Just bought this OEC off E-bay

[junebug17]

It looks really pretty! I like!

I agree though - those measurements don't sound quite right It will be interesting to see what you find out tomorrow!

Oh, and your pics are great!

 

[bright ice]

Update!

I got the stone today. It's very pretty but not everything the seller stated (as usual) .

I took it to a jeweler close to me at lunch for a quick inspection. She measured it at 5.80 x 5.50 (very surprised at these numbers, it's got to be more than this) but didn't measure depth (it's not overly deep). It does weigh in at 1.03ct. She looped it and said she didn't see anything. No color verification though.

So, I went to another local jeweler and he wants me to come back tomorrow at lunch and he will give me a complete evaluation including color.

My opinion: it's a late OMC, early OEC because of the measurements. It faces up smaller for it's weight than an OEC of this weight would, the color appears to be I/J/K ? (it's not too tinted). I compared it to a smaller OEC that I just got that was reported to be G/H which I feel is the case (it's pretty white). It has a lovely high crown, beautiful facet pattern with broad flashes of light/color.

I will update after I see the jeweler tomorrow.

I'm so sorry the spread didn't work out. Still, the price is good. But you have to decide what you think of course. It looks lovely. The culet is slightly off center but that's a personal thing.

I don't think so Gypsy. If so, only very slightly, not noticeable at all IRL

 

[Gypsy]

I'm so sorry the spread didn't work out. Still, the price is good. But you have to decide what you think of course. It looks lovely. The culet is slightly off center but that's a personal thing.

I don't think so Gypsy. If so, only very slightly, not noticeable at all IRL

Oops your are right. It's just in one of the pics the way the stone is sitting on your hand and the way the facets are reflecting. MY BAD. When I look at the other pics it's centered. Sorry. GOOD NEWS THOUGH! Off center culets bug me. That's not true for everyone though.

 

[bright ice]

It looks really pretty! I like!

I agree though - those measurements don't sound quite right It will be interesting to see what you find out tomorrow!

Oh, and your pics are great!

I just don't think she measured right. I show it next to a .56 G/H VS OEC (which should be about 5.2ish) and the size looks about 6mm give or take. I will have both stones checked tomorrow.

It is a pretty stone and I know I can't get one like it from JBEG or OWD for what I paid. It just depends on how it checks out with the jeweler.

 

[junebug17]

It looks really pretty! I like!

I agree though - those measurements don't sound quite right It will be interesting to see what you find out tomorrow!

Oh, and your pics are great!

I just don't think she measured right. I show it next to a .56 G/H VS OEC (which should be about 5.2ish) and the size looks about 6mm give or take. I will have both stones checked tomorrow.

It is a pretty stone and I know I can't get one like it from JBEG or OWD for what I paid. It just depends on how it checks out with the jeweler.

Oh, I agree! This looks as nice as those I see on JBEG, at least to my untrained eye anyway!

 

[Gypsy]

It looks really pretty! I like!

I agree though - those measurements don't sound quite right It will be interesting to see what you find out tomorrow!

Oh, and your pics are great!

I just don't think she measured right. I show it next to a .56 G/H VS OEC (which should be about 5.2ish) and the size looks about 6mm give or take. I will have both stones checked tomorrow.

It is a pretty stone and I know I can't get one like it from JBEG or OWD for what I paid. It just depends on how it checks out with the jeweler.

If you are going to be buying from ebay, just as an aside I highly recommend calipers and a good loupe. I bought some off ebay with my ebay bucks and it really helps cut down on the anxiety. Have the guy tommorrow measure it in 3 places at least. It's got a little bit of out of round so maybe it's smaller in only one spot but the rest is good.

 

[vinjewels]

Crossing my fingers you get the news you want tomorrow!!! I think it is beautiful and love the kozibe effect in one of the pics.

 

[Dreamer_D]

It looks really pretty! I like!

I agree though - those measurements don't sound quite right It will be interesting to see what you find out tomorrow!

Oh, and your pics are great!

I just don't think she measured right. I show it next to a .56 G/H VS OEC (which should be about 5.2ish) and the size looks about 6mm give or take. I will have both stones checked tomorrow.

It is a pretty stone and I know I can't get one like it from JBEG or OWD for what I paid. It just depends on how it checks out with the jeweler.

If you are going to be buying from ebay, just as an aside I highly recommend calipers and a good loupe. I bought some off ebay with my ebay bucks and it really helps cut down on the anxiety. Have the guy tommorrow measure it in 3 places at least. It's got a little bit of out of round so maybe it's smaller in only one spot but the rest is good.

Big ditto.

The stone looks gorgeous, from the photos I would say K color (rough of course) and lovely faceting. The diameter cannot be what the jeweler told you, did you see him/her measure with digital calipers? Those measurments would be more like a .65ct to .80 and even with the depth and high crown I cannot fathom it is hiding that much weight! Looks forward to what you learn tomorrow!

And get your own digi calipers

 

[Mara]

It's really lovely!! 5.8mm seems kind of small for 1c, but that crown looks really big (I love it)... interested to hear what you find out. It looks to me more like early OEC vs OMC, it seems fairly symmetrical!

 

[bright ice]

It looks really pretty! I like!

I agree though - those measurements don't sound quite right It will be interesting to see what you find out tomorrow!

Oh, and your pics are great!

I just don't think she measured right. I show it next to a .56 G/H VS OEC (which should be about 5.2ish) and the size looks about 6mm give or take. I will have both stones checked tomorrow.

It is a pretty stone and I know I can't get one like it from JBEG or OWD for what I paid. It just depends on how it checks out with the jeweler.

If you are going to be buying from ebay, just as an aside I highly recommend calipers and a good loupe. I bought some off ebay with my ebay bucks and it really helps cut down on the anxiety. Have the guy tommorrow measure it in 3 places at least. It's got a little bit of out of round so maybe it's smaller in only one spot but the rest is good.

Big ditto.

The stone looks gorgeous, from the photos I would say K color (rough of course) and lovely faceting. The diameter cannot be what the jeweler told you, did you see him/her measure with digital calipers? Those measurments would be more like a .65ct to .80 and even with the depth and high crown I cannot fathom it is hiding that much weight! Looks forward to what you learn tomorrow!

And get your own digi calipers

She did not have digital calipers, it was a pair of plastic Obviously not very good ones. This particular jeweler must not do appraisals

 

[bright ice]

It's really lovely!! 5.8mm seems kind of small for 1c, but that crown looks really big (I love it)... interested to hear what you find out. It looks to me more like early OEC vs OMC, it seems fairly symmetrical!

Definitely OEC for sure!

 

[TravelingGal]

I think it looks super pretty, and does look like earlier OEC (mine looks similar!) Yay!

 

[bright ice]

OK, I got better results.

1.03ct 6.22 x 6.11 x 4.18 J/K VS2 (has a natural on the girdle and something on the facet near the girdle so he says it could be an SI1 because of this). He had no tool to measure the table percent or crown height. We tried with his calipers, so we estimate the table at 43-46%. No way to figure the crown height (most likely in the 18-19%) or pavillion.

 

[junebug17]

OK, I got better results.

1.03ct 6.22 x 6.11 x 4.18 J/K VS2 (has a natural on the girdle and something on the facet near the girdle so he says it could be an SI1 because of this). He had no tool to measure the table percent or crown height. We tried with his calipers, so we estimate the table at 43-46%. No way to figure the crown height (most likely in the 18-19%) or pavillion.

Ah, ok, those measurements sound more reasonable!

How are you feeling about the stone? Are you going to keep it? I for one think it's beautiful and a good price!

 

[Enerchi]

Sounds like good news to me!! What are you thinking - keep or return??

 

[Loves Vintage]

While I can't add much to the technical discussion, I do know pretty when I see it. And, that is pretty!!

 

[bright ice]

I am going to keep it

I looked up comps on OWD and they are running 4.6-4.9K (they are priced higher than JBEG but even their price would be about 4+K), so I know I got it for a good price.

 

[armywife13]

Congratulations on the good news and beautiful eBay find!

 

[Gypsy]

MUCH better measurements. And they make a lot more sense. Good news sweetie. I think you did good.

Now. What are you gonna do with it?

 

[bright ice]

MUCH better measurements. And they make a lot more sense. Good news sweetie. I think you did good.

Now. What are you gonna do with it?

Thanks!
Well, I really want a pair of studs

 

[Gypsy]

MUCH better measurements. And they make a lot more sense. Good news sweetie. I think you did good.

Now. What are you gonna do with it?

Thanks!
Well, I really want a pair of studs

Okay then. That's a good goal! Keep hunting. Fingers crossed for you!

 

[Enerchi]

I'm so glad you are happy with it and are keeping it!!! So - the hunt continues for a matching diamond, eh?? Lots of OEC searches going on - you should find something!

Can't wait to see the final pair and ear shots - which I realize are a few days away at least!

 

[bright ice]

I'm so glad you are happy with it and are keeping it!!! So - the hunt continues for a matching diamond, eh?? Lots of OEC searches going on - you should find something!

Can't wait to see the final pair and ear shots - which I realize are a few days away at least!

Well, there are a couple floating around on the PS pre-loved section. I wonder

 

[Enerchi]

oh ... who knew????

Will they match in the size, colour and facetting to your stone? It would be awesome to find a 2nd so quickly!!!