Help with Whiteflash "X-factor" cut

[moneypenny02]

Hi all,
So I am searching for a ring that I really like, and have been dealing with someone from Whiteflash--however, they do not have any pictures of rings with their "X-Factor" setting, nor any good pictures of their radiant cut (which, based on the stock image on their website looks a bit off-kilter). I was wondering if anyone had any experience with those cuts, and could tell me what they thought about them--particularly versus the princess cut.

I am leaning towards the X-prong with the X-factor cut--largely b/c I think that best approximates the Tiffany Lucida ring which I am REALLY in love with--but I can''t tell based on the pictures I have seen thus far whether that would create an attractive ring.

Any input or even possible pictures of the X-factor cut (or radiant) from Whiteflash would be greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[jstarfireb]

Gladyskristen has a beautiful X-factor in a Lucida-style setting, so look up her posts! She had some trouble getting the setting to look right (from an outside jeweler), so I highly recommend sticking with WF for the setting. They know what they're doing.

ETA: It won't look exactly like a Lucida b/c the cut is a bit different. The Lucida cut has a step-cut crown and a brilliant-cut pavilion. The X-factor is brilliant-cut all the way, just like a princess but with the corners cut off. But the overall feel of the setting with a cut-cornered stone will be similar.

 

[swingirl]

I think an X-Prong setting with an X-Factor stone would be a beautiful combination! It's possible wf has photos of one they've done up for a customer so call them and ask.

wf does not carry radiants in-house so they don't show actual photos. They can call them in for you, But GOG carries some. 1.55ct I VS1 Radiant

GOG has started to carry these gorgeous Jubilee stones, another interesting squarish shape. Jubilee.

 

[moneypenny02]

Thank you guys so much for your responses! The woman that I have been working with at Whiteflash has just sent me a few pics of the x-factor diamonds, so perhaps she may be able to find pics of prior mock-ups as well.

I will definitely look into it more.

 

[moneypenny02]

Date: 1/30/2009 12:27:12 PM
Author: swingirl
I think an X-Prong setting with an X-Factor stone would be a beautiful combination! It''s possible wf has photos of one they''ve done up for a customer so call them and ask.


wf does not carry radiants in-house so they don''t show actual photos. They can call them in for you, But GOG carries some. 1.55ct I VS1 Radiant


GOG has started to carry these gorgeous Jubilee stones, another interesting squarish shape. Jubilee.

Thanks for the suggestion on the Jubilee--that is a gorgeous cut!

 

[neatfreak]

Their x-factor stones are gorgeous, any one of them will be killer. Just buy the one that fits your budget the best. I prefer them over radiants by far if those are the choices.

 

[neatfreak]

There's a gorgeous one in this thread:


https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/wf-x-factor-in-custom-legato-ring.69859/

and another...


https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/presenting-my-upgraded-x-factor.90764/

There are many x-factor rings here if you do a search, HTH!

 

[jstarfireb]

Also check out the Cut Corner Square radiant and Princess of Hearts cuts on Good Old Gold. The POHs in particular are stunning.

 

[moneypenny02]

Thanks so much....I had pretty much only been looking at WF, but GoG has some lovely choices as well. They told me that they were possibly discontinuing the x-factor, so these might be the only options they have...but nice to see some similar cuts on GoG--will definitely do more searching there!

 

[Lorelei]

I know you will come up with something beautiful!