Help Buying an OEC

[Sakuracherry]

1.24 Carat Round Natural Diamond GIA I Color VS2 Old European Brilliant Cut | eBay

This is a beautiful 1.24 carat round loose diamond. It has a GIA Diamond Dossier certificate from 2019. The stone is an “I” color and VS2 clarity. It has NO Fluorescence. Laser inscribed on the girdle with GIA report #2205805333.

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An option I came across.

That stone looks cushony and pretty! I’ll ask the seller for more pictures. I also need to ask where the chip is. Thank you.

 

[Cerulean]

https://underthecrown.com/products/european-cut-diamond-gia/37643/

I really like this one I came across while hunting for antique pears

 

[Sakuracherry]

https://underthecrown.com/products/european-cut-diamond-gia/37643/

I really like this one I came across while hunting for antique pears

According to the GIA report, it’s a circular brilliant (possibly a tranny). I’m not a big fan of the large table (it’s bigger then my MRB), but I’m curious to see how much this costs.

 

[Spring Day]

https://underthecrown.com/products/european-cut-diamond-gia/37643/

I really like this one I came across while hunting for antique pears

Yowza, that’s a huge table! But I also wanna say that my oec/transitional has a table of 53% and is shallow but it performs marvelously. I was afraid of the larger table because I was so used to the table in the 40’s but now I’m open to the low 50’s. So I wouldn’t rule out some oecs just because their shallow or have a larger table than what you’re used to.

Edit: Well, most GIA reports are not going to specificy old European unless it hits the numbers perfectly. Most will say round brilliant.

 

[Cerulean]

Yowza, that’s a huge table! But I also wanna say that my oec/transitional has a table of 53% and is shallow but it performs marvelously. I was afraid of the larger table because I was so used to the table in the 40’s but now I’m open to the low 50’s. So I wouldn’t rule out some oecs just because their shallow or have a larger table than what you’re used to.

Edit: Well, most GIA reports are not going to specificy old European unless it hits the numbers perfectly. Most will say round brilliant.

I actually like the large table, I think it adds character - it really makes the floral facets look like a FLOWER! But of course it’s all personal preference!

 

[Spring Day]

I actually like the large table, I think it adds character - it really makes the floral facets look like a FLOWER! But of course it’s all personal preference!

That’s true! Especially in older cuts! It’s really a personal preference! I remember talking to someone about how much they loved those distinct always off maltese crosses but they’re definitely not for me.

 

[Sakuracherry]

Just wanted to let you guys know that I have decided not to buy a new stone for now. I recently bought an uncerted OEC with a tiny chip on eBay (the color is somewhere between my GIA F and AGS H, and definitely much less tinted than my GIA J). I paid much less than 2k for this. The stone is a bit under 1.2ct and smaller than what I had originally wanted, but I have decided to keep it for now. I’ll save my original budget for an upgrade in the future.

 

[ModdySmalls]

I was so jealous when you bought the stone, haha. I was actually considering that stone and the one linked below. Grace hasn’t gotten back to me in 6 days. I don’t want to bother her, and I don’t really like rushing people.

1.74ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire, GIA I SI1

Elegant and timeless solitaire showcasing a later cut old European cut diamond with the prettiest make! The diamond has that much desired flowery facet pattern under the table, and gorgeous light play. Set in a simple and timeless solitaire in rose gold - super romantic on the finger. The ring...

www.jewelsbygrace.com

Hi, the ring you linked is mine, which I consigned with Grace. It's really beautiful! I can try to ping her if that would help.

 

[Sakuracherry]

Hi, the ring you linked is mine, which I consigned with Grace. It's really beautiful! I can try to ping her if that would help.

Hi! Your ring is beautiful. I’m sure it will sell quickly. As I wrote in my previous post, I have decided not to buy a new diamond now.