hi all
I realise talk of $ is not everyone's cup of tea, but seeking some advice as I've wanted to upgrade my stone for a while now and just starting to get serious about it now.
Currently have a 1.34 carat D SI1 radiant cut. Ive always kind of regretted jumping at the first stone my jeweller found and whilst it is beautiful and sparkly and white I feel I should have probably traded colour for something slightly larger. And I also feel the cut isn't awesome (a bit too skinny)
So now - as the 10 year anniversary approaches - I'd really like a 3 carat approx stone. Also considering perhaps oval or cushion cut as have heard radiant's tend to face up small?
Ive spent lots of time on James Allen and other reputable online stores but was hoping for a comparison to people who have actually purchased around this size.
Local jewellers carry hardly any stock this size and won't get stones in without a fee so haven't been able to have a good look at different shapes and their spread in person.
I know this will be my only upgrade so if I can't afford the size I want I'll just wait but hoping for a reality check on cost.
Thinking colour wise H to I. I wear a radiant eternity with current e- ring and stones are G.
Thanks in advance. Current set attached
I realise talk of $ is not everyone's cup of tea, but seeking some advice as I've wanted to upgrade my stone for a while now and just starting to get serious about it now.
Currently have a 1.34 carat D SI1 radiant cut. Ive always kind of regretted jumping at the first stone my jeweller found and whilst it is beautiful and sparkly and white I feel I should have probably traded colour for something slightly larger. And I also feel the cut isn't awesome (a bit too skinny)
So now - as the 10 year anniversary approaches - I'd really like a 3 carat approx stone. Also considering perhaps oval or cushion cut as have heard radiant's tend to face up small?
Ive spent lots of time on James Allen and other reputable online stores but was hoping for a comparison to people who have actually purchased around this size.
Local jewellers carry hardly any stock this size and won't get stones in without a fee so haven't been able to have a good look at different shapes and their spread in person.
I know this will be my only upgrade so if I can't afford the size I want I'll just wait but hoping for a reality check on cost.
Thinking colour wise H to I. I wear a radiant eternity with current e- ring and stones are G.
Thanks in advance. Current set attached
