Hi! Long time lurker (since 2008!) here, and deeply thankful for all the amazing people and content on this forum. I've been looking for an antique emerald or asscher cut casually for a while, and have seriously considered three. I have one in my possession right now from Jewels by Grace and need to decide whether to keep it. Normally I'm pretty decisive if I can look at something for a few days, but I haven't had a chance to look at it (we just moved, hosted xmas and our pipes just burst and Grace needs an answer today) so am a little stressed! @diamondseeker2006, @valeria101, @Karl_K and any others, I'd be honored to have some expert help here!
What I'm looking for:
- doesn't need to be an actual antique stone, I just prefer broad facets, lots of fire, with a high crown and small table
- crisp facets
- I'm not fussy about clarity as long as it isn't distracting when you look it or interfere with light performance
- some personality - the appeal in diamonds to me is looking at them, which is why I like crisp facets and fire, and I only mount them in rings
- no bowtie
- in a perfect world, 4-4.5 carat, I/J color
I'm only in the US occasionally so don't have the ability to see a ton of stones easily, though am in NYC in a few weeks. I've tried Yoram for a custom cut but he said they're only doing custom cuts quite slowly, and he'll keep an eye out for rough, which would likely be 4-4.5, k/l and vs-si (could be a good option but doesn't seem like it will happen soon). Adam at OWD is looking but doesn't come across things like this often.
Info here:
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/4-45ct-vintage-emerald-cut-diamond-gia-i-si2
https://www.gia.edu/sites/Satellite...ring=BD9399815A258E70B84BD4EAC14BBD6B&qr=null
What I like:
- the color is lovely
- in budget - I'm having a hard time getting over 40K
- my sweet spot for color/clarity (I/SI2)
- lots of nice fire around the table, and some in the table
What I'm wondering about:
- it faces up small with extra weight in the belly. Grace has a 3.23 and 3.67 that face up about the same size.
- the facets may be crisp, but the depth prevents you from focusing well
- I can't tell if the clouds are having an impact on sparkle. It's also the depths of artic winter and a snowstorm here, so I can't see it in good light.
- seems to have a bowtie in some lights
- prefer a higher crown
Pictures in the next post. I would really appreciate any help!
What I'm looking for:
- doesn't need to be an actual antique stone, I just prefer broad facets, lots of fire, with a high crown and small table
- crisp facets
- I'm not fussy about clarity as long as it isn't distracting when you look it or interfere with light performance
- some personality - the appeal in diamonds to me is looking at them, which is why I like crisp facets and fire, and I only mount them in rings
- no bowtie
- in a perfect world, 4-4.5 carat, I/J color
I'm only in the US occasionally so don't have the ability to see a ton of stones easily, though am in NYC in a few weeks. I've tried Yoram for a custom cut but he said they're only doing custom cuts quite slowly, and he'll keep an eye out for rough, which would likely be 4-4.5, k/l and vs-si (could be a good option but doesn't seem like it will happen soon). Adam at OWD is looking but doesn't come across things like this often.
Info here:
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/4-45ct-vintage-emerald-cut-diamond-gia-i-si2
https://www.gia.edu/sites/Satellite...ring=BD9399815A258E70B84BD4EAC14BBD6B&qr=null
What I like:
- the color is lovely
- in budget - I'm having a hard time getting over 40K
- my sweet spot for color/clarity (I/SI2)
- lots of nice fire around the table, and some in the table
What I'm wondering about:
- it faces up small with extra weight in the belly. Grace has a 3.23 and 3.67 that face up about the same size.
- the facets may be crisp, but the depth prevents you from focusing well
- I can't tell if the clouds are having an impact on sparkle. It's also the depths of artic winter and a snowstorm here, so I can't see it in good light.
- seems to have a bowtie in some lights
- prefer a higher crown
Pictures in the next post. I would really appreciate any help!
) so I'm not disappointed if they don't work out; also, I really love diamonds in general and can find things to love about many of them.
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