Hi Everyone,
I am looking to custom make an Edwardian style engagement ring with an old European / old Miner cut center diamond. It seems that there are very limited amount of options out there for these diamonds. I only have very few to choose from and the color and grades are all around H-I and SI. Since it is a vintage cut, I would expect that to be the case, as I was told the nicer ones are re-cut to modern cuts so they bring in more money.
What are my options here? Go with what I can find. Which are currently the following:
1.01ct H Color Si 1 Clarity EGL USA graded Old Miner Diamond with Good Polish and Good Symmetry measuring 6.36mm
1.06ct J Color VS 2 Clarity EGL USA graded Old Miner Diamond with Good Polish and Good Symmetry measuring 5.8mm
1.03ct I Color Si 1 Clarity GIA graded Old European Diamond with Good Polish and Good Symmetry measuring 6.34mm
I am leaning towards the last one, as the price is within my budget (under $5000 CDN). I would like some second opinions to see what others think. The VS2 1.06 is about $1000 difference in price.
I also considered looking into buying estate engagement rings, but nothing comes up as exactly what I was looking for - hence the custom make. I want to get her a nice vintage style ring, as this is what she is after.
Please help! I need to make a decision soon as I am trying to give enough time for the jeweler to design the ring/setting.
Thanks!
I am looking to custom make an Edwardian style engagement ring with an old European / old Miner cut center diamond. It seems that there are very limited amount of options out there for these diamonds. I only have very few to choose from and the color and grades are all around H-I and SI. Since it is a vintage cut, I would expect that to be the case, as I was told the nicer ones are re-cut to modern cuts so they bring in more money.
What are my options here? Go with what I can find. Which are currently the following:
1.01ct H Color Si 1 Clarity EGL USA graded Old Miner Diamond with Good Polish and Good Symmetry measuring 6.36mm
1.06ct J Color VS 2 Clarity EGL USA graded Old Miner Diamond with Good Polish and Good Symmetry measuring 5.8mm
1.03ct I Color Si 1 Clarity GIA graded Old European Diamond with Good Polish and Good Symmetry measuring 6.34mm
I am leaning towards the last one, as the price is within my budget (under $5000 CDN). I would like some second opinions to see what others think. The VS2 1.06 is about $1000 difference in price.
I also considered looking into buying estate engagement rings, but nothing comes up as exactly what I was looking for - hence the custom make. I want to get her a nice vintage style ring, as this is what she is after.
Please help! I need to make a decision soon as I am trying to give enough time for the jeweler to design the ring/setting.
Thanks!