Caliper update: The fake stone I have as a tester is about 9.6 mm. I realize that now that I have been wearing it my eye will expect this size. I tested another one that was 8 mm and it felt too small.
Question: do real diamonds look the same size as fake diamonds if they measure the same? Or is there some magical property that makes them look larger?
I think that a mm or two would not bother me, but I fear that the 3.03 stone everyone likes (including me, the video is fantastic, so is the price), which is 9.2mm, would now look too small? I actually like the 3.03 number too. Sounds cuckoo but I'm looking for ways to decide.
If so, is the new ranking:
1. WF 3.36 (which when they bring it in can end up having ugly inclusions, who knows?)
2. Adiamor 3.56 if they can source it?
3. ? try a smaller stone? 3.03?
I'm not particular about the setting and at this point would prefer not to start over with another vendor (i.e. Victor).
WF has this in their inventory, but it's an F, VS2, 9.3 mm, so unless it amazes me I think I would for sure end up upgrading, which I really don't want to do. I'm kind of a one and done kind of person. WF said they would not cut anything this size or color until this one sells, so there is no point waiting for something else to pop up.
Thank you again for y'all's thoughts and continued interest.