OEC education

[NK2012]

I love this diamond. I love the colors it gives off. Can anyone tell me what makes an OEC reflect so many colors, while some OECs don't seem to have that quality?

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Loose-Diamonds/234ct-Old-European-Cut-Diamond/27848121_b8cmnK

2.34 ct, K SI1. 8.75 x 8.88 x 4.63 mm

 

[yssie]

I love this diamond. I love the colors it gives off. Can anyone tell me what makes an OEC reflect so many colors, while some OECs don't seem to have that quality?

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Loose-Diamonds/234ct-Old-European-Cut-Diamond/27848121_b8cmnK

2.34 ct, K SI1. 8.75 x 8.88 x 4.63 mm

The surroundings - if there are colourful things in the surrounding environment to reflect.

Two of Kenny's photos from his original Octavia thread: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/pop-the-cork-i-just-bought-the-first-ocatvia.132337/page-8']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/pop-the-cork-i-just-bought-the-first-ocatvia.132337/page-8[/URL]




And another:

 

[nowicanseethemoon]

Ah, that's such a pretty OEC isn't it. I love the larger facets and how they reflect color. It's one of my favorite things about antique cuts.

 

[SB621]

Because of the cutlet it looks like it has a pretty Kozibe effect. Very pretty.