My First Old Cut Diamond Is On The Way!

[Upgradable]

I''d have chosen this one too. It is sooo unique! These old stones just capture your heart. It is like trying to describe your true love before you''ve met him. There are no words, but the heart knows!!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Wow, it''s just stunning! Those pics capture amazing Kozibe!

 

[Upgradable]

Which James Meyer are you looking at? I, too, am considering a JM so I''ve been cruising his site daily! Lovely!!

 

[AmberGretchen]

That is SUCH a very cool stone - I LOVE it, so much character and charm

 

[coatimundi_org]

Woohoo! Yay Thing! I love your stone--love that culet and the chunky facets. Yipyip!!

 

[MMT]

Love, love ,love it! Please keep us posted as to what you end up doing with it

 

[kcoursolle]

What a special little stone, love those chunky facets! I can''t wait to see what you end up doing with it!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Wow, gorgeous stone! I can''t wait to see how you set it!

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 2/28/2009 11:15:23 AM
Author: Upgradable
I''d have chosen this one too. It is sooo unique! These old stones just capture your heart. It is like trying to describe your true love before you''ve met him. There are no words, but the heart knows!!

I know! As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it!

And I was thinking about something similar to this:JM ring

It''s just simple and dainty...I think it will be perfect for the stone! (Provided the setting isn''t too expensive, that is!) If I go for it I may lose the little knobs on either side of the stone-not sure how that will look with a round instead of an oval. But I love them, so I don''t know!

 

[iheartscience]

Thanks Lauren, AmberG, coati, MMT, kcoursolle and Diamond Dana!

I''m hoping it will be here soon because I want to play with it in real life sooooooo bad!

 

[Upgradable]

Date: 2/28/2009 9:15:53 PM
Author: thing2of2

Date: 2/28/2009 11:15:23 AM
Author: Upgradable
I''d have chosen this one too. It is sooo unique! These old stones just capture your heart. It is like trying to describe your true love before you''ve met him. There are no words, but the heart knows!!

I know! As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it!

And I was thinking about something similar to this:JM ring

It''s just simple and dainty...I think it will be perfect for the stone! (Provided the setting isn''t too expensive, that is!) If I go for it I may lose the little knobs on either side of the stone-not sure how that will look with a round instead of an oval. But I love them, so I don''t know!

Oooooo, yes!! That will be lovely!!

 

[Rhea]

The kozibe effect on that is stunning! Your stone is an eye-catcher, congratulations!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 2/28/2009 9:15:53 PM
Author: thing2of2


I know! As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it!

And I was thinking about something similar to this:JM ring

It''s just simple and dainty...I think it will be perfect for the stone! (Provided the setting isn''t too expensive, that is!) If I go for it I may lose the little knobs on either side of the stone-not sure how that will look with a round instead of an oval. But I love them, so I don''t know!

Oh, I don''t know, I think they would go with a round too. I likey!

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 3/1/2009 8:59:40 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 2/28/2009 9:15:53 PM

Author: thing2of2

I know! As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it!

And I was thinking about something similar to this:JM ring

It''s just simple and dainty...I think it will be perfect for the stone! (Provided the setting isn''t too expensive, that is!) If I go for it I may lose the little knobs on either side of the stone-not sure how that will look with a round instead of an oval. But I love them, so I don''t know!

Oh, I don''t know, I think they would go with a round too. I likey!

Okay, good! I do love them and they really add the JM vibe to the ring. I''ll get his opinion on it but I think I will keep them!

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 3/1/2009 7:34:08 AM
Author: Addy
The kozibe effect on that is stunning! Your stone is an eye-catcher, congratulations!

Thanks, Addy!

 

[paeony]

Hi Thing2of2

(love the stone btw!!!)

If you''re looking for a JM ring, just for your consideration-- take a look at Ann McKay''s website
She continues to reproduce many of JM''s designs and has many more examples of rings with diamonds in your size range.

Here''s one catalogue in particular:
http://www.annmckaystudio.com/Catalogues/Catalogue%20pdfs/07-08%20Catalogue.pdf

(If you''re looking for something very simple, I like #959 on pg -- a JM design

Have fun deciding! Can''t wait to see it set!!!

 

[Lorelei]

When do you expect it Thing?

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 3/1/2009 9:29:57 AM
Author: paeony
Hi Thing2of2

(love the stone btw!!!)

If you''re looking for a JM ring, just for your consideration-- take a look at Ann McKay''s website

She continues to reproduce many of JM''s designs and has many more examples of rings with diamonds in your size range.

Here''s one catalogue in particular:

http://www.annmckaystudio.com/Catalogues/Catalogue%20pdfs/07-08%20Catalogue.pdf

(If you''re looking for something very simple, I like #959 on pg -- a JM design

Have fun deciding! Can''t wait to see it set!!!

Wow, thanks paeony! I love #959!

I''ll probably still end up going with JM for this one since I already contacted him, but I love the catalog with all the different options by Ann McKay and James Meyer!

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 3/1/2009 9:55:08 AM
Author: Lorelei
When do you expect it Thing?

Hopefully it will come Monday or Tuesday! It was shipped USPS Priority Mail on Friday and the mail runs on Saturday so maybe Monday? *Fingers crossed!*

 

[ButterBean]

Date: 3/1/2009 9:29:57 AM
Author: paeony
Hi Thing2of2

(love the stone btw!!!)

If you''re looking for a JM ring, just for your consideration-- take a look at Ann McKay''s website
She continues to reproduce many of JM''s designs and has many more examples of rings with diamonds in your size range.

Here''s one catalogue in particular:
http://www.annmckaystudio.com/Catalogues/Catalogue%20pdfs/07-08%20Catalogue.pdf

(If you''re looking for something very simple, I like #959 on pg -- a JM design

Have fun deciding! Can''t wait to see it set!!!

Oooh I like this one too! Excellent choice - looks very classic.
Can''t wait to see what you decide.. pretty stone.
- BB

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/1/2009 10:07:56 AM
Author: thing2of2

Date: 3/1/2009 9:55:08 AM
Author: Lorelei
When do you expect it Thing?

Hopefully it will come Monday or Tuesday! It was shipped USPS Priority Mail on Friday and the mail runs on Saturday so maybe Monday? *Fingers crossed!*

My fingies are tightly crossed for you!!!!

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 3/1/2009 10:09:59 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 3/1/2009 10:07:56 AM

Author: thing2of2

Date: 3/1/2009 9:55:08 AM

Author: Lorelei

When do you expect it Thing?

Hopefully it will come Monday or Tuesday! It was shipped USPS Priority Mail on Friday and the mail runs on Saturday so maybe Monday? *Fingers crossed!*

My fingies are tightly crossed for you!!!!

Thank you, ma''am!

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 3/1/2009 10:09:37 AM
Author: ButterBean

Date: 3/1/2009 9:29:57 AM

Author: paeony

Hi Thing2of2

(love the stone btw!!!)

If you''re looking for a JM ring, just for your consideration-- take a look at Ann McKay''s website

She continues to reproduce many of JM''s designs and has many more examples of rings with diamonds in your size range.

Here''s one catalogue in particular:

http://www.annmckaystudio.com/Catalogues/Catalogue%20pdfs/07-08%20Catalogue.pdf

(If you''re looking for something very simple, I like #959 on pg -- a JM design

Have fun deciding! Can''t wait to see it set!!!

Oooh I like this one too! Excellent choice - looks very classic.

Can''t wait to see what you decide.. pretty stone.

- BB

Thanks, BB! You know I love your perfect, gorgeous set!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 3/1/2009 10:09:37 AM
Author: ButterBean

Date: 3/1/2009 9:29:57 AM

Author: paeony

Hi Thing2of2

(love the stone btw!!!)


If you''re looking for a JM ring, just for your consideration-- take a look at Ann McKay''s website

She continues to reproduce many of JM''s designs and has many more examples of rings with diamonds in your size range.


Here''s one catalogue in particular:

http://www.annmckaystudio.com/Catalogues/Catalogue%20pdfs/07-08%20Catalogue.pdf


(If you''re looking for something very simple, I like #959 on pg -- a JM design


Have fun deciding! Can''t wait to see it set!!!

Oooh I like this one too! Excellent choice - looks very classic.

Can''t wait to see what you decide.. pretty stone.

- BB

Oh I adore this too!!

Very excited for you Thingo2!

 

[iheartscience]

Thanks, coats! This one will have to tide me over until I can get a big gorgeous diamond like yours to put in a JM!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 3/1/2009 10:49:56 AM
Author: thing2of2
Thanks, coats! This one will have to tide me over until I can get a big gorgeous diamond like yours to put in a JM!

You are so sweet Thingo!!

I'm in love with your diamond! I'm so excited for you--you're going to love the fire that shoots from that beauty.

I really want an Ann McKay--I love this one! I think your stone would be lovely in something like this too. (I believe it's a JM design that she reproduces)

http://www.annmckaystudio.com/Engage/950.html

 

[iheartscience]

Ooh, that''s gorgeous! Would you do an old cut diamond in it? Or a gemstone? (Perhaps you have one in the wings?

)

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 3/1/2009 11:02:35 AM
Author: thing2of2
Ooh, that''s gorgeous! Would you do an old cut diamond in it? Or a gemstone? (Perhaps you have one in the wings?

)

I almost set my new(old)oec in that setting, but I went for a 6 prong for light return. I was worried a bezel would diminish the light return and fire a bit, so I went with prongs--but it probably would''ve been fine! I think your stone will be so gorgeous in a JM--are you thinking white metal or yg? Sorry if I missed that bit!

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 3/1/2009 11:53:47 AM
Author: coatimundi

Date: 3/1/2009 11:02:35 AM

Author: thing2of2

Ooh, that''s gorgeous! Would you do an old cut diamond in it? Or a gemstone? (Perhaps you have one in the wings?

)

I almost set my new(old)oec in that setting, but I went for a 6 prong for light return. I was worried a bezel would diminish the light return and fire a bit, so I went with prongs--but it probably would''ve been fine! I think your stone will be so gorgeous in a JM--are you thinking white metal or yg? Sorry if I missed that bit!

Good point...do you think the bezel would be detrimental to my stone''s performance? I didn''t think of that. Hmmm...and I''m thinking white gold...I love YG (and rose gold) but I''ve come to the conclusion that WG just looks better on me.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 3/1/2009 12:11:27 PM
Author: thing2of2

Date: 3/1/2009 11:53:47 AM

Author: coatimundi

Date: 3/1/2009 11:02:35 AM


Author: thing2of2


Ooh, that's gorgeous! Would you do an old cut diamond in it? Or a gemstone? (Perhaps you have one in the wings?

)

I almost set my new(old)oec in that setting, but I went for a 6 prong for light return. I was worried a bezel would diminish the light return and fire a bit, so I went with prongs--but it probably would've been fine! I think your stone will be so gorgeous in a JM--are you thinking white metal or yg? Sorry if I missed that bit!

Good point...do you think the bezel would be detrimental to my stone's performance? I didn't think of that. Hmmm...and I'm thinking white gold...I love YG (and rose gold) but I've come to the conclusion that WG just looks better on me.

I think each stone is case by case. I started a thread about bezeling oecs a couple of weeks ago--maybe this info will help.

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/rockytalky/bezel-oec-light-return-question-paging-storm-and-bezel-oec-owners-t106494.html

I would play with your stone for awhile and see how it interacts with light. Storm suggested I take a piece of dark construction paper to make a demo bezel to check the light return--a great idea!