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1.81 ct, does the setting matter?

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Here''s a link to the thread on my e-ring: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-e-ring.49676/

It''s a .93 K SI2 set in white gold. most of the time I don''t notice any color, but in certain lights it is a pale yellow, which I don''t mind at all and actually like
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I think you''ll have to show us pics of the OEC at this point. Is it badly cut? To me, it''s no different than taking an old antique Edwardian chair and, rather than restoring it to its original beauty one replaces the legs with stainless steel, re-upholsters it with a geometric print and turns it into a modern lookalike because thousands of modern chairs are sold everyday, while antique chairs have a smaller target audience.

Obviously you know MY opinion on this matter, but it''s really for you and your girlfriend to decide. And what does your mom think?

An e-ring is not about resale value, but rather, a sentimental token of one''s love. Please don''t consider re-cutting it if the only reason is to up its "value". If you cannot enjoy this diamond as-is, pass on it and your mom can save it for someone who really wants an antique.

PS - I think old cuts are MORE firey than moderns. This is what my OMC looks like shooting its fire, which is most of the time!

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Ericad has summed up everything perfectly. As someone who loves the charm and FIRE of OECs, please rethink your idea to recut the stone. A well OEC can "outfire" the modern round. Unless it is badly cut, I would leave it alone. Any pictures of the OEC?
 
Chrono- pictures should be coming up this weekend. I called my gemologist and left him a voice mail in regards about repolishing. If I get it repolish I''m hoping to get it by next week. BTW, how much does this procedure normally cost?
 
So I spoke with my Gemologist and he stated if I get it re-polished the price would be around $300.00-$400.00. He also stated since there are a couple of chips, polishing would also require to get it re-cut. Currently he rates the polish from fair to good.(he''s also GIA certified). So his recommendation is to leave it alone. But I should get it sometime next week, so I''ll be posting up pics! Thanks for waiting and being proactive.
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That sounds about right with regards to polishing cost. I paid something like $200/carat. My jeweler was able to polish out the chips without recutting, but I suppose it depends on the size and location of the chips in question. It did cause my OMC to go even more off-round than it already was, but I consider that part of its charm and history and every time I see its funny shape (which is hard to spot from a normal viewing distance, due to the ridiculous sparkle and choice of setting) I smile at my stunning little "misfit". Its imperfection really warms my heart.

Now we just anxiously await the pics. I can''t wait to see it! I hope you and your girlfriend love it :)
 
I agree with Erica that I would have sent it to Singlestone where they specialize in antique diamonds so they could polish it for you and remove the chips. All that really needed to have been done before the stone is set. I really liked the analogy about the antique furniture. One day these stones will be so rare, it is possible they will be worth MORE than modern cuts!

(Erica, your ring is beautiful!)
 
I think so too - that soon antique diamonds will be so rare (or trendy, as it seems they are very up & coming right now!) that prices will continue to increase. My gut instinct is that I should be prowling ebay for the really special ones...now I just need the funds to support Erica''s Home for Wayward Diamonds...a girl can dream...
 
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