Oh, I'm trying to figure out if it's HPHT treated (colorwise), but in any case, it's a nice stone, and I want another one the same color to be the side stones for something else. It's hard to find that much green in a diamond though, unless it's treated. I have a couple of greenish grey yellow diamonds, and one that's a yellow with a tiny bit of green, but they all don't match, and they're all around 40 points. The 1.05 ct green grey one in my rose gold ring is a darker color, and the rose gold really brings out the green, coupled with the two pink diamonds on each side. I get so many compliments on that ring, even from our family doctor!! It's very unique. Here's an ebay ring with similar color to my green grey (it's actually certed greenish yellowish grey) and it has two pinks on the side. Ignore the hefty price tag, I don't think that diamond is worth anywhere near what they're asking, even with the pinks, but it gives you some ideas. I personally think this ebayer is scamming based on the fact that people might think this is a true GIA fancy green, which is a completely different ball of wax than an olive colored diamond (which is much much much less inexpensive and what this is). However, it gives you an idea of how the pink and olive go nicely together to bring out the green(IMO).
My 1.05 ct stone has absolutely no orange or brown. It''s a straight grey green, like a very steely green, even more so than the olive diamond I posted in the ebay link. Therefore, the rose gold really makes the green pop. I''m wondering if it would work if your stone has that "tinge of brown" as you mentioned. I''m thinking the rose gold might bring the brown out more?? Hmmmm??? I recently got a new 40 point yellowish greenish grey, a bit lighter than yours though, and I have to play with it in yellow gold and get back to you. I''ll try to take some pics.Date: 10/31/2009 11:10:44 PM
Author: platinumrock
TL, thank you! In natural light, it looks greenish-gray with yellow and orange fire. In fluorescent light, I see more yellow fire. In incandescent light, it looks olive. Sometimes, the color is apparent, sometimes it isn''t. I placed it next to a penny, but I didn''t really see a contrast. Then again, it''s night time...maybe it will look different in the daytime. The only time it looks olive is under incandescent light, with a tinge of brown. But for the most part, it has more of a grayish tone to me than brown. At least to my eyes anyway.
MP, thank you! I agree, a white halo would make the greenish color pop and look BIGGER.
Hmmm...decisions, decisions....
I just clicked on that Ebay link and I can''t believe that seller wants 195K for that ring!Date: 10/31/2009 11:24:46 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
My 1.05 ct stone has absolutely no orange or brown. It''s a straight grey green, like a very steely green, even more so than the olive diamond I posted in the ebay link. Therefore, the rose gold really makes the green pop. I''m wondering if it would work if your stone has that ''tinge of brown'' as you mentioned. I''m thinking the rose gold might bring the brown out more?? Hmmmm??? I recently got a new 40 point yellowish greenish grey, a bit lighter than yours though, and I have to play with it in yellow gold and get back to you. I''ll try to take some pics.Date: 10/31/2009 11:10:44 PM
Author: platinumrock
TL, thank you! In natural light, it looks greenish-gray with yellow and orange fire. In fluorescent light, I see more yellow fire. In incandescent light, it looks olive. Sometimes, the color is apparent, sometimes it isn''t. I placed it next to a penny, but I didn''t really see a contrast. Then again, it''s night time...maybe it will look different in the daytime. The only time it looks olive is under incandescent light, with a tinge of brown. But for the most part, it has more of a grayish tone to me than brown. At least to my eyes anyway.
MP, thank you! I agree, a white halo would make the greenish color pop and look BIGGER.
Hmmm...decisions, decisions....
That seller is nuts. I feel sorry for whoever he is going to rip off. Olive diamonds like that are less pricey than regular white diamonds.Date: 10/31/2009 11:48:18 PM
Author: platinumrock
I just clicked on that Ebay link and I can't believe that seller wants 195K for that ring!
It's not even a true green, it's a modified green like ours. And he has one offer!
TL, it's hard to describe this stone's color. I'll try to take more pics that represents its real life color. The one I posted has a lot of colors going on at the same time.
I can't wait to see your 40 pointer!
Hi Ma Rae,
I''m not normally into blue colors, but in diamonds, OH MY!!!
Hi PR,Date: 11/1/2009 9:42:21 AM
Author: platinumrock
TL, what a difference a new camera makes! I can definitely see the green in your gray-green now! It''s gorgeous! The rose gold definitely gives it that extra oomph. How often do you wear this ring? Oh, and I completely agreen (agreen..haha) with you that I am more forgiving with diamonds when it comes to modifiers. Diamonds have such a unique brilliance and luster that colors don''t have to be pure or intense.
LD, How have you been??? I''ve always loved your chameleon. Its color changes are amazing, and I agree that the white metal brings it out the best. Oh, to own a chameleon one day! How often do you wear your ring? It really heps that you and TL have had some personal experience with setting a stone with a greenish tone. You were able to see for yourself what works and what doesn''t. I can see this stone in white metal with white diamonds, but do I halo it or do I accent it with diamonds on the shank?
Ma Re, you are right, my stone does not have a strong or intense green color, so no offense taken.I actually prefer a hint of color rather than vivid or intense because I still want to see fire and brilliance. Besides, like TL said, it would have cost me my future newborn to afford a true vivid green color especially in this size. I also love the fact that the gray and yellow modifiers give this stone such different personalities in different lighting! This stone..hmmm..maybe I should give it a name...Olive? I''ve seen Olive look gray, apple-green, off-white, champagne and yellow-green in real life and photos as well. And I love it!
Really lovely stone PR, I''m loving all the new photos, and it looks to be a very sizable stone as well. I''m thinking rose gold might compliment it, even though it does have what appears to be some brown. Champagne stones actually look nice in rose gold, I''ve seen them before, so I take that back about what I said earlier by not setting it in rose gold. Can you take a picture of it next to a penny or on top of a penny?
Thank you TL! I actually love champagne diamonds. I know theyr're not as popular, but they have amazing brilliance when well-cut.
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