Oval Moissanite

[Win04ever]

hello!

I was recently gifted a beautiful sapphire center ballerina ring. It is very similar to Heidi Gibson’s Gatsby Ring. I love it except the sapphire is lacking as it is too dark.

I am considering a moissanite center. I’ve searched the forums but couldn’t really find many oval examples. Can anyone please recommend an oval moissanite vendor? I’ve searched on C&C- but the ovals seemed flat to me.

Thank you!

 

[OboeGal]

If I were looking for an oval moissy, I think I would check out Harro gems. I have not seen one of their stones in person yet - although I plan to soon! - but from what I've heard and read and seen in pictures, their cutting is more consistent than C & C, and Erica at Love Affair Diamonds has chosen to carry their antique cut moissies out of all the ones on the market after comparing them all. She has stated that they are cut so that, face on, you cannot see the double refraction - and I trust her opinion. For modern ovals, they have brilliant cut (which is similar to the C&C cut but I'm guessing better), a crushed ice cut, and a cut that is a bit of a hybrid of the two that looks very much like modern cut oval diamonds. Additionally, they have antique ovals (which is one of the cuts Erica carries, for less than they cost at Harro's website), which are a bit "plumper" in proportions, with the culet and chunkier faceting characteristic of antique cuts.

 

[foxinsox]

I second the suggestion of LAD’s ovals - they look lovely! Also Schubach do a high crown line of antique ovals which I remember thinking were really beautiful but I don’t if they sell direct/without a setting.

 

[Win04ever]

Thank you! I ended up going with a Harro Gem- I had a hard time picking between the crushed iced and diamond cut. I opted for diamond-cut. I’ll make sure to post when it arrives! thanks again

 

[OboeGal]

Thank you! I ended up going with a Harro Gem- I had a hard time picking between the crushed iced and diamond cut. I opted for diamond-cut. I’ll make sure to post when it arrives! thanks again

Great! Glad to be helpful. I'm looking forward to seeing it!

 

[locks90]

I would love to see the diamond cut. I’ve also been struggling between crushed ice and diamond cut. I’m leaning towards the diamond cut but still feeling unsure.

 

[Win04ever]

I would love to see the diamond cut. I’ve also been struggling between crushed ice and diamond cut. I’m leaning towards the diamond cut but still feeling unsure.

I got cold feet and cancelled my order. I was really concerned about it looking foggy and I saw a previous thread where someone got the crushed ice and wasn’t impressed.

It looks like August Vintage May be coming out with an oval Moissanite. I’ll be first in line for that.

 

[CravingDiamonds]

I got cold feet and cancelled my order. I was really concerned about it looking foggy and I saw a previous thread where someone got the crushed ice and wasn’t impressed.

It looks like August Vintage May be coming out with an oval Moissanite. I’ll be first in line for that.

I will be shortly right behind you lol.

 

[Strawberries1]

I'm on the queue now...
Did you ladies get your oval moseys yet?

Which one is preferred Charles & Colvard Forever One, Harro Gems or August Vintage for oval moissanites 1.5ct diamond equivalent please?

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

@Strawberries1
Julia B Jewelry on Etsy has a lovely line of antique cut moissanites, including an antique oval.

 

[Strawberries1]

@Strawberries1
Julia B Jewelry on Etsy has a lovely line of antique cut moissanites, including an antique oval.

So many choices with ovals now. Is would like to find a video of this and the C&C F1 to compare as the F1 is the only one I've seen in real life.

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

So many choices with ovals now. Is would like to find a video of this and the C&C F1 to compare as the F1 is the only one I've seen in real life.

Here is a video from her IG.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bes8mEujBYq/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=x9vacf4rjnqa

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

@Strawberries1
And here is a comparison video of her antique cut oval vs modern oval.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc-o4tejHve/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1swz146lj2ml9

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

And one more video of JuliaB modern oval vs C&C F1 oval.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdlQOXQDHpQ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=szaavpzmb5zw

 

[Strawberries1]

And one more video of JuliaB modern oval vs C&C F1 oval.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdlQOXQDHpQ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=szaavpzmb5zw

Wow! To my eyes her H&A cut performs better.