HOUMedGal
Brilliant_Rock
- Joined
- Jan 13, 2005
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Hello all!! I am returning after a long time away from the site and a lot of life happening in between! Since I first joined and started looking for my e-ring, I was married for 9 years, but about a year ago we divorced. Now I am with a wonderful new man and happier than ever and we are working together to build a new engagement ring (planning to wear this one FOREVER!!!)
I've decided I want an emerald cut this time, and I've spent time reading all the good threads here (thanks for all the wonderful info, Gypsy!) So I have a good idea of what I want - of course, cut is king and I want a great performer. Definitely eye clean, but color doesn't bug me - the ring I am selling via consignment with Jewels by Grace is a 1.58 K VS2 OEC, and I loved the warmth of the stone (incidentally, if anyone is looking for a beauuuuuutiful OEC set in a platinum Sophie solitaire, I'd be happy to direct you that way!!! ) . I know that EC's show their warmth more than other cuts, but again, I think the fire thrown off by slightly warmer stones is beautiful. So I'm happy with a stone in the J-K range if all the other things add up.
I've been scouring enchanted diamonds and james allen websites, as well as good old gold, since these sites seem to have the best pics/videos and some ASETS, and found a few contenders... but last night I came across this guy that totally caught my eye:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.71-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-sku-1781985
The GIA cert calls it a "cut-cornered rectangular step cut" instead of an emerald cut due to the corners....and I happen to loooooooove the cut corners that give it more of an octagonal feel. The table is smallish, but that gives it a nice higher crown angle, which I also love. And the LxW dimensions are almost in the typical 2ct face up range, I guess because the weight that would be in the corners is redistributed? I requested an ASET, but the stone cannot be called in for ASET as it is overseas. So if I want to see more, we're gonna have to buy it and see. I have placed it on hold for 48 hrs while we think...so, based on the video, what do you guys think?? I see a little leakage or obstruction face on, but doesn't look too bad. I'm thinking it might be a good performer...opinions??
I've decided I want an emerald cut this time, and I've spent time reading all the good threads here (thanks for all the wonderful info, Gypsy!) So I have a good idea of what I want - of course, cut is king and I want a great performer. Definitely eye clean, but color doesn't bug me - the ring I am selling via consignment with Jewels by Grace is a 1.58 K VS2 OEC, and I loved the warmth of the stone (incidentally, if anyone is looking for a beauuuuuutiful OEC set in a platinum Sophie solitaire, I'd be happy to direct you that way!!! ) . I know that EC's show their warmth more than other cuts, but again, I think the fire thrown off by slightly warmer stones is beautiful. So I'm happy with a stone in the J-K range if all the other things add up.
I've been scouring enchanted diamonds and james allen websites, as well as good old gold, since these sites seem to have the best pics/videos and some ASETS, and found a few contenders... but last night I came across this guy that totally caught my eye:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.71-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-sku-1781985
The GIA cert calls it a "cut-cornered rectangular step cut" instead of an emerald cut due to the corners....and I happen to loooooooove the cut corners that give it more of an octagonal feel. The table is smallish, but that gives it a nice higher crown angle, which I also love. And the LxW dimensions are almost in the typical 2ct face up range, I guess because the weight that would be in the corners is redistributed? I requested an ASET, but the stone cannot be called in for ASET as it is overseas. So if I want to see more, we're gonna have to buy it and see. I have placed it on hold for 48 hrs while we think...so, based on the video, what do you guys think?? I see a little leakage or obstruction face on, but doesn't look too bad. I'm thinking it might be a good performer...opinions??