HELP with Emerald Cut ASET images

[cop219]

Hi all,

I’m in the process of choosing between a few emerald-cut diamonds for an engagement ring and could really use some input. I’ve come across several promising options, but I’d love to hear from those who have more experience in this space.

If the differences between these stones are relatively minor and unlikely to make a noticeable impact, feel free to say so—I've definitely found myself deep in the rabbit hole and suffering a bit from analysis paralysis. While I’ve enjoyed learning throughout this process, I know it’s time to make a decision!

I truly appreciate any feedback or guidance you’re willing to share.

Thanks so much

 

[0-0-0]

Do you have videos? Based on the images I like the 3.17 the most. The others have more visible leaky steps.

 

[cop219]

Attaching here. Hopefully this helps!

 

[Starstruck8]

I'm not a diamond guy, but I think the experts will want to see videos with the stone rocked side-to-side, not top-to-bottom. This will show how the bright and dark facets 'dance', (or don't). The dance is what makes EC diamonds magical.

 

[cop219]

I'm not a diamond guy, but I think the experts will want to see videos with the stone rocked side-to-side, not top-to-bottom. This will show how the bright and dark facets 'dance', (or don't). The dance is what makes EC diamonds magical.

Sorry the videos aren't the best quality.

 

[LilAlex]

^ having a seizure right now brb

 

[0515vision]

@Karl_K are you able to help?

 

[Karl_K]

Need video that we can control the spin on to check crystal quality.
Also need to check the numbers.
Its a very nice collection of ECs and I would guess cut by the same cutter.
Picking the best is not possible based on the information available.
The one with the most leakage near the center in ASET and large dark zones in the spin video(2nd set of vids) is the weakest.

 

[cop219]

Need video that we can control the spin on to check crystal quality.
Also need to check the numbers.
Its a very nice collection of ECs and I would guess cut by the same cutter.
Picking the best is not possible based on the information available.
The one with the most leakage near the center in ASET and large dark zones in the spin video(2nd set of vids) is the weakest.

Karl, thank you for the input. Is there any way to message you privately? I'm trying to keep the stone info under wraps until I decide on one. I'm not sure how to share controllable videos without sending you a direct link.

 

[DejaWiz]

Based on the rotational videos, the 3.13 and 3.14 look the best to my eyes (your mileage may differ)...are these CVD or HPHT? I'm not able to check the crystal quality since the animated images are compressed and lower quality.
Can you take screenshots of each one from a few different angles? - dead center then slightly to the left and right when some of the facets are light blue to yellow colored when it's usually easiest to see if there is any graining or stria, if CVD.