MRB to Transitional Recut Lab Diamond!

[maldkelton]

My journey to an upgraded engagement ring hasnt been easy, but in the end im so happy with the results! I purchased a faint pink tinted 2.11 K VS1 lab grown diamond through Jon at Distinctive Gems. The stone was beautiful and I had it set in a Dahlia setting from CVB. While the whole ring was gorgeous, it ended up not being what I thought I wanted. Im a vintage girl at heart, and this stone was too modern for me. I ended up having it re-cut into a more transitional style, which came out perfect.
For the setting, I had David Klass make a vintage style setting, and I think the two paired together is exactly what I wanted.

 

[luvmysparklies]

Wow! That is beautiful! It looks right at home in that setting too. Who did the re-cut?

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant

 

[maldkelton]

Wow! That is beautiful! It looks right at home in that setting too. Who did the re-cut?

Southwest Diamond Cutters

 

[xxxxxx]

Beautiful! I had my diamond also recut by southwest diamond cutters into an oec. And I love it!
Your setting is also really nice.

 

[Slickk]

I love this! When I saw this on DK’s feed, I saved it!! Thank you for sharing the details. I was captivated by your stone but his video was too fast!! lots more pics pretty please!!

 

[Kim N]

What a gorgeous re-cut! The faceting is so beautiful. They also did my re-cut, and I love their work. Would you mind sharing the final Sarine? Many more photos, please!

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Fabulous! Did you lose much in weight?

 

[maldkelton]

What a gorgeous re-cut! The faceting is so beautiful. They also did my re-cut, and I love their work. Would you mind sharing the final Sarine? Many more photos, please!

What is the Sarine?

 

[maldkelton]

Fabulous! Did you lose much in weight?

Not at all, went from 2.11 to 2.05. We kept the same dimensions, so it still has a larger table and not as deep as a typical OEC/Transitional stone

 

[maldkelton]

Here are the shots from the cutters.

 

[Taylorbug!]

Here are the shots from the cutters.

Do you have before pictures? Would love to see a comparison.

 

[maldkelton]

I do!

 

[lovedogs]

Omg what an amazing transformation! Beautiful ring!

 

[maldkelton]

Here are a few more pictures in outside lighting. The stone throws rainbows everywhere

 

[Kim N]

What is the Sarine?

I meant one of these reports. But if you don't have it, would you mind sharing the new proportions? I absolutely adore the cut!

 

[maldkelton]

I meant one of these reports. But if you don't have it, would you mind sharing the new proportions? I absolutely adore the cut!

I wish i knew the new proportions. I didnt pay for the new cert, as I knew I wouldnt need it. I have the original stone proportions.

 

[Kim N]

I wish i knew the new proportions. I didnt pay for the new cert, as I knew I wouldnt need it. I have the original stone proportions.

Thanks! Ashley has occasionally taken a screenshot of the new proportions, so that's why I asked. Your stone's transformation is incredible. Did the diameter stay the same as well?

 

[maldkelton]

Thanks! Ashley has occasionally taken a screenshot of the new proportions, so that's why I asked. Your stone's transformation is incredible. Did the diameter stay the same as well?

yes it did!

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Geez! And it's not like it was ugly before. Wow!

 

[SparklieBug]

This is gorgeous, @maldkelton! Congrats!

Do you have a profile photo of the stone? And also of your lovely setting?

My fave diamond (and cut) of all times is an early RB (bordering on transitional) that I have. It also has a larger table, and is the fieriest diamond! I've always wondered about having something similar cut for...well, just because... And your re-cut is giving me ideas of possibilities for a smaller version of what I have—for low-bling days.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Beautiful ring.

 

[maldkelton]

Geez! And it's not like it was ugly before. Wow!

It was beautiful before, it just w

This is gorgeous, @maldkelton! Congrats!

Do you have a profile photo of the stone? And also of your lovely setting?

My fave diamond (and cut) of all times is an early RB (bordering on transitional) that I have. It also has a larger table, and is the fieriest diamond! I've always wondered about having something similar cut for...well, just because... And your re-cut is giving me ideas of possibilities for a smaller version of what I have—for low-bling days.

I have a few more, not sure if its going give a good profile of the stone. I didnt get that photo during the recut. In the photos the sapphire looks like an eye ball to me, but its really not that big in real life.

 

[SparklieBug]

Thank you, @maldkelton. I love the sapphire! It’s a beautiful setting, and the photo shows the crown well enough.

 

[ariel144]

Been studying recuts for years and yours is magnificent! The facet pattern on your recut is lovely! A recut with hardly any loss of weight or diameter, wow! Jon found you a beautiful MRB! What was the HCA number on the your MRB?

Amazed at what a small amount of cutting can accomplish to give you a transitional diamond.

Love your antique setting too! Old cut OD with your pics!

I just purchased a lab K SI1 3.04 carat (9.3mm; 41.1 Pavilion angle; HCA 2.6) to be recut. So your post has me so anxious to get the recut done and hoping to keep it at over 9mm, don't care about the weight. According to Jon, the Pavilion angle should be 41+ which is best for recuts to an AVR. But obviously not for a transitional.

 

[maldkelton]

Been studying recuts for years and yours is magnificent! The facet pattern on your recut is lovely! A recut with hardly any loss of weight or diameter, wow! Jon found you a beautiful MRB! What was the HCA number on the your MRB?

Amazed at what a small amount of cutting can accomplish to give you a transitional diamond.

Love your antique setting too! Old cut OD with your pics!

I just purchased a lab K SI1 3.04 carat (9.3mm; 41.1 Pavilion angle; HCA 2.6) to be recut. So your post has me so anxious to get the recut done and hoping to keep it at over 9mm, don't care about the weight. According to Jon, the Pavilion angle should be 41+ which is best for recuts to an AVR. But obviously not for a tr

Been studying recuts for years and yours is magnificent! The facet pattern on your recut is lovely! A recut with hardly any loss of weight or diameter, wow! Jon found you a beautiful MRB! What was the HCA number on the your MRB?

Amazed at what a small amount of cutting can accomplish to give you a transitional diamond.

Love your antique setting too! Old cut OD with your pics!

I just purchased a lab K SI1 3.04 carat (9.3mm; 41.1 Pavilion angle; HCA 2.6) to be recut. So your post has me so anxious to get the recut done and hoping to keep it at over 9mm, don't care about the weight. According to Jon, the Pavilion angle should be 41+ which is best for recuts to an AVR. But obviously not for a transitional.

Thanks for the kind words! I really do love this stone now! I dont know the HCA of the stone. I figured since Jon chose it, it had to be lovely!