hewittthefool
Rough_Rock
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- Nov 4, 2011
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Good day!
I have a dilemma between quality and quantity here.
Let me give you some background. Early 30's, decent job, just bought a house. student loans, some house debt. Needless to say I am on a budget for the e-ring.
I am writing this today to solicit the opinions of what appears to be a very educated crowd. i want this to be a total surprise so I cannot ask her directly and she is the most intuitive woman I have ever known so indirect questions are out as well.
Firstly, let me just say that I am extremely lucky to have a close family association with a certified gemologist , wholesale buyer and gem cutter.
My initial insticts was smaller and quality:
(attached pic)
.62 k square cushion hearts and arrows
clarity: vvs1
color: j
cut : AGS certified triple 0 ideal
I realize the color is a bit low, but this diamond sparkles like nothing I have ever seen even in low light and at a wholesale, its hard to argue with the price point. We spent a couple of hours comparing it to round ideal h&a diamonds in his stock and nothing came close.
Thing is square cushion h and a jump very quickly in price as size goes up. I plan on having it set in a solitaire as a presentation setting and then going back and having her choose the setting later, more than likely with additional diamonds. (advantage of having a close relationship with a jeweler). In addition, like most reputable jewelers , there is a 100% trade in value on upgrades in the future.
Fundamental question to all you brides to be, future or current: What would you want?

I have a dilemma between quality and quantity here.
Let me give you some background. Early 30's, decent job, just bought a house. student loans, some house debt. Needless to say I am on a budget for the e-ring.
I am writing this today to solicit the opinions of what appears to be a very educated crowd. i want this to be a total surprise so I cannot ask her directly and she is the most intuitive woman I have ever known so indirect questions are out as well.
Firstly, let me just say that I am extremely lucky to have a close family association with a certified gemologist , wholesale buyer and gem cutter.
My initial insticts was smaller and quality:
(attached pic)
.62 k square cushion hearts and arrows
clarity: vvs1
color: j
cut : AGS certified triple 0 ideal
I realize the color is a bit low, but this diamond sparkles like nothing I have ever seen even in low light and at a wholesale, its hard to argue with the price point. We spent a couple of hours comparing it to round ideal h&a diamonds in his stock and nothing came close.
Thing is square cushion h and a jump very quickly in price as size goes up. I plan on having it set in a solitaire as a presentation setting and then going back and having her choose the setting later, more than likely with additional diamonds. (advantage of having a close relationship with a jeweler). In addition, like most reputable jewelers , there is a 100% trade in value on upgrades in the future.
Fundamental question to all you brides to be, future or current: What would you want?
