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vslover

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Can anyone tell me looking at the certificate if the "large culet" would be a problem in this ring?

http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1824
 

neatfreak

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A large culet is a characteristic of many OEC stones and one that many people treasure at that. So unless there is something odd about that specific diamond, it''s normal.
 

vslover

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Ok thanks...I wasn''t sure if it was normal or not...now I know!
 

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Date: 1/14/2008 11:41:33 PM
Author: vslover
Ok thanks...I wasn''t sure if it was normal or not...now I know!

No problem!
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vslover

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Anyone else have any comment about that particular ring?
 

HeartingDiamonds

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Pretty stone! The setting doesn''t do much for me, though, sorry (although I love the prongs!).

Also, I just think that you can do much better, center stone-wise, for that price.
 

vslover

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Ok thanks for the input. Not sure why I like it but I guess I''ll keep looking around!
 

Rhea

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That''s my favorite one that they have right now! It''s purdy.
 

vslover

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Is it normal for OECs to perform poorly on the HCA? The ring scored a 5, which sounded terrible...but not sure if that''s normal for OECs. Thanks!
 

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Date: 1/17/2008 12:36:12 AM
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Is it normal for OECs to perform poorly on the HCA? The ring scored a 5, which sounded terrible...but not sure if that''s normal for OECs. Thanks!
When it comes to older-cuts..., I would''nt call their performance grade "poor" on a tool that checks modern cut Diamond for near
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perfection...

All old-cuts were cut to wide ranges of proportions adding the term "character" in which most modern rounds and the HCA tool does not take into account!

Hope this helps...
 

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Date: 1/17/2008 12:36:12 AM
Author: vslover
Is it normal for OECs to perform poorly on the HCA? The ring scored a 5, which sounded terrible...but not sure if that''s normal for OECs. Thanks!
Hi,
I have an OEC which doesn''t score so great for light return but is still very much alive, full of fire and broad flashes. I wouldn''t think it detracts from the quality of the cut, but as Diagem said, it''s more a different cut with a different purpose. You wouldn''t devalue an emerald cut for lacking the sparkle of a modern round, wouldn''t you?

But this reminds me that my stone measured a little over 2 on the HCA, which I personally think is not too bad at all for an OEC, so that might be a bit different from the stone you''re looking into. You might want to ask Surfgirl about her stone, since she has an amazing transitional cut!

Hope this helps!
 

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Rhea

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I put the percentages of my stone into the HCA thing for kicks:

Factor Grade
Light Return Good
Fire Poor
Scintillation Good
Spread or diameter for weight Fair
The culet might be visible in the center of this diamond. (uh, yeah, ya think? ;-))
Total Visual Performance 5.9 - Good - Only if price is your main criterion

I heart my OEC, it''s sparkly and pretty and wonderful. But it simply can''t be measured by all these new fangled devices.
 
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