If you had $48,000.....

[kenny]

Is that better?

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 12/30/2006 2:45:33 AM
Author: kenny
Is that better?

nope and too late anyway.
not that im really that worried about it.
but the computer system will flag it someone might or might not read it and that should be all.

 

[kenny]

Sorry, I don''t really think about big brother spying on me.

 

[alamb]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=130&item=957283

This is what I just bought for 47k for our ten year anniversary.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 12/30/2006 8:06:24 AM
Author: alamb
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=130&item=957283

This is what I just bought for 47k for our ten year anniversary.

Whoa, Allison! All you people with 3 ct. stones are amazing!!! Who is setting this for you? It''s funny but this was supposed to be a fantasy thread, but there are some people really buying diamonds in this price range! We''d love to see it!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Maybe we should just get this thread deleted and start over. There were a bunch of bored people on here last night, that''s for sure!

Date: 12/30/2006 2:53:02 AM
Author: strmrdr

Date: 12/30/2006 2:45:33 AM
Author: kenny
Is that better?

nope and too late anyway.
not that im really that worried about it.
but the computer system will flag it someone might or might not read it and that should be all.

 

[ladykemma]

Date: 12/29/2006 9:28:33 PM
Author:diamondseeker2006
Okay, since we have hijacked poor Harriet's thread...here is some new entertainment. If you had $48,000 and could choose any stone or stones from the PS database, what would you choose? (List basic stone specs, vendor, and prices)

i'd buy another property... oops , i'll follow the rules.

i would go on a pawn shop and ebay spree, anything i wanted. edited to add : looking specifically for a larger marquise

a 1940's illusion style engagement ring with a square flower shaped stout head (the head must be platinum) custom made new to fit my quarter carat stone. i need something destruction proof.

remember this thread: a ring like that girl from canada who order a "crooked" unplated white gold tension set ring. she sent it back. remember how no one could see how it was crooked? wow, what a stone. I'd buy it. that ring stands out in my memory to this day.

a honking diamond tennis bracelet from one of the ps vendors

a heart shaped diamond pendant 1.5 carat or larger from the database

a blue fluor princess pendant like zhu zhu

an industrial looking gelin abaci ring with an ideal cut blue fluor d vs2 1/3 carat diamond (the one from whiteflash $960) that one has my name on it.

 

[diamondfan]

Does it have to be a ring?

Do I have to use only that money or can I put in my own?

(yes, I a bit retentive about following the rules)

I am not sure, have not priced things lately.

If it has to be a ring, I would get a cushion and have Leon do an incredible split shank or halo...I would get the biggest nicest one I could...I prefer actually cushion shape rather than elongated...

If it could be something else, I would reset my studs in the Leon setting posted here, on the wire...and get a stunning diamond bracelet. Or get some amazing diamond hoops that I saw in L.A. that were around 25,000.00 and then get a white gold and diamond dressy Cartier or Harry Winston watch.

I wanted to get pear drops for my studs, but they would need to be sizeable to look right and since I would need two I think that would not cut it, and if I am not kicking in money I cannot accomplish it...

 

[alamb]

Hi diamondseeker2006 - I thought I wanted it to be a three stone ring, so I had them put it in a temporary white gold setting while deciding what type of three stone I wanted. But now I''ve discovered that I love it as a solitaire!! So I''m thinking I''d like to have a platinum solitaire setting made because I don''t really want white gold for long term. I also just had my original engagement ring made into a halo pendant by a local jeweler and I can''t believe how much I love it. I''ve got to run to my Mom''s to have a late Christmas get together but I''ll post some pictures soon. Also, I never imagined I would be wearing a 3 carat stone of any quality so this is a dream come true for me.

Happy New Year!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 12/30/2006 11:51:50 AM
Author: alamb
Hi diamondseeker2006 - I thought I wanted it to be a three stone ring, so I had them put it in a temporary white gold setting while deciding what type of three stone I wanted. But now I''ve discovered that I love it as a solitaire!! So I''m thinking I''d like to have a platinum solitaire setting made because I don''t really want white gold for long term. I also just had my original engagement ring made into a halo pendant by a local jeweler and I can''t believe how much I love it. I''ve got to run to my Mom''s to have a late Christmas get together but I''ll post some pictures soon. Also, I never imagined I would be wearing a 3 carat stone of any quality so this is a dream come true for me.

Happy New Year!

Allison, I think you''ve made a wise decision! I truly think a 3 ct. stone is significant enough to stand alone as well. I also set mine into a wg setting (and recently a better one) since I was not certain of what I wanted permanently. I''d love to see your pendant as well! I haven''t done anything yet with my old diamond..I might just save it for my girls and let them decide what to do with it! I''ll be looking forward to seeing your pictures soon!

 

[colorkitty]

I''m no fun, but if I had 48K for stones... I''d stick it in my savings account minus the cost of a half carat round set in a rose gold pave halo. And if that were against the rules, I''d hand the money back. I''d rather have no diamond than a 48K worth of diamond(s).

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 12/30/2006 12:19:27 PM
Author: colorkitty
I''d rather have no diamond than a 48K worth of diamond(s).

Say that ain''t so!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 12/30/2006 1:55:54 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring

Date: 12/30/2006 12:19:27 PM
Author: colorkitty
I''d rather have no diamond than a 48K worth of diamond(s).

Say that ain''t so!!!

Ditto!!!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Sorry your thread got so off course! (I guess I am partly to blame for my earring designs) Oh well at least it was diamond related in a *FUN* way!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 12/30/2006 1:58:18 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006

Date: 12/30/2006 1:55:54 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring

Date: 12/30/2006 12:19:27 PM
Author: colorkitty
I''d rather have no diamond than a 48K worth of diamond(s).

Say that ain''t so!!!

Ditto!!!

colorkitty and I will be having lunch while you spend our money.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Ellen, it would not be hard to reach a total of $48,000 if one chose an e-ring stone, a RHR stone, diamond studs, and perhaps a bracelet or two in a nice color and clarity. Those would not have to be huge to reach that total.

ETA: you know I'm not walking around with big diamonds either!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 12/30/2006 2:06:58 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Ellen, it would not be hard to reach a total of $48,000 if one chose an e-ring stone, a RHR stone, diamond studs, and perhaps a bracelet or two in a nice color and clarity. Those would not have to be huge to reach that total.

ds, I''m not saying it would be hard at all! I just couldn''t find the one thing I wanted. I really don''t want anything else, imaginary or otherwise. Apparently colorkittyy doesn''t want much either.

I think that''s what''s hard for you guys to understand. Some of us really DON''T want much, as CRAZY as I''m sure that is to most of you.

But my previous post was just a joke!

 

[Mara]

for 48k i''d get harriet''s stone!!!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 12/30/2006 2:17:15 PM
Author: Mara
for 48k i''d get harriet''s stone!!!

Harriet''s thread is what inspired DS to start this thread. I am sure it is a lovely stone though.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 12/30/2006 2:15:08 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 12/30/2006 2:06:58 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Ellen, it would not be hard to reach a total of $48,000 if one chose an e-ring stone, a RHR stone, diamond studs, and perhaps a bracelet or two in a nice color and clarity. Those would not have to be huge to reach that total.

ds, I''m not saying it would be hard at all! I just couldn''t find the one thing I wanted. I really don''t want anything else, imaginary or otherwise. Apparently colorkittyy doesn''t want much either.

I think that''s what''s hard for you guys to understand. Some of us really DON''T want much, as CRAZY as I''m sure that is to most of you.

But my previous post was just a joke!

I completely understand, Ellen. I really do. I don''t really go around wishing for $48,000 in diamonds either. But the idea that if a person is basically given a shopping spree in Tiffany (or PS vendors in this case) with a $48,000 gift card that they would simply refuse it is very strange to me. Someone who really didn''t like to wear jewelry could always give it to loved ones who do, or how about donating it to charity? It was just a fun fantasy...like what would you do if you won the lottery? I''d certainly give a lot to charity, but to outright refuse it would be very strange to me. (I don''t buy lottery tickets, so I won''t personally have that particular problem arise! And I doubt anyone is going to give me a $48,000 diamond gift card either!)

 

[kcoursolle]

I would make several different rings with different shapes and my favorite settings of all time:

1) A round near 2 carats with the following setting:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=945305

 

[kcoursolle]

My second look would be a oblong cushion in this setting:

 

[kcoursolle]

My third ring would be a *smaller* (1 carat or so) fancy yellow rectangular radiant in this setting:

However, I would change the band to a thin split shank pave look similar to the first brittany spear''s ring.

 

[kcoursolle]

If I had some left over money, I would get an asscher cut sapphire and put it in the classic cartier setting:

 

[kcoursolle]

And if I still had left over money, I''d change my five stone wedding band to an eternity band. Ok done!! What a collection I would have.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Mmmm....those are very nice dreams, K! I''d love to have some Leon settings, too!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I love your choices kcoursolle!

 

[Mara]

Date: 12/30/2006 2:20:06 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring

Date: 12/30/2006 2:17:15 PM
Author: Mara
for 48k i''d get harriet''s stone!!!

Harriet''s thread is what inspired DS to start this thread. I am sure it is a lovely stone though.

oh i know. i still think that is one of the best deals on large rounds out there right now. pickins are slim!

 

[colorkitty]

Date: 12/30/2006 1:55:54 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring

Date: 12/30/2006 12:19:27 PM

Author: colorkitty

I''d rather have no diamond than a 48K worth of diamond(s).

Say that ain''t so!!!

Sorry, but it''s so! Don''t get me wrong. I like having nice pieces to wear. But I wouldn''t feel comfortable wearing more than half carat at a time, and what am I going to do with 24 half carat diamonds? Fine, how about this?: I''d get a half carat ring for myself and share the extras with PS! Y''all love big diamonds but I KNOW none of you would be stupid enough to turn your back on a free .5 carat.

 

[rockbie]

Date: 12/29/2006 9:40:36 PM
Author: KimberlyH
Thank you all for keeping me amused while my wonderful hubby cooks my dinner! The other thread had me laughing hard enough that he came to check on me. I am not nearly as diamond smart as the rest of you but I do know I am color sensitive and this is what I would buy from James Allen:

Shape: Round
Carat weight: 2.07
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: E
Clarity: IF
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 60.1%
Table: 57%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Neglible
Measurements: 8.31*8.35*5.00

Crown Angle: 33.8°
Crown %: 14.40
Pavillion Angle: 40.9°
Pavillion %: 43.30


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131&item=861228

A 2 carat would be my ideal (actually a bit largerthan ideal, I think).

would do the same