Hi all, I have been obsessed with this website now for a little over a year. I want to say thank you, you have been extremely informative and entertaining. I *think* I have finally picked my fantasy ring and need anyone''s help or input. I love the asscher cut but even after reading all of the posts, I am still confused. I will try to outline my questions:
1) What is the difference between asscher and Square Emerald (SE)? (Please be technical-but in laymans terms!) I love some SE cuts, but then again, some don''t resemble the asscher cut that I adore so much. If I choose to go with SE rather than asscher, do I need to say "SE that resembles asscher" to make sure I get a SE that resembles asscher?
2) Recommended proportions for both the asscher and the SE please. The more info, the better.
3) What is the lowest recommended color for both SE/Asscher? I realize it is preference, but I want other''s thoughts.
4) What is the lowest recommended clarity for both SE/Asscher? I realize it is preference, but I want other''s thoughts.
5) Any other thoughts/info you could give me.
6) I have 2 diamonds I can choose from:
*3.00carat Square Emerald, D color, VS2 clarity, 8.48 x 8.40 x 5.08mm, 60.5% depth
*3.27carat asscher cut, H color, VVS2 clarity
I don''t have the rest of the specs, but will be getting them. My dilemma is this: I have seen the 3.00carat SE, it is already set in the ring and I adore it. I have not seen the larger 3.27carat asscher but will, and it is not set yet (it is a loose diamond I can have custom made into a ring). The larger 3.27carat asscher is cheaper than the 3.00carat SE by a nice chunk of change (probably due to the D color of the 3.00carat). But I am wondering if the H color will be too yellowish since asscher really shows off color (although the clarity is better). Does anyone have thoughts on this? I am afraid I won''t be able to fully compare the 2 diamonds because like I said, the D color diamond is already set in a ring whereas the H color diamond is loose.
7) If I do choose to go with the H color diamond, I am choosing a double row of pave to surround the center stone and go along the band. Should I go with a higher color of micro-pave diamonds than H to surround? The D color 3.00carat diamond is now surrounded F-G color, VS1-VS2 clarity micro-pave diamonds and they look great.
The set ring is being sent for me to look at in person tomorrow 12/3/05 (Only seen pictures), so if anyone can get back with me ASAP, I would truly be grateful. The loose diamond might not be here in time for me to compare the 2 side by side, but I will deal with that when needed. I was hoping to see the SE and Asscher side by side to compare the difference in cuts (and color).
Please, if anyone can answer even one of these questions I will be grateful. Even personal opinions are welcome. It is nice to find a site that is obsessed with diamonds as much as I am! I would have posted sooner, but was having trouble logging in all week. THANK YOU!