How would YOU spend 11k?

[diamondseeker2006]

I do need a fancy light yellow radiant to go in a platinum setting, so that would be a strong contender.

Or, I could go with an AVC and put it in a halo or three stone setting:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11100/

 

[AprilBaby]

This:

 

[packrat]

this http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9409/ tho it would be bigger than my ering and I wouldn't want that to be outshined.

 

[MMtwo]

Niel, what's on your wish list? Inquiring minds wanna know.
Awesome fun thread! fun to see what everyone is dreaming about.

I haven't answered yet because i am not sure! ha! Its pretty much a tie. If i was just making up the perfect stone .... I would love an amazing K 2 ct emerald cut with a culet you could drive a bus though, but as i don't know any

if I'm talking about real life, id get this ADORABLE chubquise! ( though its sold already i know) comparative specs would have it around the same price, it was below about 10k last year

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.51-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-35530

I found the chubby pear twin(ish) rock at 1.26 that reminds me of your chubquis - Grace has it. Isn't it adorable?

 

[Fancygems]

Wow lots of warm AVC and FLY picks

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I would get this AVC. http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11107/

It's crazy how much diamond prices have gone up since 2009. Or is it just AVC?!?!! I was quoted almost half that price for 1.48 K VS1 in late 2009!

There were significant price increases in all diamonds in 2011. Very sad!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Hi,


I would get the largest ACA from whiteflash that the $11,000 would buy. I want vs1 ,G or H color, agso O.(the best cut). I haven't looked at what carat size it would buy, but since diamond Seeker says they have the top cut 3% of all diamonds, that is for me.
I would very much like that. Its a bit snobby to me without going the high end branded route. If one is going be snobby, I'd rather say I have one of the best cut diamonds in the world. Sounds soo good.


Annette

Annette, I believe that top 3% refers to all the TRUE hearts and arrows cut stones. ACA's fall into that category but other top vendors here carry some as well! But I love your choice, G-H VS1 is my personal favorite!

 

[MonkeysInk]

I would get the biggest, whitest emerald cut I could find. I was at dinner last night and someone sitting at the far end of our communal table had one on and I had to go down and ask her to see it. It was lovely and just kept flashing the biggest fat flashes at me all night. I was a little flabbergasted when she popped it off her hand and gave it to me - totally wasn't expecting that from a stranger!

And, while I know the general sentiment around here is the G-H sweet spot for color vs. price, but I love the icy white of D-E-F and would shoot to stay in there.

 

[Niel]

I would get this AVC. http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11107/

It's crazy how much diamond prices have gone up since 2009. Or is it just AVC?!?!! I was quoted almost half that price for 1.48 K VS1 in late 2009!

There were significant price increases in all diamonds in 2011. Very sad!

So sad!

I do not hold anyones choice against them, don't get me wrong, as i love to see everyones current diamond "personality" but OH MY GOSH i couldn't fathom spending 11k on a stone under 1.5 cts let alone 1 ct!

Im so stingy!

 

[Rhea]

I'm not sure, that's such a broad question that I don't know where to start so I headed for Erica and Grace.
Maybe this - http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/2-01-to-3-00/2-13ct-old-european-cut-diamond-gia-m-vs1.html#.UyOjWIVtX4N
Or perhaps this - http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/1-70ct-loose-old-european-cut-diamond-gia-k-vs1/

For the entire ring I like this but think long term I'd want something that sits with other rings nicer - http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/rings/vintage-and-antique/1-59ct-antique-marquise-cut-diamond-ring.html#.UyOkOIVtX4M
Over budget but I also like this one - http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/1-88ct-old-european-cut-diamond-edwardian-ring-gia-k-vs2/

 

[Niel]

Niel, what's on your wish list? Inquiring minds wanna know.
Awesome fun thread! fun to see what everyone is dreaming about.

I haven't answered yet because i am not sure! ha! Its pretty much a tie. If i was just making up the perfect stone .... I would love an amazing K 2 ct emerald cut with a culet you could drive a bus though, but as i don't know any

if I'm talking about real life, id get this ADORABLE chubquise! ( though its sold already i know) comparative specs would have it around the same price, it was below about 10k last year

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.51-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-35530

I found the chubby pear twin(ish) rock at 1.26 that reminds me of your chubquis - Grace has it. Isn't it adorable?

haha i do love a good pear. unfortunately my budget is more like 5% of this imaginary one.

ALSO, i almost hate to ask but i see that Ebay stone isn't listed anymore.....

 

[misskittycat]

If I could stretch the budget just a smidge, this would also be on the list:

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/rings/1-53tcw-light-yellow-diamond-halo-ring-by-victor-canera.html#.UyOq7ikazCQ but it is an entire ring, not just one stone.

And this one also fulfills my warm three stone desires:

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/rings/3-80tcw-daussi-cushion-3-stone-ring.html#.UyOrXCkazCQ

 

[Dreamer_D]

Am I buying something in addition to my current ring, or in place of my current ring?

Doesn't matter. Doesn't even have to be a ring

It matter to me! Because if I was buying something in place of my current ring -- like, I didn't already own it -- then I would buy my ring again and have some money to spare

But if I was spending that kind of money on another piece of jewelery I would either buy a huge very very tinted -- brown or yellow -- OMC or antique cushion and set it in a three-stone of some type.

 

[Merefrank]

That fattest, fieriest pear ( that I would have you guys pick out for me) in a delicate rose gold halo ! So fun !

 

[MMtwo]

Niel, what's on your wish list? Inquiring minds wanna know.
Awesome fun thread! fun to see what everyone is dreaming about.

I haven't answered yet because i am not sure! ha! Its pretty much a tie. If i was just making up the perfect stone .... I would love an amazing K 2 ct emerald cut with a culet you could drive a bus though, but as i don't know any

if I'm talking about real life, id get this ADORABLE chubquise! ( though its sold already i know) comparative specs would have it around the same price, it was below about 10k last year

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.51-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-35530

I found the chubby pear twin(ish) rock at 1.26 that reminds me of your chubquis - Grace has it. Isn't it adorable?

haha i do love a good pear. unfortunately my budget is more like 5% of this imaginary one.

ALSO, i almost hate to ask but i see that Ebay stone isn't listed anymore.....

Oh dang, that pretty rock is gone...AND WE CAN"T SEE WHO BOUGHT IT!
GAHHHHHHH
He probably didn't...I believe he wants to build the fund up a little more. But if he did... I'm setting it in a simple 6 prong with rose gold shank...for now.

 

[woofmama]

I would buy the largest H-I-J EC or asscher I could find or get an asscher seven stone ring like this one: http://www.sashaprimak.com/style402

 

[Niel]

Am I buying something in addition to my current ring, or in place of my current ring?

Doesn't matter. Doesn't even have to be a ring

It matter to me! Because if I was buying something in place of my current ring -- like, I didn't already own it -- then I would buy my ring again and have some money to spare

But if I was spending that kind of money on another piece of jewelery I would either buy a huge very very tinted -- brown or yellow -- OMC or antique cushion and set it in a three-stone of some type.

Well say it's not an alternate universe. You are you now with your jewelry collection but someone said "here's 11k. Only For a diamond and you can't chip in any more "

 

[jeweluv]

If I could stretch the budget just a smidge, this would also be on the list:

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/rings/1-53tcw-light-yellow-diamond-halo-ring-by-victor-canera.html#.UyOq7ikazCQ but it is an entire ring, not just one stone.

And this one also fulfills my warm three stone desires:

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/rings/3-80tcw-daussi-cushion-3-stone-ring.html#.UyOrXCkazCQ

Totally ON to the 3.8tcw daussi cushion!

And I cannot agree more with moneymeister! I too would "sit in patch of sunlight throwing rainbows" from the hugest OEC 11k can buy. Maybe a 3carat warm warm OEC from OWD with pretty flower facets that emits pastels... *dream*

 

[Gypsy]

I would buy this:
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/1-ct-to-2-00/1-71ct-old-european-cut-diamond-gia-k-vs2.html#.UyJ524Xg9Co

"Unmistakably antique! This diamond has very blocky facets, with great light return and sharp contrast. Would make a lovely center stone, and very white facing for its stated color too! No nicks or chips. Measures 7.45 - 7.57 x 4.87 mm."

It's under budget, but faceting and color matter more to me than just a little more size (there is a larger M but I prefer K or better in my IDEAL OEC). And this is the prettiest large OEC I could find.

Oh my, oh my! I just spent 30 seconds considering skipping my mortgage payments for a couple months to up my budget and buy this beauty.

I felt the same way. It's mesmerizing.

 

[MMtwo]

oh oh oh...yeah. I don't need a car really, walking is good for me....
Oh, the reflected color...too much!

I would buy this:
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/1-ct-to-2-00/1-71ct-old-european-cut-diamond-gia-k-vs2.html#.UyJ524Xg9Co

"Unmistakably antique! This diamond has very blocky facets, with great light return and sharp contrast. Would make a lovely center stone, and very white facing for its stated color too! No nicks or chips. Measures 7.45 - 7.57 x 4.87 mm."

It's under budget, but faceting and color matter more to me than just a little more size (there is a larger M but I prefer K or better in my IDEAL OEC). And this is the prettiest large OEC I could find.

Oh my, oh my! I just spent 30 seconds considering skipping my mortgage payments for a couple months to up my budget and buy this beauty.

I felt the same way. It's mesmerizing.