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European cut or transitional?

ringo865

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This one is 7.12 mm across and approximately 4 mm high ( measured in setting). It has a higher crown and small culet. However it has a "normal" size table and is relatively shallow. So I can't tell whether it would be European cut (not OEC), transitional, or just a bad attempt at MRB. It is very lively and dances with fire. Here are some pics.

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Couple more pics of culet and facet pattern

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This pic was kinda cool. The setting will be replaced once I figure out how I'd want it. Right now it's in a really high YG four prong that, under magnification, appears was carved with a chisel. :doh:

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Looks like a transitional to me! Seems like a lovely stone. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
 
Yah I think because it's so shallow. I don't see that circle in real life. Just wondering more how to categorize the type of cut, as it has some characteristics of both European and transitional cut types.
 
I'd vote transitional because the facets under the table look more arrow-like than a flower pattern.
 
The flower petals are so skinny, coupled with the larger table that I would call it transitional in my head.
 
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