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Eighternity vs H&A dilemma

P: 8/24/2007 10:27:12 AM
Jangla Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 8/24/2007 Member Since: 8/20/2007	Been looking at rocks for a while now and have almost settled on a decision...almost. I was leaning towards the Eighternity cut but since looking around online a few seeds of doubt have been sewn; Firstly, apart from on the sites that are selling them, there's very little recent information out there. Apparently they may not be too busy in anything less than 2ct - way bigger than I can afford. And of course, the classic concern - how well would a branded cut like this stand the test of time. I have seen video footage of them compared to an H&A but there was no mention of the size of the stones used so it's tricky to assess properly. So come on all, let me have the wealth of your experience - are they as good as they say? How are they holding up now they've been around a few years? Assuming I'm aiming for something around 0.5 - 0.8ct (and I'm importing so can't really return it easily), would I be better off playing it safe with an H&A? Man, this game's confusing!
Posted: 8/24/2007 10:27:12 AM

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P: 8/24/2007 11:48:34 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Hi Jangla, I can't really comment, as I haven't seen the Eighternity in person. First, I would try and see the two in person. If that's not possible, I would suggest calling like GOG who sells them, along with regular H&A's and speak with them. Tell them what you want visually. If in the end you still aren't sure, I'd go with a regular H&A, you won't be dissapointed. One other thought. The Eighternity will cost more, which may knock your desired size down... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 8/24/2007 11:48:34 AM

P: 8/24/2007 11:54:57 AM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,906 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Any chance you can get out to GOG and see them in person?? They are an hour outside of NYC. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 8/24/2007 11:54:57 AM

P: 8/24/2007 1:35:37 PM
Jangla Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 8/24/2007 Member Since: 8/20/2007	Not really - it may be an hour outside NYC but it would also involve a 7 hour flight to get to NYC in the first place!
Posted: 8/24/2007 1:35:37 PM

P: 8/24/2007 1:44:28 PM
WorkingHardforSmallRewards Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,234 Last Post: 12/14/2008 Member Since: 6/6/2007	is this for an Ering? if so I would say dont stray too far from the norm unless you have seen it and are positive about it or know it is something she would prefer--unless you are her in which case, I am sure you will make a great decision! i have never seen the eights so I cant say. ____________________________ "Signature-Ideal Meat I'm Lovin it McDonald's."
Posted: 8/24/2007 1:44:28 PM

P: 8/24/2007 5:02:00 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	This is just my opinion of the 80+ facet stones I have seen in person and I haven't seen the eighternity but the ones I have seen sparkle more like a princess cut than a RB. If you like small pin-pointy light return and want a round then they are worth considering. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 8/24/2007 5:02:00 PM

P: 8/24/2007 8:52:17 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	I'd stick with a hearts and arrows stone in that size. I doubt the difference would be all that visible to justify the price increase. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 8/24/2007 8:52:17 PM

P: 8/24/2007 9:45:07 PM
BigDiamonds Ideal Rock Total Posts: 699 Last Post: 9/27/2009 Member Since: 3/29/2007	I agree with DiamondSeeker. I doubt that you will be able to appreciate the difference, so the markup wouldn't be worth it to me. It is a nice conversation piece, however, and if your girl wants a branded cut then it might be a good option. If you search eighternity in the box on the upper right of PS you can see some old threads where people discussed the merits of this cut vs. H&A.
Posted: 8/24/2007 9:45:07 PM

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