daisygrl
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My first CBI 2.13ct, H, VS2 has finally arrived and I could not be more pleased! Pleased with the diamond, setting, and services that were provided by Wink and Layla. I had a rather unpleasant experience with a vendor (a competitor to CBI) and was vary as to what treatment I was going to receive from HPD. Nothing but perfection – is what I received. From professionalism, integrity, to promptness. Even Covid-19 did not stop them from delivering my ring on time (along with their professional pictures.) While the other vendor treated me as “yet another customer”, HPD (Wink and Layla) treated me as if I were their only customer – making me feel heard in every aspect of creating my ring. I do not shop for 2+ct diamonds every week so being treated with professionalism was important to me to make my forever purchase (not including future upgrades) an unforgettable experience.
My only concern was prongs. I wanted really small claw prongs (to show off diamond) and I was very pleased with how they came out! Their Boston Classic setting (customized a bit) was also made and polished to a perfection!
Again, thank you Wink and Layla for everything!
Back to the stone:
I have always been a G, VS1 type of a gal and have never dreamt of having an H color. Now, I am including some detailed pics that depict the H color most accurately for those who are wondering what an H looks like and if they should go with G, F…etc, instead (given that an upgrade from H to G in this size is about $4,000, I chose an H without hesitation as I plan to use the extra money to upgrade the size in the future.) Furthermore, mine is a high H (no yellow-ish hue visible to the naked eye), a high VS2 (so very clear), and no fluorescence, so it was a no brainer.
I also have a small E colored stone and when compared to this one, there was a very slight difference… certainly smaller than the difference one could see when upgrading the size instead of the color. Anyway, I do know that there has been much discussion about G vs. H – so, some of you might find this post helpful.
So, without a further ado… here she is: (I am a size 3.5, ring is size 4, for the reference.)
My only concern was prongs. I wanted really small claw prongs (to show off diamond) and I was very pleased with how they came out! Their Boston Classic setting (customized a bit) was also made and polished to a perfection!
Again, thank you Wink and Layla for everything!
Back to the stone:
I have always been a G, VS1 type of a gal and have never dreamt of having an H color. Now, I am including some detailed pics that depict the H color most accurately for those who are wondering what an H looks like and if they should go with G, F…etc, instead (given that an upgrade from H to G in this size is about $4,000, I chose an H without hesitation as I plan to use the extra money to upgrade the size in the future.) Furthermore, mine is a high H (no yellow-ish hue visible to the naked eye), a high VS2 (so very clear), and no fluorescence, so it was a no brainer.
I also have a small E colored stone and when compared to this one, there was a very slight difference… certainly smaller than the difference one could see when upgrading the size instead of the color. Anyway, I do know that there has been much discussion about G vs. H – so, some of you might find this post helpful.
So, without a further ado… here she is: (I am a size 3.5, ring is size 4, for the reference.)
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Perhaps have this thread moved to SMTB. Might get more views there. Congratulations on your gorgeous CBI stone and ring!
. Beautiful ring! 
Congrats! 
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