Hi all,
I've been lurking on the forum for a while now soaking up what I can, searching the forums for answers to questions I've had, etc. It's been extremely helpful. I've also reviewed many threads with posters asking for feedback on and comparison of stones they are considering. I'm at that point myself now and I've done the majority of the legwork, but I'd love opinions on my choices.
I (and my girlfiend) like the more square/rectangular cuts as something unique. That said, she doesn't have a hard opinion on what style radiant she likes best and as you all know and have pointed out, they vary considerably. I've spent my time narrowing my search to what I think are my favorite examples of two or three different styles. A regular rectangular radiant, a square radiant, and a specialty cut radiant. I've had a gemologist at the vendor compare them and give me his opinion and feedback on all three. It was very helpful and I'm closing in on a decision, but if you have a second to offer yours, I'd love to hear it.
Rectangular:
http://postimg.org/image/vkgsgw003/
http://postimg.org/image/qum9ejjlv/
Square
http://postimg.org/image/i4trrfrib/
http://postimg.org/image/i25aquygz/
Specialty cut square
http://postimg.org/image/tv7p8tkar/
http://postimg.org/image/bzxo0da0z/
Obviously these are very different stones, but all similar in ct. weight and color and all are confirmed to be eye clean. I could include specifics, but at this point, I'm pretty content with those things and I'm down to just trying to decide which would be most beautiful. Please weigh in if you can. I'm close to pulling the trigger, which is exciting
Thank you!
I've been lurking on the forum for a while now soaking up what I can, searching the forums for answers to questions I've had, etc. It's been extremely helpful. I've also reviewed many threads with posters asking for feedback on and comparison of stones they are considering. I'm at that point myself now and I've done the majority of the legwork, but I'd love opinions on my choices.
I (and my girlfiend) like the more square/rectangular cuts as something unique. That said, she doesn't have a hard opinion on what style radiant she likes best and as you all know and have pointed out, they vary considerably. I've spent my time narrowing my search to what I think are my favorite examples of two or three different styles. A regular rectangular radiant, a square radiant, and a specialty cut radiant. I've had a gemologist at the vendor compare them and give me his opinion and feedback on all three. It was very helpful and I'm closing in on a decision, but if you have a second to offer yours, I'd love to hear it.
Rectangular:
http://postimg.org/image/vkgsgw003/
http://postimg.org/image/qum9ejjlv/
Square
http://postimg.org/image/i4trrfrib/
http://postimg.org/image/i25aquygz/
Specialty cut square
http://postimg.org/image/tv7p8tkar/
http://postimg.org/image/bzxo0da0z/
Obviously these are very different stones, but all similar in ct. weight and color and all are confirmed to be eye clean. I could include specifics, but at this point, I'm pretty content with those things and I'm down to just trying to decide which would be most beautiful. Please weigh in if you can. I'm close to pulling the trigger, which is exciting
Thank you!