Upgraded my CBI to an 2.62ct G VS1...

[Dancing Fire]

Yep, we are twins too! Our specs are just about identical - yours is 9 points bigger than mine. Can't wait to hear your thoughts - especially compared to your last stone!

Wake up already in CA!!

MGR, JMO...
Stone #1 the 2.35ct H VS1 had a smaller table with 76% LGF. The arrows were more distinct and it performs very well in low light condition like inside a fancy restaurant.



Stone #2...had a larger table with a lower crown it performs well outdoor under the sun. does that make any sense? IDK



Stone #3...during lunch today I viewed the new stone with my hand under the table inside a restaurant and the stone was on fire!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Awesome! I'm super curious. What made you upgrade colour? Was the H bothering you? Or were there other reasons? You obviously don't have to answer if you don't wish to.

I'm also super impressed you could use the same setting, I thought tension settings were a one time only deal. So that's awesome!

No the H color don't bother me at all, in fact if the right H colored stone comes along in the future I wouldn't mind going back to an H. G/H is fine with me.

A tension setting can be reused if the new stone have the same diameter as the previous stone. In my case you tell by looking at the AGS reports that stone #2 and #3 are the same diameters.

 

[RunningwithScissors]

That's really interesting seeing the numbers and hearing your experience on how each diamond has performed in different lighting conditions.

 

[MissGotRocks]

@DF - How does your new stone perform in regular lighting? Does it look whiter or brighter than your last stone?

 

[Dancing Fire]

@DF - How does your new stone perform in regular lighting? Does it look whiter or brighter than your last stone?

I'll let you know after I get the chance of playing with stone under different lighting conditions. What I can say for now is that the smaller table stone does look a bit darker under normal lighting condition. Again that JMO.

 

[MissGotRocks]

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I'll let you know after I get the chance of playing with stone under different lighting condition.
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I thought you were out doing this all day today! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Congrats @Dancing Fire . You are sneaky

In what way? . I'm waiting for Paul to cut me a 2.99ct with the identical specs as your 2.18ct then I'm done with upgrading.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Thanks guys for all the nice compliments. PSers are the best...

 

[Weecam]

Beautiful BIG stone!!
I too just upgraded my CBI in colour from an 1.76ct VS2 H to a 1.80 VS2 G. I can see a slight difference in colour in certain lighting.
I may be tempted to go back down to H if I can get over 2ct for not too much more

 

[Dancing Fire]

I'm so curious about the color difference as well! I have an H on hold but keep second guessing myself. Luckily I'm having it sent to me to see in person, but I'm so antsy to see what you think.

I haven't had the chance to compare it to my wife's GIA H color yet. She may get suspicious if I asked to see her ring...

 

[marcy]

Gorgeous diamond @Dancing Fire I love your ring, it’s perfection.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Beautiful new stone DF!! Amazing that you could reuse the setting.

Thanks CM. Even if I had to do a new setting it would only cost me like $230. I'm too cheap when it comes to settings. I would rather spent more money on the stone.

 

[MissGotRocks]

I'll let you know after I get the chance of playing with stone under different lighting conditions. What I can say for now is that the smaller table stone does look a bit darker under normal lighting condition. Again that JMO.

Are you referring to the 2.35 stone with the 54.6 table?

 

[AV_]

Have fun & tell the tale!

If anyone ever wished to measure these subtleties, [laughs!]

 

[missy]

Wowza! Gorgeous!
Congratulations @Dancing Fire

 

[Tekate]

So if they are almost identical what made you change your stone? Both look awesome to me and enjoy

 

[cb36]

Out of curiosity what ring does your wife own? Have you always loved diamonds? Your stone is beautiful

 

[Dancing Fire]

Are you referring to the 2.35 stone with the 54.6 table?

Yes, but under low lighting condition the smaller table + a tall crown = a lot of fire. Again JMO. everyone have their own preferences.

 

[Dancing Fire]

So if they are almost identical what made you change your stone? Both look awesome to me and enjoy

I wanted to try on a G color, plus this stone does have a smaller table with a taller crown. Just my own preference.

 

[Tekate]

Well my ACA has a small/taller crown, I was surprised really when I received it. it's almost as small and as high as my old OEC, well let us know after you have had it a few days what you think. Me personally, I believe I will never be totally satisfied going always be changing as long as I can afford which right now I can't so there you go.

I wanted to try on a G color, plus this stone does have a smaller table with a taller crown. Just my own preference.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Out of curiosity what ring does your wife own? Have you always loved diamonds? Your stone is beautiful

My wife's stone is a GIA 3.34ct H SI1. Yup, have always loved diamonds.

 

[MissGotRocks]

My wife's stone is a GIA 3.34ct H SI1. Yup, have always loved diamonds.

Beautiful!!

 

[cb36]

My wife's stone is a GIA 3.34ct H SI1. Yup, have always loved diamonds.

Stunning! I’d love my husband to share my appreciation!

 

[OoohShiny]

Not jealous at all

 

[doberman]

Every time I turn around you're upgrading, DF! How sneaky of you! It's a beauty for sure.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Every time I turn around you're upgrading, DF! How sneaky of you! It's a beauty for sure.

Next stop will be a 2.99ct...

 

[cflutist]

Next stop will be a 2.99ct...

That would be fabulous DF.

I was pretty happy with my 2.79 F-VS1 CBI where the AGS lab report was dated on our 20th wedding anniversary,

 

[soxfan]

THIS is why I went with HPD. The upgrade policy is so great. congrats!!!!!!!!

 

[Dancing Fire]

That would be fabulous DF.

I was pretty happy with my 2.79 F-VS1 CBI where the AGS lab report was dated on our 20th wedding anniversary,

The 2.99 ct CBI ain't gonna happen. I often joke about with Wink that's all. As you know other bidders will most likely out bid CBI for the rough then they'll polish a deep 3ct + from the same rough.

 

[kenny]

Woah dude!
Beautiful stone!!!