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ascher aascher, good to great? |
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There are 78 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page. |
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| P: 11/3/2005 10:42:37 AM | |
BeaudryBabe Cut Rock Total Posts: 292 Last Post: 12/4/2006 Member Since: 7/13/2005 |
My untrained eye loves it too! Nice size, no premium for 2 + carats!
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| Posted: 11/3/2005 10:42:37 AM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 11:18:43 AM | |
RichardAlex Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 1/13/2007 Member Since: 10/22/2005 |
Thanks all! There are a few things that I saw that make me think. One is that the corners could be clipped a bit more, and the idealscope looks like it has some black areas in the center, but the stone is really brilliant, looks alive..! and yes the price is really competitive/very... I've learned a lot on this site and am very grateful. Great info! All feedback appreciated! Richard Alexander |
| Posted: 11/3/2005 11:18:43 AM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 11:29:12 AM | |
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004 |
richard, that stone is beautiful..really. don't worry about the black areas in the is image...black is good! these are the areas of contrast, they will show up silvery white when viewed on the hand.
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| Posted: 11/3/2005 11:29:12 AM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 11:52:03 AM | |
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RichardAlex Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 1/13/2007 Member Since: 10/22/2005 |
Thanks Belle, I'm still without question an amateur, untrainied eye, newbie, but this site has really been empowering, and helped me to search so much more intelligently! I've looked at hundereds of specs and dozens of pics to get to this one. I do hope to hear what storm thinks of this one, and as always, really appreciate the feedback! Richard Alexander |
| Posted: 11/3/2005 11:52:03 AM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 11:55:15 AM | |
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005 |
I think you really have a winner there! Your hard work has PAID OFF. I prefer corners just like that one, too clipped & stop sign-like looks odd to my eye -- and sometimes makes the stone look smaller than its carat weight. Yours is on the money! 1.99, what a FIND!!!
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| Posted: 11/3/2005 11:55:15 AM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 12:08:21 PM | |
icekid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,555 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/17/2004 |
I agree- that second asscher looks absolutely gorgeous. YUM.. I would be all over that one 
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| Posted: 11/3/2005 12:08:21 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 12:20:08 PM | |
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
nice bright drop pattern asscher. I like it. bit of a tilt in the photo is blacking out one facet but the IS shows it as aok. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 11/3/2005 12:20:08 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 12:22:09 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
wait a second is that from WF? The pic dont look like there usual ones but the sarin and IS image are from WF. If its from wf its kewl if not there is a problem. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 11/3/2005 12:22:09 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 12:27:50 PM | |
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,915 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004 |
Don't over think it, it's a great asscher. How are you going to set it???
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| Posted: 11/3/2005 12:27:50 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 1:15:13 PM | |
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RichardAlex Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 1/13/2007 Member Since: 10/22/2005 |
Thanks! Kewl it is! Yes, a WF find. AMEN to no over thinking ! Setting is next.! Open to suggestions! Thinking no halo, 1.5-2mm thickness, finace likes pave/sidestones, maybe DanileK like...? Frankly, my investment is in the stone, so I don't want the setting to break me :) Thanks all Richard Alexander |
| Posted: 11/3/2005 1:15:13 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 1:18:24 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
Date: 11/3/2005 1:15:13 PM Author: RichardAlex Thanks! Kewl it is! Yes, a WF find. AMEN to no over thinking ! Setting is next.! Open to suggestions! Thinking no halo, 1.5-2mm thickness, finace likes pave/sidestones, maybe DanileK like...? Frankly, my investment is in the stone, so I don't want the setting to break me :) Thanks all congrates!!! 2-2.5mm pave band with split claw prongs would be awesome with that! someone can link a pic there are a lot around. Its the classic asscher setting. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 11/3/2005 1:18:24 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 1:28:20 PM | |
lovelylulu Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,000 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005 |
storm: the pave/claw setting is exactly what i'm picturing for my future EC  DO you think that these have to be custom or can i find them somewhere?
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| Posted: 11/3/2005 1:28:20 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 1:31:39 PM | |
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Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,915 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004 |
I know that the Daniel K setting is 6K. I would go custom.
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| Posted: 11/3/2005 1:31:39 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 6:04:10 PM | |
cymbrie Cut Rock Total Posts: 347 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 10/13/2005 |
WOWSERS loving that stone does it have a twin?!!! 
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| Posted: 11/3/2005 6:04:10 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 9:00:20 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
Date: 11/3/2005 1:28:20 PM Author: lovelylulu storm: the pave/claw setting is exactly what i'm picturing for my future EC DO you think that these have to be custom or can i find them somewhere?custom. they have to be made to match the stone perfectly. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 11/3/2005 9:00:20 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2005 9:02:33 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
Date: 11/3/2005 11:18:43 AM Author: RichardAlex Thanks all! There are a few things that I saw that make me think. One is that the corners could be clipped a bit more, and the idealscope looks like it has some black areas in the center, but the stone is really brilliant, looks alive..! and yes the price is really competitive/very... I've learned a lot on this site and am very grateful. Great info! All feedback appreciated! Drop pattern asschers do look a little dark under the table. Some like the look some dont. That one is a nice example of one. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 11/3/2005 9:02:33 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2005 5:23:15 PM | |
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RichardAlex Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 1/13/2007 Member Since: 10/22/2005 |
Thanks! Picking up the diamond today! I appreciate the suggestions, and would really be interested in seeing some examples of settings like the one's that you mentioned.. I've searched and see a couple of examples that are interesting..one is attached. What do you all think...Would it look good with an ascher.......?  Richard Alexander |
| Posted: 11/4/2005 5:23:15 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2005 5:26:05 PM | |
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RichardAlex Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 1/13/2007 Member Since: 10/22/2005 |
With this WB...? Richard Alexander |
| Posted: 11/4/2005 5:26:05 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2005 5:28:31 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 11/4/2005 5:28:31 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2005 5:30:21 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 11/4/2005 5:30:21 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2005 5:33:01 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 11/4/2005 5:33:01 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2005 5:33:57 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
 see how they blend in and dont change the shape of the asscher as much as other prongs? ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 11/4/2005 5:33:57 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2005 5:35:38 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
i love this ring now if just had an asscher in it hehehehe.
........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 11/4/2005 5:35:38 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2005 7:35:51 PM | |
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RichardAlex Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 1/13/2007 Member Since: 10/22/2005 |
Thanks storm, i actually missed the split "claw" part of your message. Thought I knew what it meant, but the pics are great and help to show how they are so "low profilw". As usual, didn't know what I didn't know. Anyway, Really getting into the setting part of the journey....! I've been out with my "to be" to look at settings. At first the Blue Nile attached really seemed great. When we visited BM stores to see similar settings they really looked bulky and what my fiance to be... thought she wanted - changed...soooo we're really looking hard.and I'm keeping all of this behind the scenes... Bob at WF has been very helpful and I plan on visiting them next week to see what kinds of settings "fit"..! Any ideas about a slim profile ER setting with a matching "fitting"? WB are really appreciated. Great stuff! Thanks to all for the ideas so far!  Richard Alexander |
| Posted: 11/4/2005 7:35:51 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2005 7:39:09 PM | |
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Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,915 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004 |
Richard, Go see the asscher that Blackhawk posted in SMTR forum. It's a lovely asscher set by WF and will have a matching band. It's gorgeous!!! ____________________________ |
| Posted: 11/4/2005 7:39:09 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2005 9:20:35 PM | |
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RichardAlex Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 1/13/2007 Member Since: 10/22/2005 |
Thanks! Blackhawk's is beautiful! Richard Alexander |
| Posted: 11/4/2005 9:20:35 PM | |
| P: 12/3/2005 1:22:28 PM | |
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RichardAlex Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 1/13/2007 Member Since: 10/22/2005 |
It's been a while since I wrote something and gave an update, but....I have kept researching and reading. I purchased the 1.99 asscher from Bob at WF.... and then visited WF offices (was in Houston on a business trip). I met with Brian Gavin to research settings. Amazing knowledge of diamonds in that man's head! His family has been in the diamond business for generations and the picture of his (I believe late great grandfater in Antwerp)hangs behind him in his office. It spoke volumes to me. We worked up a design and he was very patient with me.. Lot's of questions.. :) After getting home, I sorted through more design and pricing details with Bob on line and via phone. (He was patient too..) I still had lots of questions..and we had several conversations.. After all was said and done, the wax's came and I just received the pics of the rings!! They're shipping very soon and I am really happy with the results! As for the design, well...... a sincere thank you to many who have commented and others who simply posted their thoughts and experiences on this forum. The design actually has several little things going on that are parts of other designs. Basically different attributes that I really liked from a number of rings..Split claw - (Storm) as well as a number of again, little things that WF was able to put together after much deliberation. This forum, those who gave feedback on this thread, and many others who post regularly, allowed me to become a much more educated consumer, purchase what I believe is a really nice, specific, asscher diamond at a very competitive price, and design rings (at least the ER :))that are unique, and are exactly what I wanted. The next step is the proposal!!!!!! Should be a couple of weeks away!! I really hope that my S.O. likes the ring and says yes! Pics attached: ER spec - platinum basket setting with 2.5mm shank with aca diamonds 3/4 eternity, split claw prongs. This includes approx 20 x 0.03ct aca diamonds and 4 smaller ones in the shank Thank you again!! Richard  Richard Alexander |
| Posted: 12/3/2005 1:22:28 PM | |
| P: 12/3/2005 1:23:15 PM | |
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RichardAlex Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 1/13/2007 Member Since: 10/22/2005 |
Matching WB.. Richard Alexander |
| Posted: 12/3/2005 1:23:15 PM | |
| P: 12/3/2005 1:23:49 PM | |
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RichardAlex Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 1/13/2007 Member Since: 10/22/2005 |
The two together!! Richard Alexander |
| Posted: 12/3/2005 1:23:49 PM | |
| P: 12/3/2005 1:29:25 PM | |
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decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005 |
OH LORDY. I have to catch my breath. W-O-W. Just gorgeous. Like the classic Cartier asscher setting, but more "mod", more classic even?? I think you invented the new classic. AND YOU'RE A MAN!!! Good for you & Storm & Whiteflash & whoever else helped make that come to life. I'm breathless for hand shots. Can I marry two men? My right hand's free!
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| Posted: 12/3/2005 1:29:25 PM | |
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