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Hello from another Newbie!!

« on: November 02, 2007, 11:41:25 AM »

Hi everyone! I'm a LONG time lurker here, and have admired all the sparklies at DBL for years! I'm excited now that I'm able to make my first purchase, but it's sooooo hard to choose just one thing!! LOL


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Re: Hello from another Newbie!!

« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2007, 11:50:42 AM »

Welcome Mparkins. Wave

What are you getting? A

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« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2007, 12:15:20 PM »

Hi Pinklady! Actually I'm really torn as to what to buy!!

I've wanted BOTH diamond studs AND a radiant yellow ring for sooo long, but I want to redo my kitchen too, so I'm being firm with my budget, and it dictates only one sparklie purchase! The problem is I have such a longing for a radiant yellow!! But, I really don't want to spend more than 6k on this purchase, and most of the Yellow Diamond rings I like are in the 12-17k range! Grin

So...the 1.83ct studs are really calling my name, but I'm just not sure about the I1 even though I know everyone here raves about how DBL's I1's are amazing. I have a 1.53ct diamond in my Ering, and it's a VVS2 Ideal Cut, so I'm kinda worried that I wouldn't be happy with I1. I just don't know!! LOL

All opinions will be gratefully received!!


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Re: Hello from another Newbie!!

« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2007, 12:29:21 PM »

DBL does have a return policy, if you get the studs and don't love them, you can send them back.


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« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2007, 12:34:52 PM »

I have a pair pf RB studs, 1.57ctw in G - I1. The sparkle like mad. And like evilmailjeep say, you can send them back. Let us know what you decide. Wink


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« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2007, 01:31:39 PM »

Hello and welcome!

Nice dilemma to have - hope you find something you love. Just a thought - the trade up policy could get you to the 17k yellow if you get a less expensive one to start with?

Good luck finding your perfect sparkly (or learning to love your existing kitchen? LOL)
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Re: Hello from another Newbie!!

« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2007, 01:46:45 PM »

Quote from: Mrs Mitchell on November 02, 2007, 01:31:39 PM

...Good luck finding your perfect sparkly (or learning to love your existing kitchen? LOL)
Jen

ROFL!


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Re: Hello from another Newbie!!

« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2007, 02:15:37 PM »

A new kitchen or sparklies - there's no contest, surely. Evil

Welcome to the board, mparkins, we'll all be more than happy to help you spend your money.

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« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2007, 02:20:03 PM »

LOL Guys!! laugh

Actually, I just saw the "Flawed" Pink Halo ring....OH MY.... DropGob


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« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2007, 02:22:29 PM »

LOL I gotta agree with cherrypie

Do you want a sparkly new kitchen OR a sparkly

Weclome to the forum!!

I have a pair of I1, and for the LONGEST time I would NOT buy under VS2... I have eyes like a hawk. With my earrings, one I can see ONLY with a loupe the white feathers, the other has ONE black spot but near the edge and you can't see it unless you stare at it. And you know many say people won't be looking at your ear that close (or at least they shouldn't).

Another thing to remember is that if you buy a $6k ring, you can ALWAYS upgrade it for the $12k ones you like. I for one have taken up this option a few times.

I would say go for a yellow something since you own a white something... SPEAKING OF... Can we see pics??? Grin


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« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2007, 02:37:14 PM »

Quote from: Snooper on November 02, 2007, 02:22:29 PM

LOL I gotta agree with cherrypie

Do you want a sparkly new kitchen OR a sparkly

LOL! I want to win the lottery so I can have BOTH! Grin

You make a good point about getting something different, and I really hadn't thought about the trade up policy that all of you lovely enablers have mentioned! Evil

Oh and I'm always happy to post my pictures! Here's my current e-ring....


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« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2007, 02:42:58 PM »

I also want to say THANKS for the welcome and information everyone!!

Another question.....the stud earrings say they are a Sam Spade special...I see threads that talk about him as being a cut guru and I'm wondering if that means the 1.83ct studs will have a sparkle over and above most??

Thanks!


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« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2007, 02:43:48 PM »

That's quite the headlight!!! I like how your band isn't too matchy!!!

Feel free to start a show off your jewels thread or post in the gallery here:
http://coloreddiamon...x.php?action=gallery

I'm in diamond buying withdrawal, so pics are a nice treat


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« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2007, 02:44:33 PM »

Quote from: mparkins on November 02, 2007, 02:42:58 PM

I'll have David answer that for you. I'll probably explain it wrong! LOL david


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« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2007, 02:49:13 PM »

Hello and welcome to CDI! I love your e-ring and that band is awesome! You have gorgeous hands too! I think a lovely yellow would look wonderful on you! Just wait I'm sure that David will have something that will speak to you in your price range! Have you looked at the loose gems too?


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« Reply #15 on: November 02, 2007, 07:29:53 PM »

Welcome! And what a gorgeous ring!!!

I can tell you that if I had the cash right now those 1.83s would already be gone. I absolute faith that David would not stock them unless they were knockouts. I also am of the opinion that I1 is good in studs. No one gets that close to your ears, and it keeps the cost down. The price for that pair is incredible!


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« Reply #16 on: November 02, 2007, 07:40:24 PM »

Huge welcome to you mparkins! It's always great to have more diamond lovers here. Please feel free to jump in anywhere.

Your ering is gorgeous - thank you for sharing pictures (I think you'll fit in quite well here)!

I really like the studs, but if I was thinking about a yellow radiant ring under $6,000, I would pick this guy:


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« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2007, 07:43:07 PM »

Hello and welcome! What a gorgeous ering set and beautiful hands! WOW! I have yet to get a Sam spade cut diamond.... but I am always beyond words with the other diamonds that I have purchased from David! Sure hope you can make those 1.83's yours!!!


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« Reply #18 on: November 02, 2007, 07:44:54 PM »

Hi mparkins,
Wow- that's a lovely ring!

Quote from: mparkins on November 02, 2007, 02:42:58 PM

Another question.....the stud earrings say they are a Sam Spade special...I see threads that talk about him as being a cut guru and I'm wondering if that means the 1.83ct studs will have a sparkle over and above most??

Thanks!

Your question is a very good one.

These studs are really well cut.
To me, that means they have great life and sparkle. They look symmetrical, and project a size you'd expect to see in a near 2 carat total weight pair. They pick up flashes of sparkle even in dim lighting.

Definitely better than what you'll find in many retail environments.

Then there are sellers claiming to have "Ideal" cut diamonds.
In many cases, these claims are bluff, in other cases, the diamond meet a standard set by AGS labs.
In my opinion, the cut of these diamonds equals any of those.


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Re: Hello from another Newbie!!

« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2007, 07:56:51 PM »

That`s a lovely ring Annie.


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« Reply #20 on: November 02, 2007, 08:56:56 PM »

Thanks David! That helps me!

Unfortunately I've fallen in love with a ring that's sold! Oh why wasn't this available now!!!

For THIS ring, Never mind the kitchen reno, I'd sell my house! Grin

But seriously, this has made my heart palpitate so much I think my purchase is going to have to be a Yellow Pear in a Halo! The studs are beautiful, but I can't stop thinking about this ring!

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« Reply #21 on: November 03, 2007, 11:04:37 AM »

Quote from: mparkins on November 02, 2007, 11:41:25 AM

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« Reply #22 on: November 03, 2007, 01:24:42 PM »

i thought that halo ring was purchased on then exchanged for something else and never relisted??? maybe david would know... david

love the ring btw! welcome welcome welcome!


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« Reply #23 on: November 03, 2007, 02:17:44 PM »

Welcome mparkins! Love your ER! That's quite a fireball you got on your finger!

new kitchen.... new sparklie... Tempted

I know where you're coming from. We've been going through a huge home renovation over the past 9 months and oh to think of all the sparklies I could have gotten for the money we have spent so far!

Best of luck making your decision. 6K is a wonderful budget. In terms of the yellow pear halo you posted, I thought CaratHead bought it a few months ago, then traded it in for a pink pear halo. I have not heard that it was sold... if you have your heart set on it, call David to double check. When an item screams to you, make sure it really is sold before you just give up on it.

Best of luck!


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« Reply #24 on: November 03, 2007, 03:35:24 PM »

Quote from: mparkins on November 02, 2007, 08:56:56 PM

Thanks David! That helps me!

Unfortunately I've fallen in love with a ring that's sold! Oh why wasn't this available now!!!

For THIS ring, Never mind the kitchen reno, I'd sell my house! Grin

But seriously, this has made my heart palpitate so much I think my purchase is going to have to be a Yellow Pear in a Halo! The studs are beautiful, but I can't stop thinking about this ring!

Hi all!
the double halo pear ring has indeed found a home


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