OEC help

[skylarr]

Hi all,
I am looking for a OEC with a budget of 15k for diamond only.
Can someone shed some light on these 3 below
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/ags104102803003-1.463-h-vs2-old-european-cut
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/ags104099118006-1.511-j-vs2-old-european-cut
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/r4qf5a-1.492-f-si1-old-european-cut

Who else are good vendors for OEC?

Thanks!

 

[tyty333]

Make sure the F is eye-clean (probably is) if not then I would knock that one out.

The H is probably my favorite but if you are not color sensitive the J may work for you. I own two AGS000 J stones that work for me but I know that I'm
not color sensitive. Is this stone for you or your GF? I'm not sure if Victor can provide an image of all 3 stones together. That would be nice to see
and might help you eliminate one or more.

These are all AGS stones and are cut to tight parameters so its really more about picking color/clarity/size and cost that works for you. You dont have
to worry about the cut which is nice.

You probably need to call VC and have someone talk you through what they see in each stone.

 

[skylarr]

@tyty333 thank you for your help.
For the H VS2, do you think the twinning wisps will have an issues with structural integrity?

Thanks

 

[Dreamer_D]

Hi all,
I am looking for a OEC with a budget of 15k for diamond only.
Can someone shed some light on these 3 below
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/ags104102803003-1.463-h-vs2-old-european-cut
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/ags104099118006-1.511-j-vs2-old-european-cut
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/r4qf5a-1.492-f-si1-old-european-cut

Who else are good vendors for OEC?

Thanks!

I just want to make sure you understand that these are not OECs, or Old European Cuts. They are modern cuts that mimic the faceting of old cuts. That is fine if it's what you are after. If you want and antique, you need to look elsewhere.

 

[missy]

Hi all,
I am looking for a OEC with a budget of 15k for diamond only.
Can someone shed some light on these 3 below
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/ags104102803003-1.463-h-vs2-old-european-cut
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/ags104099118006-1.511-j-vs2-old-european-cut
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/r4qf5a-1.492-f-si1-old-european-cut

Who else are good vendors for OEC?

Thanks!

If you want a true old cut I recommend contacting Adam @oldworlddiamonds. He has the largest stock of old cut diamonds and is trustworthy and easy to talk to. His selection is pretty amazing. He's on IG and you can also contact him via phone if you google Old World Diamonds.

If you prefer perfect optics that mimic the old cut facets Victor Canera is an excellent source. For other old cut vendor recommendations you can check out Jewels by Grace and Love Affair Diamonds both on IG.

 

[foxinsox]

Also Parks Fine Group, Ivy and Rose Vintage, and from the Antique and Vintage jewellery forum (mostly jewellery but some also sell loose stones)
Estate Diamond Jewelry: www.estatediamondjewelry.com
Jewels by Grace: www.jewelsbygrace.com
Erica (formly of JbEG) Love Affair Diamonds: www.loveaffairdiamonds.com
McTeigue: http://www.mcteigue.com/
Dover Jewelry: www.doverjewelry.com/index.php
Israel Rose: www.newyorkestatejewelry.com
JbEG: www.jewelsbyericagrace.com
Lang Antique's: www.langantiques.com
The Three Graces: www.georgianjewelry.com
Leigh Jay Nacht: www.antiqueengagementrings.com
Narvla: https://www.narvla.com
Old World Diamonds: http://oldworlddiamonds.com (antique diamonds and repo settings)
Oak Gem: www.oakgem.com
66 Mint: www.66mint.com
Eragem: http://eragem.com
BetterRidge: www.betteridge.com
1st Dibs: http://www.1stdibs.com (similar to Esty with several vendors sites)
Sign Jewelry: http://www.signjewelry.com/
M Khordipour: www.mkhordipour.com
Gesner Estate Jewelry (Tampa, FL store): https://www.gesner.com/
Victor Barbone: https://www.victorbarbone.com/
Pebble & Polish: https://pebbleandpolish.com/