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3.08 Antique Cushion arrived today!! YAY!

P: 2/8/2006 4:27:56 PM
tiger007g Cut Rock Total Posts: 129 Last Post: 1/9/2007 Member Since: 2/15/2005	After months and months of searching, I think I may have found my stone. It arrived via Fed-Ex this morning and I have done nothing but play with it at my desk all day! :) It is a 3.08 antique cushion circa 1890-1910. It has the classic chunky facets, open culet, high crown angles, and a somewhat irregular outline. Not everyone's cup of tea and I'm sure that the specs on paper are not going to be impressive, but it has a lot of personality :) This has been a long time coming - almost 2 years ago, I saw my first antique cushion and I knew I had to have one! When hubby and I finally had the $$ to be able to purchase one about 6 months ago, I had no luck at all. I looked at a 1.75 H VS1 at stardustantiques.com, and various stones and rings at M. Khordipour (estatediamondjewelry.com), Israel Rose (newyorkestatejewelry.com), Fay Cullen, Nelsons Rarities, Singlestone, and a B&M in Philly - Martin Pulli. At the time, no one had any inventory that exactly matched what I was looking for (2-3 ct., eye-clean, J-color +). Ari Madilian at Singlestone found a couple of stones that were close, but were not quite there... I got in touch with Tim at goodoldgold and the cushion-king Mark T to start looking for newly-cut cushions in the old style. Both gentlemen were very gracious and showed me some beautiful stones that were cut in an older style, but the new stones just didn't quite have the same charm. Ari called me late on my cell phone the other night (he's on the West coast - I'm EST) to tell me that he just returned from a buying trip and thought he had found "my stone." For people interested in antique stones, I would highly recommend him - he really knows his stuff! Now, the stone doesn't come with a grading report and I have an appointment with Martin Fuller on Saturday. I'm trying not to get too attached until I get the results from the appraisal, just in case I end up returning it. It's supposed to be a J/K. It is totally eye-clean from about 3 inches away and I'll pull out my loupe tonight The stone is definitely not icy white - not that I was expecting it to be - and compared to my 0.9 ct RB G-color w/ Med. fluorsecence, the color faces up a little warmer in my office lighting, but the stones look the same in bathroom lighting. From the pavillion, the slightly yellow tinge is pretty apparent. I have some time to return it if I decide that it bothers me... Pics to come after work tonight if my camera will cooperate!
Posted: 2/8/2006 4:27:56 PM

There are 47 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page.

P: 2/8/2006 4:33:28 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	I can't wait to see this treasure!!!!! Definitely whip out that camera tonight!!!
Posted: 2/8/2006 4:33:28 PM

P: 2/8/2006 4:36:46 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,920 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	How exciting, I can't wait to see it!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 2/8/2006 4:36:46 PM

P: 2/8/2006 4:36:55 PM
gracie007 Cut Rock Total Posts: 100 Last Post: 2/4/2008 Member Since: 1/8/2006	IT SOUNDS WONDERFUL!!! i cannot wait to see it!!!!!! gracie rebecca
Posted: 2/8/2006 4:36:55 PM

P: 2/8/2006 4:54:45 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	ooo, the stone sounds divine...can't wait for pictures ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 2/8/2006 4:54:45 PM

P: 2/8/2006 5:30:27 PM
fatafelice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,746 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2004	OMG! You cannot tease me like this!!!! Please post pictures as soon as humanly possible!
Posted: 2/8/2006 5:30:27 PM

P: 2/8/2006 6:49:47 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,244 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	tap-tap-tap Where the heck is the picture?
Posted: 2/8/2006 6:49:47 PM

P: 2/8/2006 6:57:39 PM
glitterata Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,370 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2002	PIC-TURE! PIC-TURE!
Posted: 2/8/2006 6:57:39 PM

P: 2/8/2006 7:04:07 PM
JDgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 396 Last Post: 6/26/2006 Member Since: 10/30/2005	Ooooh, I can't wait...I love antique cushions!!!
Posted: 2/8/2006 7:04:07 PM

P: 2/8/2006 7:04:14 PM
prv Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,231 Last Post: 10/24/2006 Member Since: 10/6/2005	Hey you're seeing Martin Fuller on Saturday? So am I! Ooo any chance I might be able to see this beauty in person?
Posted: 2/8/2006 7:04:14 PM

P: 2/8/2006 9:15:43 PM
cobrateach Rough Rock Total Posts: 37 Last Post: 7/23/2006 Member Since: 12/27/2005	I am dying to see the photos!
Posted: 2/8/2006 9:15:43 PM

P: 2/8/2006 9:31:39 PM
Lynn B Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,151 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 5/9/2004	HELLLLOOOOOO?!!! Do you really think you can just casually waltz in here, tell us about a beautiful 3+ carat honker and... NOT POST PICTURES???! It could KILL some of us! And THAT'S my story and I'm sticking to it!
Posted: 2/8/2006 9:31:39 PM

P: 2/8/2006 9:53:32 PM
tiger007g Cut Rock Total Posts: 129 Last Post: 1/9/2007 Member Since: 2/15/2005	Sorry for the wait... I really suck at this macro photography thing! These are a little blurry, but you get the idea.
Posted: 2/8/2006 9:53:32 PM

P: 2/8/2006 9:54:13 PM
tiger007g Cut Rock Total Posts: 129 Last Post: 1/9/2007 Member Since: 2/15/2005	more
Posted: 2/8/2006 9:54:13 PM

P: 2/8/2006 9:55:01 PM
tiger007g Cut Rock Total Posts: 129 Last Post: 1/9/2007 Member Since: 2/15/2005	and another one...
Posted: 2/8/2006 9:55:01 PM

P: 2/8/2006 9:56:35 PM
tiger007g Cut Rock Total Posts: 129 Last Post: 1/9/2007 Member Since: 2/15/2005	Last one for now!
Posted: 2/8/2006 9:56:35 PM

P: 2/8/2006 9:58:48 PM
JDgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 396 Last Post: 6/26/2006 Member Since: 10/30/2005	Wow! It looks gorgeous! How exciting!
Posted: 2/8/2006 9:58:48 PM

P: 2/8/2006 9:59:52 PM
gracie007 Cut Rock Total Posts: 100 Last Post: 2/4/2008 Member Since: 1/8/2006	i love the first picture..it looks lovely!! i LOVE that old look....congrats!!! gracie rebecca
Posted: 2/8/2006 9:59:52 PM

P: 2/8/2006 10:00:34 PM
tiger007g Cut Rock Total Posts: 129 Last Post: 1/9/2007 Member Since: 2/15/2005	Princess V - I have a 10am appointment on Saturday. Are you going to be around? Hubby and I are also going to meet with Pete at Quest later at 1pm... Send me a PM and we can try to meet up!
Posted: 2/8/2006 10:00:34 PM

P: 2/8/2006 10:03:18 PM
fatafelice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,746 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2004	I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! Absolutely Beautiful...it will be even more amazing once it is set, I am sure. Congrats on a great find!
Posted: 2/8/2006 10:03:18 PM

P: 2/8/2006 10:12:55 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,920 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Wow, it's gorgeous!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 2/8/2006 10:12:55 PM

P: 2/8/2006 10:13:40 PM
Jicky Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,213 Last Post: 6/21/2006 Member Since: 4/7/2003	gorgeous!...has a very romantic look/feel
Posted: 2/8/2006 10:13:40 PM

P: 2/8/2006 11:10:41 PM
Ann Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,527 Last Post: 6/1/2007 Member Since: 9/24/2004	Holy Mackrel, that is gorgeous.
Posted: 2/8/2006 11:10:41 PM

P: 2/8/2006 11:13:20 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,244 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	OH WOW!!!
Posted: 2/8/2006 11:13:20 PM

P: 2/8/2006 11:18:24 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Date: 2/8/2006 11:13:20 PM Author: SanDiegoLady OH WOW!!! What she said! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 2/8/2006 11:18:24 PM

P: 2/8/2006 11:38:06 PM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	Classic Old Mine Cut.....I'd date it 1880-1890, definitely before 1900. Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 2/8/2006 11:38:06 PM

P: 2/9/2006 12:00:25 AM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,103 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	I love it! I too love the the chunky facets (my mom's antique MQ has them). So pretty. Congratulations!
Posted: 2/9/2006 12:00:25 AM

P: 2/9/2006 1:24:22 AM
MiniMouse Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,013 Last Post: 11/5/2007 Member Since: 12/1/2004	Wow, wow and wow..... it looks fab, even in blurry pictures!
Posted: 2/9/2006 1:24:22 AM

P: 2/9/2006 1:27:30 AM
DeannaBana Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,081 Last Post: 5/8/2007 Member Since: 6/11/2005	Beautiful stone...looks like it has plenty to like and love! Deanne Campbell
Posted: 2/9/2006 1:27:30 AM

P: 2/9/2006 1:39:51 AM
glitterata Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,370 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2002	A beauty!
Posted: 2/9/2006 1:39:51 AM

P: 2/9/2006 2:42:08 AM
Jelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,476 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/20/2005	WOW WOW WOW! Amazing stone! Your stones are the reason why I LOVE coming on Pricescope. Satisfies my diamond appetite! I'll keep my fingers crossed that it checks out well at the appraisers. Good luck!
Posted: 2/9/2006 2:42:08 AM

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