bf received the solasfera from GOG last week and I finally got the see it 2 days ago. The stone is a 1.09ct G/SI1. I was worried about the inclusion, but Jon reassured me that the stone is totally eye clean. He was right. I couldn''t see anything even though the pictures on their website showed the inclusion very clearly. I feel very confident to say that if Jon tells you so, it is so.
Now, a little bit of review on the solasfera. It is a very nice stone. It is brilliant. No doubt lots of scintillation. The stone is totally lit up in the sun. I feel that when viewing face up, the solasfera is whiter than the H&A stones. (Disclaimer: I never put these two stones side by side. The comparison is more about what I remember about the H&A). I feel that the solasfera''s sparkle is a bit small for me to see (I am nearsighted, but not very badly nearsighted. I can see with or without glasses just not that clear.) So for those who are wondering if you should buy a solasfera, you gotta see it first. Bf said maybe in couple years when I am ready to buy a bigger stone (1.5ct and up
), I could then choose the solasfera. But for now, I am going back to a H&A.
Now, questions about returning the stone. Christen at GOG is kind enough to tell me that USPS is the cheapest way to send the stone back. However, when I checked USPS''s website, the most I can insure on the item is $5000. The solasfera costs way more than that. What do you PS''ers use? Fedex, UPS or USPS? What''s the difference in shipping price comparing these three companies?
In addition, I have to put a note in the box to tell them who I am and what I am doing. Is it a normal practice for GOG or other PS vendors to ask these questions for a return item? Not that we have anything to hide, but those are kinda personal questions that I would expect a bank to ask not a jewelry shop.
Now, a little bit of review on the solasfera. It is a very nice stone. It is brilliant. No doubt lots of scintillation. The stone is totally lit up in the sun. I feel that when viewing face up, the solasfera is whiter than the H&A stones. (Disclaimer: I never put these two stones side by side. The comparison is more about what I remember about the H&A). I feel that the solasfera''s sparkle is a bit small for me to see (I am nearsighted, but not very badly nearsighted. I can see with or without glasses just not that clear.) So for those who are wondering if you should buy a solasfera, you gotta see it first. Bf said maybe in couple years when I am ready to buy a bigger stone (1.5ct and up
Now, questions about returning the stone. Christen at GOG is kind enough to tell me that USPS is the cheapest way to send the stone back. However, when I checked USPS''s website, the most I can insure on the item is $5000. The solasfera costs way more than that. What do you PS''ers use? Fedex, UPS or USPS? What''s the difference in shipping price comparing these three companies?
In addition, I have to put a note in the box to tell them who I am and what I am doing. Is it a normal practice for GOG or other PS vendors to ask these questions for a return item? Not that we have anything to hide, but those are kinda personal questions that I would expect a bank to ask not a jewelry shop.
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