Oval Cuts: Half n half extinction effect?

[MakingTheGrade]

Hmmm...I wonder if there''s any kind of setting that would minimize this effect?

 

[Liane]

Date: 6/3/2009 9:46:35 AM
Author: MakingTheGrade
Hmmm...I wonder if there''s any kind of setting that would minimize this effect?

A pendant... so you can''t see it.

I suspect that most people viewing the stone would also see it head on if it were worn as a pendant, thus minimizing the effect (at least if I understand the explanations correctly), but the main thing is: you will never see it and so don''t have to worry about it. Win!

It''s an interesting topic, in any event. Thanks for making this thread. I''d never considered the subject, and now I''ve learned something new.

 

[chrono]

The trade off is that the wearer can’t see the stone now, although at least it’ll get set and worn rather than languishing in a gem box. It is still a good idea though and something I will consider for my ½ and ½ tourmaline