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[kasmom]

Hello all,

I''ve been lurking here for a month now but finally post for the first time. My 3rd anniversary is coming up in January and my DH wants me to get an upgrade. The same day I started my research on the new ring I found this forum, must be luck

. I never put much interest in diamonds before, never check out jewelry stores or other''s rings. Now I find myself checking out blings everywhere I go

. I''m also a fan and collector of LV''s and the gals here seems to also have an addiction to purses

. I had a blast learning and checking out the beautiful rings here. After a month of looking I think I found something. This diamond is put on hold by me https://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2414889.htm . Please tell me what you think of this diamond.



Phuong

 

[Kaleigh]

Looks like a winner to me!!!

Welcome to PS

 

[Shay37]

I think it''s just beautiful. Congrats on the upgrade.

shay

 

[kasmom]

Anyone wear size 6 and have a 1.6 ct can tell me if it''s too small? My DH is pushing for a 2ct ACA that is still within our budget but I love everything about this diamond. I also fractured my original ring a 1.2 ct. with 2 kids and 1 more on the way I think a 1.6ct is more practical. Please tell what you think.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh wow, what a dilemma! To be practical or go for the 2 ct. upgrade! Well, my opinion is that if you can stick with I SI1 or higher and still go bigger, then why not? I don''t think having small children matters as far as stone size is concerned. But I just bought a 1.63 carat stone myself, and that is just the right size for me! I wear a size 5 1/2 ring. You should be fine either way!

 

[kasmom]

Thanks for the advice Diamondseeker! Having fractured a 1.2ct diamond after a mere 2 months ownership got me cold feet about owning an expensive diamond. The 2ct is an I/SI2 and significantly more expensive. Yes, having children affects diamond size believe it or not. I''m constantly cooking, cleaning and feeding wich results in getting my ring dirty and knocking it all the time. A 1.6 ct would help me feel less protective about the ring

.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 8/4/2006 9:18:06 PM
Author: kasmom
Thanks for the advice Diamondseeker! Having fractured a 1.2ct diamond after a mere 2 months ownership got me cold feet about owning an expensive diamond. The 2ct is an I/SI2 and significantly more expensive. Yes, having children affects diamond size believe it or not. I''m constantly cooking, cleaning and feeding wich results in getting my ring dirty and knocking it all the time. A 1.6 ct would help me feel less protective about the ring

.

I honestly think you''ll have exactly the same issues with a 1.6 as you would a 2.0 in regard to the stone getting dirty and knocked against things. But I really like the 1.6 size, as that is what I chose as well for my upgrade! I personally would not favor an SI2, so I like your 1.6 stone better anyway! I hope you''re planning to insure the new ring...that helps take some of the worries away!

 

[JulieN]

I''m not sure why you feel better about a 1.6 vs a 2. They have pretty equal chances of damage, it doesn''t matter how much it''s priced or how big it is. He wants to get you a 2 ct, I say enjoy it and get insurance.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

I say go with what you feel comfortable with since you are the one that will be wearing it. I have 3 small children and if my hubby wanted to upgrade my ring to 2 cts I''d be all about that

!

 

[Lorelei]

Welcome to PS

Obviously get what you feel comfortable with, but insure it, wear it well and enjoy it!

 

[Mara]

haha there''s no hesitation, i''d get the 2c and just get it insured! there really isn''t that much less surface area on a 1.6 vs a 2c necessarily. just get a 6 prong setting to keep it safer, get it insured. i''d get the bigger stone for sure. it''s not often that hubby wants you go to bigger...hahaa.

 

[Kim N]

Is the SI2 eye-clean? Like the others said, a 2ct would not be much more easily damaged than a 1.6ct. Just insure it and enjoy wearing it!

And if the 2ct is the one I think it is, it''s a stunner. (Don''t forget that you can get a Pricescope discount if you pay by wire transfer.)

 

[Colored Gemstone Nut]

Date: 8/4/2006 9:18:06 PM
Author: kasmom
Thanks for the advice Diamondseeker! Having fractured a 1.2ct diamond after a mere 2 months ownership got me cold feet about owning an expensive diamond. The 2ct is an I/SI2 and significantly more expensive. Yes, having children affects diamond size believe it or not. I''m constantly cooking, cleaning and feeding wich results in getting my ring dirty and knocking it all the time. A 1.6 ct would help me feel less protective about the ring

.

Kasmom:

I think you are making a practical buying decision based on the current situation in your life, No matter what the other women think. (Man''s Perspective..

)

I really like the stone you picked out. It has top notch optical syymetry, cut to tight proportions with minimal variances via the sarin report, and a gorgeous IS report which shows an excellent blend of blacks&reds which will provide excellent contrast. I also like the fact that you found a very nice eye-clean si-1 in the I range getting the most out of your money.

You have done a great job picking this stone out and can''t wait to see what it looks like mounted if you decide to go with it.

 

[Lorelei]

Josh I am so glad you are back posting here again, your friendly advice and expertise has been very much missed!

 

[Colored Gemstone Nut]

Date: 8/5/2006 7:21:30 AM
Author: Lorelei
Josh I am so glad you are back posting here again, your friendly advice and expertise has been very much missed!

Yes Lorelei..I have finally settled in with the new house and move and plan to be posting more...

THANK YOU for the compliment!

 

[Eva17]

Going from a 1.2 to a 1.6, isn''t a very big difference. I would consider the 2ct upgrade if the budget allows for it. It will take you further down the road till you feel the need for a future upgrade...

. I know you say now, I would never need another upgrade, but never say never. And there isn''t much of a jump between 1.2 to 1.6.


Like the other PS'' say here, the mm difference between the 1.6 and 2 isn''t going to make a difference as to which has a better chance of being damaged. You can set it so there will be minimal chance of damage, and of course insure it......

I agree, go for the 2ct, insure it, wear it, enjoy it.

 

[kasmom]

Hi Josh! You and I are the only 1.6 fan, I guess I also have a man''s perspective

.

I decided to go with the 1.6. Maybe it''s just me but I think wearing a 20K+ ring doing house chores is a bit ridiculous. WF have a great upgrade policy so maybe I''ll upgrade in 5 years when the kids are all in school and I can spend my day lunching and shopping

. This is not only an upgrade but also a replacement for my fractured ring (not insured)

. I used to hesitate about insurance cause they always gave me a hard time when I have to claim something but this time I will insure. All I need now is for WF to email me regarding my questions about the diamond so I can make decision about the purchase. I have no experience with WF before, do I wait or do I have to call and nag them for answers?

 

[Rod]

you obviously spent your month here learning a lot. That stone will be drop dead beautiful. Nice choice! Only you can decide if your comfortable with a larger stone. From my time here on PS, there aren''t many who would turn down a larger rock, but ONLY, if cut didn''t have to be sacrificed in the process.

Good luck!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 8/7/2006 5:15:42 PM
Author: kasmom
Hi Josh! You and I are the only 1.6 fan, I guess I also have a man''s perspective

.

I decided to go with the 1.6. Maybe it''s just me but I think wearing a 20K+ ring doing house chores is a bit ridiculous. WF have a great upgrade policy so maybe I''ll upgrade in 5 years when the kids are all in school and I can spend my day lunching and shopping

. This is not only an upgrade but also a replacement for my fractured ring (not insured)

. I used to hesitate about insurance cause they always gave me a hard time when I have to claim something but this time I will insure. All I need now is for WF to email me regarding my questions about the diamond so I can make decision about the purchase. I have no experience with WF before, do I wait or do I have to call and nag them for answers?

Hi kasmom, congrats! That''s a great size.

As to WF, when did you speak/email with them last? I called about studs this morning, asked to have them call me back this afternoon and they did. I had no problem what so ever!

 

[JohnQuixote]

Date: 8/7/2006 5:15:42 PM
Author: kasmom
Hi Josh! You and I are the only 1.6 fan, I guess I also have a man's perspective

.

I decided to go with the 1.6. Maybe it's just me but I think wearing a 20K+ ring doing house chores is a bit ridiculous. WF have a great upgrade policy so maybe I'll upgrade in 5 years when the kids are all in school and I can spend my day lunching and shopping

. This is not only an upgrade but also a replacement for my fractured ring (not insured)

. I used to hesitate about insurance cause they always gave me a hard time when I have to claim something but this time I will insure. All I need now is for WF to email me regarding my questions about the diamond so I can make decision about the purchase. I have no experience with WF before, do I wait or do I have to call and nag them for answers?

Hi Kasmom. It's great to have you posting on PS. If you emailed us and did not hear back, please feel free to use the toll-free # any time. There's no such thing as nagging us...we love Q&A.

 

[kasmom]

WF said my stone is not eyeclean from (3 inches) but eyeclean from (10 inches). I know many of you have SI1 stone and I would really appreciate your opinions. Is your SI1 stone similar or I could do better?

 

[phoenixgirl]

Well, you''ll be able to return it if it''s not to your liking. WF just wants you to have realistic expectations -- if you stare hard at your diamond from 3 inches, you''ll see something. But nobody other than you is ever going to be closer than 10 inches, so I doubt it''ll be a deciding factor.

WF also has two ACAs in the 1.6ish range that are I VS1''s, so they''re good options if this one isn''t to your liking.

 

[kasmom]

Date: 8/8/2006 6:00:07 PM
Author: phoenixgirl
Well, you''ll be able to return it if it''s not to your liking. WF just wants you to have realistic expectations -- if you stare hard at your diamond from 3 inches, you''ll see something. But nobody other than you is ever going to be closer than 10 inches, so I doubt it''ll be a deciding factor.

WF also has two ACAs in the 1.6ish range that are I VS1''s, so they''re good options if this one isn''t to your liking.

Phoenixgirl:

I already knew WF return policy. I also don''t have any unrealistic expectations. Since many PS''ers claim to have amazing eye-clean SI1 stone, I just want to ask if they consider what WF said up to their standard for eye-clean. So many people here have eye-clean SI1 or even SI2 stone so I don''t think is unrealistic of me for trying to find one. I just want to know what consider eye-clean. I chose to go with SI1 for best value for the money if money''s not an issue I would just order an VS1 and be done with it.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That would meet the definition of eye clean.