Post # 1
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Buzzing bee
Question: I have the option to get a 1.52 carat, I believe and there is also a 2 carat stone that is available.
Here are the specs of my stone:
1.35 carat ideal, VS2, G color
The 2 carat:
2 carat brilliant, VS2, J color (dealer is selling it for $7400,00).
The 1.5 carat:
No idea what the specs are, I’m waiting for a response and will update once I find out.
Are any of these worth the upgrade? Or would I be even able to tell a huge difference in size? I know the 1.35 to the 1.5 would be “miniscule”, but the 1.35 to the 2 would be noticable.
Thoughts?
Oh and yes, I’m considering upgrading my center stone AGAIN. Please don’t hate. <3
Post # 3
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Sugar Beekeeper
@heathuhhhhwebbbb: The 2 carat seems like an awesome deal! I’d look into it. I wouldn’t go 1.3 to 1.5 – you’ll see a minor difference maybe on the side by side comparison, but not a huge difference – and if you suffer from shrinkage – the 1.5 will soon shrink!
Post # 4
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Sugar Beekeeper
The 2 carat seems ideal! If you want a big stone that is what I would go for. 🙂 (The other stones are not small by any means.) But if you want a bigger one, go BIG if you can!
Post # 5
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Buzzing bee
I’m just a little peeved cause he said he would only give me $3 for my current stone.
Here is the 2 carat stone:
Post # 6
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Helper bee
A 2 carat diamond for $7400? I’d be very very cautious of that. Something is wrong with it, no way does a 2 ct. sone go for under 15-20k. Are you color sensitive? J might show some warmth. What about the cut? I’d rather have a smaller stone that is ideal cut than a very good/good cut bigger stone!
Post # 7
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Buzzing bee
@AP1976: Thats why I’m questioning him through email a lot. My current stone is a G and it shows a little warmth in certain lighting but I like that. I’m unsure what is wrong with it yet. I’ve been asking him a lot of questions about it.
Post # 8
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Bumble Beekeeper
@heathuhhhhwebbbb: I’d be cautious of that price only b/c I have a 2.04 carat and I know what it cost but mine is G color…..I’d be a little worried about the color as well. If you are ok with it possibly looking a little yellow and showing warmth as PP mentioned.
The stone you have now is gorgeous and it’s G color…..I know I personally wouldn’t be happy with that drastic of a change in color.
Post # 9
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Honey Beekeeper
Didn’t you just upgrade your current stone for color also? I saw a 2ct J, and maybe not all J’s are created equal, but that J looks very yellow to me. If you’re color sensitive at all and want a colorless stone, I wouldnt get a J, especially at that size. Save up a few k more for a 2ct with better color.
Post # 10
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Buzzing bee
Found out why it is so cheap! It isn’t certified. I told him thanks, but no thanks. LOL
Post # 11
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Buzzing bee
@pinkshoes: I actually went down from a F to a G in color, but went up in all other Cs. 🙂
Post # 12
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Helper bee
@heathuhhhhwebbbb: Can you get the GIA report so we can take a look at the measurements? The numbers will tell you a lot about how it performs.
ETA: just saw it wasn’t certified. Good move on passing!!!
Post # 14
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Helper bee
i think a J is going to look very yellow compared to your 1.3 ct G stone… And it’s going to be more noticable because a 2 ct is relatively big… But if the size matters more to you than the color, than I say go for it!
I have a 1.5ct H stone, and it looks nearly colorless, but on certain days, I see a faint tint of yellow… I could imagine its much more obvious with a J colored stone
Post # 15
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Bumble Beekeeper
That seems too good to be true for a 2ct stone.
By The Way I have a J center stone and I don’t see one trace of yellow.
Post # 16
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Bee Keeper
Good call on passing but not necessarily because of the color, but the cut has to be fair for that price.