4ct EC + August Vintage Concierge!

[Matthews1127]

This is my dream setting for a 3+ct EC (if I am ever in a position to purchase one-not upgrade):



My perfect stats:
12.0 x 8.0 x 5.2 ( l x w ratio: 1.50:1).
https://www.diamdb.com/diamond/5ct-emerald-12x8x5.2/
VVS Clarity
F Color
Ex/Ex Symm/Pol

Add some milgrain & bead set rounds to the shank (including the profile & prongs), and it’s ready to go on my finger!!
*sigh* #RingGoals

 

[SandyK]

This is my dream setting for a 3+ct EC (if I am ever in a position to purchase one-not upgrade):



My perfect stats:
12.0 x 8.0 x 5.2 ( l x w ratio: 1.50:1).
https://www.diamdb.com/diamond/5ct-emerald-12x8x5.2/
VVS Clarity
F Color
Ex/Ex Symm/Pol

Add some milgrain & bead set rounds to the shank (including the profile & prongs), and it’s ready to go on my finger!!
*sigh* #RingGoals

I LOVE this (and your perfect stats, haha) - I've always been a solitaire person but yeah for some reason I feel like I want something else for the EC, and tapered baguettes kind of combines the solitaire aesthetic with extra bling

 

[Matthews1127]

I LOVE this (and your perfect stats, haha) - I've always been a solitaire person but yeah for some reason I feel like I want something else for the EC, and tapered baguettes kind of combines the solitaire aesthetic with extra bling

The size of the center stone will steal the show. A trio setting will not detract from your beauty, and will enhance the flash from your finger!! I just love this sleek design! Can’t wait to see what you choose!!!!

 

[Dmndsr4evr11]

Hi! Sooo, I definitely never dreamed of owning a 4ct stone and it's been a bit of a bumpy road to get here (for which I primarily blame Pricescope -- too many enticing shiny options!!), but I just received this gorgeous EC from Jonathan over at August Vintage and had to share it here!

Some quick backstory - as some of you know from my thread in the preloved section, I originally wanted a cushion for my upgrade but I went about that purchase the wrong way and had to put it up for sale. I thought I could be happy with just stacking bands, but after months of not having an e-ring I realized that definitely wasn't going to do it for me. In the meantime, I spent way too much time admiring all of the diamonds on here and kept coming back to all of the stunning emerald cuts. I was really lucky to get an unexpectedly big bonus this year, and so I started doing some searching and came across an EC that seemed like a really amazing value, all things considered. I presented my case to my husband and somehow got him to agree!!

4.02ct
H color
SI1
Depth: 66.3%
Table: 60%
Excellent polish
VG symmetry
Medium fluor
10.98 x 7.39 x 4.9
Approx. $35K

I had always planned to use @Rhino 's new concierge service if I ever got to upgrade again, and so I asked him if he could get this diamond and give me his complete assessment on cut, any clarity issues, color, and any fluor issues. Below is a link to the diamond and Jonathan's full review; all of his analysis was incredibly helpful, and it was especially important to get his opinion on the light performance. The ASET would have worried me on its own, but I know Jon has analyzed countless ECs, and I trusted his conclusion that this was a beautiful stone.

https://www.augustvintageinc.com/products/4-02ct-h-si1-emerald-cut-diamond

And I was not disappointed when the diamond arrived!! My first thought was this is AMAZING and it truly is; it is incredibly bright and lively, I love it in every lighting condition I've been in thus far, the fluor definitely makes it appear whiter than other GIA H diamonds I've seen, it is totally eyeclean, and it never gets that dark obstruction across the belly. I know that $35K is A LOT of money, but I definitely feel like I lucked out to get something at the 4ct mark for this price. And I hate paying for clarity and high color, I prefer the longer L:W ratios and skinny facets, and don't mind fluor at all. So in short, this EC is perfect for me and I'm really thankful for all of Jonathan's help -- especially during the crazy holiday season! Anyone looking for a fancy cut should definitely take advantage of all of Jon's expertise!!

Haven't had a chance to take very many pics yet and these aren't very good, but here are a few! (The stone holder is really, really high so these pictures make it look much bigger than it actually is - although I'm not complaining, it is big!)



Oh yeah and p.s. that I still need to sell this cushion haha. In a perfect world I would get to keep both, so maybe if I get a good bonus next year....

https://www.jewelsbygrace.com/3-00ct-cushion-cut-diamond-gia-f-vs2

So beautiful!!! I’ve always admired EC. Maybe when I grow up I’ll decide to give up MRB and make the leap to EC. Can’t wait to see your finished product. Congrats!!

 

[tkyasx78]

What a beautiful diamond!!!! I hope you have many happy years wearing it and you smile every time you see it!

 

[Keeliamira]

Oh my goodness @SandyK! I’m only just seeing your thread now! Super huge congrats on finding such a gorgeous unicorn of a stone! (And congrats on the bonus!) I know it’s been a bumpy road to get here and I’m so very happy for you! I can’t wait to see the finished ring! And baby weight...it will come and go over the years. I finally squared with having a bit of an e-ring muffin top, lol. Life will do that to you...thank god rings are sizeable! Wear it in good health, happiness, and success dear!

 

[lambskin]

A three stone baguette set in platinum is my dream EC ring. Just like the one cited by Matthews1127 above. But I would do a claw or a graceful prong so you can see the corners of the stone. BTW, Rhino's video was really informative.

 

[arkieb1]

Beautiful stone, can't wait to see it set!!!

 

[SandyK]

Thank you so much!! @Dmndsr4evr11 @tkyasx78 @Keeliamira @lambskin @arkieb1

And I really appreciate your sweet note @Keeliamira ! I think there is a problem with my brain though because I'm kind of thinking that I want to go icy icy white in an EC and smaller?!

 

[OoohShiny]

Thank you so much!! @Dmndsr4evr11 @tkyasx78 @Keeliamira @lambskin @arkieb1

And I really appreciate your sweet note @Keeliamira ! I think there is a problem with my brain though because I'm kind of thinking that I want to go icy icy white in an EC and smaller?!

Hey Sandy (I feel like I'm in Grease saying that! lol)

I see this amazing rock is up for sale with Rhino:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyksI7HH-V/

Was the call of smaller/whiter too strong?!

 

[SandyK]

Haha Grease is one of the best movies ever!

And yeah ugh -- I swear that one of these days I will finally make up my mind! For me I've decided I would feel more comfortable if the stone was a little smaller and I think I like the icy white colors better in an EC (whereas I'm totally happy with other colors in round and cushion shapes, for some reason).

...and I also still really love cushion cut stones and I've debated pulling the cushion I have listed with Grace (which would also be a lot cheaper), but yeah for now I figured it made sense to see if anyone was looking for a crazy deal on a 4ct stone. And then cross my fingers that I don't end up wanting the bigger stone after a couple years, lol.

 

[Strawberries1]

This is my dream setting for a 3+ct EC (if I am ever in a position to purchase one-not upgrade):



My perfect stats:
12.0 x 8.0 x 5.2 ( l x w ratio: 1.50:1).
https://www.diamdb.com/diamond/5ct-emerald-12x8x5.2/
VVS Clarity
F Color
Ex/Ex Symm/Pol

Add some milgrain & bead set rounds to the shank (including the profile & prongs), and it’s ready to go on my finger!!
*sigh* #RingGoals

I love milgrain and bead set!!

 

[Matthews1127]

I love milgrain and bead set!!

So do I! My ER has milgrain & bead set diamonds. I love the vintage feel!

 

[mrs-b]

Good glory, I love this stone! What a fabulous, amazing, jaw-dropping acquisition, @SandyK! Very jealous over here! Don't even ask me how I managed to miss this last December!

Stone cold stunner! Thoughts on the setting?

 

[xxxxxx]

@mrs-b I think Sandy decided she wanted to go with a smaller whiter emerald stone. So I'm almost sure she sold this one. But in a few weeks she will show us her new stone set by Maytal!

 

[mrs-b]

@mrs-b I think Sandy decided she wanted to go with a smaller whiter emerald stone. So I'm almost sure she sold this one. But in a few weeks she will show us her new stone set by Maytal!

Thanks, @Lessics! I'm always a step behind, as you can see!