large culet in OEC?

[vslover]

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]

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]

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

 

[neatfreak]

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!

 

[vslover]

Anyone else have any comment about that particular ring?

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

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]

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

 

[Rhea]

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

 

[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!

 

[diagem]

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!

When it comes to older-cuts..., I would''nt call their performance grade "poor" on a tool that checks modern cut Diamond for near

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...

 

[onvacation]

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!

 

[tulip928]

I suddenly have an obsession with OMC and OEC stones. Uh Oh!

So I''ve been studying past postings on this wonderful subject, and I thought this one was very good:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/please-describe-an-old-mine-cut-and-an-old-european-cut.48086/

I''m thinking a smaller table than the one you posted might be more exciting, but I am by no means an expert on this subject! I''m hoping to go out looking at some older stones just for fun.

 

[Rhea]

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.