Have you seen KarlK''s second Octavia Asscher?

[kenny]

I want.

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1.07 carat, grade estimate: G VS.
This amazing stone and the first Octavia are at GIA getting their physical exam.

Karl, how is the hall of mirrors effect in the Octavia compared to a good 3 step generic?
Does the smaller table reduce or increase the effect.

Stereo vision with two eyes, rocking the stone back and forth, is when you get the real asscher show AFAIC, and we can't get that in a still pic.
Please describe how the Octavia compares to a generic 3-step asscher in real life as it is rocked back and forth.

 

[yssie]

ohhhhhh...


WHEN will these be out for production?? I'll be first in line to buy!


Karl deserves every praise and more for these beauties

 

[tyty333]

Its just mesmerizing...I mean really!

 

[Demon]

Wow!!!! That''s the first Asscher that ever made me want it!

 

[Lula]

Oh, that 1.07 is niiiiiiiiiccccceeee. Kenny, I''ll fight you for it.

 

[jet2ks]

Love the new corner set up, Karl!!!

 

[isaku5]

Absolutely breath-taking!!!

Congratulations to everyone involved.

 

[Cehrabehra]

amazing, even more beautiful than the last

 

[DianaBanana]

Oh wow...I''ll say it again in this post in case Todd is reading....I really hope Nice Ice might be able to carry these one day so I can envoke my UPGRADE option!!

Karl, it is phenomenal - truly.

 

[bebe]

wow, you can really get lost in that.
just awesome!

 

[JoeNewbie11]

Beautiful stone. I think the table facet should be larger though, IMO, around 45 - 50% would be great. Karl, can you give us your target for the table %?

 

[AprilBaby]

I SOOO WANT ONE!!!!

 

[Karl_K]

Date: 10/22/2009 4:33:39 PM
Author:kenny
I want.


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1.07 carat, grade estimate: G VS.

This amazing stone and the first Octavia are at GIA getting their physical exam.


Karl, how is the hall of mirrors effect in the Octavia compared to a good 3 step generic?

Does the smaller table reduce or increase the effect.


Stereo vision with two eyes, rocking the stone back and forth, is when you get the real asscher show AFAIC, and we can't get that in a still pic.

Please describe how the Octavia compares to a generic 3-step asscher in real life as it is rocked back and forth.

That will be best answered by the videos for the prototype the video segments where he has it in the tweezers are close real to life except there are more rectangular blocky flashes.
The video tends to show smaller flashes than in person.
The new corners and longer sides will make for even more rectangular blocky flashes.
Which is one of the reasons I went with them.
The hall of mirrors extends across most of the crown instead of just under the table.
It is hard to describe but it is more 3D than larger tabled generic asschers or even the RA.
The closest thing I have seen to it is in some Asscher asschers from the 1920s.
That part does not come across on video and words don't cover it.

 

[Karl_K]

Date: 10/22/2009 7:29:38 PM
Author: JoeNewbie11
Beautiful stone. I think the table facet should be larger though, IMO, around 45 - 50% would be great. Karl, can you give us your target for the table %?

34%-36% with a 24%+ ch

A 50% table asscher done right would be awesome but it wouldn''t be Octavia it would be a slightly different look and a different product.
Maybe someday :}

 

[Karl_K]

Date: 10/22/2009 7:00:03 PM
Author: DianaBanana
Oh wow...I''ll say it again in this post in case Todd is reading....I really hope Nice Ice might be able to carry these one day so I can envoke my UPGRADE option!!

Karl, it is phenomenal - truly.

Thank you for the kind words :}

Todd is on my list of vendors I would allow to sell them once we are off the ground and get established. (It is a short list)
Todd is one of my favorite people.

 

[miraclesrule]

Do you need an investor?

 

[CharmyPoo]

I love it and it really makes me want an asscher. I would love it ever so slightly more if the edges were even a little bit longer.

 

[Kaleigh]

It''s awesome Karl. I am in love.

I hope to own one some day.....Congrats again.... I am thriilled for you.

 

[Skippy123]

aww, is it absolutely stunning!!!!! WE all want ONE!!!

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 10/22/2009 5:25:05 PM
Author: Demon
Wow!!!! That''s the first Asscher that ever made me want it!

Ditto

 

[Rhino]

Date: 10/22/2009 8:58:54 PM
Author: Karl_K

Date: 10/22/2009 4:33:39 PM

Author:kenny

I want.



Link



1.07 carat, grade estimate: G VS.


This amazing stone and the first Octavia are at GIA getting their physical exam.



Karl, how is the hall of mirrors effect in the Octavia compared to a good 3 step generic?


Does the smaller table reduce or increase the effect.



Stereo vision with two eyes, rocking the stone back and forth, is when you get the real asscher show AFAIC, and we can''t get that in a still pic.


Please describe how the Octavia compares to a generic 3-step asscher in real life as it is rocked back and forth.

That will be best answered by the videos for the prototype the video segments where he has it in the tweezers are close real to life except there are more rectangular blocky flashes.

The video tends to show smaller flashes than in person.

The new corners and longer sides will make for even more rectangular blocky flashes.

Which is one of the reasons I went with them.

The hall of mirrors extends across most of the crown instead of just under the table.

It is hard to describe but it is more 3D than larger tabled generic asschers or even the RA.

The closest thing I have seen to it is in some Asscher asschers from the 1920s.

That part does not come across on video and words don''t cover it.

Since I will not be in any haste to send this one out I''ll spend some good quality time with it and do a shoot in as many natural lighting environments as I can find the first weekend it is with me.

Can''t wait to see the tweaks beyond the models we''ve been analyzing.

 

[beaujolais]

I think that little table is the greatest thing ! This one has more of a typical asscher look. It's a bit "quieter". I like it much better.

Awesome stone. Congrats, again, Guys !

----

(Storm is a diamond genius.)

 

[kenny]

I don''t think of it as quieter at all.

I see it more as vibrating with energy.

 

[beaujolais]

Quieter meaning "except there are more rectangular blocky flashes".

 

[Lorelei]

Yes I have seen it and I love them both!!

 

[diagem]

Date: 10/22/2009 8:58:54 PM
Author: Karl_K

Date: 10/22/2009 4:33:39 PM
Author:kenny
I want.


Link


1.07 carat, grade estimate: G VS.

This amazing stone and the first Octavia are at GIA getting their physical exam.


Karl, how is the hall of mirrors effect in the Octavia compared to a good 3 step generic?

Does the smaller table reduce or increase the effect.


Stereo vision with two eyes, rocking the stone back and forth, is when you get the real asscher show AFAIC, and we can''t get that in a still pic.

Please describe how the Octavia compares to a generic 3-step asscher in real life as it is rocked back and forth.

That will be best answered by the videos for the prototype the video segments where he has it in the tweezers are close real to life except there are more rectangular blocky flashes.
The video tends to show smaller flashes than in person.
The new corners and longer sides will make for even more rectangular blocky flashes.
Which is one of the reasons I went with them.
The hall of mirrors extends across most of the crown instead of just under the table.
It is hard to describe but it is more 3D than larger tabled generic asschers or even the RA.
The closest thing I have seen to it is in some Asscher asschers from the 1920s.
That part does not come across on video and words don''t cover it.

Some minority group of Asschers only..., as most of them were still cut with larger tables and different proportions...
I also believe some of the Asschers cut back in the Art-Deco Era possessed more than three steps on the Pavilion (4 or even 5) resulting in smaller flashes.

I agree with Karl that the video (and words) show only part of the whole story on this one (but still manages to show and give the feel of its unique appearance)..., this facet design has an appearance most other cuts dont have. Its face up appearance & light performance is a result of internal "step-cut" facet reflections which cover over 75% of the face area. And opposed to the Asschers of the 1900''s this design was designed and will be cut to specific facet angle combination that let light inter-act peacefully between crown steps and pavilion steps.

One phenomena I did notice on this cut is that in direct sunlight it does not go dark as opposed to Diamond cuts in general.

This cut also displays what I have been calling for years on PS..., the "sculpture effect"! An effect that is viewed at all angle tilts..., the super high crown of this model clearly displays the Step-Cut faceting design in a 3D type of effect..., enhancing the results of this "sculpture effect" are the wide(er) step sizes incorporated in this design vs. generic designs.

Originally in Old-Cuts..., many Old-Cuts (not Asschers in specific) were cut deep displaying this sculpture effect..., the problem was that some of them were cut deep in a way that the combination of the pavilion angles and crown angles were displaying a darker (as opposed to brighter) face-up appearance, a natural effect when cutting deeper cuts.
The remedy to this known darker display is the correct division of each of the 8 mains of the Octavia into three step-facets each.

None of my writing above are about the beauty of a Diamond (as I believe most Diamonds are beautiful)..., I just try to explain my personal views on this cut''s properties.

Thank you all again for the kind words, these words mean a lot

.

 

[Luckyeshe]

What a beautiful asscher!! I want one too!!

 

[autumngems]

So when will it be available? I want one.

 

[Laila619]

Spectacular!

 

[Catmom]

It''s beautiful!!!