]

Oooh, it’s gorgeous!!

 

[MamaBee]

Thank you @Mamabean ! We clearly have impeccable taste I may even switch to that Valoria setting you have.

@Kaycee2018 Yes we do!

 

[missy]

Stunning! Spectacular! LOVE it.

Good luck with the renovations.

 

[Kaycee2018]

Oooh, it’s gorgeous!!

Thank you, @whitewave

Stunning! Spectacular! LOVE it.

Good luck with the renovations.

Thanks, @missy . We are going to need all the luck we can get

 

[missy]

Thank you, @whitewave



Thanks, @missy . We are going to need all the luck we can get

You have it! Sending bucketloads of good luck renovating dust your way. And remember, one day at a time and when necessary one hour at a time. And just double the cost and time and your expectations should be reasonable. Good luck and looking forward to seeing your beautiful redone home when the reno is complete! Hang in there

 

[Catmom]

Your upgrade is gorgeous and is perfect with your stack!!

 

[Bonfire]

Wow!! Congratulations!