So I was feeling fairly confident with my understanding of modern cut diamonds and then decided to go the vintage route. My gf loves vintage looking rings and antique cut diamonds. I was working with Single Stone for awhile, but their settings are simply out of my price range, with even simple settings costing close to 4k and up alone. As I was originally working with ED, I have gone and felt this setting (in platinum) might work well with an OEC: http://www.eternitydiamonds.com/eng...iamond-Ring-With-Baguettes-(.56-ctw.)-269.htm
I have been trying to find something on OWD, but I'm finding it really hard to tell if a diamond is even a good candidate. Here is what I am looking for:
An OEC, not transitional, between lets say, 0.7 - 1c in weight. The stone should be eye clean and face up white. I am less concerned about the grading for color than its appearance. If an I stone looks like a G or F when compared side by side, I will be just as happy. What I am really looking for in an antique stone is more difficult to describe than a modern one. Essentially I am looking for one with excellent light return, so lots of sparkling to go along with the large chunky facets of an antique stone. I want it to look unique and unmistakably vintage, if that makes any sense. I have no preference really on florescence, as long as it does not cloud the stone. So really just an authentic stone that appears old as well, is eye clean, has great sparkle and fire on larger chunky facets, and faces up white. I'm sorry I can't be more concrete with what I am looking for than that.
My total target budget is 4-5k as I know she really does not want to be wearing something all the time worth too much. If I can find a stone around the 2k range that would be perfect. Please let me know if that is not possible. She also has a small finger, I am a bit worried this setting is too busy. Any and all advice is appreciated! Thanks!
I have been trying to find something on OWD, but I'm finding it really hard to tell if a diamond is even a good candidate. Here is what I am looking for:
An OEC, not transitional, between lets say, 0.7 - 1c in weight. The stone should be eye clean and face up white. I am less concerned about the grading for color than its appearance. If an I stone looks like a G or F when compared side by side, I will be just as happy. What I am really looking for in an antique stone is more difficult to describe than a modern one. Essentially I am looking for one with excellent light return, so lots of sparkling to go along with the large chunky facets of an antique stone. I want it to look unique and unmistakably vintage, if that makes any sense. I have no preference really on florescence, as long as it does not cloud the stone. So really just an authentic stone that appears old as well, is eye clean, has great sparkle and fire on larger chunky facets, and faces up white. I'm sorry I can't be more concrete with what I am looking for than that.
My total target budget is 4-5k as I know she really does not want to be wearing something all the time worth too much. If I can find a stone around the 2k range that would be perfect. Please let me know if that is not possible. She also has a small finger, I am a bit worried this setting is too busy. Any and all advice is appreciated! Thanks!