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Rough_Rock
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Hi PriceScope -
I am a noob boyfriend in search of advice. My girlfriend has settled on an OEC, preferably in a true antique gold setting. My research shows there are not many vendors carrying a lot of true antique OEC rings.
All my initial research was done on round brilliant cuts from James Allen/Blue Nile, and I understand OECs are different in that there are no cut grades, lower color grades are more acceptable because the stone was cut to emphasize color rather than brilliance and that OECs are harder to judge from paper or photos. That being said because of COVID, I would still like to get the ball rolling on my education even though I cant see stones in person right now.
Here are two rings that I know are right up my girlfriends alley. I would appreciate any advice on what I should be looking for with these stones based on the available pics and videos and any OEC judging/value advice generally. I'm also curious how best to read the certificates for OECs with proportions and what the bottom end for color is (is M/N pushing it??). I've read up on some other threads and because I am focused on an antique setting, am probably not looking to buy a loose OEC stone.
Video: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17980538308290702/
GIA: https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=5202858182
GIA: https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=5191251343
Thanks all for your help!
I am a noob boyfriend in search of advice. My girlfriend has settled on an OEC, preferably in a true antique gold setting. My research shows there are not many vendors carrying a lot of true antique OEC rings.
All my initial research was done on round brilliant cuts from James Allen/Blue Nile, and I understand OECs are different in that there are no cut grades, lower color grades are more acceptable because the stone was cut to emphasize color rather than brilliance and that OECs are harder to judge from paper or photos. That being said because of COVID, I would still like to get the ball rolling on my education even though I cant see stones in person right now.
Here are two rings that I know are right up my girlfriends alley. I would appreciate any advice on what I should be looking for with these stones based on the available pics and videos and any OEC judging/value advice generally. I'm also curious how best to read the certificates for OECs with proportions and what the bottom end for color is (is M/N pushing it??). I've read up on some other threads and because I am focused on an antique setting, am probably not looking to buy a loose OEC stone.
Video: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17980538308290702/
GIA: https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=5202858182
GIA: https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=5191251343
Thanks all for your help!
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