First OEC purchase, looks transitional?

[starburst]

I found this stone on Ebay, sold to me as a I-J, SI2 stone. Measures 7mm in diameter. I think the pattern is nice, but is it an OEC or a transitional? I want to take it out of the current setting and do a much more delicate setting. I was finally able to get some pictures under a loupe!

 

[maccers]

It strikes me as transitional too but I guess it could be late OEC. Regardless the patterning looks great! Awesome find!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Yummy.

The term "transitional" is a real catch all. There isn't really a set definition. Well, all the labels we use for old cuts are sort of imprecise But, I do think that the label transitional fits here (as much as it fits any stone): longer lower halves, larger table, likely a shallower crown than older styles, very good optical symmetry. I like it a lot. This is a flavour of old cut I really enjoy!

 

[heliotrope]

it looks like a tranny to me...

I am on a hunt for two more right now - and it is a challenge to hunt them down as the term is used quite loosely

can we see a side or profile view??

my understanding is that as OEC diamonds were cut from a single piece - they have taller crowns

as opposed to the period when Transitionals were cut - when two stones were cut from the one piece of rough (like modern RBs) - creating lower crowns

what ever it is - I love it!!

 

[heliotrope]

FWIW...

I have been using this sketch I made taken from EGL reports that had stones classified as OECs and Transitionals to eliminate certain stones on my hunt

(more to remind me of what the stone I am trying to match up to looks like than anything else - if I look under my loupe again - I will go loopy!!)

as Dreamer has mentioned - there does not seem to be any hard and fast rule - I just use this as a guide

 

[justginger]

I think it is absolutely gorgeous - and yes, I would call it a transitional. The symmetry is so good, and has that lovely checkerboardish, crisp faceting.

 

[chrono]

This type of patterning really appeals to me. I think it is a transitional too, with the larger table, smaller cut, and very precise faceting.

 

[Enerchi]

Regardless of its pedigree, you found a beautiful diamond!!

I like the diagram heliotrope posted - very helpful!

 

[ericad]

Looks like a tranny to me - enjoy your beautiful old cut!

 

[Laila619]

Wow, it's gorgeous! Also agree that it looks like a tranny. Are you happy with it?

 

[meredeth11]

It looks transitional for me, anyway, I love the glittering and compact facets.

 

[diamonds-are-friends]

it seems more like a transitional. OECs tend to have smaller table facets.

 

[woofmama]

Love the pattern, very appealing! Trannies are so cool.

Edited to add-Starburst your EC ering is one of my favorites on here! So unique-right up my alley. I'm a step cut girl and love diamonds with a twist. I would so buy that stone if I ever find one like it

 

[starburst]

Thank you everybody! I really love the pattern, it's always nice when an ebay find turns out better than your expectations!

Dreamer_D - your ring is 1 of my ultimate dream rings!!!

heliotrope - the cutting method you mentioned makes a lot of sense! Thank you for the illustration! I'll try to post a side view soon.

Laila619 - I am really happy with it. It was hard to tell from Ebay photos at first, but I definitely love the facet pattern in person.

woofmama - thank you so much! I'm definitely a step cut girl, but there's something about an OEC/OMC/tranny that is so appealing to me!

 

[starburst]

Well I had the stone taken out of its setting and here are some new pics!! It looks much whiter now that it's out of the setting.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Amazing diamond! I love it. What is the plan for the stone?

And thanks for the compliment about my ring It is my dream ring too.

 

[GemFever]

Beautiful! Can't wait to see how you set it.

 

[Kim N]

Gorgeous diamond! One of my favorite types of cut.

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

Mmmm chunky chunky chunky!!!!

 

[maccers]

I think it looks great! Really white, what a nice surprise. I see it has a little mouse bite (I think), did your jeweller say anything about it?

 

[CharmyPoo]

It's lovely and really looks far nicer. Isn't it strange though ... do you find that the diamond looks better set?

I have a tranny that looks amazing when set ... I was surprised that it doesn't look as good unset but I pop it in the old setting and bam .. beautiful again.

 

[missy]

Gorgeous diamond starburst! I cannot wait to see what setting you choose for it!

 

[pandabee]

Yummy tranny! Some people may consider anything not MRB as OEC looks beautiful and white! What setting plans do you have?

 

[stargurl78]

Beautiful diamond How do you plan to set it?

 

[starburst]

Dreamer_D, GemFever, missy, pandabee, starburl78, not sure how I want to set it yet. Possibly a vintage bezel, something like this. I'm still deciding. Suggestions? I just lurrrve Dreamer's ring, but after seeing hers, I feel like only a bigger OEC will do!
maccers, my jeweler noticed a small chip when it was still in the setting. It's confirmed of course now that the stone is loose. I'm thinking about sending the stone off to get it certified, I haven't looked into the costs or anything. Do you guys think it's worth it?
Charmypoo, I wasn't crazy about the setting it came in, a little too masculine for me. I think she'll look really good in something more delicate