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Shiny_Rock
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Hello! I thought I would continue my previous thread ([URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-and-quite-confused-any-assistance-would-be-appreciated.216289/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-and-quite-confused-any-assistance-would-be-appreciated.216289/[/URL]) here and have it focus on a search for an OEC!
Since I last posted, I had a chance to go to a consignment store and compared another 1 carat OEC to their selection of RBs. It still seems like the RBs have more or that rainbow fireball effect, but this particular OEC is getting a little closer to what I want in a firey diamond.
In terms of what I want in a diamond, I'm looking for an OEC with as much fire and sparkle possible and around 1 carat. I'm willing to sacrifice clarity and color (as long and it's not face up yellow). Budget around $3000-4000ish
I've also e-mailed mydiamondzone, GOG, and OWD. Awaiting response from GOG and OWD. However Ilya from mydiamondzone got back to really me quickly and recommended the following within my budget:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IDEAL-CUT-1ct-OLD-EURO-ANTIQUE-DIAMOND-LOOSE-J-VS1-EGL-USA-CERTIFIED-VINTAGE-OEC-/401002670763?hash=item5d5d9f2aab (video: https://youtu.be/feIl9vXfc6g)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1-10CT-OLD-EUROPEAN-VERY-GOOD-CUT-DIAMOND-EGL-USA-CERT-L-VS1-ENGAGEMENT-/151835764018?hash=item235a1de532
Any thoughts on these two diamonds? Hard to gauge the sparkle based on the EGL reports and video alone. I'm leaning heavily toward the first one but am concerned about the girdle size since I want a six prong petite setting, though Ilya said it should be fine.
Today I'll be going to San Francisco again to check out Lang Jewelry and Tenenbaum's. Maybe I'll have some luck there!
Thank you again for the help!
Since I last posted, I had a chance to go to a consignment store and compared another 1 carat OEC to their selection of RBs. It still seems like the RBs have more or that rainbow fireball effect, but this particular OEC is getting a little closer to what I want in a firey diamond.
In terms of what I want in a diamond, I'm looking for an OEC with as much fire and sparkle possible and around 1 carat. I'm willing to sacrifice clarity and color (as long and it's not face up yellow). Budget around $3000-4000ish
I've also e-mailed mydiamondzone, GOG, and OWD. Awaiting response from GOG and OWD. However Ilya from mydiamondzone got back to really me quickly and recommended the following within my budget:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IDEAL-CUT-1ct-OLD-EURO-ANTIQUE-DIAMOND-LOOSE-J-VS1-EGL-USA-CERTIFIED-VINTAGE-OEC-/401002670763?hash=item5d5d9f2aab (video: https://youtu.be/feIl9vXfc6g)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1-10CT-OLD-EUROPEAN-VERY-GOOD-CUT-DIAMOND-EGL-USA-CERT-L-VS1-ENGAGEMENT-/151835764018?hash=item235a1de532
Any thoughts on these two diamonds? Hard to gauge the sparkle based on the EGL reports and video alone. I'm leaning heavily toward the first one but am concerned about the girdle size since I want a six prong petite setting, though Ilya said it should be fine.
Today I'll be going to San Francisco again to check out Lang Jewelry and Tenenbaum's. Maybe I'll have some luck there!
Thank you again for the help!