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Just started a custom cut with Victor Canera!!

poshmommy

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After much thought and searching, we decided to do a custom cut Canera European Round for my upgrade. Victor found the rough stone last week. It's being cut right now. So excited!!! Ok...95% excited....5% nervous.

Here's a picture of the 14.34 carat rough:

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Acinom

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Wow!!! How exciting for you poshmommy.

What is the expected carat weight once the rough is cut? I can indeed imagine your are both excited as well as super nervous. Happy waiting!!
 

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Wow!!!! That is SO exciting, what colour, clarity and size roughly do you expect to end up with?
 

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Ooh excited for you! Victor is an artist. Can't what to see what he creates for you. :appl:
 

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OMG!!!
 

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Very excited for you, the wait will be tough but well worth it :appl:
 

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So exciting!! What's the estimated carat weight/color? So unique to have a custom stone cut just for you :)
 

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lovedogs|1470337069|4062555 said:
So exciting!! What's the estimated carat weight/color? So unique to have a custom stone cut just for you :)

This rough will yield 2 diamonds. Mine is estimated at 4.3, I, VVS2. The other will be a 2.5 carat for Victor's stock.
 

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poshmommy|1470346269|4062609 said:
lovedogs|1470337069|4062555 said:
So exciting!! What's the estimated carat weight/color? So unique to have a custom stone cut just for you :)

This rough will yield 2 diamonds. Mine is estimated at 4.3, I, VVS2. The other will be a 2.5 carat for Victor's stock.

OH EM GEE. This is SO exciting! What is the timeline? Any ideas as to how you'll set this beauty?
 

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Wow - how fun! Can't wait to see the finished stone!!
 

aac2013

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:appl: I am so excited for you! Thanks for letting us follow along on your adventure.
 

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poshmommy|1470346269|4062609 said:
lovedogs|1470337069|4062555 said:
So exciting!! What's the estimated carat weight/color? So unique to have a custom stone cut just for you :)

This rough will yield 2 diamonds. Mine is estimated at 4.3, I, VVS2. The other will be a 2.5 carat for Victor's stock.


How exciting! :dance: Is the 2.5 ct diamond also going to be a Canera OEC with the same specs (I, VVS2)?
Does Victor give a percentage of each color and clarity possibility like GOG, or just the expected outcome?
Thanks for allowing us to share the journey with you!
 

poshmommy

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Skhii|1470385612|4062713 said:
poshmommy|1470346269|4062609 said:
lovedogs|1470337069|4062555 said:
So exciting!! What's the estimated carat weight/color? So unique to have a custom stone cut just for you :)

This rough will yield 2 diamonds. Mine is estimated at 4.3, I, VVS2. The other will be a 2.5 carat for Victor's stock.


How exciting! :dance: Is the 2.5 ct diamond also going to be a Canera OEC with the same specs (I, VVS2)?
Does Victor give a percentage of each color and clarity possibility like GOG, or just the expected outcome?
Thanks for allowing us to share the journey with you!

Yes, the 2.5 is expected to grade the same. He is going to do a canera European round with that one too. I believe it is available if you are interested! He said 75% chance of an I. 25% chance of a J. I think they were pretty certain on the clarity, but there is always a slight chance of up or down a grade. I would be fine with a VS1 or better. Yes, before we committed on the stone he gave me the expected ranges and prices for the 2 most likely outcome. I get a discount if it comes back a J.
 

poshmommy

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Thanks to everyone for your kind words and encouragement!! It's so much more fun to have a place like this with like minded people when going through a big purchase like this! None of my real life friends are much into diamonds. And there's only so much dear hubby likes to hear about it! Y'all rock!!
 

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How exciting!! I know the feeling of anticipation and excitement coupled with some trepidation, LOL. I can't wait to see the beauty that comes out of that amazing piece of rough!!!!

What setting will you put your glorious diamond in? :naughty:
 

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How fabulous! We will all be waiting in anticipation of the final product! I think any VC setting with single cuts to match your CER will look amazing! :appl:
 

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Can't wait to see this one! I think it will be the largest newly cut, ideal cut OEC ever! :appl:
 

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I really love the Emilya halo. It's been stuck in my head since Frankie posted her 3 ct vc ring. However, I think I'll see what suggestions Victor has when he gets the stone in hand. And I'm always open to suggestions from the forum. Y'all have come up with some amazing ideas!!
 

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that is so cool!!! wish it were me.. it's going to be beautiful! :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: :dance: :dance:
 

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Wow. This is going to be amazing!!!! :appl:
 

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WOW!!! :love: How exciting!!! I haven't been on in several weeks and this was my first thread I happened upon! BOOOYAAAA!!!! :dance:
 

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I know this is going to sound cheesy, but it would be so neat if another PS-er buys the "sister" stone from your rough! You would kind of be like diamond fraternal twins! Can't wait to see the outcome!
 

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Congrats! :wavey: Can't wait to see this ring it will be amazing!... :appl:
 

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Wow you are so lucky! Can't wait to see this diamond and the ring Victor creates. Its going to be amazing!
 

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Since you're open to setting ideas... How do you feel about the Jocelyn for rounds? I think it's absolutely brilliant and with my tiny fingers (4.5) I think I prefer a solitaire for my eventual 2+ct. S.O. likes the cushiony Emilya for a round, so I think I'll let him choose in the end, but I really love that Jocelyn! Victor has a video of it in rose gold (my preferred metal) with a 4.3 round on his instagram account if you want to see it in action. :love: :love:
 

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dazzlerazzle|1472511581|4071279 said:
Since you're open to setting ideas... How do you feel about the Jocelyn for rounds? I think it's absolutely brilliant and with my tiny fingers (4.5) I think I prefer a solitaire for my eventual 2+ct. S.O. likes the cushiony Emilya for a round, so I think I'll let him choose in the end, but I really love that Jocelyn! Victor has a video of it in rose gold (my preferred metal) with a 4.3 round on his instagram account if you want to see it in action. :love: :love:

You will hopefully wear this for the rest of your life! YOU choose which setting you like the most and tell him!
 

SeekingClarity

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Sounds like an incredible project! Curious to hear/see how the process unfolds.

Please excuse my ignorance, but Is it normal to go from 12 ct to a 4.3 and 2.5 when cutting from a rough diamond? Can they also make melee or other accent stones out of the left-over rough, or does it generally all just turn to useless by-product?
 

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Hi poshmommy - just checking in for an update!!!
 

poshmommy

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I wish I had an update to give! Victor has been checking on the process every few days and it's still not done. He didn't want to make them feel rushed. So still waiting....
 

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poshmommy|1474698554|4080208 said:
I wish I had an update to give! Victor has been checking on the process every few days and it's still not done. He didn't want to make them feel rushed. So still waiting....
Ohhh!!! The anticipation must be intense! Cannot wait to hear/see more!!!! Hope you're hanging in there ok!!
 
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