Opinions on this 18 ct emerald cut?

[ratchetmomclub]

It's gorgeous but personally, I'd hesitate to spend big money on a stone that imo will likely be worth far less in a few years (beyond the usual difference between retail and secondhand prices, I mean).

I'm considering a much smaller (but still considerable cost to me) lab diamond but am thinking about waiting a couple of years. I'd expect the prices to keep dropping steeply as more and more places become able to create lab diamonds. JMO naturally.

I hear you- fortunately these are all in my “dont mind blowing” price range. I plan to use the hundreds of thousands im saving on adding to my watch collection and a new “smart” bball court for my son. I think lab is awesome for people who are comfortable with prioritizing where their true values/priorities lie. I think the prices are pretty close to bottoming out (again not that i care, but just fwiw)

 

[ratchetmomclub]

not sure but I can say I am not seeing anything that greatly concerns me in the corner/windmill area.

https://imgur.com/a/Jkexycb

FWIW… here is that 13.03 next to a 17.34 (same gia color/clarity)… interesting how different it looks. I wish i could have some way of knowibg if the 18ct in india will give me the same “facet dance” that the 13 ct is giving me… just bigger LOL. Anyone care to offer feedback on the 17 ct for educational purposes?

 

[MsP]

https://imgur.com/a/Jkexycb

FWIW… here is that 13.03 next to a 17.34 (same gia color/clarity)… interesting how different it looks. I wish i could have some way of knowibg if the 18ct in india will give me the same “facet dance” that the 13 ct is giving me… just bigger LOL. Anyone care to offer feedback on the 17 ct for educational purposes?

These fancy cuts are so much personal preference-- I really like the cut of the 17ct here. It's all about what makes your heart sing.

 

[Karl_K]

https://imgur.com/a/Jkexycb

FWIW… here is that 13.03 next to a 17.34 (same gia color/clarity)… interesting how different it looks. I wish i could have some way of knowibg if the 18ct in india will give me the same “facet dance” that the 13 ct is giving me… just bigger LOL. Anyone care to offer feedback on the 17 ct for educational purposes?

The 17 is not bad at alll but I agree the 13 just has a bit more going for it.

 

[lulu_ma]

For some reason, the 17 ct looks more tinted in the video.

 

[DejaWiz]

I think the 17 has more liveliness to it, at least in this video.

 

[AprilBaby]

I like the fatter one!

 

[ratchetmomclub]

These fancy cuts are so much personal preference-- I really like the cut of the 17ct here. It's all about what makes your heart sing.

Oh really? That is so interesting. Everyone I have asked so far prefers the 13.

I think the 17 has more liveliness to it, at least in this video.

interesting. I guess what your eye perceives as “lively”, to my eyes looks a but choppy. Thank you so much for the input!

 

[ratchetmomclub]

I like the fatter one!

Really!? Just personal preference i suppose. To je, the 13 looks “neater” or cleaner. More “strict” flashes of light.

 

[momofive]

I definitely see more flashed from the 17. That would be my choice. Just another opinion to confuse you more! LOL

 

[Karl_K]

What are the numbers for the 17? Its not a bad stone but if the 13 sang to you and it doesn't then it might always bug you if you went with the 17.

 

[ratchetmomclub]

What are the numbers for the 17? Its not a bad stone but if the 13 sang to you and it doesn't then it might always bug you if you went with the 17.

17.34 F VS1 gia 66% table 66.5% depth ex/ex
So almost same stats as the 13 but shorter ratio.

 

[AprilBaby]

You have quite a decision to make!

 

[lovedogs]

I personally like the 17k ctone better in this comparison video, but it looks less organized than the 13ct. I just like it better bc to me it's more "alive".

 

[MMtwo]

I like the 17 - I am seeing fire.

 

[jaysonsmom]

Another vote for the 17ct. To me it seems much livelier, and I also like to proportions the more. It also doesn't have the dead clear corners that you were concerned with on the 13ct.

 

[michkal]

I like the 13! It’s whiter and looks crisper, like someone said above. I think the sharp look is so pretty in an emerald cut. The size looks good on your finger too!

 

[petrock<3]

https://imgur.com/a/Jkexycb

FWIW… here is that 13.03 next to a 17.34 (same gia color/clarity)… interesting how different it looks. I wish i could have some way of knowibg if the 18ct in india will give me the same “facet dance” that the 13 ct is giving me… just bigger LOL. Anyone care to offer feedback on the 17 ct for educational purposes?

I like the top one has a lot more flash

 

[ratchetmomclub]

https://imgur.com/a/05Te28g

https://imgur.com/a/N4Jtqpp

https://imgur.com/a/BMnxjQY

@Karl_K was able to convince them to
send it over from India… thoughts? I see a dark rectangle at some angles… is that bad? Or normal?

 

[Karl_K]

https://imgur.com/a/05Te28g

https://imgur.com/a/N4Jtqpp

https://imgur.com/a/BMnxjQY

@Karl_K was able to convince them to
send it over from India… thoughts? I see a dark rectangle at some angles… is that bad? Or normal?

It shows promise, have you seen it in person?
Compared it to the others?

 

[ratchetmomclub]

It shows promise, have you seen it in person?
Compared it to the others?

Yes I took these videos today. I wasn’t able to compare it side-by-side to my other options (a 13.09 and 17 ct I’d posted previously). My memory isnt serving me well and the lighting was different in the two dealers’ offices so it’s hard to even compare the photos I took

 

[Karl_K]

It sounds like you didn't love it.
It needs too speak to you.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thank you so much. Yesterday i was able to try on this 13.03 carat which surprisingly I am quite mesmerized by… Unfortunately, it was in artificial light and I was unable to bring it into the natural sunlight but what are your thoughts on this one?

13.03 e vs2 GIA cert

https://imgur.com/a/ctY84vp

https://imgur.com/a/yYvGym5

https://imgur.com/a/1hgCW1m

oh my
thats a beauty
but dont trust store lighting
good luck