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Sentimental Project - Would Love Some Feedback on this Stone

ashley94321

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Hello All of you Fabulous Experts! I'm back with a super sentimental project and I was really hoping that I could get some feedback on a stone I came across. I'll start by saying that I have a very low budget (would really love not to go over $700) for this project so I know that I'm not going to be getting the best of the best on this one, but just having a complete ring that still sparkles would really mean the world. You all were able to guide me to the most beautiful perfect stone for my recent 10 year upgrade and I've learned so much from your expertise! The angles are a little bit outside of what is considered ideal and I can see that there will be some light loss in the middle, but I am also really surprised by how white the stone seems to be for an I (possibly a video/lighting trick I realize). I'm just so afraid to spend way too much on a terrible dull stone.

This is the stone I've been looking at https://www.gcalusa.com/certificate-search.html?certificate_id=322910879

It will be going into the setting that my husband originally proposed with. Long story short, we took my ring in to have sizing done and the jeweler completely destroyed the ring to what we thought was a point beyond repair. We ended up buying a new ring (not from that jeweler) but I never could part with the original setting. Fast forward, on a whim I decided to have one more jeweler look at it and they are going to be able to repair it! So now I just have a sad empty setting with no stone and I'd love to add one back so that I can wear it occasionally and eventually have something to pass down to a child or niece. It originally had a 1.26 carat I color stone. I think something around that size would look best, but obviously with my budget, beggars can't be choosers!

Thank you so much in advance for any feedback! I appreciate you all so much!
 
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If you are setting it into an existing setting, what diameter stone will it take? What was the diameter of the 1.26ct that came out of it?
 
Thank you so much! This is another gorgeous one! You guys have the best eyes!

You're very welcome - Put these on hold ASAP before someone else grabs them
 
If you are setting it into an existing setting, what diameter stone will it take? What was the diameter of the 1.26ct that came out of it?

Hi @ecf8503! Unfortunately I’m not entirely sure. Back when he bought it he didn’t get a whole lot of information on the stone and the only thing the certificate from the jeweler listed was the carat weight. The good thing about the setting is that the head should be easily replaceable if it won’t work exactly with the new stone and he says he was told that it would hold up to a little over 2 carats. Bless my husband, he really didn’t know what questions to ask :lol:
 
You're very welcome - Put these on hold ASAP before someone else grabs them

Do you by chance know what the typical process is for this? The rep I spoke with kept talking about a bank wire?
 
Do you by chance know what the typical process is for this? The rep I spoke with kept talking about a bank wire?

Bank wire might be a little cheaper, but there are usually discount codes that can help if you want to pay with card/credit.
You can also see if there is a Ritani partner store in your vicinity and opt to have it shipped there if you are usually away at work or whatever during usual daytime delivery times.
 
Bank wire might be a little cheaper, but there are usually discount codes that can help if you want to pay with card/credit.
You can also see if there is a Ritani partner store in your vicinity and opt to have it shipped there if you are usually away at work or whatever during usual daytime delivery times.

Oh perfect! Thank you! I believe there may be a partner store right near my office. I really appreciate your help!
 
Here she is! There isn’t a single good bit of lighting in my house right now so I apologize for these awful pics! :)

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It's a very pretty setting! I see why you wanted to keep it and give it a new center!
 
It's a very pretty setting! I see why you wanted to keep it and give it a new center!

Thank you! It's definitely very special to me! It's just been sitting in a jewelry box all sad and alone for years until the local jeweler said they could repair it!
 
Well Merry Christmas to me!! This beautiful little fireball just showed up! And this is straight out of the box before giving it a good clean! Thank you so so much @Kim N and @DejaWiz for your guidance that allowed me to get an incredible diamond within my budget for such a special project! My ring will be even better than before it was damaged. I cannot wait to get it set!

Happy Holidays all!

Here’s a quick video! https://imgur.io/a/dGgzRK6
 
Well Merry Christmas to me!! This beautiful little fireball just showed up! And this is straight out of the box before giving it a good clean! Thank you so so much @Kim N and @DejaWiz for your guidance that allowed me to get an incredible diamond within my budget for such a special project! My ring will be even better than before it was damaged. I cannot wait to get it set!

Happy Holidays all!

Here’s a quick video! https://imgur.io/a/dGgzRK6

What a perfect diamond - love the fire!
 
Well Merry Christmas to me!! This beautiful little fireball just showed up! And this is straight out of the box before giving it a good clean! Thank you so so much @Kim N and @DejaWiz for your guidance that allowed me to get an incredible diamond within my budget for such a special project! My ring will be even better than before it was damaged. I cannot wait to get it set!

Happy Holidays all!

Here’s a quick video! https://imgur.io/a/dGgzRK6

Oh, it's gorgeous! :love: It's going to look so lovely in your setting!
 
Oh, it's gorgeous! :love: It's going to look so lovely in your setting!

Thank you again for your help! I can’t wait to have it set and my ring repaired!
 
She is back to her former glory!! It was more emotional than I thought to see the ring my husband proposed with back in tact! The jeweler did such a great job with the repairs and even uncovered/fixed more issues that the previous “jeweler” tried to cover up. I can’t wait to wear her out for special occasions and maybe just stare at her for hours in my house…

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And a video :kiss2: :
 
She is back to her former glory!! It was more emotional than I thought to see the ring my husband proposed with back in tact! The jeweler did such a great job with the repairs and even uncovered/fixed more issues that the previous “jeweler” tried to cover up. I can’t wait to wear her out for special occasions and maybe just stare at her for hours in my house…

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And a video :kiss2: :

Crikey that turned out purely perfect!
 
Crikey that turned out purely perfect!

Thank you! It really did! The stone couldn’t have been proportioned anymore perfectly for the setting. Dare I say she’s even prettier than 12 years ago!?! I think so! :kiss2:
 
Thank you! It really did! The stone couldn’t have been proportioned anymore perfectly for the setting. Dare I say she’s even prettier than 12 years ago!?! I think so! :kiss2:

I am so happy to read these words and so glad that it may have even exceeded your expectations - Your jeweler did amazing work restoring your setting!
I'm a sucker for sentiment and symbolism, so this is such a great end to a new beginning for your ring.
 
I am so happy to read these words and so glad that it may have even exceeded your expectations - Your jeweler did amazing work restoring your setting!
I'm a sucker for sentiment and symbolism, so this is such a great end to a new beginning for your ring.

Same here! It always bothered me that it was just sitting as a sad little carcass in a rarely touched jewelry box! To have my 10 year upgrade and my original ring fixed all in the same year has been a dream!
 
Oh wow it turned out gorgeous!! I love it! Congratulations on having your sentimental piece back!
 
Oh wow it turned out gorgeous!! I love it! Congratulations on having your sentimental piece back!

Thank you so much! It’s better than I had hoped it would be! Happy New Year!
 
She is back to her former glory!! It was more emotional than I thought to see the ring my husband proposed with back in tact! The jeweler did such a great job with the repairs and even uncovered/fixed more issues that the previous “jeweler” tried to cover up. I can’t wait to wear her out for special occasions and maybe just stare at her for hours in my house…

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And a video :kiss2: :
It looks beautiful!! And your story about the ring is so sweet-enjoy!
 
That is such a lovely ring and stone! Wear it in good health!
 
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