I think you are right, I have heard the same.
I follow her also. I think she’s going to take orders for stones through August, so you’re right, I’d have to act quick! I have noticed that not all her stones look exactly alike. Some definitely do have thinner petals—that’s something I’d have to ask about. I like my Tianyu OEC, but it doesn’t perform as well in sunlight. I’d really like a stone where the facets are always reasonably clear. I’ve considered saving for a diamond instead, but I’m not convinced I would spend the money even when I had it...
So would you definitely recommend AV above other vendors you've tried? It does seem that everyone loves their cuts the most, but they don't have the size/color I want in stock, and I'm super nervous to order a custom cut at that price point without seeing it in person first or having the option to return it.
Thank you, I appreciate the honest advice. Sounds like I might be better served to wait until Jon gets the stone I want in stock.
Just curious, didn’t you used to have the MoCo OEC? I thought theirs look similar to AVRs. I personally like the fat petal look, but some people like the transitional look better, which I think Harro/JuliaB/Tianyu seem look more like.
I had the pic that Luckyrabbit sent me when she bought one of the LAD wonky stones. She ended up returning it but this is a picture comparing it to the Tianyu OEC. The cut is actually very different and said to mimic a more natural, hand cut OEC diamond shape. I always liked it but it is a different kind fo look.
You are correct—I did have a MoCo OEC, and I didn’t love the cut on the particular stone I had. The center was dark face up, you really had to tilt it to see the petals. Could have just been that stone, though. If the AV stone looked like the one I had from MoCo, that wouldn’t be my cup of tea. Only because it was pretty obstructed when viewed head on. I think the size of the petals would have been fine if only I’d been able to see them better. I definitely could have asked MoCo for a different stone, but TBH I didn’t even think of that at the time.
I knew someone had one of these! I actually love the True Antique cuts, too. The ones she has in stock right now are bigger/pricier than what I want, but I would be interested if Erica does True Antique style custom cuts.I had the pic that Luckyrabbit sent me when she bought one of the LAD wonky stones. She ended up returning it but this is a picture comparing it to the Tianyu OEC. The cut is actually very different and said to mimic a more natural, hand cut OEC diamond shape. I always liked it but it is a different kind fo look.
I’m going to look into it! Hopefully LAD can do it in a smaller size because man, the pricing of the Harro is a little steep for me.
That’s really interesting! I wonder what the difference is between their own stones and those they cut for NA vendors. I have a Tianyu OEC, which I like...but if I were going to spend so much more, I’d want to know it was going to be different/better.
That’s what I would suggest also..
You could always order the Harro or stock moissanite from LAD to look at it and compare it to your Tianyu OEC. I know they have a 7 day return window. Some of the other Harro companies have 30 days. It might be worth making sure before you commit if there is not enough difference between your Tianyu stone and the other’s.
That’s a great idea! Any chance to compare vendors is helpful.
I’m not sure, but this has been my exact conundrum! Erica has a video with a LAD moissanite and an AVOEC side-by-side, so you can at least see how those two compare: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5YF3tlTz2/?igshid=ax6mzwm8nzq5
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