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Brilliant_Rock
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I was going to wait until the entire project is completed and the piece is in my hands before posting pictures, but some new shots arrived in my inbox today and I don't think it's fair to hold off any longer.
Special thanks to faegrace and bright ice for pointing me in the right direction.
First, Jeff's shots:
Initially, Jeff did not think that the rough was deep enough for some of his square cushion designs, and I was also open to a more rectangular cut. But after he preformed the rough he recommended this cut as the best option. The design is very deep ... ~90%.
And now, today's new shots:
I have no idea who's photos are more accurate for color as I have not seen the stone in person yet, but I think my SO should be happy with either rendition or any of the variations in between.
Now for the bad news. I originally planned to put the aqua in a bezel pendant, but Brian has advised that there's a pretty high chance of damage during the setting process, given the steep pavilion and thin girdle in some spots. Brian suggests using 4 split claw prongs instead.
Any ideas/suggestions on how to set the stone?
![Laughing :lol: :lol:](/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
First, Jeff's shots:
![before.png before.png](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/481/481551-f8ca0c5c1abc7d352d3edd9681ee070e.jpg)
![after.png after.png](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/481/481552-3f8f1b7d8f792966f8008dba35159769.jpg)
Initially, Jeff did not think that the rough was deep enough for some of his square cushion designs, and I was also open to a more rectangular cut. But after he preformed the rough he recommended this cut as the best option. The design is very deep ... ~90%.
And now, today's new shots:
![BrianGavin_Aqua1b_091911.jpg BrianGavin_Aqua1b_091911.jpg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/481/481553-127a5d28f0c01645067a5a07136692e7.jpg)
![BrianGavin_Aqua2b_091911.jpg BrianGavin_Aqua2b_091911.jpg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/481/481554-3c5448b5adacf48d4722dc2434019cda.jpg)
![BrianGavin_Aqua3b_091911.jpg BrianGavin_Aqua3b_091911.jpg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/481/481555-ce4c6ba7a6bef30f92946754845d864f.jpg)
![BrianGavin_Aqua4b_091911.jpg BrianGavin_Aqua4b_091911.jpg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/481/481556-a5fe1ab1f5e9cd6885076835f2463107.jpg)
I have no idea who's photos are more accurate for color as I have not seen the stone in person yet, but I think my SO should be happy with either rendition or any of the variations in between.
Now for the bad news. I originally planned to put the aqua in a bezel pendant, but Brian has advised that there's a pretty high chance of damage during the setting process, given the steep pavilion and thin girdle in some spots. Brian suggests using 4 split claw prongs instead.
Any ideas/suggestions on how to set the stone?