should I upgrade pave on a halo?

[Rose-E]

I found a setting that i want,a halo pear. ... but setting comes with H SI1 pave. Should i upgrade this for xtra 500 dollars? will i see a difference?

 

[purplesilk]

I think H SI is a great combination in melee diamonds, no substantial difference between F/G VVS/VS and H SI when talking about very small diamonds, so I would save 500 dollars.
I'd focus my attention on the setting: are the pave prongs properly done? Are the melee diamonds securely set?

 

[tyty333]

Do you have a link? Would love to see.

 

[geckodani]

I can't tell the difference between my H/I 1 pointers and my D center stone, so I'd save the $500 since I seriously doubt you'll be able to tell the difference.

 

[Rose-E]

It's not this one, but it looks very similar.

http://www.markbroumand.com/product/250ct-Pear-Shape-Diamond-Engagement-Anniversary-Ring__2183-1D9571710.aspx;s

I was more worried about the fact that it's an SI and not VS... If there are more visible inclusion in such a small diamond, will it make it less sparkly? It is sparkly, I just wonder if a clearer diamond would make it even more sparkly. It this silly?

 

[geckodani]

The link didn't lead me anywhere, unfortunately.

As for SI pave stones, I don not think VS2 stones would show any difference in sparkle, personally.

 

[Rose-E]

http://www.markbroumand.com/product/250ct-Pear-Shape-Diamond-Engagement-Anniversary-Ring__2183-1D9571710.aspx

does this one work. if not, go to the markbroumand.com website, engagement ring, pear shape and then check out the halo ones, I think most of them are.

PS, thanks for the advice.!!!

 

[geckodani]

That is a lovely halo! I'm not familiar with the vendor, but if you call and ask them to check that the stones are all eye-clean, you should be okay. Ultimately it is what is going to make you happy though. There's a comment around PS that rings/stones have to be mind-clean as well. Meaning, if you're always going to be unhappy that you didn't upgrade, then go for it. It all depends on what makes you comfortable.

 

[antelope1]

A more salient question might be whether the upgraded melee are better cut (in addition to being higher color)? I have two full cut 2 pointers that are driving me bonkers on my shank because they have bigger tables than the rest and from certain angles, they look darker than the rest.

 

[Amys Bling]

ditto to this. better cut stones will be whiter and brighter.