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SillyKitten

SillyKitten

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Hi everyone,

I’ve been lurking here for over a month and I’ve learned a lot, so thank y’all! I’m looking for a half carat or under emerald cut diamond. I will be setting it in a meteorite tension setting from Bruce at Boonerings. Budget is around $1000 for the diamond. Prefer quality over quantity. I don’t care all that much about the color. I want VS2 clarity and above, or eye clean. Fluorescence doesn’t bother me. I’m not too picky on l/w ratio. As long as the stone is pretty and has nice flashes, I’ll be happy. :) I’ve been looking at JA, WF, BN, etc for a while, but I’m just not confident enough to pick one out without some help. I appreciate any and all help. Thank y’all!

*Kimberly*

Here’s the setting that I will probably be using.
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HI Kimberly,
COol search! ( fellow emerald cut lover here)

If you post a picture of the specific setting style it might help members to target recommendations better....
 
Rockdiamond said:
HI Kimberly,
COol search! ( fellow emerald cut lover here)

If you post a picture of the specific setting style it might help members to target recommendations better....
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Thank you so much for the advice, I added a screen shot of the setting I’ll probably use.

And yessss I’m in love with Emerald cut (and Asscher) diamonds. :)
 
Hi Kimberley and welcome!

It sounds like a very exciting project and we're very happy to help you look, the setting isn't showing for me?
 
It's fine, very unusual setting!

I'm on the hunt and found this one, I should have some others to add shortly. It's SI clarity so ask if it's eyeclean to your preferences, in this size it might be ok.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.57-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-sku-3221916

This one has a lot going for it, it's nicely cut and it's a D colour, if it's eye clean ( again possible in this size), could be worth shortlisting.

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab
 
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Ooh, ooh, I have been thinking about this exact idea myself recently! :lol:

I love the choice of setting as well :))

Let me post up some of my favourite options tomorrow!
 
FYI, step cuts are very difficult to evaluate. Even moreso when they are positioned lying on P3.
Regardless of your choice, I wholeheartedly suggest and strongly recommend that you not only request alternate videos, where the diamond is not lying down, ASET images, and in person examination before you make your final decision.
Yes, at 0.50ct, most flaws & inclusions are extremely difficult to detect with the naked eye, but Symmetry doesn’t hide at any Carat weight. You are focused on quality. Symmetry, cut, as well as clarity are the cornerstones of quality in step cut diamonds.
You have a great budget for a stone this size. Take your time; the perfect EC is out there, waiting! :mrgreen2:
 
So, a few that appealed to me when looking through last night :)

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.55-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4884658

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.42-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-2292783

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.41-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4503899

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.51-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4783207

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.40-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4845063

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.45-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4811658

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.42-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4361387

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.41-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3640678

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4418021

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.51-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4391409

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.53-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4687758

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4442813

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4513053


This is what you don't want :lol:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.52-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4926458


I'm not sure if there are any duplicates in there of what has already been suggested, I'm supposed to be doing work so haven't checked :D
 
OoohShiny said:
So, a few that appealed to me when looking through last night :)

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.55-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4884658

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.42-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-2292783

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.41-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4503899

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.51-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4783207

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.40-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4845063

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.45-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4811658

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.42-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4361387

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.41-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3640678

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4418021

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.51-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4391409

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.53-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4687758

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4442813

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4513053


This is what you don't want :lol:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.52-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4926458


I'm not sure if there are any duplicates in there of what has already been suggested, I'm supposed to be doing work so haven't checked :D
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We have very similar taste, @OoohShiny! #4 is one I posted, earlier!! I’m going to look at the others you posted; during my search, I only had 1 or two results. I used very strict specs, when searching, so that’s probably why. ;)2
 
OoohShiny said:
You could also drop Yoram a line to see if he has anything in stock or coming through that might be suitable, if this sort of thing appeals!
http://gemconcepts.net/old-emerald-cut-diamond/

Or he does asschers...

Perhaps one of the side stones detailed here would suit?
http://gemconcepts.net/boutique/asscher-cut-diamond-ensemble/

Or one of these?
http://gemconcepts.net/boutique/slightly-elongated-asscher-cut-diamonds-pair/

:)
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Everyone knows my position re: Yoram & GemConcepts! Absolute PERFECTION!! It wouldn’t hurt to check out his IG, his Boutique, and shoot him a DM/email! *Love*
 
@SillyKitten,
There are many potential winners, posted, here. My advice, contact JA, or any other vendor whose EC strikes your fancy, and request them to place them on hold. Next, request more visual aid help, in order to accurately evaluate the stones. When the diamonds are lying on P3, it just makes it so difficult to tell if the stone performs 100% to the best of its ability. Cut is not so easy to examine this way.
JA will provide ASET images; up to 3 per email address. I don’t know anything about the other vendors, other than to say, BN does not provide ASET images for their diamonds. Adiamor should cooperate, and send you more visual aids on the diamond I posted, above. Definitely worth checking it out, in spite of “VG” Symmetry.
Please keep us posted on any that pique your curiosity. I’m interested to see how this all turns out!
 
Matthews1127 said:
@SillyKitten,
There are many potential winners, posted, here. My advice, contact JA, or any other vendor whose EC strikes your fancy, and request them to place them on hold. Next, request more visual aid help, in order to accurately evaluate the stones. When the diamonds are lying on P3, it just makes it so difficult to tell if the stone performs 100% to the best of its ability. Cut is not so easy to examine this way.
JA will provide ASET images; up to 3 per email address. I don’t know anything about the other vendors, other than to say, BN does not provide ASET images for their diamonds. Adiamor should cooperate, and send you more visual aids on the diamond I posted, above. Definitely worth checking it out, in spite of “VG” Symmetry.
Please keep us posted on any that pique your curiosity. I’m interested to see how this all turns out!
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It's a shame BN doesn't provide ASET as they sometimes have beautiful fancies, but I doubt they'll ever offer such services as they still aren't making them available. I wouldn't be concerned with VG symmetry in an EC or other fancy shape as this is quite usual, as you say it still could be a fantastic diamond and the one you posted has potential!
 
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Lorelei said:
Thank ye kindly, you know what it's like, your eyes start to cross after looking at these shapes for a while!:shock: One day I will have one.....:twisted2:
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Yes!! Yes, I do!! It’s so easy to get lost in the mesmerizing steps of an emerald cut diamond !! Eventually you start to feel hypnotized, and even start feeling is that your eyes are playing tricks on you!!
As the owner of a beautifully cut emerald cut diamond, I focus a lot on the symmetry of the stone, as I have seen some really dark emerald cuts, over the years. Most recently, was during our trip to Scottsdale, Arizona, for my husband’s work conference. I could barely tell what shape was on her finger; it was that dark!!
My emerald cut diamond was graded good for symmetry and good for polish but when you look at it it does not deserve either grade !! It’s actually much more symmetrical then it’s certificate indicates! This is why I never discount an emerald cut based upon its grading report, alone!
 
Matthews1127 said:
Yes!! Yes, I do!! It’s so easy to get lost in the mesmerizing steps of an emerald cut diamond !! Eventually you start to feel hypnotized, and even start feeling is that your eyes are playing tricks on you!!
As the owner of a beautifully cut emerald cut diamond, I focus a lot on the symmetry of the stone, as I have seen some really dark emerald cuts, over the years. Most recently, was during our trip to Scottsdale, Arizona, for my husband’s work conference. I could barely tell what shape was on her finger; it was that dark!!
My emerald cut diamond was graded good for symmetry and good for polish but when you look at it it does not deserve either grade !! It’s actually much more symmetrical then it’s certificate indicates! This is why I never discount an emerald cut based upon its grading report, alone!
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That's the thing, they have to be seen and some of the descriptions on the reports need to be taken with a pinch of salt! Like with the ' cut grades' based on depth and table measurements, I've seen some real stinkers get ' Ideal' and some beauties ' Fair' or 'Good.' I sound like the BBC Shipping forecast!:lol:
 
 
OoohShiny said:
I think the I IF one has too much 'central band dominance' and not enough 'end activity' for me!

I like the H VS1 most out of those, I think :) but they are all good finds!

It's a shame they don't have videos, as I don't think I could buy an EC online without one.
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I agree, it's not one of the best ones but working within the specs we have, one of the better ones available, plus it's hard to judge from a static image.:)) I've been studying these shapes for years and it's a job weeding through what's available, not ' throwing the baby out with the bathwater' so to speak and dismissing stones that could be perfectly ok, without all the tools available, it's difficult.
 
Thank you for sharing the details of this project @SillyKitten. An emerald cut is such a beautiful diamond with such great personality.

You are getting great diamond advice, so let me make observations about the setting. The design looks fantastic, however, the only thing I would make note of is the material. Titanium can be a hard metal to manipulate and not a lot of goldsmiths work with it. You might want to make sure that the ring can be resized if needed at a later date. Also, with a tension setting as there is not a lot of metal holding in the stone. Maybe it would be worth adding a “secret support” at the bottom so that the stone remains secure if it was to get a knock.

When looking for emerald cuts it is important to remember that The Cut grade is not noted by the GIA and they only include the details of the polish and symmetry. If a cut grade is provided it is the company's own opinion.

In line with the other comments above, make sure you check any EC for windowing and extinction. This can be done to an extent with an ASET image. When checking in person, test for windowing (leakage) by holding up your stone and placing your finger beneath it. If you are able to easily see your finger through the stone, your diamond is not retaining light. Extinction is the presence of dark areas in your diamond. This usually occurs with deeper cut stones and may be a result of leakage, but it’s also caused by too much obstruction, which happens when the stone gathers the dark presence of the viewer’s face and body more than normal due to cutting angles.

-Melissa
 
farrahlyn said:
JA has some really nice emerald cuts in that size right now! I'm not a emerald pro, just a few that caught my eye.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.51-carat-i-color-if-clarity-sku-2711695

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.57-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4665232

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.54-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4737557

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.51-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4783207
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Great choices :))


Few more I'm dumping here as am still supposed to be doing work! :lol: (Possibly duplicates of earlier suggestions!)

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.57-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4437924

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.55-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4691484

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4418233

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4829667

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4418021

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4691486

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.50-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4661982
 
Durham Rose said:
Thank you for sharing the details of this project @SillyKitten. An emerald cut is such a beautiful diamond with such great personality.

You are getting great diamond advice, so let me make observations about the setting. The design looks fantastic, however, the only thing I would make note of is the material. Titanium can be a hard metal to manipulate and not a lot of goldsmiths work with it. You might want to make sure that the ring can be resized if needed at a later date. Also, with a tension setting as there is not a lot of metal holding in the stone. Maybe it would be worth adding a “secret support” at the bottom so that the stone remains secure if it was to get a knock.

When looking for emerald cuts it is important to remember that The Cut grade is not noted by the GIA and they only include the details of the polish and symmetry. If a cut grade is provided it is the company's own opinion.

In line with the other comments above, make sure you check any EC for windowing and extinction. This can be done to an extent with an ASET image. When checking in person, test for windowing (leakage) by holding up your stone and placing your finger beneath it. If you are able to easily see your finger through the stone, your diamond is not retaining light. Extinction is the presence of dark areas in your diamond. This usually occurs with deeper cut stones and may be a result of leakage, but it’s also caused by too much obstruction, which happens when the stone gathers the dark presence of the viewer’s face and body more than normal due to cutting angles.

-Melissa
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Thanks for chiming in with some good advice, Melissa :)

That's the first time I've heard the word 'extinction' used!

Boone do some awesome Tension Setting rings and IIRC we have a few members with them - I know that Kenny (who is not popping up when I try to '@' him at the moment) and his other half have had a 2ct+ Asschers and now an Octavia of good size in them, without any issues to date :) They definitely can't be re-sized, though, so I think getting trial rings to confirm the right size is a good idea! lol :D
 
QUOTE="OoohShiny, post: 4338732, member: 77124"]Thanks for chiming in with some good advice, Melissa :) That's the first time I've heard the word 'extinction' used![/QUOTE]

It’s my pleasure. It’s interesting to read the common language here and correlate it with other terms. I find light reflection versus extinction to be user-friendly when talking conceptually to clients. So happy you noticed.
 
Hey everyone! I am in awe at how helpful and friendly y’all are being! Thank you! I wanted to check in and let y’all know I am checking out all the lovely diamonds y’all have linked me to. I will reply to everyone eventually, I promise. I guess I should let y’all know my story here...

So I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost 4 years (we were friends before we got together and have known each other for 9 years). When we first got together, he said he never wanted to get married (he had a bad first marriage). This bummed me out but he was just too perfect for me to let go. He really is my best friend. A couple months ago, he put me on his insurance and they require marriage for that. He decided we might as well get married since we’ve been happily together for 4 years, and living together for 3 1/2 (I know this is terribly unromantic but it really is HUGE for him). So we’re going to have a small ceremony after we get our rings. =D I’m seriously ecstatic, I NEVER thought this day would come.

We went to the mall jewelry stores once, and well, that was just a nightmare. I started looking at rings online every day for hours on end...for a month and a half. Nothing that I saw was right for me and it was extremely frustrating. I just had to have the right ring and I’m incredibly picky. The first ring I ran across that I really liked was a tension setting on James Allen, but it was out of our price range and really too fancy for me since I never wear jewelry. Thankfully I found Pricescope and the lovely users here and I ran across a post on Pricescope about Boonerings having tension settings and all the great reviews, so I checked out his website. I was so thrilled to see the tension settings, but when I saw the meteorite rings I was overjoyed! I had finally found what I had been searching for, THE ring for me (and us, he’s getting a meteorite band). So, the reason it’s the ring for me, I have been into Astrophotography for a few years (mainly I do Milky Way and lunar and solar Eclipse photography) and we both love everything Space related.

Years ago I had a round diamond and a princess cut diamond, they were beautiful but I have always adored emerald cut diamonds...step cuts just ‘fit’ me better, I guess. I’m so thrilled that y’all are helping me find the perfect diamond to mark this incredibly special time in my life. :)
 
OoohShiny said:
You could also drop Yoram a line to see if he has anything in stock or coming through that might be suitable, if this sort of thing appeals!
http://gemconcepts.net/old-emerald-cut-diamond/

Or he does asschers...

Perhaps one of the side stones detailed here would suit?
http://gemconcepts.net/boutique/asscher-cut-diamond-ensemble/

Or one of these?
http://gemconcepts.net/boutique/slightly-elongated-asscher-cut-diamonds-pair/

:)
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Thank you! I do love Asschers too, but I worry that with mine needing to be only around half a carat that it will face up really small. Plus I know to get the really beautiful ones, it’s a bit more expensive. :( I would adore an orange diamond similar to the one you posted. I have seen some gorgeous orange diamonds!:love:
 
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