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3.4ct VS1 ACA

Yep, as one who has a near colorless stone and a couple of other low colors, I would not be happy with only one large, lower color stone. So I definitely love the idea of keeping the H and later add side stones if you want more coverage. And then we can help you find another shape in a lower color. For a halo, maybe!

I’d personally probably sell the 2 ct stone and use that towards a larger lower color stone in a different shape. A large emerald cut or antique cushion would be dreamy!
 
@diamondseeker2006 - here's the kind of thing I'm looking at getting somewhere down the track - perhaps for a (sadly) significant birthday in 2 years:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/5.50-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3706030

I really want to use up all my diamonds. I'm slowly, and very intentionally, putting together the best collection I can manage - both for casual wear, and also for dressier wear. I have a plan for setting both the 3.4ct ACA (10 point halo/cluster) and also the VC 2.54 (3 stone with 2 x .68 sides - because I already have them!). There's been quite a lot of false starts, but I know when I finally get a piece right; I have a sense of 'this will never change' - and they never do. Some - like Merry - are the right setting with the wrong stone. Some are the wrong setting altogether. But I'm inching there slowly.

I love how it's all turning out - but I still want to add one large soli in a non-round. Watch this space, I suppose!

And thank you for standing by me while I've taken all my false starts and ultimately gotten about...half...right! It's been so incredibly helpful, and you have the patience of a saint!
 
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Awww, thank you MrsB! It is great fun to share in friends' deliberations on diamond and jewelry purchases, and I think you have some wonderful ideas both with your current stones and the idea of a large emerald cut! I'm a little ahead of you on that sad birthday and still can't believe it, lol, but I think a large emerald cut would be most excellent for that occasion!!!

I momentarily forgot you had stones for the sides of the 2.5, so certainly that makes sense to do!

Are you going to bezel that opal? I was just looking at them last night and realized many are very thick and either need a halo or bezel. I would think a bezel would work pretty well with Merry, and I love that you are going to set the opal E-W! And yes, you absolutely need an opal considering your roots are in Australia! It's my youngest's birthstone, so that's a good enough reason for me to want one! However, I am trying to make myself finish setting what I already have before I buy more stones. I could see these opals being addictive because they come in many different colors and patterns!
 
I am so happy you're going to keep this stone! It's gorgeous and seller's regret is real! Enjoy it and get yourself a nice warm-colored stone for switching it up!

And that opal is simply delicious! I look forward to seeing it set and on!
 
I am so glad that you are keeping your gorgeous ACA. When I first saw this post, I thought what has gotten into @mrs-b and @diamondseeker2006 for that matter. Been collecting diamonds since 1979 probably before you were born. My only regret is trading in my 2.05 D-VS2 oval for my 3.01 F-SI1 pear. That emerald cut you posted is delicious and reasonable in price too.

Your black opal is out of this world too, going to look great in Merry. :love:
 
@cflutist, I definitely was born long before 1979 and we are probably close in age! I think MrsB is 3 or 4 years younger than me!

I know, I am crazy. I just developed some uncertainty about how to set the O AVR. Your stone works well because it really shows the yellow tint, but mine is not white and not yellow. It's kind of light champagne in some lighting and pretty ivory in other lighting. So I just need to figure out the best way to set it. I just thought if it sold I wouldn't have to decide! :lol: But then I'd probably have regret, too, because the stone is really a nice cut and would be hard to replace.
 
diamondseeker2006 said:
@cflutist, I definitely was born long before 1979 and we are probably close in age! I think MrsB is 3 or 4 years younger than me!

I know, I am crazy. I just developed some uncertainty about how to set the O AVR. Your stone works well because it really shows the yellow tint, but mine is not white and not yellow. It's kind of light champagne in some lighting and pretty ivory in other lighting. So I just need to figure out the best way to set it. I just thought if it sold I wouldn't have to decide! :lol: But then I'd probably have regret, too, because the stone is really a nice cut and would be hard to replace.
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Exactly !!! AVRs don't grow on trees you know.
 
cflutist said:
I am so glad that you are keeping your gorgeous ACA. When I first saw this post, I thought what has gotten into @mrs-b and @diamondseeker2006 for that matter. Been collecting diamonds since 1979 probably before you were born. My only regret is trading in my 2.05 D-VS2 oval for my 3.01 F-SI1 pear. That emerald cut you posted is delicious and reasonable in price too.

Your black opal is out of this world too, going to look great in Merry. :love:
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Thanks, @cflutist! I'm really excited about putting my opal into my Merry setting; I think all the orange flashes and yellow metal and white diamonds will be a gorgeous combination.

Yes, I've decided to keep the ACA, because it would just be too hard to replace. It's a stunning diamond, and - even with something larger - I can't imagine a more perfect stone. I've struggled finding the right setting for it, as I'm not a fan of plain round solitaires, and that's all I've ever done with it. Actually let me rephrase that; I LOVE plain, round solitaires - they just look wrong on my finger - probably because my fingers are so large. They never look to be quite in proportion, and by the time they are, they just look like a huge rock in prongs, with no creativity whatsoever.

I've gone back and forth on selling my VC 2.54ct stone. It's a gorgeous stone, and I had decided to keep it - mostly because I'd just decided last night 'not to sell'. Then when Diamondseeker posted about keeping one and selling the other - I thought "Of course! Why not?" Failing selling it, I'll set it as either a 3 stone, or in a cushion halo, so I can have something different from a plain round.

And - aren't you sweet, thinking I was born after 1979! 1960's baby here - and even then, only just! :wavey:

And - @diamondseeker2006 - would you consider a rose gold bezel setting of some description? I would think that would be right in Caysie's wheelhouse, and would look smashing with the tone of your diamond!
 
Mrs-b If you change your mind on selling this beauty, let me know. I would be interested. Thank you!
 
@Lisa Kelly , I have changed my mind. I have a stone I'm trying to buy in a hurry. James Allen had it on hold, but they're not going to hold it for me any longer. I have someone in LA coming to look at the stone tomorrow morning; it's currently being held by DKJ in LA, but if you're familiar with White Flash ACA's, there's not really a lot you need to see; it's a nicely white H color, a VERY clean VS1, and a good, big diamond at 3.4ct / 9.65mm diameter, perfectly cut. I have the paperwork and the stone is eligible for WF upgrade.

I'm asking $45k for it, which is just over 16% off what I paid for it. I'm not open to offers. I'd love to buy the stone I'm chasing, but if I lose it, I will remove this one from sale and just have it set as a 3-stone ring.

My contact details are on Loupe Troop on this page, second down:

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-diamond
 
Well, the 3.4 didn't sell, as the person interested decided they were after something larger. I haven't heard from @Lisa Kelly, so I'm guessing she's not interested either. So I've pulled it from my Merry setting, in preparation for the arrival of my new opal, and will set the 3.4 in a solitaire, and enjoy this stone-cold beauty in the manner that all stone-cold beauties should be enjoyed. :) <3

Looks like it's gonna be you and me, @diamondseeker2006, with 2 of the most beautiful diamonds in the world, in 2 of the plainest settings in the world! :wavey: And something about that feels just fine....
 
mrs-b said:
Well, the 3.4 didn't sell, as the person interested decided they were after something larger. I haven't heard from @Lisa Kelly, so I'm guessing she's not interested either. So I've pulled it from my Merry setting, in preparation for the arrival of my new opal, and will set the 3.4 in a solitaire, and enjoy this stone-cold beauty in the manner that all stone-cold beauties should be enjoyed. :) <3

Looks like it's gonna be you and me, @diamondseeker2006, with 2 of the most beautiful diamonds in the world, in 2 of the plainest settings in the world! :wavey: And something about that feels just fine....
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Yes, there's not a thing wrong with a great stone that's the star of the show! Yours would be great in a three stone if you end up keeping it, too!

But if you do decide you want to sell it later, I'd start a new thread because everyone may not look at this one once they saw you had decided against selling earlier.
 
mrs-b said:
Well, the 3.4 didn't sell, as the person interested decided they were after something larger. I haven't heard from @Lisa Kelly, so I'm guessing she's not interested either. So I've pulled it from my Merry setting, in preparation for the arrival of my new opal, and will set the 3.4 in a solitaire, and enjoy this stone-cold beauty in the manner that all stone-cold beauties should be enjoyed. :) <3

Looks like it's gonna be you and me, @diamondseeker2006, with 2 of the most beautiful diamonds in the world, in 2 of the plainest settings in the world! :wavey: And something about that feels just fine....
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If you want to sell one or both of your diamonds, have them listed for sale for a while and don't remove them and then relist them again. People were no doubt interested in buying your stone or stones but they might not come back and check your posts to see that they are listed for sale again over a brief period of time. And, if you do sell one or more stones then you have the funds set aside ready to go when you find another larger stone. It's fine to keep them too, but if you have your heart set on something larger or something else then, that is the best way to do it. And I agree with DS, make a new listing if you do want to sell the stone, and leave it up for sale for a while so that people can see it and have time to contact you.
 
I've thought about this a lot, and am happy with the way I did things. I wanted a quick sale - that was part of what I wanted. i find 'trying to sell things' really stressful, so I'll throw something up for a week; if it sells - great, if not - great. I've been on the fence about which way forward to go with this one particular diamond for a while now, as I've received more info about what I can expect re the WF inventory. It takes a lot of testing the water to see what's out there - both as far as interest goes and as far as what's available goes. For the record, I went with WF because I never wanted to sell again. But after conversations with Brittany, it's looking to me like I will never be able to afford what I want - or even access anything that would represent a compromise.

I had three people show interest in 2 stones I had listed. One person followed through - and I sold the stone she wanted. So of the 2 stones I listed, the one I most wanted to sell has gone. One for 2 is pretty good when selling large diamonds. But I was also happy to sell the other stone had one of the buyers followed through. They didn't, and I'm removing it from sale because, as I said, it's the selling part I hate so much. Not the 'letting the diamond go' part - the negotiating offers, waiting, having diamonds ready to buy - watching them sell - looking for something else in case my stone sells - watching that option fall through - getting a low-ball offer - and on and on and on. I hate that part. I wrap the fact that any stone I sell will only be for sale a short time into the price I choose. I give a monetary inducement to make up for the fact that I won't do it for long. But as I said - I responded to everyone who showed interest - and that included getting my 3.4 diamond removed from its setting, shipping it to LA, and having it ready to sell, should an offer have been forthcoming. It wasn't.

For what it's worth, I listed the VC one on LT, and it sold. I never listed the WF one, tho I did put up my contact details for Lisa on Sunday, should she reach out. But to be honest, I'm relieved it didn't sell, so I don't have to go through with looking for a new stone. This stuff is stressful once it gets over a certain monetary value.

From now on, if I want to upgrade, I'll either stay with WF or not do it at all. I sold the VC stone because I wanted to finish all my projects, and I'm now in a position to do that, so it's a huge relief; those projects ain't nothing, monetarily speaking! The 2.54 stone went to *exactly* the right owner, so that's excellent. For me, I find I do 2 things - keep one. I have about a 50% strike rate. I'm happy enough with that, since I'm trying to get things *exactly* right, not 'near enough'. My biggest struggle has been 'three stone or solitaire'. And I'll be blowed if I can work out which one of those appeals to me the most! And one thing is certain; you can't have it all. (...can you? I mean - you can't...can you?)
 
Your 3.4 ACA will look lovely in a solitaire, many ladies here would kill for that.
How about a halo with yellow or pink melee?

I can't handle the stress of selling things which is why I have not sold any of my jewelry.
We even donate our running cars to charity.

Looking forwards to seeing your gorgeous opal on your finger.
 
cflutist said:
Your 3.4 ACA will look lovely in a solitaire, many ladies here would kill for that.
How about a halo with yellow or pink melee?

I can't handle the stress of selling things which is why I have not sold any of my jewelry.
We even donate our running cars to charity.

Looking forwards to seeing your gorgeous opal on your finger.
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I'm SO pleased someone understands that! It really razzes me up! I'd rather respond if someone says they're interested, than chase interested parties. A week is about my limit. Even with far smaller things, I come in low on price hoping they'll sell fast. I currently have a bunch of small things for sale on LT. They've been there for a while. I'm traveling at the moment, but when I get home I'm going to ship them all to a girlfriend of mine who has an ebay store and tell her to keep dropping the price till they sell. And if they never sell, she can keep them, melt them down, donate them, or toss them in the trash. For sheer organization, after a certain point I'd rather melt something down than keep hammering away on LT or DB.

ETA And thank you for your kind comments about my opal - I'm giving up the setting my 3.4 was in so I can have it remade for my opal, as I think they will look *so* perfect together. That ring will look genuinely JOYOUS!
 
I'm so glad you sold one of the stones you wanted to sell, it wasn't a criticism in any way, merely meant to help you. I'm sorry you find the selling part stressful, perhaps if you do want to sell the larger stone in the future someone like Erica a LAD, or Grace at JBG would remove the stress, or as you have already stated trade it in or back to where you purchased it or see if they would consider a trade where you want to purchase a new stone, it's a beautiful stone!!!
 
@arkieb1 - no worries! In the past I've consigned with GOG, but I find the consigning process worse!

Selling the 2.54 was a great step forward for me. It will allow me to finish every project, except for the 3.4 stone, and whatever it is I want to do with that! DKJ is now doing 10 projects for me, all zero'd in on over the years, and using diamonds I've collected for these projects and stored away for aaaaaages. Any leftover piece not going into the 'permanent collection' (sounds so grand, right?) will be shipped out, one way or the other; it will be wonderful not to look at a huge collection of diamonds and colored gems anymore, and think "It would be so great to be able to set this!" Couple more months and the big reveal is on! :))
 
Since you love finger coverage of a big diamond ring, I'd do a smashing three stone ring with the 3.4. No messing around - make it blingtastic!
 
I 100% agree with you on consignment. I have had a couple of good experiences and a couple of bad. So I hope not to do that anymore! I also hate selling things!

I will say, though, your WF stone is highly desirable and I think would sell if you ever want to sell it. Just might take a little time for something that expensive.

I do think a three stone ring would be fantastic with that ACA, though.
 
mrs-b said:
@arkieb1 - no worries! In the past I've consigned with GOG, but I find the consigning process worse!

Selling the 2.54 was a great step forward for me. It will allow me to finish every project, except for the 3.4 stone, and whatever it is I want to do with that! DKJ is now doing 10 projects for me, all zero'd in on over the years, and using diamonds I've collected for these projects and stored away for aaaaaages. Any leftover piece not going into the 'permanent collection' (sounds so grand, right?) will be shipped out, one way or the other; it will be wonderful not to look at a huge collection of diamonds and colored gems anymore, and think "It would be so great to be able to set this!" Couple more months and the big reveal is on! :))
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I think it's a matter of finding the right place to consign things. I can't wait to see your new projects!!!
 
Chatting to WF about a custom cut of something in the 4+ ct range. Would probably have to drop to an I and still kick in something between 15 and 20k, but it would still be a VS clarity with no fluorescence, and I was planning a yellow gold shank with platinum head anyway. So I'm very happy with this possibility.

Fingers crossed!

@diamondseeker2006 - your thoughts?
 
mrs-b said:
Chatting to WF about a custom cut of something in the 4+ ct range. Would probably have to drop to an I and still kick in something between 15 and 20k, but it would still be a VS clarity with no fluorescence, and I was planning a yellow gold shank with platinum head anyway. So I'm very happy with this possibility.

Fingers crossed!

@diamondseeker2006 - your thoughts?
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4 carat custom cut - oh, Lordy, I’m excited! I love living vicariously through PSers!
 
Sounds heavenly :love:
 
Oh wow, I didn't see that notification!! That's a perfect solution!!!!
 
Just to close the loop on this.....

I'm shipping my 3.4ct diamond back to WF on Monday or Tuesday, and paying the balance for the upgrade. They will then start cutting my new diamond - which will be an ACA 4.0 - 4.07ct I VS2 diamond - and I should have it in a few weeks. It will go straight to DKJ, who are making me a solitaire for it. I'll probably put it into something fancier down the track, but for now, I just want to live with it for a bit.

No three stone. As much as I wanted a three stone, I would like a large stand-alone soli. They're so easy to wear and look great with everything from jeans to ballgowns. They're very 'no fuss', and after all this indecision, I want something calming.

@diamondseeker2006 has been no end of helpful with this and has said a couple of things in conversation that truly resonated; "It's nice to have a selection of rings for various occasions, but in the final analysis, we tend to always go for our favorite ring." This led to the decision to throw all my eggs in one basket, so to speak. Selling my VC 2.54 will allow me to finish every, single, project. And at the head of this will be a gorgeous 4ct ACA solitaire.

I currently have 12 projects on the cooker with DKJ. This really is the last of it for me. In a couple of months, I'll be saying "I'm done."
 
I think you are doing exactly the right thing, MrsB! You really had the desire for the 4 ct stone all along, and that was the only decision that would give you peace. It is so great when we can get to that point! I know that feeling personally. When I am indecisive, it is almost always because I have not yet reached the right conclusion. So I find it best to wait until I have a strong sense of confidence in my decision before going forward.

I find it very tempting to keep adding diamonds. I'd love an AVC and an emerald cut, etc. But I already have two e-ring diamonds that I love, and I wear one 95% of the time and wear the other occasionally (the 95% ring is the one that is insured). I rarely wear a RHR. But I love the fun of making new pieces, so it's always a conflict for me!

I do think it is most important to get our daily wear pieces done as we really want, because ultimately, they are what we wear most of the time. I am so happy the smaller diamond sold, because putting that money towards the new diamond and completing projects seems to be perfect to me! I look forward to seeing all of your completed projects, and I so hope to soon be at that point of finality on my daily wear pieces, as well!
 
So excited for you!!!!! :appl::clap::dance::clap::dance::appl:
 
Congrats on making the decision to go for the 4 ct ACA! It's a decision that you won't regret for a nana second :appl:
 
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