ATTEN: Jewelry connoisseurs HELP me choose my asscher diamond and settings

[lyn]

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Hi everyone, im new here...i have been reading on here for a bit learning from all of you ...THANKYOU all sooomuch BTW!~Saved me alot of time!~ Now i need to narrow down my final selections and find a setting. sooo what would you fine jewelry connoisseurs pick and why...








ASSCHER DIAMOND choices...


#1-3.11 H VS2 66.7% depth /62 tbl premium ex pol/ ex sym $ 35, 468.00 NO TAX

#2 -3.04ct I Colour VS 1 Clarity GIA Graded Square Emerald Cut diamond with a depth of 66.6%, Table of 61% with Excellent Polish and Very Good Symmetry with dimensions of 8.08x8.06x5.37mm

$33,350 PLUS 7% TAX

#3 -3.11ct H Colour VS 2 Clarity GIA Graded Square Emerald Cut diamond with a depth of 69%, Table of 69% with Excellent Polish and Excellent Symmetry with dimensions of 8.03x8.02x5.53mm

$36,520 PLUS 7% TAX

FOR SETTING CONSIDERATION

LINK TO 'STYLE' OF SETTING PIC IF PICT WONT COME UP

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160225516239 sorry its soo spread out i dont know how to manouver here yet

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FOR SETTING CONSIDERATION...

i like this one but would like yellow gold and yellow saffires under the hallow on the sides (not shank) does anyone recognise the designer that inspired this pic below or something similar more rounded pave?

But i would like to see anything similar you all have to suggest. i do like the combo of plat and a hint of YG and perhaps some yellow saffires but i will be likely getting this made from scratch so i can modify any suggesttions too both metals dont appear in your pic suggestion.

thankyou all sooo much i really appreciate your fine tastes and experience here.

blessings!~
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[NewEnglandLady]

Okay, I just have to say that when I read the title of your thread in the main page, it read "ATTEN: Jewelry connoisseurs HELP me choose my ass" (the rest was cut off) and I laughed so loud that I scared the guy in the next cube.

Unfortunately I can''t see any of the setting pictures, I get the red x.

As for the stones, have you seen them in person? I know you''ve probably read it a million times (because it''s true), but it''s impossible to choose an asscher by the numbers. That being said, the depth and table %s for the first two stones are very similar, and they virtually face up the same. I would probably go with the H color, but that''s just me. If you want a teeny bit more spread, then the I stone would be better, but in a 3-carat asscher you won''t notice the .08mm difference. I think i''d rule out the last one based on the large table.

 

[lyn]

hehe, do you think they will ban me already for asking for help choosing my "ass"?... good thing i didnt ask for help "picking" my ...

i added a link for the setting style sorry my post is all spread out like that i dont know why it did that.
here it is again...

LINK TO 'STYLE' OF SETTING PIC IF PICT WONT COME UP






http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160225516239
check down the page for all angles ...

so the YG and yellow saffires, i visualize on the sides under face and back but, not the shank.

thankyou and bless you for your reply!~

 

[LitigatorChick]

I am sure the asscher experts will chime in soon, but I would be hesitant concerning these colours, as asschers tend to show the colour more. I would sacrifice some size (eeekkkk) for even a G colour.

 

[NewEnglandLady]

I agree with LitigatorChick about going a bit down on size for color. I only say this for 2 reasons: 1.) not only do step cuts show more color, but the larger the diamond, the more the color shows. If it were me (though I''m color sensitive and you might not be), I''d go for G in color and a smidgen smaller--it''s still going to be very large. 2.) The diamonds in the pave band you''re considering are G in color. Small round brilliants are going to appear much whiter than a 3-carat H or I asscher. I have an F asscher and G sidestones as well as G stones in my eternity band and I occasionally feel that the smaller brilliant cut stones look a tad whiter than my center stone.

 

[lyn]

check this out... wish this one was avail its sold already checked ...love the blue fluorescence demonstration at the end its soo unique and rare!~

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LICPXorDIb0&feature=related


but found this other one below just now on internet...

This is a GIA 2.77 carat Asscher cut, G color, IF clarity Preimum cut grade 68 depth/ 61 tbl VG pol/ VG sym 7.97 x 7.74 x 5.26

ok and how would i know if it was good if i bought if off the internet, i would be able to send it back but i havent even seen many asschers to compare?

thanks guys for your help!~

Our Price: $34,279