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Shiny_Rock
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- Apr 19, 2012
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Chrono|1362409563|3395892 said:In light that you are considering a particular stone, you will get more responses by starting a new thread.
The window isn't huge but it isn't small either. The "problem" is that it runs quite long across the stone but perhaps a creative setting might make it less noticeable. I don't think it can be completely covered up though. I'm not 100% sure but I expect the tilt window to show quite easily. Do you mind posting the full dimensions (including the depth)? I'm not sure if it is worth tweaking because this material is so expensive per carat.
You are correct that the colour change is on the weaker side.
Chrono|1362410807|3395903 said:Most might gloss over this thread as it discusses windows whereas if you start a new thread, people will notice it right away and you'll get more responses specific to your stone.
Looks like a shallow stone so there's nothing to be done about it. An enclosed type setting (halo or a basket with lots of "stuff" going on around the sides and underneath) will help minimize the window. On the downside, a colour change stone NEEDS as much light as possible to switch on a dime. So you could be trading one con for another. I find the vendor's actual write up in emails to be more accurate than the colour code. I've seen some bG5/3 to PR3/2 to be a whole lot nicer than others. If interested, please write him an email and inquire. He'll often do a hand shot and video by request which is helpful for alexandrites as sometimes they look quite different from the pictures.