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@diamondnewbie,
Thank you for considering an upgrade. While the two stones are very close in all aspects, I personnally think the difference in size makes sense. It is marginally bigger, but also jumps size category from 2 .5 to 2.7 essentially. The advantage in a trade up policy without restrictions is that you can take advantage of small increases in value without having to go deep into your wallet!
With regard to visual aspects of light performance between the two, I have asked our photo team to capture and post a 'brilliance' video of the new stone. It is a new additional video that we are in the process of producing on all of our in-house diamonds that uses a more diffuse lighting environment, as opposed to the directional and more fire friendly environment of our current video. Only about half of our A CUT ABOVE diamonds have them so far, but over the next month or so all will have them. It is a bit easier to see into the stone and look for clarity characteristics, so it may be useful to you in making this decision.
We can also hold your original stone for a bit until you have a chance to check out the new stone and be certain that it accomplishes your goal. Also remember that the new stone continues to carry the same upgrade benefit as your original so you can always trade it later if you see another that you like better.
* note: on the diamonds that have the second video, you will still see only one thumbnail in the collection of advanced light performance images. However when you click on that thumbnail you will see two tabs on the top if the diamond has the second video. Click the one on the right to run the 'brilliance" video.
Here is an example of a diamond with both sparkle and brilliance videos so you can check it out.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4227293.htm
Thank you for considering an upgrade. While the two stones are very close in all aspects, I personnally think the difference in size makes sense. It is marginally bigger, but also jumps size category from 2 .5 to 2.7 essentially. The advantage in a trade up policy without restrictions is that you can take advantage of small increases in value without having to go deep into your wallet!
With regard to visual aspects of light performance between the two, I have asked our photo team to capture and post a 'brilliance' video of the new stone. It is a new additional video that we are in the process of producing on all of our in-house diamonds that uses a more diffuse lighting environment, as opposed to the directional and more fire friendly environment of our current video. Only about half of our A CUT ABOVE diamonds have them so far, but over the next month or so all will have them. It is a bit easier to see into the stone and look for clarity characteristics, so it may be useful to you in making this decision.
We can also hold your original stone for a bit until you have a chance to check out the new stone and be certain that it accomplishes your goal. Also remember that the new stone continues to carry the same upgrade benefit as your original so you can always trade it later if you see another that you like better.
* note: on the diamonds that have the second video, you will still see only one thumbnail in the collection of advanced light performance images. However when you click on that thumbnail you will see two tabs on the top if the diamond has the second video. Click the one on the right to run the 'brilliance" video.
Here is an example of a diamond with both sparkle and brilliance videos so you can check it out.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4227293.htm
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