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please help me find an emerald cut!

emrld

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hello,

i posted a thread yesterday for feedback on a recent emerald cut ring purchase, and the consensus was that i can find a better diamond.

i appreciated all the comments from this community and was told that if i post my ideal specs, you all may be able to help me find the perfect EC diamond for my engagement ring! (which would be extremely appreciated, as i don’t know everything to look for).

somehow my original thread got deleted, so i am posting a new thread here.

here are my ideal diamond specs:
natural diamond
1.2+ carats
G+ color (ideally F+)
VS2+ clarity
Ex polish
Ex symmetry
1.35+ L/W ratio (more rectangular, ideally around 1.45)

budget:
$8k all in (diamond and setting)

my last stone was a 1.2 F VS2 EX polish EX symmetry and cost $6682 (i also used a $200 off coupon, so $6482 + tax) and the setting was $750. I spent a little under $8k

i am going to look for diamond options this weekend when i have more time, and i will update this thread, but if anyone has any stone recommendations then please let me know!

thanks in advance!
 

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here are a few diamonds i was looking at:

1.

2.

3.
 
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Both of those two look better in the center than the one you received. Can you ask them for aset images and post?

Do you think they are eye-clean enough for you?

Edit...I checked out JA and BN and didn't really see anything. Hopefully, @Karl_K can comment on the two you posted
and let you know if there are any red flags.
 
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Both of those two look better in the center than the one you received. Can you ask them for aset images and post?

Do you think they are eye-clean enough for you?

tyty333—appreciate the reply. i will ask for aset images and report back!

as for your 2nd question, do you think those inclusions will be noticeable to the naked eye, or would that need to be determined with a closer / in-person inspection of the diamond? i’d like to avoid visible inclusions but if it’s only seen under magnification then i think that would be OK
 

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aset images attached!

here are a few diamonds i was looking at:

1.

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2.

09D35DCE-914F-4063-BDAA-FB024BBA8991.jpeg

3.

0AD473D3-F656-4328-8658-6EB115498427.jpeg
 

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for reference, here is the aset from my diamond that i posted in my original thread

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That rare carat stone aset center doesn't look good.

I like the 4th stone you posted. @Karl_K must be busy today. I'd really like to get his opinion since you've already had to
(or are going to) return a stone.
 

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1; not eyeclean
2: eagle eyes may see something otherwise the best of the 3, aset could be better and low crown height.
3 avoid dark aset centers
 

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1; not eyeclean
2: eagle eyes may see something otherwise the best of the 3, aset could be better and low crown height.
3 avoid dark aset centers

appreciate the analysis. unfortunately the vendor for #4 doesn’t have an ASET. based on everything else could it be worth bringing it in an getting an ASET done?
 

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appreciate the analysis. unfortunately the vendor for #4 doesn’t have an ASET. based on everything else could it be worth bringing it in an getting an ASET done?
Based on the others in the thread yes, probably.
Any others out there? That might change with more options.
 

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Based on the others in the thread yes, probably.
Any others out there? That might change with more options.

that’s all i’ve found thus far, but i’ll look more and update this thread with any other options i find
 

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This is the only one I found on Adiamor that was within your specs. They don't have a video or ASET. If the experts think it's good, might want to call and ask about it.

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/1.21-ct-F-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Emerald-Diamond/D47547744?rfr=pricescope

EC's seem to be a little scarce at the moment!

boo! i haven’t been finding too much under my specs, either. luckily i’m not in a major rush, as i don’t need the ring until mid-september

the faceting on this one looked interesting to me, but i’m honestly unsure

5.
 

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Try emailing Yuketiel from IDJ in NYC. He is recommended on here and very good at sourcing diamonds. Give him all the specs you are looking for . He has IS and ASET cameras so can give you all the images.
 

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Try emailing Yuketiel from IDJ in NYC. He is recommended on here and very good at sourcing diamonds. Give him all the specs you are looking for . He has IS and ASET cameras so can give you all the images.

i’ll try doing that, thanks!
 

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boo! i haven’t been finding too much under my specs, either. luckily i’m not in a major rush, as i don’t need the ring until mid-september

the faceting on this one looked interesting to me, but i’m honestly unsure

5.

Faceting pattern looks nice but it has a pretty flat crown (table > depth). @Karl_K what say you?
 

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I'd also try emailing David from diamonds by Lauren.
 

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links not working for 5 for me.
 

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Faceting pattern looks nice but it has a pretty flat crown (table > depth). @Karl_K what say you?
Yep, good call.
But table>depth is not the reason.
That its a flat top is, they don't always go together.
4 looks like it has more potential.
 

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hello everyone, i’ve had a busy past few days and haven’t been able to do a deep dive on other diamond options. I did reach out to a few jewelers recommended above and wanted to update this thread with a different possible option:

6. (click link for video)


thanks for your feedback!
 

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hello everyone, i’ve had a busy past few days and haven’t been able to do a deep dive on other diamond options. I did reach out to a few jewelers recommended above and wanted to update this thread with a different possible option:

6. (click link for video)


thanks for your feedback!

Table on the large size but crown height is good.
More info needed but so far there are some potential issues showing in the video.
 

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hey @Karl_K d do you mind reviewing the above when you get a minute? i sincerely appreciate all of your help thus far!
 

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Very close but the darker center is going to stand out like a sore thumb face up.
p3 facets are a miss, mainly in location.
 

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You are getting closer!!
 
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