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Oooh that’s a hard choice. Normally I would say the 1.78 H, but I do have a soft spot for I colored stones. They can be so beautiful.

Decisions decisions. I am not much help.
 
1.72ct H. I love the proportions on that one.

FYI: I have a 1.28ct I and can see tint in it. I am hoping my next upgrade will be a G or H.
 
I’m sure you can’t go wrong!!!!! Not sure if I could do an I, but I’d want to see it next to the H. My first inclination is the bigger H.
 
1.72ct H. I love the proportions on that one.

FYI: I have a 1.28ct I and can see tint in it. I am hoping my next upgrade will be a G or H.


Could you tell me why the proportions are better on the 1.72ct? I’m still learning. :read:
Can you see a tint with your 1.28ct from the top or just from the side?
I’m leaning more towards one of the H’s.
 
Could you tell me why the proportions are better on the 1.72ct? I’m still learning. :read:
Can you see a tint with your 1.28ct from the top or just from the side?
I’m leaning more towards one of the H’s.
I prefer a 76 LGF, but that’s a personal preference. All will be beautiful stones.

Face up, my I is white (so was my CBI K), but at an angle I can start to see a tint, and from the side I can see it.

I will say- the I would be my second choice. Again- that’s totally personal preference.
 
Get the 1.72 H— that is the one I would choose
 
I'm no help because I would take any of the three sight unseen. I ordered Js for my necklace project and am thrilled at their amazing whiteness. But I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on your fabulous upgrade!!! :appl:
 
Those are all very beautiful stones, and their cut is very close. I seriously doubt you could tell the difference between the two H stones unless you can see the very tiny size difference! I'd go for the larger H followed by the smaller H (assuming both are equally clean) and then the I. But I would be thrilled with any of them. That's a great upgrade from a .75!
 
@Weecam

They are all gorgeous!
Which one did you end up getting?
 
Very cool, such a wonderful upgrade for you.
Have you taken your CBI to Costco or Home Depot? Fabulous light show there.
We are all so happy that HPD has lowered their prices.
Are you getting a new setting?
 
@cflutist I’m getting it set into their classic 6 prong platinum cathedral solitaire setting. I think I will appreciate a CBI on my finger more than around my neck! ;)2
 
@cflutist I’m getting it set into their classic 6 prong platinum cathedral solitaire setting. I think I will appreciate a CBI on my finger more than around my neck! ;)2
Yes definitely! You probably already know that a CBI performs in many different lighting conditions, e.g. I have photos of my first CBI in a darkened theater on a cruise ship showing its fire. I have even checked it in the shower, lol (have LED lighting in our bathroom) :lol-2:
 
Holy Mackerel @Weecam, that's a MONSTER upgrade! The 360 video is beautiful and spectacular. You picked a GREAT ONE. :love:
 
Congratulations @Weecam !!! That is one fabulous diamond!!!:appl:
 
Did you receive your new ring? Would love an update and pics!
 
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I did @snowflakePDX but unfortunately the cathedral setting was WAY too high for me so Melissa kindly helped me choose another setting that’s much lower.
The setting is Sholdt's R685 and it’s part of their 1935 collection. The design was put away in their safe until just recently. :geek2:
I’ve attached a couple of pictures from Sholdt’s instagram page. It’s not my ring or diamond.

My ring is due to arrive next week, hopefully. :dance:
 
Will look forward to pictures when your ring is ready! :))
 
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This was cathedral setting.....:eek2:
I would have been bashing it on everything!
 
Yes that definitely wouldn’t work for me either!
 
Wow, that is rather high
:mrgreen2:
 
It’s gorgeous. Congratulations.
 
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This was cathedral setting.....:eek2:
I would have been bashing it on everything!

That is really very tall! Wow. I can't wait to see your new version, are you going to do a new thread on it?
 
That would spin, and spin, and spin, and bump into everything (it's just so *high*). I can totally see why you are moving to a different setting.

I missed the original question about the stones, but you got the one that I would have picked as well. It's nothing specific (or at least nothing technical I can tell you about to justify why I prefer it) - it's just that for some reason it was the most pleasing to my eye. I hope that the new setting makes it perfect!
 
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