opticnerve2k4
Rough_Rock
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- Jun 26, 2004
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Reading these forums has been a big help as I've started looking for the right ring, so thanks to everyone who posts. Here's my question: I have been looking for the right antique/vintage ring. I saw two great 1920s rings today, but I don't know what's a fair price to pay. I'm also not sure how to judge the cut of older diamonds - do the same crown and pavilion stats apply? Could anyone give me some advice how to figure out what I should be willing to pay for rings with these stones, or tips on what to ask in order to assess the rings &/or stones in more detail? Thanks a lot in advance.
#1: Asscher cut, 1.99 ct, L, VS1 - slight but noticeable color, not huge-looking (prob. very deep), didn't seem all that brilliant
#2: Cushion cut, 2.02 ct, I, SI1 - scintillated but no rainbow colors (fire--?), looked fairly big (shallower?), oval maybe 1.3:1 proportions
[I've also been told that most old rings have lower-color stones because the better ones were recut into round brilliants - is this true?]
#1: Asscher cut, 1.99 ct, L, VS1 - slight but noticeable color, not huge-looking (prob. very deep), didn't seem all that brilliant
#2: Cushion cut, 2.02 ct, I, SI1 - scintillated but no rainbow colors (fire--?), looked fairly big (shallower?), oval maybe 1.3:1 proportions
[I've also been told that most old rings have lower-color stones because the better ones were recut into round brilliants - is this true?]