Discovered my dream cut! Thanks PS

[mom 2-3]

Warning: long post

After weeks upon weeks of scouring this site, I finally posted my first question this week (whether to make a small upgrade to stone & setting or put the money into a much larger stone). I received a great amount of advice & pretty much had decided to wait and buy a larger stone with a plain setting.
Any-hoo, I have become addicted to this site and continued looking at old posts, and realized the stones that I have secretly admired (one family member and a few friends) are old cut stones!!!!!
I knew my cousins ring was a family heirloom, I just had never thought that the reason I loved it so much was that it was cut so differently.

I am know on the search for preferrably an omc or euc -- maybe transitional b/c it still has the chunkiness I adore.
My fav is colors in the K,L,M range, so warm and yummy

. I really don''t care for the whiter colors, even though they are "nicer".

I say all of this to thanks to everyone at PS for posting pictures and commentary about their diamonds.

I am sure I will follow with questions about how to evaluate these stones in antique stores

.

Thanks!!!!

mom 2-3

 

[Todd Gray]

There are some very beautiful diamonds that are older cuts, I can''t remember the name of the store at the moment, but there is a store in Seattle (across the sound from me) that specializes in vintage jewelry and while it is not the realm that we specialize in I like to wander in from time to time and just appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship offered by some of the older designs... Realize how talented some of the craftsman had to be to create some of the more intricate designs by hand - most today are (designed by computer aided drafting). Anyway, happy hunting! Enjoy the journey!

 

[mom 2-3]

That is probably much of the allure for me. Theses diamonds have such history and character. It is easy to let one''s mind wander & imagine the miner, cutter and the woman lucky enough to have been wearing these stones sooo many years ago.

 

[Todd Gray]

It is a passion that is easy to understand. You might enjoy chatting with David Atlas (Old Miner) because he used to operate a company that specialized in European and Mine Cut Diamonds and is a wealth of information on them...

 

[Resonance.Of.Life]

I''d highly recommend Jewels by Erica Grace... I was hankering for one of their OECS when.... the cushion bug hit me.

They have absolutely the most gorgeous diamonds!

 

[iluvcarats]

Here is some eye candy for you
langantiques
singlestone
newyorkestatejewelry

 

[mom 2-3]

Date: 1/22/2009 2:24:31 PM
Author: iluvcarats
Here is some eye candy for you
langantiques
singlestone
newyorkestatejewelry

Oh yes!

I have checked those out already.

I have also been looking it Erica Grace''s site. I like some of Fay Cullen''s rings, but I can not deal with the no return policy.

I have also found a site by Leigh Jay Nacht Inc --- Has anyone heard of him????
He has some really nice pieces.

mom 2-3

 

[iluvcarats]

Date: 1/22/2009 2:43:31 PM
Author: mom 2-3

Date: 1/22/2009 2:24:31 PM

Author: iluvcarats

Here is some eye candy for you

langantiques

singlestone

newyorkestatejewelry

Oh yes!


I have checked those out already.

I have also been looking it Erica Grace''s site. I like some of Fay Cullen''s rings, but I can not deal with the no return policy.


I have also found a site by Leigh Jay Nacht Inc --- Has anyone heard of him????

He has some really nice pieces.


mom 2-3

I haven''t heard of that on yet. I will check it out.
Have you looked at the Lang''s sold archives? That will keep you busy for hours!

 

[iluvcarats]

This is a good one too
estatediamondjewelry.com

 

[mom 2-3]

Date: 1/22/2009 2:52:16 PM
Author: iluvcarats
This is a good one too
estatediamondjewelry.com

I am checking that out now -- thanks so much.

The site for Leigh Jay Nacht is antiqueengagementrings.com

He has a 1.44 oec M that i really like -- it seems very affordable (for my small budget) at $2525.

But, I just don''t know enough yet to know if that is just OK or great.

 

[LGK]

Sounds like you and I have the same taste in old cuts- I like the warm ones too! I definitely that feeling of revelation when I realized *why* I was attracted to certain antique rings but not others... well duh, it was the ones with the original antique stones that I liked, and the ones with new round brilliants that didn''t do it for me.

Have fun shopping! There are *so* many good vendors of fabulous antique pieces, it''s a fun process. I ended up going with Old World Diamonds for one, and eBay for two other OECs.

 

[CharmyPoo]

I love OECs. They are so charming and absolutely gorgeous.

 

[glitterata]

Date: 1/22/2009 2:43:31 PM
Author: mom 2-3

Date: 1/22/2009 2:24:31 PM

Author: iluvcarats

Here is some eye candy for you

langantiques

singlestone

newyorkestatejewelry

Oh yes!


I have checked those out already.

I have also been looking it Erica Grace''s site. I like some of Fay Cullen''s rings, but I can not deal with the no return policy.


I have also found a site by Leigh Jay Nacht Inc --- Has anyone heard of him????

He has some really nice pieces.


mom 2-3

I bought my reproduction Edwardian setting for my OEC from him. Super nice guy.

 

[mom 2-3]

Thanks Glitterata!!

I may have to give him a call.

 

[missismene]

Check out Wellington & Co. www.wcjewelry.com
in New Orleans,
504 525 4855
they had some GORGEOUS OEC, OMC diamonds I saw in their shop and the website is not bad (maybe not up to date.) I would call and see what they have available. I have found it hard to find OEC stones.
Good luck!

 

[missismene]

And the prices on the website are not accurate. Call for their "discounted" prices!

 

[missismene]

I do not know your size or budget, but i am shopping for "us."

http://www.wcjewelry.com/rg3102.html

a little whiter than you may like..
http://www.wcjewelry.com/rg2295.html

http://www.wcjewelry.com/nk3119.html
http://www.wcjewelry.com/rg3036.html

I tried on both of the rings below. They were both priced under what the website says.
I remember the 2.36 ct being around 12K, it was very warm in color and gorgeous.
It was hard to forget about it but for me (personally) I wanted a lighter, whiter stone (and I was compromising with someone who does not understand the love of anything without a remote and lcd screen.)
But I understand and love the warmer older stones.

 

[mom 2-3]

Date: 1/22/2009 11:45:14 PM
Author: missismene
I do not know your size or budget, but i am shopping for ''us.''

http://www.wcjewelry.com/rg3102.html

a little whiter than you may like..
http://www.wcjewelry.com/rg2295.html

http://www.wcjewelry.com/nk3119.html
http://www.wcjewelry.com/rg3036.html

I tried on both of the rings below. They were both priced under what the website says.
I remember the 2.36 ct being around 12K, it was very warm in color and gorgeous.
It was hard to forget about it but for me (personally) I wanted a lighter, whiter stone (and I was compromising with someone who does not understand the love of anything without a remote and lcd screen.)
But I understand and love the warmer older stones.

missismene,

You are so kind to post those great finds!!! Don''t forget to check out the Leigh Jay Nacht site -- he has some beautiful rings (especially if you have a higher budget).

OMG -- How do I loooovvvveee the 2.36

. And while the discounted pric is great, even that price is (sadly) out of my budget.

For now upgrading my .33 round will have to be more on the range of $3000 - $4500[

I know it will be tough to find one in that range, but we''ll see.

I am going to check that website. The great thing is if I find many that I really like, I could possibly make the drive. I am in GA so it''s not too very far.


Good luck in your search.


mom 2-3

 

[rainydaze]

hi mom 2-3! isn't it exciting discovering the old cuts? i have as well, and am currently working on trading in my princess for an OEC. i second JBEG and singlestone... and i would like to add old world diamonds (oldworlddiamonds.com) to the list. they have a great selection, adam is great at recommending stones when he understands what is important to you, they have free overnight shipping and a 10 day return period. he understands that you need to see them in person to know if it is the one for you, and i have found him to have a good eye thus far and easy to work with.

here are a few that fall within your budget and color preferences:

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=1524&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=17&SORT=PRICE

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=1341&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=17&SORT=PRICE

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=2064&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=19

nice numbers on this one: http://oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=2928&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=19

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=1776&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=20&SORT=PRICE

there are several more, but at a quick glance those were the ones that had potential. adam has been great at recommending stones that i might like and those have ended up being the ones i have gone for.

good luck in your search, have fun, and i hope you find the one that knocks your socks off!!

 

[mom 2-3]

Date: 1/23/2009 8:44:53 AM
Author: rainydaze
hi mom 2-3! isn''t it exciting discovering the old cuts? i have as well, and am currently working on trading in my princess for an OEC. i second JBEG and singlestone... and i would like to add old world diamonds (oldworlddiamonds.com) to the list. they have a great selection, adam is great at recommending stones when he understands what is important to you, they have free overnight shipping and a 10 day return period. he understands that you need to see them in person to know if it is the one for you, and i have found him to have a good eye thus far and easy to work with.

here are a few that fall within your budget and color preferences:

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=1524&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=17&SORT=PRICE

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=1341&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=17&SORT=PRICE

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=2064&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=19

nice numbers on this one: http://oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=2928&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=19

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=1776&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=20&SORT=PRICE

there are several more, but at a quick glance those were the ones that had potential. adam has been great at recommending stones that i might like and those have ended up being the ones i have gone for.

good luck in your search, have fun, and i hope you find the one that knocks your socks off!!

Hi rainydaize!

Thanks so much for all of the links -- I will be looking at those in a moment. You all are so kind to offer so much help and support.


Have you had to return a diamond before??
I think I would feel bad somehow

. I guess I just should talk with the store owners and let them know how I feel, maybe they can ease my mind.

Also, does anyone think this is a good buy oec -- it seems so b/c of the color I like and the size is great

. But, the price seems to low to be a good diamond. All I have been finding at this size are thousands more!!!

I may be just jumping the gun b/c I am so excited about these diamonds & I really want one, especially one closer to 1.50.


Thanks in advance to all

mom 2-3