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Upgrading and $$
Post#1 @
03-08-09
, 11:47 AM
I decided I am going to upgrade my 4 year old ring. I went to the jewler and was told they would allow me to use the entire amount of the ring (including tax) towards the purchase of my new ring. I have to spend at least half of what my current ring is worth. My ring before taxes was $3695 ($4134.25 total). I told him that I wanted to upgrade to at least 1.5 ct. And it didn't matter if the quality was the same or better as my current ring. As long I stayed in my price range. As you can tell I want BIGGER! My question is to you, do you think that paying $3695 to upgrade from 1 ct to 1.5 ct and keeping the same quality is worth it? Or is paying $3695 is too much. Should I be looking for the size upgrade with a better color for the amount of money? TIA! My current ring: Shap: Round Brilliant Cut Weight: 1.03ct Clarity: I2 Color H-I Cute: Medium |
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Last edited by barnstar : 03-08-09 at 11:49 AM.
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Re: Upgrading and $$
Post#2 @
03-08-09
, 04:48 PM
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If you're going to upgrade I'd get a stone that was better than just medium cuteness.  On a more serious note, the total price that you'd be paying for an I2 diamond seems pretty high to me. If I were you, I'd concentrate more on getting better clarity and cut and not be too concerned with getting to that 1.5 carat mark. You don't mention the actual dimensions of your existing diamond or of the 1.5 carat replacement. Remember that carat weight is not the same as face up size and diamond sizes vary quite a bit in the lower price ranges for any given weight. I'd consider going bigger and better for your upgrade cost. Ask the seller what else they can offer, you may find that you can get a look which you find more satisfactory in every aspect, rather than focusing on a specific weight. |
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Re: Upgrading and $$
Post#3 @
03-08-09
, 05:29 PM
[QUOTE=Michael_E]If you're going to upgrade I'd get a stone that was better than just medium cuteness. LOL Sorry! Didn't notice that. Iam going to add the demensions. As you are probably aware, I am very green on this topic. I don't know anything about face sizes. But now that you mention it it does make sense. My sister ring is slightly smaller then mine, however, it looks MUCH larger. I think it is because the face is larger. How do I properly ask for a bigger face??? I need help before I talk with the jewler again tomorrow. TIA Measurments 6.23x6.17x4.15mm |
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Re: Upgrading and $$
Post#4 @
03-08-09
, 06:39 PM
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Most people tend to want the best cut that they can get, BUT some people want different things and if the largest size is what you're after, just let the jeweler know that. Stones which are larger in diameter for a given weight have to be thinner so that they can achieve that weight. The ways to make them thinner are to make the crown, girdle or pavilion, (or all three) thinner. Reducing crown height reduces the rainbow flashes or fire of a stone, reducing the girdle too much makes the stone fragile and easier to chip and making the pavilion too thin can really mess up the looks of a stone. In the trade a thinner and wider stone is called a "bluffer" and they can be attractive if they are not too thin in any of the previously mentioned areas. Just discuss this with the jeweler and whatever you do, take your time to make a decision and look at as many stones as you'd like. You're paying a lot of money and they should take their time to explain everything to you and show you, (under a microscope), just what you're buying and why. Rushing usually doesn't give you the best choice for your money. Best of luck and post pictures of your new ring ! |
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Re: Upgrading and $$
Post#5 @
03-08-09
, 06:58 PM
Thanks so much Michael for the feedback. I really appreciate it.  I will post a picture when I get it. |
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Re: Upgrading and $$
Post#6 @
03-09-09
, 02:58 AM
Michael I always learn new things whenever you post!! Hi barnstar-I'm not an expert so keep that in mind with what I offer. Do you know that cut quality is the most important C to seek when choosing a stone? And that getting the best cut in a diamond can make it seem bigger than it is, whiter than it is, and have better clarity than it does, all because of how well it's cut? I see that you want bigger, and are willing to accept the same "Cs" as you currently have, so keep in mind that I2 diamonds will show far more of their flaws in a larger stone, especially if the cut isn't top quality. You might ask to see a top quality cut I2, even if it's a smaller carat weight than 1.5 just so you can see the difference. You might find this thread interesting Good Luck! Irish |
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Re: Upgrading and $$
Post#7 @
03-09-09
, 07:57 AM
Thanks so much Irish!
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Re: Upgrading and $$
Post#8 @
03-11-09
, 09:59 AM
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That's good advice Irish! I have a 1.01 ct. princess cut stone and my friend has a 1.01 ct. round cut - her stone measures bigger than mine but because of the better quality of my stone it looks noticably bigger - although my friend hates to admit it  .Size isn't everything
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Last edited by Londongirl : 03-11-09 at 10:01 AM.
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Re: Upgrading and $$
As a fan of the bigger-is-better idea, let me suggest a moderately bigger stone but in a 3 stone setting. Two small side stones willl make the new (center) stone appear much larger. Since your into a new setting anyway, you can then focus on the cut, color, and clarity trade-offs. |
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