Calling all OEC's L through OP! Please Share your Beauty!

[TruLuv858]

So I am down a serious Rabbit Hole as I contemplate my Upgrade...Glad I can share this First World Problem with my friends who understand this Journey ! I have been all over the gamet, which is why I haven't pulled the trigger over the last 2 years. I currently have a 2.5 OMB, she is Beautiful, and Halo'd, but that Darn DSS has kicked in BIG TIME, and as much as I love my setting, I feel like I have outgrown my Halo. I really just want one Big Solitaire. My Original setting was a simple solitaire with 2 flanking Bullets, I then Halo'd it because an upgrade was not an option at that point, and the setting sufficed for 7 years. I started to explore Emerald Cuts, but quickly learned I am not a Step Cut kind of Gal, especially after owning something with such sparkly Chunky Facets... I looked at Ovals and Pears for Spread, but realized it was more for the spread than the cut. I even explored the world of Lab diamonds, but at the end of the day, just wasn't a mind clean decision for me, at least not for the center stone...

I was led back to Old Antique cuts again, which is what really makes my Heart SWOON . So while looking at OMC's and OMB's, I came across OEC's with a whole new appreciation...You see, I don't really love Round Brilliants, they are beautiful, however, just not my thing... so I NEVER really considered OEC's because I thought they would give me that same "vibe" but the more I explore Dolly, OWD, JBG, etc. and their settings, the more I am leaning towards this cut. OMB/OEC's are absolutely beautiful, but the older ones can come with a bit of wonkiness, and they are becoming even harder to come by. So now my quest is leading me towards an OEC, 4 Carat-ish (ideally 10+mm), the spreadier the better... I am just now torn on how warm I want to go? Ideally would stay in the L-M-N Range...but my Budget may not allow it. I am going to have to part with my current Diamond to fund this project, and will keep the setting and put a colored gemstone in its place. I plan to have her set by DK, unless the seller has a killer bench.

So please SPAM me with your OEC's below, and please share measurements if you have them!! Feel free to share your story on how you acquired her, because it may be helpful to those who are on a similar journey!

Thanks, everyone!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

The center diamond here is an L color measures approx 6.7mm 1.20 carats.

This was an IG find and a gift for our wedding anniversary. Funny thing, I ended up with two gifts, this and an emerald cut.

Inside:


Outside:

 

[YadaYadaYada]

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Show Me Your M and Under Diamonds Please!

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www.pricescope.com

Share your warm diamonds K color and lower, I'd love to see!

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Show me your warm colored diamonds! L and lower...

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[Mreader]

Mine is a 3.98 carat OEC L in color with faint fluor, 9.82x10.19x6.27.

 

[Mreader]

@lulu_ma can you link that stone from OWD again? I don’t remember where you put it before. That was seriously one of the most beautiful diamonds I’ve seen.

 

[phoenixgirl]

Mine is a 2.20 O-P VS2, slightly off round. It varies from 8.1mm to 8.3mm if I recall correctly. Sometimes it looks yellow, and sometimes it doesn't! I set it in yellow gold which plays up the yellow, to be fair.

 

[Rfisher]

Totally understand being torn on how warm to go. I still waffle.

Here’s my EGL J&K so I think it still fits into your L-OP request

 

[Mreader]

Mine is a 2.20 O-P VS2, slightly off round. It varies from 8.1mm to 8.3mm if I recall correctly. Sometimes it looks yellow, and sometimes it doesn't! I set it in yellow gold which plays up the yellow, to be fair.

That setting is really lovely!

 

[HS4S_2]

Mine is a 2.10 O VVS1 AVR. I set it in 20k Yellow Gold to play up the color.

 

[marymm]

This is my GIA 2.16ct N-SI1 OEC

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Here are mine. Forget the 5 stone—it’s not certed ,
From left to right
OEC, 5.62 ct ST VS2 11.46-11.57x6.75 mm
Transitional OP SI1 11.75x11.93x6.67 mm
OEC 3.22 ct J VS2 9/31x9.35x5.83mm
OEC 3.09 M VS2 9.07-9.37-5.74 mm, side stones are J VS2 & J SI1
Three stone sapphire has 2 OMC H VS2, J VS2

 

[Mreader]

Mine is a 2.10 O VVS1 AVR. I set it in 20k Yellow Gold to play up the color.

wow the side view - pure golden deliciousness!

 

[HS4S_2]

Mine is a 2.10 O VVS1 AVR. I set it in 20k Yellow Gold to play up the color.

I accidentally included another ring. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Tigerlilyrosepetal]

Hi,
Mine is a 2.24 ct O-P VVS2 transitional stone. I had it set in an antique setting and then this halo set. I missed the antique ring with the stone in it and recently acquired another O-p. Will have more pics once it’s set. For now, here’s my Betty-

 

[Tigerlilyrosepetal]

@Mrsz1ppy i think you have my favorite collection of all time! I love it!

Here are mine. Forget the 5 stone—it’s not certed ,
From left to right
OEC, 5.62 ct ST VS2 11.46-11.57x6.75 mm
Transitional OP SI1 11.75x11.93x6.67 mm
OEC 3.22 ct J VS2 9/31x9.35x5.83mm
OEC 3.09 M VS2 9.07-9.37-5.74 mm, side stones are J VS2 & J SI1
Three stone sapphire has 2 OMC H VS2, J VS2

 

[Catmom]

2ct N

 

[lulu_ma]

@lulu_ma can you link that stone from OWD again? I don’t remember where you put it before. That was seriously one of the most beautiful diamonds I’ve seen.

That was a J!

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

Here are mine. Forget the 5 stone—it’s not certed ,
From left to right
OEC, 5.62 ct ST VS2 11.46-11.57x6.75 mm
Transitional OP SI1 11.75x11.93x6.67 mm
OEC 3.22 ct J VS2 9/31x9.35x5.83mm
OEC 3.09 M VS2 9.07-9.37-5.74 mm, side stones are J VS2 & J SI1
Three stone sapphire has 2 OMC H VS2, J VS2

I spy something that looks like an Edwardian setting 4th from the left…

 

[lulu_ma]

Oh I love threads like this! Love seeing all the pretties in one place!

Here’s the old 4.11 ct spready 10.7 mm GIA M color versus the new 7.6 ct deep 12.37 mm HRD M.



I love my research! See the details chronicled here:

I found my Unicorn 4.11 ct OEC due to the Magic of Pricescope

Okay, get ready for me to wax poetic... Like many others, I have been home A LOT in the last year. Three kids remote learning, no eating out, no traveling, few work projects-in short, not too much fun. Enter PS-in the few spare moments I have to myself, I love logging on. I love seeing the...

www.pricescope.com

#JOTW - Meet Marilyn Monroe-My Mesmerizing 7.6 ct Old European Cut

I’ve been working on something major and I’m excited to finally share her with you! Anyone who has seen my posts knows that I am obsessed with old cuts-especially OECs. Hunting for old cut diamonds has become one of my favorite past times. Last year, I bought and set my lovely Josie, but that...

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Throwing this one in for some color comps:

NY JAWS 2021-My Old Cut Heaven

My first NY Jewelry and Watch Show on Saturday was both exhilarating and exhausting. My goal was to see as many 5+ carat old cuts of varying colors as I could. Mission accomplished. (disclaimer: I only had a few hours to cover the whole show, so pic quality is not that great) Here's a play by...

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[lavenderdragonfly23]

Oh I love threads like this!

Here’s the old 4.11 ct spready 10.7 mm GIA M color versus the new 7.6 ct deep 12.37 mm HRD M.

(can’t find my better pics)

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I love my research! See the details chronicled here:

I found my Unicorn 4.11 ct OEC due to the Magic of Pricescope

Okay, get ready for me to wax poetic... Like many others, I have been home A LOT in the last year. Three kids remote learning, no eating out, no traveling, few work projects-in short, not too much fun. Enter PS-in the few spare moments I have to myself, I love logging on. I love seeing the...

www.pricescope.com

#JOTW - Meet Marilyn Monroe-My Mesmerizing 7.6 ct Old European Cut

I’ve been working on something major and I’m excited to finally share her with you! Anyone who has seen my posts knows that I am obsessed with old cuts-especially OECs. Hunting for old cut diamonds has become one of my favorite past times. Last year, I bought and set my lovely Josie, but that...

www.pricescope.com

Throwing this one in for some color comps:

NY JAWS 2021-My Old Cut Heaven

My first NY Jewelry and Watch Show on Saturday was both exhilarating and exhausting. My goal was to see as many 5+ carat old cuts of varying colors as I could. Mission accomplished. (disclaimer: I only had a few hours to cover the whole show, so pic quality is not that great) Here's a play by...

www.pricescope.com

I soooo wish I had been able to grab your 4.11. Such a beautiful stone.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

@Mrsz1ppy i think you have my favorite collection of all time! I love it!

Whoa! Thank you. You made my day.

 

[LilAlex]

@Mrsz1ppy i think you have my favorite collection of all time! I love it!

Was gonna say! We need some close-ups!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

I spy something g that looks like an Edwardian setting 4th from the right…

@Lavenderdragonfly You have a good eye!

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

@Lavenderdragonfly You have a good eye!

Soooo gorgeous! I love love love this type of antique setting, with an oec, it’s what my eye gravitates towards. Can I ask where you found yours? Is it an antique setting or a reproduction?

Ok, hitting post so I can go back and drool over your pics again

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Was gonna say! We need some close-ups!

ok. Just remember I have man-hands!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Soooo gorgeous! I love love love this type of antique setting, with an oec, it’s what my eye gravitates towards. Can I ask where you found yours? Is it an antique setting or a reproduction?

Ok, hitting post so I can go back and drool over your pics again

I found it on TRR. It is at JBG now. Totally original platinum setting. I very much enjoyed it!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

I spy something that looks like an Edwardian setting 4th from the left…

All except Godzilla (the hexagonal halo) are vintage or antique settings.

 

[TruLuv858]

The center diamond here is an L color measures approx 6.7mm 1.20 carats.

This was an IG find and a gift for our wedding anniversary. Funny thing, I ended up with two gifts, this and an emerald cut.

Inside:


Outside:

Oh I love her rainbow flashes!!! SWOON!!!

 

[TruLuv858]

Some threads you might find helpful:

Show Me Your M and Under Diamonds Please!

Sadly, these are not mine, but I thought it'd be fun to throw them up for the extra eye candy. Both out of Trabert's Jewelry in SF. The 8 prong is an OEC M and the 4 prong is an OEC N. Erika Winter settings - I wanted to see the settings in person. Maybe it was the store's lighting, but I could...

www.pricescope.com

Share your warm diamonds K color and lower, I'd love to see!

I'm looking at different color oval diamonds size 2 carats and bigger and I'm looking to put it in a WG halo. I would love to see all the rings on here which are warmer colored as I'm looking at a K right now. (My 1st ring is a G colored RB and I never even thought about color until this...

www.pricescope.com

Show me your warm colored diamonds! L and lower...

I know there's a few threads out there with warmer colored diamonds but they are both pretty old. I thought I would resurrect this theme with a new thread, and, of course, start with my moody beauty! In some light she's nearly yellow, and in others she's bright white. So let's do this! Show me...

www.pricescope.com

Thank you!!! Can't wait to dive in!

 

[TruLuv858]

Mine is a 3.98 carat OEC L in color with faint fluor, 9.82x10.19x6.27.

OOOH, yes!! You have been an influence, friend!!! GORGE!!