Possible Upgrade to a 4 ct - What do you think?

[Phoenix]

So I *might* be able to upgrade my 3.02ct F VS2 to a 4 carater if I can agree on a deal with a local vendor.

With that in mind ( *IF* I'm able to sell my 3 carater to the local vendor at a price I'd be reasonably happy with), here's a 4 carater I'm considering (i've asked Jim to put it on hold for me):

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1072144.asp

I know it's not an ACA. I know it's not from GOG. BUT with this size and colour (I'm extremely colour sensitive AND I do want the bigger size, the more bling the better - that's my motto

), an ACA from WF or a stone from GOG would cost me a lot more $$$$$, so I'd be ok with something not *as* superior. Having said that though, I'd still want it to be of an excellent cut and I do want it to be extremely "eye-clean". It scores a 0.7 on the HCA. However, clearly it isn't a perfect H&A from the pic on the JA website.

So, what do you all think?

ETA: I've been thinking VERY hard about the small increase in diameter for the last 2 years - since I got my 3 carater. I suppose I could get another diamond for same amount of money, maybe even less money, that I'm putting in for this possible upgrade. But I've made up my mind, if I can get this upgrade for the amount of $$$$$ I'm thinking about, then this is what I'll do, subject to PSers' approval. If I don't get this 4 carater, I'm going to get a fancy yellow diamond instead, meaning in addition to my 3 carater, but this would be my second option.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/14/2008 11:48:14 AM
Author:Phoenix
So I *might* be able to upgrade my 3.02ct F VS2 to a 4 carater if I can agree on a deal with a local vendor.

With that in mind ( *IF* I'm able to sell my 3 carater to the local vendor at a price I'd be reasonably happy with), here's a 4 carater I'm considering (i've asked Jim to put it on hold for me):

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1072144.asp

I know it's not an ACA. I know it's not from GOG. BUT with this size and colour (I'm extremely colour sensitive AND I do want the bigger size, the more bling the better - that's my motto

), an ACA from WF or a stone from GOG would cost me a lot more $$$$$, so I'd be ok with something not *as* superior. Having said that though, I'd still want it to be of an excellent cut and I do want it to be extremely 'eye-clean'. It scores a 0.7 on the HCA, not clearly it isn't a perfect H&A from the pic on the JA website.

So, what do you all think?

It looks like a very nicely cut diamond and HUGE!!! Does Jim have an Idealscope image available of this diamond? It looks good and has great numbers, but for that amount of $$ an IS image would be very useful. Are you sure it matches your personal comfort level for ' eyecleanliness?' It looks clean in the mag pic and looking at what you want, you may have found it!!!!

 

[Skippy123]

Ooooooooh, it could be nice. I can't wait to hear more about the stone and see pics from JA

(not the sample one). Is it eye clean?

 

[Maisie]

I''m all for going bigger!! If you are happy with everything then I say go for it!!!!

 

[Sparkles22]

I''m getting my shades ready for when you post pictures

 

[cutey TT]

As you already know, it''s extremely difficult to find the perfect combination of cut, color, clarity, and price in this size range. If you can swing it, I would jump on it. It''s HUGE-mongous and will be sparkly / beautiful just because of its sheer size! It may not be that perfect GOG or WF ACA, but I can only imagine how hard it is to find a 4 carat EYE-CLEAN SI1. I had difficulty (or lack of patience) finding an eye-clean 3 carater, and eventually dropped in size.

It''s larger than 1 cm...I can''t wait to see pictures of this beauty (and the finger coverage it''s going to provide)!!