Upgraded Engagement Ring

[rgladiator]

Here is my wife's current engagement ring.
Cut: Good
Symmetry: Good
Color: I
Clarity: SI1

 

[rgladiator]

And here is her new ring.
Cut: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Color: H
Clarity: VS1

 

[minousbijoux]

Someone is coming up in the world! That is a fireball and a beautiful ring to boot!

 

[minousbijoux]

What are the size specs?

 

[madelise]

Wow, what a huge difference in quality!! I LOVE IT! She must be over the moon!

 

[pandabee]

Wow what a huge difference. Great upgrade!! Please come back and post handshots if she doesn't mind modeling for us!!

 

[04diamond<3]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks GORGEOUS!!!!! and the difference is really night and day!!! I'm so happy for you guys! Please come back with hand shots once you give it o her!


Specs on original:
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.24
Color: I
Clarity: SI1 or SI2 (don't remember exactly)
Cut Grade: I don't think they did this back then
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Good

New stone:
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.71
Cut: Excellent
Color: H
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 61.7%
Table: 58.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.65*7.66*4.72

Link: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1514737.asp

 

[JaneSmith]

Nice upgrade! Wow!
I really like the scrolling detail on the new ring. Pretty.

 

[Laila619]

Wow, what a nice upgrade! You can really see the difference in the new stone's light performance!

 

[Rosebloom]

That is a spectacular upgrade!!! Congrats!

 

[Orchid Lei]

What a nice upgrade!

 

[Polished]

There's something very satisfying about an upgrade and I hope your wife loves her beautiful new ring.

 

[stargurl78]

Wow, what a difference!!!!!! Beautiful stone and I love the scroll details on the setting

 

[p00rgradstudent]

oOooO~! Fancy~ You did a great job, I bet she'd love it. If you don't mind me asking, are you keeping the original e-ring?

 

[bunnycat]

Awesome upgrade! And I love the nod to the original ring with the curvy details.

 

[junebug17]

Holy Moley, that is some upgrade! Gorgeous, and I love the setting!

 

[wsblue430]

Absolutely stunning! Look at that diamond! Gorgeous stone on a lovely setting! Congrats on a job well done!

 

[stci]

Incredible difference! Sooooooo nice! Congrats for this new beauty!

 

[rgladiator]

oOooO~! Fancy~ You did a great job, I bet she'd love it. If you don't mind me asking, are you keeping the original e-ring?

We are planning to make it into a pendent.

 

[motownmama]

The new ring is amazing - wow - just so so lovely!! Please do put the original stone in an ultrasonic cleaner, however - you've definitely improved in quality, but the first stone is mighty dirty too.

 

[AprilBaby]

Stupendous! She must be a happy lady!

 

[renogirl]

That is one very nice upgrade!!!

 

[marcy]

The upgrade is amazing. Very pretty.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Gorgeous ring and a terrific upgrade!!!

 

[Roxy]

And here is her new ring.
Cut: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Color: H
Clarity: VS1

Love the new ring! Wow!!!!!

 

[woofmama]

Your wife must be thrilled-gorgeous upgrade!

 

[justginger]

oOooO~! Fancy~ You did a great job, I bet she'd love it. If you don't mind me asking, are you keeping the original e-ring?

We are planning to make it into a pendent.

Great idea, it's nice to keep sentimental stones.

Your upgrade is just perfect. The difference in appearance is so remarkable, a great example of how 'good' and 'excellent' compare in real life photos. Congratulations!