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Shiny_Rock
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Anyone have experience with Asschers and OECs? Does an OEC have more fire, brilliance, dispersion than a step cut? Thanks
clearfading|1480537810|4103823 said:Yes, that would be ultimate! I guess I have to see an OEC in person to be able to tell about the different ways they reflect light. If I can't afford a romantic CVB setting, who do you recommend as other options that are good with vintage work? Thanks!
poshmommy|1480571909|4103982 said:I am with DS. I have an asscher and love it! I'm very lucky to get to keep it. I'm soon to take possession of my CER (OEC). I spent some time with OECs before deciding on one. They are mesmerizing! My only real complaint with my asscher is that it gets dirty easy and looks very dull when it is. Maybe the OEC will be the same, but I'm thinking that the problem is worse with step cuts?
iwantsparkle|1480613430|4104073 said:I chose an OEC, however I think both stones are lovely. But, like others have covered, they are apples and oranges.
I think the general consensus here feels that asschers are one type of stone that can seem smaller than its carat weight due to cut. That could be a consideration when comparing the two.
clearfading|1480614053|4104075 said:iwantsparkle|1480613430|4104073 said:I chose an OEC, however I think both stones are lovely. But, like others have covered, they are apples and oranges.
I think the general consensus here feels that asschers are one type of stone that can seem smaller than its carat weight due to cut. That could be a consideration when comparing the two.
You got it sparkle. I have a 2 ct asscher but I am seeing I can get better finger coverage with an OEC. I LOVE my asscher. That would be a HARD decision to part with it but I also love what I have seen of OECs. I can't afford a 3+ ct asscher since they are so bottom heavy the cost skyrockets 3 ct+ but doesn't add much spread. GRR
Gypsy|1480659754|4104234 said:In your case? You had a GLORIOUS step cut.
If you aren't head over heels, definitely try an OEC.
diamondseeker2006|1480692999|4104330 said:Guess I should have included the final thread...(pictures mainly on pages 1 and 4)
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-2-29-ct-avr-take-1.190100/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-2-29-ct-avr-take-1.190100/[/URL]