Possible Upgrade

[TweetyBird23]

I love my 2.9 K VS2 ACA but lately the tint has been bothering me a bit. I placed this 2.4 H SI Expert Select on hold for my lovely WF rep to inspect. They are approximately the same price so this is a size vs color consideration (and cut but I think Expert Select will be just fine). I see it as an affordable way to get an H color Whiteflash stone.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4189819.htm

I love my current stone’s size, chunky arrows, super clean appearance and the only thing I would change is the slight body color.

Diamond | 2.932 ct K VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4132171

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.932 carat K color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4132171

www.whiteflash.com

This 2.4 also appears to have chunky arrows.

I’ve very much enjoyed not having DSS with my K>:B~

Any thoughts?

 

[KKJohnson]

I don’t know if I could downgrade the size that much, what an I color? Do you have issues with that?

 

[coda72]

I agree, if you like the size, you might find the H stone to be too small. Without knowing the cost of your K stone, did you take a look at this I?

Diamond | 2.738 ct I SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4130452

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.738 carat I color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4130452

www.whiteflash.com

 

[distracts]

I don’t know if I could downgrade the size that much, what an I color? Do you have issues with that?

Yeah, I would look for something more along the lines of 9mm, I color. Going down in size that much will definitely be noticeable.

 

[distracts]

I agree, if you like the size, you might find the H stone to be too small. Without knowing the cost of your K stone, did you take a look at this I?

Diamond | 2.738 ct I SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4130452

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.738 carat I color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4130452

www.whiteflash.com

This is also the one I was looking at.

 

[Morenita21]

It would be hard for me to change the size that much too. Have you thought of changing the setting? For instance, if it faces up white, maybe a bezel setting so you don’t see the color from the side? Or maybe a different color metal?

 

[lydial]

I also have a bigger K but not as big as yours (in my avatar, 9 mm, 2.66 ct CBI) with much larger hands (size 9) so someday I dream of a 3.5 ct! But I am so afraid of losing out on my gorgeous K which looks so white and sparkly! When you originally posted your K the WF glamour shots looked really tinted to me. Way more tinted than mine. It had me staring at mine looking for tint for a while. The photos you took looked gorgeous though. The color range for a K is very wide. I think maybe your K ended up on the lower side. I understand completely the urge to go big or go home, but if you don’t love it maybe the I would be a good compromise? I agree with skipping the Js if you want colorless. I also now own a J CBI (pendant) and it looks exactly like my K.

 

[headlight]

If you are going to make a change, go for an H or just stay where you are. If the color is bothering you, I would move up to H which I feel is the lowest grade before tint becomes evident. Even though you will go down in size, if you upgrade the color enough, it’s brightness will have a positive difference in a good way, offsetting your lower size. It all comes down to what’s important to you: Size or color. You will still have a large ring. I went from a 9.59 mm round in I color to an 8.01 mm round in E color and I have no regrets... it’s brightness and lack of tint makes much more a statement than my previous large stone.

 

[MissGotRocks]

What about this I color stone? Bumps you up two color grades but doesn't diminish the size as much.

Diamond | 2.738 ct I SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4130452

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.738 carat I color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4130452

www.whiteflash.com

 

[missy]

If the color is bothering you I agree with upgrading the color to a higher one. Even if you lose mm in diameter. Perhaps consider a different setting for your new stone ie halo or something to increase the visual size?
I also love @MissGotRocks suggestion. You wouldn't be giving up as much size that way and still getting a bump towards a less tinted color.

 

[SimoneDi]

You have had the ring only for 3mo and it’s been such a long journey for you to get here. I would wait much longer before you change anything. I think that you will really miss the size and will likely continue to upgrade until you reach the same size again if you go for a higher colour now.

 

[TweetyBird23]

My rep who has seen my current stone suggests I’m better off with the 2.9 K over the 2.4 H. The 2.7 I is currently over budget so I’ll wait to upgrade. I’m still open to changing the setting to my original love, rose gold, tho. Thank you for all the input!