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pricescopenewbie

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Hello PSers, I need your kind help and advice! I am considering collet setting (as shown in picture below) on an oec. I have been admiring this setting and would like to make one with an open back (I've heard this is possible but please correct me if I am wrong). My concern is how this setting will impact the light performance of the oec. I assume that, due to the coverage of the setting, it might not allow enough light to go through the diamond and give the best light refraction comparing to a modern 4 or 6 prone setting. I haven't have a chance to see a diamond in such a setting in person yet. Could you please advice if I should choose collet setting or a normal 6- prone if the light performance of the oec is the priority?

Thanks a lot for your help!

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Do you have a profile picture to see what it looks like from the side? I am not familiar with that setting. Nor am I an OEC expert, but they sure are pretty.
 
Typically reproduction collet settings are NOT going to bezel the girdle. They will hardly be any different from a traditional 6-8 prong stone with a basket. You should not notice a difference in light return after setting.

You can see the stone is held by the prongs themselves with the metal sitting under- rather than bezeling the girdle. Even a bezel is a negligible effect on a well cut modern round, but a modern stone can vary in how much the performance is affected- particularly fancy cuts.
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What is the color of the OEC? I wonder if a faux collet works like faux bezel.

It’s my observation that a faux bezel can make the facet pattern more pronounced. However, some of the tint can get trapped.
 
@Gussie has a gorgeous collette setting and can probably weigh in on the light performance in everyday life. Based on the pictures it glows beautifully!!
 
Niel said:
Typically reproduction collet settings are NOT going to bezel the girdle. They will hardly be any different from a traditional 6-8 prong stone with a basket. You should not notice a difference in light return after setting.

You can see the stone is held by the prongs themselves with the metal sitting under- rather than bezeling the girdle. Even a bezel is a negligible effect on a well cut modern round, but a modern stone can vary in how much the performance is affected- particularly fancy cuts.
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It sure looks like light would get in the side okay. IMO, it would be gorgeous.
 
pricescopenewbie said:
@SparklieBug. Yes but I haven't received it yet. Hopefully next month I can hear back. Happy new year :razz:
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Happy new year for you, as well. It will be a very happy new year with a new sparklie bauble! :D

What will the back be like, open or closed? I’m excited to see it!
 
SparklieBug said:
Happy new year for you, as well. It will be a very happy new year with a new sparklie bauble! :D

What will the back be like, open or closed? I’m excited to see it!
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Yes, enquiring minds want to know!
 
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