David Klass OEC

[Sirenagirl]

David Klass will be sourcing a custom cut OEC for me. I've fallen in love with OEC's but know very little about the specifics that make one a good one. Are there optimal parameters for an OEC? I do know I would like the stone to have a nice amount of fire/flash and a pretty petal pattern. This is vague I know but it's also why I need guidance. I want to be truly happy with what I receive. Please help!!

 

[tyty333]

I would find pictures of OECs I liked and send those to DK. Do you have any details on rings that DK has provided the OEC for?
Just curious... Is it going to be returnable if the faceting pattern isn't to your liking? I'm unsure if adding a middleman (DK)
to the mix is abig help. (Don't get me wrong, I love DK!).

My advice to someone new to this would be to
1) find a stone that is already cut, OR,
2) have one cut through SouthWest Diamond Cutters. They have done quite a few for Pricescopers and know what stones
are good for recuts.

@Inked gives a lot of details in these threads. She has done 2 recuts through SW.

5.46 OEC recut with SW

Yeah... soooo.... for like 30 years i have known i wanted 5 carats. I always tried to pretend I didnt, and then I would buy a bigger diamond and realized i still didnt love it. I have super long fingers and just feel like 2 carats looks small on me. So then I got 2.5... then I got 3.... and then...

www.pricescope.com

Seeking Advice for Lab OEC: SW cutters vs IDJ vs Parks Antique

Hey everyone, I’ve been a long-time lurker on these forums and could really use your help in making a decision. I’m in the market for a lab-grown OEC for an anniversary ring, aiming for something between 2.75-3 carats with a budget of $3k for the stone. Here are the options I’m considering...

www.pricescope.com

Good luck...you've come to the right place!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

@tyty333 covered the the most important aspects. I'll add that you want the facets to flash on and off. You don't want an OEC with a center that goes dark all at once. This thread shows an example of what you want to avoid.

Feedback on 1.9ct lab OEC please!

Here is a link to the video! GIA report says: 7.7x7.7mm 1.9 carat H VS2 (feather, growth remnant) Polish excellent The asking price is $1.5k, curious whether that seems fair? I currently have it on hold and am trying to decide in the next couple of days. I probably would ideally go for...

www.pricescope.com

 

[Sirenagirl]

I would find pictures of OECs I liked and send those to DK. Do you have any details on rings that DK has provided the OEC for?
Just curious... Is it going to be returnable if the faceting pattern isn't to your liking? I'm unsure if adding a middleman (DK)
to the mix is abig help. (Don't get me wrong, I love DK!).

My advice to someone new to this would be to
1) find a stone that is already cut, OR,
2) have one cut through SouthWest Diamond Cutters. They have done quite a few for Pricescopers and know what stones
are good for recuts.

@Inked gives a lot of details in these threads. She has done 2 recuts through SW.

5.46 OEC recut with SW

Yeah... soooo.... for like 30 years i have known i wanted 5 carats. I always tried to pretend I didnt, and then I would buy a bigger diamond and realized i still didnt love it. I have super long fingers and just feel like 2 carats looks small on me. So then I got 2.5... then I got 3.... and then...

www.pricescope.com

Seeking Advice for Lab OEC: SW cutters vs IDJ vs Parks Antique

Hey everyone, I’ve been a long-time lurker on these forums and could really use your help in making a decision. I’m in the market for a lab-grown OEC for an anniversary ring, aiming for something between 2.75-3 carats with a budget of $3k for the stone. Here are the options I’m considering...

www.pricescope.com

Good luck...you've come to the right place!

Thank you! I also don't have much experience with finding a stone that is already available. DK is taking the lead here since we are going through insurance to replace my lost engagement ring and he is the jeweler we worked with prior. Sending photos of OEC's I like is a really good suggestion. I definitely like the flower patterns. Will give the posts you mentioned a read through as well.

If I'm understandanding there are no parameters for OEC like there are for other diamonds were there are numbers you can analyze to rule things out? My last engagement ring had a sapphire center stone so diamonds are definitely not in my wheel house.

 

[Sirenagirl]

@tyty333 covered the the most important aspects. I'll add that you want the facets to flash on and off. You don't want an OEC with a center that goes dark all at once. This thread shows an example of what you want to avoid.

Feedback on 1.9ct lab OEC please!

Here is a link to the video! GIA report says: 7.7x7.7mm 1.9 carat H VS2 (feather, growth remnant) Polish excellent The asking price is $1.5k, curious whether that seems fair? I currently have it on hold and am trying to decide in the next couple of days. I probably would ideally go for...

www.pricescope.com

Thank you this post was helpful. Especially to my untrained eye that is not sure what to look for. I feel certain and excited about my new engagement ring but I'm very nervous too as I feel very out of my element with diamonds overall and my very limited knowledge of OEC's as well.

 

[tyty333]

Thank you! I also don't have much experience with finding a stone that is already available. DK is taking the lead here since we are going through insurance to replace my lost engagement ring and he is the jeweler we worked with prior. Sending photos of OEC's I like is a really good suggestion. I definitely like the flower patterns. Will give the posts you mentioned a read through as well.

If I'm understandanding there are no parameters for OEC like there are for other diamonds were there are numbers you can analyze to rule things out? My last engagement ring had a sapphire center stone so diamonds are definitely not in my wheel house.

No, there are no good parameters for OECs except what GIA provides for what defines an OEC (not going to help though because
doesn't mean its going to make for a pretty stone).
OECs must meet 3 of the 4 criteria. However, I think there are guidelines when picking a Round Brilliant to have cut into an OEC to look
for. Like making sure you have a high enough crown angle. DK is pretty good at providing customers what they like/want so I'll
assume that he's going to find you a stone that you like.

 

[Sirenagirl]

No, there are no good parameters for OECs except what GIA provides for what defines an OEC (not going to help though because
doesn't mean its going to make for a pretty stone).
OECs must meet 3 of the 4 criteria. However, I think there are guidelines when picking a Round Brilliant to have cut into an OEC to look
for. Like making sure you have a high enough crown angle. DK is pretty good at providing customers what they like/want so I'll
assume that he's going to find you a stone that you like.

Thank you for the reassurance. I think providing photos and some videos of what I like will hopefully set the tone for a positive end result. I'm so excited for this project to get going. It's been moving a long very, very slowly. But now I think the ball will get rolling and I'm starting to feel more comfortable with what my likes/dislikes in OEC's are!