I think they look very promising too, nice finds!!
but... Strong Fluorescence...
@conyankee2 - do you / your partner mind a stone that would glow blue under a UV blacklight? (and maybe even to some extent in direct sunlight!)
I am on the fence about it but you need to be aware of it, and that some people might view it as a negative.
The video/pic didn't show any negative effects from the SBF, but you're right -- I'd want BN to check to make sure... for peace of mind. I'm having them get the stone along with a few others so I can see it in person. This 2.82 is what I'm heavily leaning toward. Hopefully no bow tie in person!
Solitaire
OP, strongly consider these. They are gorgeous, definitely a better presence than the one you're having the other vendor call in.
ah! that was a great find! No bow-tie, you can even some nice faceting, perfect color (I like ovals in D-F only), eye-clean - just yummy! OP please get this one.Ugh!! That's my favorite too, SimoneDi!! Soooo pretty!
ah! that was a great find! No bow-tie, you can even some nice faceting, perfect color (I like ovals in D-F only), eye-clean - just yummy! OP please get this one.
Thank you so much everyone! While those are nice stones, I have to admit I'm not exactly a fan of the 'chubby shape' prefer a ratio around 1.45 or so. Basically more of a classic oval shape, as opposed to an oval that is more on the rounder side. I suppose some of this just comes down to preference. Can't deny the E color though, those do look like nice stones for sure....and that chubby shape!! ...I die.
OP, I know the 2.84 is larger, but this stone will POP off her finger -- which is what you want in an oval... especially in a solitaire!
Size is definitely a motivating factor, I'd say it just beats out color, but not by much. I can google it, but what is "mush"? And yes bow tie can't really know until I see these diamonds in person unfortunately. What makes some of you say you think the 2.8 carat one that I posted last might have a bow tie? Just from the picture? Or something about the numbers? I'm assuming picture? Thank you!
The more "spready" and "longer" you go, the more you are risking to have a bow-tie effect/light leakage. The second stone that msop04 posted, although with the same L/W ratio, seems to have "skinnier" ends which ultimately makes it look longer in my view. I am sure that others may chime in with other options.
Great finds msop04..I still love the first one the bestest
very good point, thank you!The more "spready" and "longer" you go, the more you are risking to have a bow-tie effect/light leakage. The second stone that msop04 posted, although with the same L/W ratio, seems to have "skinnier" ends which ultimately makes it look longer in my view. I am sure that others may chime in with other options.
Edit: I looked again at the I oval and I thought that it didn't seem to have great symmetry, then I saw that GIA gave it "Very Good". I am not an oval consumer, but the color + not excellent symmetry will bother me. You are spending a significant chunk of change on this stone, why compromise cut/color to get a little but extra carat weight
Hi There!Here's what I mean...
The bow tie doesn't show at this angle, but notice it's huge outline. I'm afraid that if the stone were turned in either direction, it would go black.
The mush is the dark, non-sparkly area on top and bottom of the bow tie.
Hope this helps!
My understanding regarding a 'bow tie' is when it appears black across the middle. In the picture (where you circled) I'm not seeing any black and I'm not seeing very much (if any) in the video either. Perhaps I'm mistaken.It has a bow tie.
Thank you for the advice!Honestly, ovals are not my specialty, but when I compare this stone to the one from BN, I see much more contrast in the middle and a pronounced "bow tie" shape in your stone. See below:
I also dislike the color, but I won't be wearing it. A friend of mine has an H colored oval and it looks tinted especially when next to white meleè. I don't favor the look, but once again, you are the decision maker.
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