...it comes out to be cheaper (with the extra diamond) than if I were to place a SO that may be denied anyway.
That's kinda where I stand. The ones I really want are combos I'd have to SO. Plus, I happen to think those ones look even better with a diamond in the center!

Sigh. Aren't they beautiful??
I wish I knew of VCA back then so I could have snagged one direct from a boutique at the time. If I want to get one now, it'd be preowned. And probably over retail. Bah.