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So I received this ring about two weeks ago - the 0.50ct F-VS1 stone is from James Allen, and the setting was done by Brillliantly Engaged based on their hand-forged "floating basket" setting.
Here's the link to the JA listing for this stone, so you can see the video - http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/0.50-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-420607 - about 6 weeks ago I was browsing through JA one morning and spied this little firecracker (weirdly JA had it in the Radiant section even though the GIA report says it is a "cut-cornered square step-cut") and I immediately jumped onto LiveChat to arrange to buy it - I didn't even bother with an Aset; I thought on the very slim chance the stone did not live up to the video, I'd just return it. But once I laid eyes on the diamond, I was hooked - it is wonderful combo of step-cut, fire, and brilliance.
I knew right away I wanted a very simple solitaire setting for this little guy (only 4.6mm square!), and I also knew immediately I would work with Brilliantly Engaged as they have a number of delicate solitaire settings that I adore. I went with their hand-forged "floating basket" setting as I thought it would scale down nicely to complement my little diamond. In the end, the shank is I think 1.65mm, but despite its dainty look, it feels strong and sturdy. I am really amazed at the teeny tiny prongs! Oh, and ring size is 7.
I know setting a 4.6mm asscher as a solitaire runs counter to a lot of PS posts recommending not to go smaller than 5mm if you want to see distinct steps, but this particular diamond is really so well-cut that even at this small size I can see the step cuts and enjoy the fiery and flashy nature of this cut.
(Interestingly, in this case, the setting was very slightly more expensive than the diamond - the diamond would have been $5 more than the setting but for the JA member discount)
Here's a couple pics Chris/BE kindly provided to me, which really manage to show both the setting and the steps, and I'll put my candid shots in the next post...
Here's the link to the JA listing for this stone, so you can see the video - http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/0.50-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-420607 - about 6 weeks ago I was browsing through JA one morning and spied this little firecracker (weirdly JA had it in the Radiant section even though the GIA report says it is a "cut-cornered square step-cut") and I immediately jumped onto LiveChat to arrange to buy it - I didn't even bother with an Aset; I thought on the very slim chance the stone did not live up to the video, I'd just return it. But once I laid eyes on the diamond, I was hooked - it is wonderful combo of step-cut, fire, and brilliance.
I knew right away I wanted a very simple solitaire setting for this little guy (only 4.6mm square!), and I also knew immediately I would work with Brilliantly Engaged as they have a number of delicate solitaire settings that I adore. I went with their hand-forged "floating basket" setting as I thought it would scale down nicely to complement my little diamond. In the end, the shank is I think 1.65mm, but despite its dainty look, it feels strong and sturdy. I am really amazed at the teeny tiny prongs! Oh, and ring size is 7.
I know setting a 4.6mm asscher as a solitaire runs counter to a lot of PS posts recommending not to go smaller than 5mm if you want to see distinct steps, but this particular diamond is really so well-cut that even at this small size I can see the step cuts and enjoy the fiery and flashy nature of this cut.
(Interestingly, in this case, the setting was very slightly more expensive than the diamond - the diamond would have been $5 more than the setting but for the JA member discount)
Here's a couple pics Chris/BE kindly provided to me, which really manage to show both the setting and the steps, and I'll put my candid shots in the next post...
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