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It''s done! A 1.60 J SI2 has found a new home...
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Mara,
I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of your new ring. I checked early this morning to see if there was any news. You are the only person I know who has gotten "engaged" to the same man three times in one year.
I posted this on another thread. I was in Tiffany a few weeks ago. The store was empty and a salesperson insisted that I have some fun trying on rings even though I told him I was just looking. I tried on a 4+ carat D and H and a 5 carat F. I could not tell the difference between the D and the H. The F looked darker than the H to me.
I think it really depends on the actual stone in addition to the grade as Brian told you that the other J had a steely look. I am sure your new stone will be the star of Pricescope for a while. Best of luck.
I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of your new ring. I checked early this morning to see if there was any news. You are the only person I know who has gotten "engaged" to the same man three times in one year.
I posted this on another thread. I was in Tiffany a few weeks ago. The store was empty and a salesperson insisted that I have some fun trying on rings even though I told him I was just looking. I tried on a 4+ carat D and H and a 5 carat F. I could not tell the difference between the D and the H. The F looked darker than the H to me.
I think it really depends on the actual stone in addition to the grade as Brian told you that the other J had a steely look. I am sure your new stone will be the star of Pricescope for a while. Best of luck.
Sadly, us eastcoasters will have to wait until afternoon. Mara''s on Pacific Coast time - gauranteed delivery time will be 1:30 our time.Date: 3/9/2005 117:24 AM
Author: solange
Mara,
I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of your new ring. I checked early this morning to see if there was any news.
Mara, it really is visually MUCH larger looking.
Mara
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well I just checked FedEx and the package has arrived at the holding facility, so figure I'll go get it on the way to work...I will definitely update with my thoughts!
pictures will come later this afternoon when I get back home!! Greg was sneaky and slipped in another rehearsal this week, when I complained, he pointed out that he bought the upgraded diamond...tricky tricky!! I wonder how long he will play that one?! so I will have some time this evening alone with the digital camera!
diamondlil...I don't think it's got a girdle inscription though maybe the GIA #? I'll have to look at the paperwork when it gets here.
oh and solange, i've gotten enaged 3 times in 2.5 years..hehe I'm not SO bad that it's only been one!
pictures will come later this afternoon when I get back home!! Greg was sneaky and slipped in another rehearsal this week, when I complained, he pointed out that he bought the upgraded diamond...tricky tricky!! I wonder how long he will play that one?! so I will have some time this evening alone with the digital camera!
diamondlil...I don't think it's got a girdle inscription though maybe the GIA #? I'll have to look at the paperwork when it gets here.
oh and solange, i've gotten enaged 3 times in 2.5 years..hehe I'm not SO bad that it's only been one!
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ITS HERE!!!
I picked it up and it's friggin FABULOUS. I can't think of another word for it..oh wait...BIG...HUGE!
It honestly looks monstrous to me, almost like a 2c...which is funny since even I obviously do not know what a 2c looks like if I think this is it.
My e-ring definitely looks a tad thinner, not sure how much exactly but I would estimate maybe 2.7 instead of 2.9 and I think it makes a wee difference. The two rings together look amazing, my e-ring is all polished and pretty now and just all I can say is that the diamond looks huge!
In terms of any color, I have not seen one whit so far..in the car it looked the same icy blue white that my old diamond did in the car (my car interior is blue), I guess if I scrutinized it from the side (which I have not done other than a quick glance) I could *maybe* see a tiny bit of warmth, but even the side sparkles too so that is hard to focus on. As has been discussed in the past, there is no YELLOW in a stone like this, but rather maybe a tiny bit of warmth rather than a super icy cold white. It looks really great on my hand and jeez the diamond looks huge!
I really like it! Not just the size but the sparkles too, it looks a bit different than my old stone though it is very hard to say HOW exactly. Possibly more scintillation which is fascinating me. The sparkles are mesmerizing!
So now I am at work where I can continue to ogle it in between emails under the fabulous overhead office lights.
Pictures to come when I get home....
Edited to add..my boss just walked by and asked what is new so I showed her the ring, she said 'it DOES look huge!'...HEE!
I picked it up and it's friggin FABULOUS. I can't think of another word for it..oh wait...BIG...HUGE!
It honestly looks monstrous to me, almost like a 2c...which is funny since even I obviously do not know what a 2c looks like if I think this is it.
My e-ring definitely looks a tad thinner, not sure how much exactly but I would estimate maybe 2.7 instead of 2.9 and I think it makes a wee difference. The two rings together look amazing, my e-ring is all polished and pretty now and just all I can say is that the diamond looks huge!
In terms of any color, I have not seen one whit so far..in the car it looked the same icy blue white that my old diamond did in the car (my car interior is blue), I guess if I scrutinized it from the side (which I have not done other than a quick glance) I could *maybe* see a tiny bit of warmth, but even the side sparkles too so that is hard to focus on. As has been discussed in the past, there is no YELLOW in a stone like this, but rather maybe a tiny bit of warmth rather than a super icy cold white. It looks really great on my hand and jeez the diamond looks huge!
I really like it! Not just the size but the sparkles too, it looks a bit different than my old stone though it is very hard to say HOW exactly. Possibly more scintillation which is fascinating me. The sparkles are mesmerizing!
So now I am at work where I can continue to ogle it in between emails under the fabulous overhead office lights.
Pictures to come when I get home....
Edited to add..my boss just walked by and asked what is new so I showed her the ring, she said 'it DOES look huge!'...HEE!
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I''m at work right now, but wanted to quickly log in and say Oooh Mara! I knew you''d love it! Believe me when I say, with the way that that M colored stone looked in a 3 carat range, I thought you''d be ok with a J. You now can see what I was trying to describe as "warmth" but not an ugly color at all. Some people prefer the icy white and there''s nothing wrong with that, but if you''re open to seeing "warmth" these stones are a great buy!
Luv
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oh I normally work from home in the afternoons, I have a client meeting at 2:30 but I should be home and snapping away by 3pm PST!
one other comment, I adore how the head was modified on this ring! It sits a bit lower than previously, or maybe it is that the diamond is larger and the head is the same size so it just looks better proportioned and not quite so 'stuck' on the top. It looks more appropriate to the ring if that makes sense and seems to make the diamond look larger from the side. Whee!
one other comment, I adore how the head was modified on this ring! It sits a bit lower than previously, or maybe it is that the diamond is larger and the head is the same size so it just looks better proportioned and not quite so 'stuck' on the top. It looks more appropriate to the ring if that makes sense and seems to make the diamond look larger from the side. Whee!
Mara
This is off topic but thought I would post here.
I have always thought that your husband reminds me of one of the QVC presenters in the UK. Ofcourse, I have never seen either of them in real life so maybe not but thought I would post the link to his picture here to see if you thought so.
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukgasp/frameset.asp?focus=PresenterMain.html
Oh the link just gives the main screen the one I am meaning is Charlie Brook you can click on his name at the left.
Comparing with your wedding picture - I think they may have different jawlines but I see a likeness.
This is off topic but thought I would post here.
I have always thought that your husband reminds me of one of the QVC presenters in the UK. Ofcourse, I have never seen either of them in real life so maybe not but thought I would post the link to his picture here to see if you thought so.
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukgasp/frameset.asp?focus=PresenterMain.html
Oh the link just gives the main screen the one I am meaning is Charlie Brook you can click on his name at the left.
Comparing with your wedding picture - I think they may have different jawlines but I see a likeness.
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Well Mara, it's all your fault. I went to my jeweler this morning to check out the new setting I want. When i looked at it last week he put a 1.7 H&A round in it to show me. Well, i took my stone in today and he put it in the setting and my poor guy was swallowed up and he's not small at all at 1.19 carats. Anyway, after some discussion and me thinking about your "J" upgrade i decided to trade up my stone. So, now my jeweler is on the look out for a 1.5 J SI1 or SI2 stone for me. Poor Hubby... He said after we get my ring he get a huge chuck of $$$ to blow on something for himself
Congrats on your great find and early upgrade....can't wait for those pics..
Congrats on your great find and early upgrade....can't wait for those pics..
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Oh you bad, bad, WICKED girl!!!
HOW EXCITING! And HOW GORGEOUS!
I thought something was up with your Priority/Registered Mail Update and your "Hmmm... just wondering... no reason at all really... but um, just how does a ''J'' look in platinum... ?" threads!
WOW! Woo HOO! I am soooo excited for you! The photos are absolutely glorious, and I can''t wait for the hand shots. Don''t forget to post some old ones for a comparison, too... you know us!
And the specs... we need the specs to drool over, too! You know you can''t omit any single detail here! We''ll hound you to death until we are satisfied!
Oh, I am pleased as punch for you! "Tickled pink", as my grandma would say. CONGRATULATIONS!
You done good. REAL GOOD!!!
Lynn
HOW EXCITING! And HOW GORGEOUS!
WOW! Woo HOO! I am soooo excited for you! The photos are absolutely glorious, and I can''t wait for the hand shots. Don''t forget to post some old ones for a comparison, too... you know us!
And the specs... we need the specs to drool over, too! You know you can''t omit any single detail here! We''ll hound you to death until we are satisfied!
Oh, I am pleased as punch for you! "Tickled pink", as my grandma would say. CONGRATULATIONS!
Lynn
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haha that''s hilarious!! I am such the instigator I guess!! Tell your husband it''s my fault. Just like I blame alj for finding me fabulous stones I must upgrade to!Date: 3/9/2005 2:45:45 PM
Author: mrssalvo
Well Mara, it''s all your fault. I went to my jeweler this morning to check out the new setting I want. When i looked at it last week he put a 1.7 H&A round in it to show me. Well, i took my stone in today and he put it in the setting and my poor guy was swallowed up and he''s not small at all at 1.19 carats. Anyway, after some discussion and me thinking about your ''J'' upgrade i decided to trade up my stone. So, now my jeweler is on the look out for a 1.5 J SI1 or SI2 stone for me. Poor Hubby... He said after we get my ring he get a huge chuck of $$$ to blow on something for himself
Congrats on your great find and early upgrade....can''t wait for those pics..
Mara
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Still waiting....
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