Help me pick - 0.6ctw OECs or 1ctw MRB

[chere]

I found 2 pairs of studs and I can’t decide which to go with. Size vs Cut. Both cost about the same.

OEC studs, 0.6ctw, 4.35mm FG VS/SI
MRB studs 1ctw, 5mm GH SI

The OECs are in great condition for their age, a very close match in size and color.

I also have 0.3ctw and 2ctw lab MRB studs. These will be my third pair.

What would you pick and why?

 

[lala646]

Voting OEC because you already have 2 pair of MRB, and a good matched pair is a much harder to come by that a matched pair of MRB's.

 

[newdiamondworld]

Also voting old cuts because they are rare, especially in higher color grades. MRBs are much easier to find.

 

[MissGotRocks]

I found 2 pairs of studs and I can’t decide which to go with. Size vs Cut. Both cost about the same.

OEC studs, 0.6ctw, 4.35mm FG VS/SI
MRB studs 1ctw, 5mm GH SI

The OECs are in great condition for their age, a very close match in size and color.

I also have 0.3ctw and 2ctw lab MRB studs. These will be my third pair.

What would you pick and why?

Are the MRB studs natural diamonds or lab?

 

[chere]

Are the MRB studs natural diamonds or lab?

The 1ctw MRB and OECs are natural.

 

[MissGotRocks]

I sometimes think the MRB show up a bit better on the ears but you would have to see both pair to make a good decision. The MRB’s are larger though so they would probably be my choice.

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

I think for studs size is more important than cut style - you won’t be able to see them much on your ear anyway! I’d do the larger MRBs or hold out for studs in a different shape (personally I like ECs also for studs).

 

[maryjane04]

Do you have any other old cut jewellery? I'm only asking because it is very different especially at a smaller size it's harder to appreciate the faceting difference. Will they be worn together with other studs i.e. are they for a second piercing? It's hard to compete with the sparkle of a mrb.

If you're into old cuts then I'll suggest get that.. if it tires you then you can always reuse them as side stones in a 3 stone ring.

 

[chere]

I think for studs size is more important than cut style - you won’t be able to see them much on your ear anyway! I’d do the larger MRBs or hold out for studs in a different shape (personally I like ECs also for studs).

Do you have any other old cut jewellery? I'm only asking because it is very different especially at a smaller size it's harder to appreciate the faceting difference. Will they be worn together with other studs i.e. are they for a second piercing? It's hard to compete with the sparkle of a mrb.

If you're into old cuts then I'll suggest get that.. if it tires you then you can always reuse them as side stones in a 3 stone ring.

I would love a pair of Asscher cut studs but I want at least 6mm/2ctw. It's so hard to hold out for them and these other studs are within reach now.

I have small old cuts in other pieces I don’t wear everyday. I know what to expect for this size and I prefer the big flashes over MRBs.

 

[chere]

Thanks for the input everyone! I'm going with the OECs.

I'll ask the jeweler if they can replicate the original 6 prong crown setting.