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For about a year I have been contemplating how to go forward in creating stud earrings using my original e-ring diamond, which is not-so-well cut, but I love it and the story behind it and have missed wearing it daily. After considering several options (re-cut and then finding a match, matching it with an uncertified diamond, etc.), I ultimately decided to pair it with a GIA ExExEx diamond with improved proportions despite the fact that they would perform differently. I ordered a couple potential matches...a .91 ct (identical in diameter, closer to a 60/60 style, and the one I assumed would be the better match), and a .92 ct (slightly smaller in diameter, but closer to an ideal cut). After comparing them under all types of lighting, I decided to go with the .92 ct. I had to be mindful of the budget as DH was becoming a bit annoyed with all my jewelry and diamond projects 
, so he was happy I kept it at $3,900 all in for the diamond, setting (3 prong martini with jumbo backs) and labor, and I am happy to finally be able to wear my original e-ring diamond every day again 
And the differences are not obvious at all when they are in my ears.
Stone A is my original e-ring diamond. It’s a steep/deep GIA Good, VG, VG, with an HCA score 4.8
. The issue with matching it exactly of course was that I would have been paying the premium for the 1ct mark for a stone just as poorly cut, which I couldn’t bring myself to do.
Measurements 6.28 - 6.32 x 3.97 mm
Carat Weight 1.01 carat
Color Grade I
Clarity Grade SI1
Depth 63.0 %
Table 60 %
Crown Angle 35.5°
Crown Height 14.5%
Pavilion Angle 41.0°
Pavilion Depth 43.5%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 80%
Girdle Medium to Very Thick, Faceted, 5.5%
Culet None
Polish Very Good
Symmetry Very Good
Fluorescence Medium Blue
Clarity Characteristics Crystal, Cloud, Feather, Indented Natural, Knot
Stone B is the match. It is a GIA Triple Ex with an HCA score of 1.3 from WithClarity (f/k/a FourMine, who were a pleasure to work with). It’s just outside PS standards, but surprisingly it turned out to be a very nice match and it provides the diameter I need without the 1ct price premium.
Measurements 6.21 - 6.23 x 3.83 mm
Carat Weight 0.92 carat
Color Grade H
Clarity Grade SI1
Cut Grade Excellent
Depth 61.6 %
Table 57 %
Crown Angle 35.5°
Crown Height 15.0%
Pavilion Angle 40.6°
Pavilion Depth 42.5%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 80%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 4.0%
Culet None
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Fluorescence None
Clarity Characteristics Twinning Wisp
, so he was happy I kept it at $3,900 all in for the diamond, setting (3 prong martini with jumbo backs) and labor, and I am happy to finally be able to wear my original e-ring diamond every day again And the differences are not obvious at all when they are in my ears. Stone A is my original e-ring diamond. It’s a steep/deep GIA Good, VG, VG, with an HCA score 4.8
. The issue with matching it exactly of course was that I would have been paying the premium for the 1ct mark for a stone just as poorly cut, which I couldn’t bring myself to do.Measurements 6.28 - 6.32 x 3.97 mm
Carat Weight 1.01 carat
Color Grade I
Clarity Grade SI1
Depth 63.0 %
Table 60 %
Crown Angle 35.5°
Crown Height 14.5%
Pavilion Angle 41.0°
Pavilion Depth 43.5%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 80%
Girdle Medium to Very Thick, Faceted, 5.5%
Culet None
Polish Very Good
Symmetry Very Good
Fluorescence Medium Blue
Clarity Characteristics Crystal, Cloud, Feather, Indented Natural, Knot
Stone B is the match. It is a GIA Triple Ex with an HCA score of 1.3 from WithClarity (f/k/a FourMine, who were a pleasure to work with). It’s just outside PS standards, but surprisingly it turned out to be a very nice match and it provides the diameter I need without the 1ct price premium.
Measurements 6.21 - 6.23 x 3.83 mm
Carat Weight 0.92 carat
Color Grade H
Clarity Grade SI1
Cut Grade Excellent
Depth 61.6 %
Table 57 %
Crown Angle 35.5°
Crown Height 15.0%
Pavilion Angle 40.6°
Pavilion Depth 42.5%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 80%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 4.0%
Culet None
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Fluorescence None
Clarity Characteristics Twinning Wisp
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