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GIA CERT

2.26
J
VS2
Excellent/Ideal Cut
9.98 x 7.28 x 4.69
Depth- 64.4
Table -57%

Girdle- Slightly Thick to Thick (Faceted)
Polish and Symmetry- Very Good
Flouresence- Strong Blue

I had a strict budget and wanted a well cut stone and the cut looks good (I think) and I was hoping that the strong blue flouresence would make the J color higher. The vendor says that it faces up significantly whiter than a J with no color disparity on the sides. Has no noticeable bow tie with very nice light performance.

Will post ASET and Scope photos next.

I am thinking I have a beauty here and want your opinions please.

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ASET

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Scope photo

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The Aset could use some more red. It''s a nice size, for sure.

Keep in mind - I think flourescence only shows up under UV light (sunlight, blacklight, other UV sources), it isn''t normally around you inside of a restaurant or office. People certainly like the J colour but a J will show up like a J in most places, assuming you''re not viewing it under the sun all day.
 
Date: 3/24/2010 9:45:23 PM
Author:15years
GIA CERT

2.26
J
VS2
Excellent/Ideal Cut
9.98 x 7.28 x 4.69
Depth- 64.4
Table -57%

Girdle- Slightly Thick to Thick (Faceted)
Polish and Symmetry- Very Good
Flouresence- Strong Blue

I had a strict budget and wanted a well cut stone and the cut looks good (I think) and I was hoping that the strong blue flouresence would make the J color higher. The vendor says that it faces up significantly whiter than a J with no color disparity on the sides. Has no noticeable bow tie with very nice light performance.

Will post ASET and Scope photos next.

I am thinking I have a beauty here and want your opinions please.
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Its a nice oval, it would be preferable to see more red in the ASET but it still has potential and most ovals aren''t cut with the very best optical performance in mind. Its a very nice size too and if it fits the tight budget then its a definite option.
 
You can see how the color is concentrated in the areas where the IS and ASET images have little light return.
The stone appears that it willl have a bowtie - but that is almost a fact when the other parts of the stone work unless it is a special new cut.
As long as you know the stone is the biggest with color compromised, all''s well.
Date: 3/24/2010 9:45:23 PM
Author:15years
GIA CERT

2.26
J
VS2
Excellent/Ideal Cut
9.98 x 7.28 x 4.69
Depth- 64.4
Table -57%

Girdle- Slightly Thick to Thick (Faceted)
Polish and Symmetry- Very Good
Flouresence- Strong Blue

I had a strict budget and wanted a well cut stone and the cut looks good (I think) and I was hoping that the strong blue flouresence would make the J color higher. The vendor says that it faces up significantly whiter than a J with no color disparity on the sides. Has no noticeable bow tie with very nice light performance.

Will post ASET and Scope photos next.

I am thinking I have a beauty here and want your opinions please.
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The stone has a thicker than ideal girdle, so no one can really use the term ideal to describe this stone.
The spread is exactly that of a well cut round, where as many ovals spread a lot better than rounds.

But it is not a bad stone.
 
Date: 3/25/2010 2:54:40 AM
Author: iota15
The Aset could use some more red. It''s a nice size, for sure.

Keep in mind - I think flourescence only shows up under UV light (sunlight, blacklight, other UV sources), it isn''t normally around you inside of a restaurant or office. People certainly like the J colour but a J will show up like a J in most places, assuming you''re not viewing it under the sun all day.
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In light where you can easily see the color, there is more often than not some UV to help the color.
 

Hi 15 Years,


Just wanted to let you know I have a J colored, 2.42 oval with strong blue fluorescence. I rarely see warmth in the diamond; it almost always faces up white. Even when I do see a bit of warmth the diamond is still beautiful. If I compare it to my f/g eternity ring (18 x .20 diamonds) then it obviously looks less white. I have no regrets. If your vendor has a good return policy maybe you should take it for a test drive. Good luck.

 
I also have a J with strong blue, and it''s really white. All the time. And unfortunately (for me) it doesn''t even turn blue in direct sunlight like I see in a lot of the pictures here. It''s whiter than my G/H, but it''s also cut better. I also looked at it next to a K and they weren''t even close.
 
Date: 3/25/2010 10:40:44 AM
Author: Sparkles&Glitter
It''s whiter than my G/H, but it''s also cut better.
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I didn''t mean whiter, I meant brighter. But to me it isn''t visibly more tinted. It looks just as white as the G/H.
 
i just got my diamond for my ering with SB fluorescence also. i dont see any blue indoors. but when i view it by a window in strong sunlight, i see a little hint of blue. i think the hint of blue looks beautiful and gives it character. i would choose SB if i was to buy any other diamonds for earrings, etc.
 
I''m on a same boat........I''m looking into the oval and find it pretty difficult to find an excellent cut, well shaped oval. Is it possible to find an oval stone without a bow tie?? Or is it just something you have to deal with?
 
Date: 3/25/2010 10:59:55 AM
Author: ziggyziggy
when i view it by a window in strong sunlight, i see a little hint of blue.
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Ziggy, I get a hint too which I also adore. But some pictures I see here the diamond turns STRAIGHT BLUE in direct sunlight and that hasn''t been my experience at all. Or maybe the flour has to be very strong in order to do that?
 
Iota & Lorelei- Thank you for your responses. Lorelei you appear very knowledgeable and your input is appreciated. I am hoping it is a good stone too because I ordered it. I m hoping it will exceed my expectation.

Gary H- You really are an expert and I thank you for your time to give your opinion. I have learned a lot from you by reading other posts.

Blingmyring, Sparkles&Glitter, and ZiggyZiggy- My "J" sisters! I am so glad to hear from those who already possess stones that are very similar to what hopefully will be my new stone. I like the blue too and am hoping it will (like yours) make the J appear whiter. I will keep you posted as it is due here tomorrow.
 
Let us know how you like it once it arrives. Good luck!!!
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Ovals are tough, but this one looks nice.
 
Thank you Kaleigh, I will. By the way- your ring is GORGEOUS!
 
Hi 15, the advice about color visibilty from others is not relevant if they have really well cut rounds.
The concern for you is the areas where there is leakage and partial return seen in the ideal-scope - the yellowest parts are those areas where the light has bounced around a lot and either left through the pavilion OR the crown table side - but the longer ray paths (that are very rare in well cut rounds) will show up as yellow - fluoro or not.

So it is your decision - but information is your tool

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Wow. That is a great point. Thank you for making me more informed. I am hoping it will be here tomorrow so I can look at it and see if my novice eye and heart will agree. By the way, nice smile in your photo.
 
Hi 15 Years,

Did the diamond arrive? I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
 
And I would love to see more pics of it.
 
It did! Sorry for neglecting to follow up. I think it is perfect and have been busy speaking with people about getting a custom ring made for it.
I am a novice at taking photos but let me see what I can do.
Everyone (nonexperts) who have seen it say it is lovely and think it is really white looking and it is a J.
Let me get my camera out and start snapping.
 
I''m glad you love it! Now show us some photos!
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I am getting ready to take the photos now. Please stand by, it might take a while :)
 
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Now we can be 2ct+, Oval, J, with Strong Blue Fluor. 'twins'.

I'm so excited to see your pictures and to hear what you have in mind for the setting.

ETA: I want to set mine in an East/West HW inspired halo. However, I'm really concerned about what colour melee to use for the halo. If I chicken out I may just do a pave shank.
 
You know I gave a second thought to the east-west when I saw that oval set that way in the recent LM photo with the fancy yellow oval. I think you do do it that way. From the people I have been speaking with- they said that G melee would be perfect. Not too white and not too yellow. Either way I just know your will be gorgeous!

I am having mine set in between two shield cut diamonds in a traditional 3 ring with a pave shank and heads on the stones. I am so excited.
 
Date: 4/12/2010 1:18:02 PM
Author: 15years
You know I gave a second thought to the east-west when I saw that oval set that way in the recent LM photo with the fancy yellow oval. I think you do do it that way. From the people I have been speaking with- they said that G melee would be perfect. Not too white and not too yellow. Either way I just know your will be gorgeous!

I am having mine set in between two shield cut diamonds in a traditional 3 ring with a pave shank and heads on the stones. I am so excited.
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Wow, your ring will be sensational with the shields
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. I cannot wait to see the pictures when it's done. You know, I haven't even executed my HW halo and I already know that 5 years from now I'll be ready for a change and I think I want baguettes on the side (I have never told anyone about my 5 years plan - they would think I was nuts !!). When do you think your ring will be ready? Are you going with G shields? I was thinking I should go as low as H/I melee .... we shall see.
 
H/I melee looks totally white to my eyes on my ring, just ever so slightly softer than F/G dtandard mellee. It would look great with a J color diamond I think.
 
Thank you. I am excited too. I don''t think your 5 year plan in nuts. It i perfectly acceptable to want to change things up every now and then. That way you can have both. Yes, the side stones are G so I am hoping the melee will blend seamlessly. I am getting ready to send my diamond off in the next two weeks so it will be about 10 total, I think before I get it back. It is exciting and scary at the same time.
 
Date: 4/12/2010 1:37:08 PM
Author: dreamer_d
H/I melee looks totally white to my eyes on my ring, just ever so slightly softer than F/G dtandard mellee. It would look great with a J color diamond I think.
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Thanks for the info Dreamer. I thought you had a solitaire, I''ve never seen mention of a RHR - are you holding out on us?
 
Dreamer-D- Thank you for your input and assurance. I look up to you on this board and the fact that you have confirmed the ideas is reassuring for me. THe battery pack is charging currently and then I will take the photos and upload them.
 
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