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Brilliant_Rock
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- Feb 21, 2010
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I have a soft spot for Asschers but we all know they face up small, are often cut badly, show inclusions and, all in all, are a PITA compared to other cuts - but, that said - we love them. I have been looking for a 1 carat range one that doesn’t break the bank, for a right hand ring...for a while.
Well, BOOM! Found one at a vendor I’ve bought from and really like. So, I took a plunge/gamble/leap on a 1 carat H SI1 at Ivy and Rose with a indented natural that’s pretty damn clear and sits right on a facet, so it’s eye clean. Important for a PITAsscher, Excellent cut polish and VG cut. Yes, I know it’s not GIA so I’ll say she’s VG on both fronts.
After a vodka tonic, who can tell anyway?
I also found a great Ivy & Rose off the shelf setting very well priced given where gold is at setting it will fit, score! This thing is not much more coin than a plain old Stuller metal setting, second score! It’s a sapphire and white gold modern Art Deco inspired affair with some lovey hand engraving.
Historically, I have been a clarity snob but you all have taught me to embrace the eye clean SI’s - so here’s to my first SI PITAsscher.
This is the set up but not fully set. This was the test fit from Sara at Ivy and Rose, who was great, btw.
Well, BOOM! Found one at a vendor I’ve bought from and really like. So, I took a plunge/gamble/leap on a 1 carat H SI1 at Ivy and Rose with a indented natural that’s pretty damn clear and sits right on a facet, so it’s eye clean. Important for a PITAsscher, Excellent cut polish and VG cut. Yes, I know it’s not GIA so I’ll say she’s VG on both fronts.
After a vodka tonic, who can tell anyway?
I also found a great Ivy & Rose off the shelf setting very well priced given where gold is at setting it will fit, score! This thing is not much more coin than a plain old Stuller metal setting, second score! It’s a sapphire and white gold modern Art Deco inspired affair with some lovey hand engraving.
Historically, I have been a clarity snob but you all have taught me to embrace the eye clean SI’s - so here’s to my first SI PITAsscher.
This is the set up but not fully set. This was the test fit from Sara at Ivy and Rose, who was great, btw.
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