Hi-
First time posting but long time reader. I know that specs mean nothing with step cut diamonds such as emerald cut diamonds but I am posting the specs just for completeness. I have a picture of the stone and an ASET of the stone that I am looking at. From the information that I have read here I think the ASET looks good but I am a newbie reading ASETs. There is a single dark band on the left side that I am little nervous about but doesn't seem like a deal breaker to me given some of the many ASETs images I have viewed that were still recommended purchases here.
I know people will say pay for what you can see but I and my potential fiance both suffer from OCPD and unfortunately or fortunately, depending on your point of view, want a mind clean stone. Plus given the price point I am spending it is not that big a difference in price to go from a VVS stone down to a VS1 stone. It would be one thing if I was picking up carat weight then it would be a consideration but from the months of searching for a stone I haven't seen a big enough difference to justify going down for me.
So, currently I am looking at a:
2.13 carat
F color
VVS1 clarity
EX/EX symmetry/polish
No fluorescence
depth % - 68
table % - 66
l/w - 1.4 (my preference is 1.4-1.5 so this is perfect for me and the style of the setting)
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Carat - 2-3 carats (must be at least 2.0 not 1.99)
Color - D-F
Clarity - F - VVS2 (if the size and cut are magnificent may consider a VS1 but definitely nothing less)
Sym/Pol - Ex-VG
Depth % - 59-70 (preferably 61-67)
Table % - 57-70 (preferably 61-69)
Fluorescence - none even if believed to have no negative impact
L/W - 1.3 - 1.6 (preferably 1.4-1.5 like more rectangular in shape)
Like stones with extra facet on the bottom but not a deal breaker.
My budget is $25k for the stone and a total for the setting is $28k. I am bringing the stone into the Jeweler tomorrow for them to inspect in person. But I wanted to get some feedback from fellow PSer.
Here is an image of the stone and its ASET:
For reference I am interested in a split shank setting. I prefer a thinner shank with v-cut pave diamonds and on the basket a "D" in black diamonds (but I am working out those details) might have to do white diamonds. I like the idea of fancy yellow diamonds as well but afraid the yellow gold behind them will reflect in the stone. The design is inspired by the R5774 Leon Mege ring but I have several changes I am making. One major change I am considering is I don't want the bright cut pave shank, I prefer less metal and I understand that it will be more delicate but she is the type to take it off if she is doing anything remotely possible of damaging the ring. Another major change is I want the split to come down the end of the inside of her finger.
Basket view (blurry):
Look forward to all the help, comments, and suggestions. What do you think of the ASET? The Stone?
First time posting but long time reader. I know that specs mean nothing with step cut diamonds such as emerald cut diamonds but I am posting the specs just for completeness. I have a picture of the stone and an ASET of the stone that I am looking at. From the information that I have read here I think the ASET looks good but I am a newbie reading ASETs. There is a single dark band on the left side that I am little nervous about but doesn't seem like a deal breaker to me given some of the many ASETs images I have viewed that were still recommended purchases here.
I know people will say pay for what you can see but I and my potential fiance both suffer from OCPD and unfortunately or fortunately, depending on your point of view, want a mind clean stone. Plus given the price point I am spending it is not that big a difference in price to go from a VVS stone down to a VS1 stone. It would be one thing if I was picking up carat weight then it would be a consideration but from the months of searching for a stone I haven't seen a big enough difference to justify going down for me.
So, currently I am looking at a:
2.13 carat
F color
VVS1 clarity
EX/EX symmetry/polish
No fluorescence
depth % - 68
table % - 66
l/w - 1.4 (my preference is 1.4-1.5 so this is perfect for me and the style of the setting)
__SPEC SEARCH FOR IF THIS IS NOT THE STONE__
Carat - 2-3 carats (must be at least 2.0 not 1.99)
Color - D-F
Clarity - F - VVS2 (if the size and cut are magnificent may consider a VS1 but definitely nothing less)
Sym/Pol - Ex-VG
Depth % - 59-70 (preferably 61-67)
Table % - 57-70 (preferably 61-69)
Fluorescence - none even if believed to have no negative impact
L/W - 1.3 - 1.6 (preferably 1.4-1.5 like more rectangular in shape)
Like stones with extra facet on the bottom but not a deal breaker.
My budget is $25k for the stone and a total for the setting is $28k. I am bringing the stone into the Jeweler tomorrow for them to inspect in person. But I wanted to get some feedback from fellow PSer.
Here is an image of the stone and its ASET:
For reference I am interested in a split shank setting. I prefer a thinner shank with v-cut pave diamonds and on the basket a "D" in black diamonds (but I am working out those details) might have to do white diamonds. I like the idea of fancy yellow diamonds as well but afraid the yellow gold behind them will reflect in the stone. The design is inspired by the R5774 Leon Mege ring but I have several changes I am making. One major change I am considering is I don't want the bright cut pave shank, I prefer less metal and I understand that it will be more delicate but she is the type to take it off if she is doing anything remotely possible of damaging the ring. Another major change is I want the split to come down the end of the inside of her finger.
Basket view (blurry):
Look forward to all the help, comments, and suggestions. What do you think of the ASET? The Stone?
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