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Emerald Cut 1.2 ct... Good value?

LawmaLlama said:
... this is what I think of as an old school EC
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The GemConcepts references do show what the style of the cut is all about (now that I am sober from the surprise & thinking)

There are a few other flavours of old school step cuts from Yoram's 'Revival Programme' ,-) - I'd guess that the glittery breed is more recognized than the Deco-esque squares, both with a long history by now ... The Asscher house must have done plenty of both back in the day, methinks !
 
This one looks nice, but is smaller. The inclusions in the table likely won't be visible to the naked eye.
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...ut/1.43-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3100762

Ok, I know this one is IGI, but it is very similar to the one Valeria picked. (Hers is better, but this is nice too).
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...ut/1.50-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3419213

I'm not finding anything else at JA. If you have time, I'd contact GOG to help you hunt something. They are fabulous.
 
I can't thank everyone enough. I requested an ASET on both the original 1.51 with b2c and also the JA 1.51 cts H/SI1. I am going to look through all the other great options more closely and try to maybe get one or two more ASET. I really appreciate everything as this is one of the most important decisions for a guy. I also put that JA on hold, so hopefully I will get the ASET shortly. I also heard to never get SI on an EC, but I can tell you guys all know what you're doing.

Thank you. Thank you!
 
Check the crown heights on some of those I didn't check them all but one had what had to be a 8% or less CH but looked very bright.
Bright but dead with a very flat top.
 
ThunderJAR said:
I can't thank everyone enough. I requested an ASET on both the original 1.51 with b2c and also the JA 1.51 cts H/SI1. I am going to look through all the other great options more closely and try to maybe get one or two more ASET. I really appreciate everything as this is one of the most important decisions for a guy. I also put that JA on hold, so hopefully I will get the ASET shortly. I also heard to never get SI on an EC, but I can tell you guys all know what you're doing.

Thank you. Thank you!
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There ARE unicorns out there! They are not easy to find, but never discount SI clarity on an EC; my EC is an SI2, and you'd never know it. All of the inclusions are clear, clean, and positioned in a way that don't distract nor detract; they are very hidden. None of the inclusions sit against or directly under the table, and unless you're using magnification, you can't see them...at all. My DH got very lucky. The SI1 that was posted is VERY eye clean, and reminds me of mine, in the way that the inclusions hide. I'm certainly not suggesting that SI clarity is the best way to go, when considering EC's or step-Cuts, in general. I'd have to be a fool. I am encouraging you to leave the SI clarity on the table, IF you find a step-cut that is so eye clean that you'd never know it was an SI. Again, NOT easily found, but they are out there!! I'm completely over the moon over my unicorn EC!! She steals the show!! ;)2 :lol-2:
Please share the ASETS, once you get them! I'm dying to see them!!! :mrgreen2:
 
This is the thread I dedicated to my EC:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/meet-uisce.231677/

Just to give you an idea of what an "eye clean" SI2 clarity grade EC looks like, in real life.
I'm going to brag a moment: my EC made it to jewel of the week, this past August. ;)2 :cool2: lmao!! I'm quite proud of her!!

This is why it is SOOOOO important to either SEE the stone in person, or get as much visual aid as possible, before ruling anything out! I've seen some VS clarity step Cuts that didn't deserve the grade, IMO, while searching for other OP's, just like yourself.
It really does help to investigate further....
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Here is the ASET for the JA 1.51 cts H/SI1
 
Rather as expected, so nothing to add ...

If you go with this one, I would ask about its being suitable for the setting you intend. My raving about this diamond has much to do with the fact that I want such a thing for myself, but, I am into gypsy settings, where such a crownless stone would work without comment. I wouldn't know if the near lack of crown lets the girdle TOO exposed to whatnot, in a classical four-prong setting.
 
ASET chart:
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Seems to fall into VG Cut range.
Inclusions are still very hidden.
What do YOU think?
 
I think its lovely, but I hear both Karl_K and valeria about the crown angle. These are the two ECs @valeria101 posted on the first page. What I'm pointing out OP is can you see the area I bracketed. That is the area that will be above the prongs. So, the stone may look flatter than a typical EC. I adore it for its unique and 1 in a million look, but I want to make sure you see the profile and are ok with it. If your girl loves unique and being totally different, this look might be perfect. Typically, ECs are closer to 15% crown angle.

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https://www.langantiques.com/85-carat-carre-cut-diamond-art-deco-engagement-ring.html
{A slightly more modern version of this setting would be gorgeous}
 
ThunderJAR said:
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Here is the ASET for the JA 1.51 cts H/SI1
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Ugh, I may be in the minority here, but I find this ASET disappointing. I'd put it inbetween very good and excellent. It's not bad, but not great. There is definitely leakage happening. For me, there is not enough red on the sides and a bit too much white on top and bottom. Granted this is better than most.

Yes, it will be very flat on top with little crown. This is a personal choice. My first EC was similar to this, and flat. Still a stunner and unique, and I loved it. What I'm saying is, if your intended has no expectations with ECs, this will be a stunner to you, her, and others. If the wearer has had an EC before, this may not fit her bill.
 
rockysalamander said:
Typically, ECs are closer to 15% crown angle.
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It is a Pricescope fashion.

The high crowns have their role - they are responsible for the 'glitter' of virtual facets in diamonds. Crown less than 15% are plenty & most such objects are not good at the special thing that they can do well ('flash') ...

Perhaps I have low expectations about EC ASETs ... I would not mind the littlle white gone, but it is quite little, so it can stay ... for me.

If another EC comes back with an all-red ASET & a high crown, I would give it high marks too. Different animal.
 
ctd.

One way to put this: I am breaking a rule of thumb re. high crown - in the same way it was historically broken by mostly small step cuts (revived by GemConcepts), for the sake of the look.

The comment re setting remains.

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I remember at least one attractive high-crowned EC among the ones mentioned on this thread !
 
Still not 100%.. I definitely am not going with a halo now, so that is a plus. I really like how responsive JA, so I'm pretty sure I want to give them the business. However, I'm not loving the rare stone. I really need to keep the stone at 6 grand. I'm still searching. Thanks for checking up and for your feedback.
 
How bad is this ASET? Is the blue extremely bad?

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valeria101 said:
ctd.

One way to put this: I am breaking a rule of thumb re. high crown - in the same way it was historically broken by mostly small step cuts (revived by GemConcepts), for the sake of the look.

The comment re setting remains.

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I remember at least one attractive high-crowned EC among the ones mentioned on this thread !
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Yoram’s most recent post on FB!!
Apologies for the hijack!!! @valeria101, I wanted to make sure you saw these!!! :eek2:

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Matthews1127 said:
I wanted to make sure you saw these!
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God !

Thank you ... I am not on FB & would have missed that painful sight of a ruby (in great company). I'd say this man's photography sees gems not unlike I do - a painful kind of pleasure.
 
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