Hi! I'm a newbie to this forum though I've been reading and educating myself here for months. (Can I edit the title? in my zeal to create a thread, I must have hit enter prematurely) I was equally inept at the search, and managed to read almost every 2005/2006 post about asschers, and only stumbled on the 2008s today.
I am now completely overwhelmed with information. I've jotted down the basics, the %s, the cs etc. I am familiar with the IS red pictures. However just now I've seen those colored graph pics, and the extra fancy black and white pics and well I don't think I can retain any more information tonight.
I'd greatly appreciate any guidance, and apologise in advance for any newbie questions or incorrect terminology.
I am looking for an 1.2 - 1.55 asscher/square emerald. $12k is budgeted. I prefer an octagonal shape, but smaller windmills <- impossible? Like some other posters, I think pronounced windmills detract from the steps. I like both a bright drop & narrow step.
After reading so much I would be happy with a nicely cut stone. The only preferences are listed above. Bluenile does not provide pictures, are my only recourses gog, niceice etc? I am hesitant to go to a jeweler myself as to my relatively untrained eye, anything decent would look great to me. While that should satisfy me, I would like to purchase the best possible cut.
Thanks again for your help! (also for providing such a wealth of information; there are so many knowledgeable people on this forum. It's been a pleasure to read.) Sorry for such a long rambling post.
I am now completely overwhelmed with information. I've jotted down the basics, the %s, the cs etc. I am familiar with the IS red pictures. However just now I've seen those colored graph pics, and the extra fancy black and white pics and well I don't think I can retain any more information tonight.
I'd greatly appreciate any guidance, and apologise in advance for any newbie questions or incorrect terminology.
I am looking for an 1.2 - 1.55 asscher/square emerald. $12k is budgeted. I prefer an octagonal shape, but smaller windmills <- impossible? Like some other posters, I think pronounced windmills detract from the steps. I like both a bright drop & narrow step.
After reading so much I would be happy with a nicely cut stone. The only preferences are listed above. Bluenile does not provide pictures, are my only recourses gog, niceice etc? I am hesitant to go to a jeweler myself as to my relatively untrained eye, anything decent would look great to me. While that should satisfy me, I would like to purchase the best possible cut.
Thanks again for your help! (also for providing such a wealth of information; there are so many knowledgeable people on this forum. It's been a pleasure to read.) Sorry for such a long rambling post.