Thoughts on these 3 options

[joejr]

Hi pricescope, I’m new here. Looking to upgrade an engagement ring with bluenile. Current is a .98 G VS2.

Can anyone weigh in on these options? Thank you in advance

Joe

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD19058161?track=FCOM&slot=4&type=3

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD02256337?track=rvslat&elem=2

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD19393655?track=FCOM&slot=4&type=8

 

[tyty333]

You're in the Super Ideal price range. AGS000 H&A stones

Diamond | 1.231 ct F VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4460747

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.231 carat F color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4460747

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Edit
Of the ones you posted, the middle one is the best of the three.

 

[Kim N]

Do you have to use Blue Nile for the upgrade?

 

[joejr]

Do you have to use Blue Nile for the upgrade?

I purchased her original ring from there so was going to follow through with their upgrade policy. Having lurked on pricescope a tad before coming on here I learned that Whiteflash is generally the preferred rec.

I am new to upgrading and all this but understand that we would have to sell my wife’s ring at a big loss in order to purchase elsewhere like Whiteflash . Our budget is pretty firm. I did the math and she would not be able to significantly upgrade the specs if we went the whiteflash route. Would the loss be worth it to mostly upgrade cut versus going bigger and whiter? I don’t want her to be disappointed.

 

[Kim N]

I purchased her original ring from there so was going to follow through with their upgrade policy. Having lurked on pricescope a tad before coming on here I learned that Whiteflash is generally the preferred rec.

I am new to upgrading and all this but understand that we would have to sell my wife’s ring at a big loss in order to purchase elsewhere like Whiteflash . Our budget is pretty firm. I did the math and she would not be able to significantly upgrade the specs if we went the whiteflash route. Would the loss be worth it to mostly upgrade cut versus going bigger and whiter? I don’t want her to be disappointed.

It might be worth inquiring with Whiteflash to see if they would be interested in buying your diamond. If the cut and specs are desirable, they may be interested. Otherwise, I agree that it makes more sense to stick with Blue Nile.

 

[Lookinagain]

I think #2 is a nice stone and if you prefer to stay with Blue Nile, of those three, I'd pick that one. If she is looking to upgrade size and color, then upgrading cut may not be what she really wants.

 

[daisygrl]

The #2 has a report from 2011. If it were me, I would want an updated report. Anything could have happened to the stone in 11 years.

 

[joejr]

It might be worth inquiring with Whiteflash to see if they would be interested in buying your diamond. If the cut and specs are desirable, they may be interested. Otherwise, I agree that it makes more sense to stick with Blue Nile.

I assume not because the stone was not a triple x …? Still worth bothering them?

 

[Kim N]

I assume not because the stone was not a triple x …? Still worth bothering them?

Maybe not, but you won't know unless you ask.

 

[joejr]

The #2 has a report from 2011. If it were me, I would want an updated report. Anything could have happened to the stone in 11 years.

Do you think blue Nile would supply me with a new report?
Thank you for pointing this out, I did not notice that aspect on the report. Is it a red flag that this stone has not been purchased since 2011?

 

[joejr]

I think #2 is a nice stone and if you prefer to stay with Blue Nile, of those three, I'd pick that one. If she is looking to upgrade size and color, then upgrading cut may not be what she really wants.

Thank you for the advice. Can you explain why that one is best of the three? And should I go with that one or should I keep looking?

 

[Lookinagain]

Do you think blue Nile would supply me with a new report?
Thank you for pointing this out, I did not notice that aspect on the report. Is it a red flag that this stone has not been purchased since 2011?

it may have been traded in for an upgrade, so for that reason, a new report makes sense, as some damage could have been done since 2011.

 

[daisygrl]

Do you think blue Nile would supply me with a new report?
Thank you for pointing this out, I did not notice that aspect on the report. Is it a red flag that this stone has not been purchased since 2011?

Old report does not mean that the diamond has not been purchased before. It just means that it could have been damaged and I would prefer a new report if it were me. I do not know if BN is willing to provide a new report. You could always ask.