Wry_Martini
Rough_Rock
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I've been a long time lurker on this forum, and I've learned a tremendous amount. But I'm still learning, and I'd appreciate some opinions or guidance.
The backstory: I'm searching for the perfect antique diamond for my engagement ring. (We're a bit untraditional, I'm picking my own stone, and it's a joint purchase.)
What I know I like: Extremely chunky facets, large culets, kozibe. I think I prefer a more flowery cut. I am okay with a bit of asymmetry, it's part of the charm. And fire. I love fire. I have a preference for very warm stones - say, from L to Z. I have a slight preference for OEC over OMC and antique cushion. Most transitional cuts don't excite me (but I'd be open to considering one.) I have larger fingers (8.5) and I'd like something around 3 carats. Budget, I'd like to keep around $15k, but I could do a little more for the right stone.
I've spent a lot of time looking at pics and videos at JBG and LAD, and the GOG videos (and so many pretty things!), and I'd appreciate any opinions/feedback on the following possibilities. Please feel free to suggest other options, too:
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-...-european-cut-diamond-gia-q-r-vs#.WPqo1RjMw0o
and here are more more pics and video of the 3.28.
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-.../3-01ct-old-european-cut-diamond#.WPqsiBjMw0o and here are more pics and video of the 3.01.
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-...20ct-antique-cushion-cut-diamond#.WPqo7RjMw0o and here's more pics and video of the 3.20.
This last one is a bit of an outlier. I keep looking at this one; I can't decide if I like the pronounced Maltese Cross effect or not. It's interesting to look at, but I don't know if it's something I'd actually want to wear! Figured it was worth including, if for no other reason than I keep looking at it.
I greatly appreciate any feedback!
The backstory: I'm searching for the perfect antique diamond for my engagement ring. (We're a bit untraditional, I'm picking my own stone, and it's a joint purchase.)
What I know I like: Extremely chunky facets, large culets, kozibe. I think I prefer a more flowery cut. I am okay with a bit of asymmetry, it's part of the charm. And fire. I love fire. I have a preference for very warm stones - say, from L to Z. I have a slight preference for OEC over OMC and antique cushion. Most transitional cuts don't excite me (but I'd be open to considering one.) I have larger fingers (8.5) and I'd like something around 3 carats. Budget, I'd like to keep around $15k, but I could do a little more for the right stone.
I've spent a lot of time looking at pics and videos at JBG and LAD, and the GOG videos (and so many pretty things!), and I'd appreciate any opinions/feedback on the following possibilities. Please feel free to suggest other options, too:
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-...-european-cut-diamond-gia-q-r-vs#.WPqo1RjMw0o
and here are more more pics and video of the 3.28.
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-.../3-01ct-old-european-cut-diamond#.WPqsiBjMw0o and here are more pics and video of the 3.01.
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-...20ct-antique-cushion-cut-diamond#.WPqo7RjMw0o and here's more pics and video of the 3.20.
This last one is a bit of an outlier. I keep looking at this one; I can't decide if I like the pronounced Maltese Cross effect or not. It's interesting to look at, but I don't know if it's something I'd actually want to wear! Figured it was worth including, if for no other reason than I keep looking at it.
I greatly appreciate any feedback!