Help evaluate a 7.5 carat stone

[laviejenrose]

@laviejenrose is the 7.55 the bottom stone?

Interestingly, I do don’t detect a brown tint in either stone from the top view…

Correct; 7.55 bottom stone.

Is this what you would expect a L color to look like or is the faint fluoro doing some favors here?

 

[whitewave]

It might be getting a slight boost. It looks great. Scoop that up!

Correct; 7.55 bottom stone.

Is this what you would expect a L color to look like or is the faint fluoro doing some favors here?

 

[lulu_ma]

Correct; 7.55 bottom stone.

Is this what you would expect a L color to look like or is the faint fluoro doing some favors here?

Generally speaking, I love fluoro. However, I don't see any discernible color different between the two L color stones in the pic that you posted. The faint fluorescence in the 7.55 might be more obviously outdoors (due to the increased UV light). Certainly, the faint fluoro can't hurt the 7.55 ct.

How do you feel about the L colors? Do you find them pleasing?

Are you planning to use any melee or side stones in your setting? if so, I recommend that you specify melee in the K/L color range. If I put HRD M next to my D/E stones, I see that the M is more of a creamy white versus a bright white.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Is ags ideal just based on an algorithm? Don’t see anything on cert

AGS is a separate grading facility. You won’t see that on a GIA report. It is not just an algorithm but a light based performance report. The angles of the 7.55 fall more within ideal proportions but not a guarantee that it would achieve AGS0 designation. However, it is a much better cut than the smaller of the two diamonds.

 

[lovedogs]

7.55 for sure. Its lovely

 

[athenaworth]

Any updates?

 

[laviejenrose]

I’m currently trying to negotiate their trade up policy in for this stone. So far all I’ve received is a 75% trade up value. Any thoughts on this?

 

[whitewave]

What would you like to end up at? 10 carats? (Just wondering to see where you are with this)

 

[laviejenrose]

Something in that neighborhood!

Update: ring has been purchased! We are now working on setting!!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Something in that neighborhood!

Update: ring has been purchased! We are now working on setting!!

Congrats! Please come back with pictures!

 

[whitewave]

We are going to need about 100 pictures.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Something in that neighborhood!

Update: ring has been purchased! We are now working on setting!!

What wonderful news! I’m so excited for you.

 

[MamaBear]

Fabulous to hear you are moving forward!! I can’t wait to see your pictures of the finished piece!

 

[lulu_ma]

Excited for you @laviejenrose ! Don’t forget to specific warmer K/L melee in the setting-if there is any melee.

 

[lulu_ma]

@laviejenrose any updates?

 

[HS4S_2]

This would be a definite no for me!

 

[HS4S_2]

However.....(I just read through the thread)...the 7.55 is amazing!

 

[laviejenrose]

Finally back with photos of the final mounted stone! Custom setting took significantly longer than anticipated.

Thank you all so much for all your help through this process. You all have invaluable insights within the industry and are incredibly gracious to share it with others.

 

[lulu_ma]

Finally back with photos of the final mounted stone! Custom setting took significantly longer than anticipated.

Thank you all so much for all your help through this process. You all have invaluable insights within the industry and are incredibly gracious to share it with others.

Yay! It looks AMAZING on your hand! You should do a thread in Show Me the Bling!

 

[Kim N]

Finally back with photos of the final mounted stone! Custom setting took significantly longer than anticipated.

Thank you all so much for all your help through this process. You all have invaluable insights within the industry and are incredibly gracious to share it with others.

Um, wow, that is utterly spectacular. Perfect in every way.

 

[vintageinjune]

Finally back with photos of the final mounted stone! Custom setting took significantly longer than anticipated.

Thank you all so much for all your help through this process. You all have invaluable insights within the industry and are incredibly gracious to share it with others.

Hooray! I love it when people come back to show us the finished ring, always makes me so happy to see! Congratulations, and it looks utterly fabulous.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing!

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Perfection! Your ring is perfection! It looks incredible on your hand and the simple solitaire setting was just what it needed. Enjoy your stunning ring

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Love it! Great job, putting it all together. You have a spectacular ring, and you did the work! Best wishes for a wonderful collaborative marriage!!!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Wow!!! Your ring is spectacular! It looks gorgeous on your hand.

 

[Ionysis]

I am so glad you came here for advice. The first stone compared to the one you chose are as night to day. That first diamond in the thread gives me nightmares to look at - am so glad you didn’t buy it. The final ring is stunning and really suits you. Wear it in good health!

 

[whitewave]

I mean WOW

just WOW

thank you for showing us

 

[MamaBee]

I was sweating reading the beginning of this thread. I’m so happy you listened to the wise people here. Your diamond is gorgeous! I’m very happy for you!

 

[PhilosopherStone]

Really happy to see all the progress and feedback taken on board - looks amazing!

 

[heididdl]

Attaching grading and photos of stone

Please there are so many stones out there and you have such a healthy budget go to Yakutia ad ID jewelry . DOn't go to the dealers on street level.