sweetpea&babycorn
Brilliant_Rock
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After much obsessing, and selling the upgrade I thought was going to be my last, I am now really trying to actually make this my last upgrade.
My engagement ring is the only large statement piece I prefer to wear, and I'd like to get folks' thoughts on two options:
1) 4.58 OEC, GIA N SI1, 10.67 - 11.04 x 6.37 mm:
2) 5.74 OMC, GIA N SI1, 10.89×10.83×7 mm
The price difference is about 4K, and this would be the difference IRL:
I've seen videos of both, and really do like both stones quite equally.
My initial preference was for stone #2 due to its pillowy shape and larger carat size.
But the 4.58 is also beautiful and made me catch by breath, is the less expensive option of the two, and if I want that pillowy/cushion shape I could set it in a cushion shaped bezel.
They're identical in color and clarity grade per GIA, so that's not a factor to consider.
Price per carat, the second is a better "deal" though I know it may be unfair to do that with their different cut grades.
So what's a very lucky girl to do?
My engagement ring is the only large statement piece I prefer to wear, and I'd like to get folks' thoughts on two options:
1) 4.58 OEC, GIA N SI1, 10.67 - 11.04 x 6.37 mm:
2) 5.74 OMC, GIA N SI1, 10.89×10.83×7 mm
The price difference is about 4K, and this would be the difference IRL:
I've seen videos of both, and really do like both stones quite equally.
My initial preference was for stone #2 due to its pillowy shape and larger carat size.
But the 4.58 is also beautiful and made me catch by breath, is the less expensive option of the two, and if I want that pillowy/cushion shape I could set it in a cushion shaped bezel.
They're identical in color and clarity grade per GIA, so that's not a factor to consider.
Price per carat, the second is a better "deal" though I know it may be unfair to do that with their different cut grades.
So what's a very lucky girl to do?