Purchased Asscher/Square Emerald, what do you think?

[robotizing]

What do you guys think of this Asscher/Square Emerald?

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.50-carat-j-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-190973

I will be mounting it in a solitaire, that is what she liked best. I will inspect it once it arrives sometime early next week.

 

[118R3volution]

Looks great to me! Have you chosen your setting yet?

 

[robotizing]

She liked the super simple bands, it makes the diamond look much bigger. She loved a halo setting but decided against it (i cant complain!)...

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7115

 

[swingirl]

I am no expert but to me the dimensions seem a bit small for a 1.5 ct.

 

[ecf8503]

Did you request an ASET image before you bought it?

 

[SB621]

I am no expert but to me the dimensions seem a bit small for a 1.5 ct.

Asscher's are cut pretty deep so many of them will face up in the 6.0-6.2mm range for 1.5cts. They're beautiful but face up tiny compared to other shapes.

 

[cygnet]

I am no expert but to me the dimensions seem a bit small for a 1.5 ct.

Asscher's are cut pretty deep so many of them will face up in the 6.0-6.2mm range for 1.5cts. They're beautiful but face up tiny compared to other shapes.

Yes, this. It's not small for an asscher. My 1.23 faces up like a .8 round. SIGH. But I love it anyway.

 

[msop04]

I really like the faceting on this stone!

 

[robotizing]

Did you request an ASET image before you bought it?

No, i did ask and they said it would take an extra 3-5 days. I preferred to visually inspect the diamond and If i do not like it I will send it back...

 

[chrono]

I don't think the ASET for this one will be good; too much "fuzziness" going on under the table.

 

[Gypsy]

Faces up like a 1.2 carat asscher. You want to shoot for 7.3-7.5 in a 1.5 carat stone. This one is facing up way too small.

70 depth coupled with very thick girdle is just eating up all the spread. And I don't think it will ASET out well. Keep looking.

 

[robotizing]

Faces up like a 1.2 carat asscher. You want to shoot for 7.3-7.5 in a 1.5 carat stone. This one is facing up way too small.

70 depth coupled with very thick girdle is just eating up all the spread. And I don't think it will ASET out well. Keep looking.

I haven't seen any 1.5 carat asschers with a 7.3-7.5mm face... At least in my price range!

 

[Gypsy]

Faces up like a 1.2 carat asscher. You want to shoot for 7.3-7.5 in a 1.5 carat stone. This one is facing up way too small.

70 depth coupled with very thick girdle is just eating up all the spread. And I don't think it will ASET out well. Keep looking.

I haven't seen any 1.5 carat asschers with a 7.3-7.5mm face... At least in my price range!

What's your budget? Under 10k.


http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.61-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-190053

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-257144 6.38 x 6.34

 

[asscher_girl]

A 1.5 should get you closer to 6.5 mm. I had a 1.54 from GOG that was 6.48 x 6.49, I would try to get closer if you can to the 6.5 mark for a 1.5 ct. James Allen is great to work with so I'm sure they can help you find a few others.

 

[decodelighted]

Faces up like a 1.2 carat asscher. You want to shoot for 7.3-7.5 in a 1.5 carat stone. This one is facing up way too small. 70 depth coupled with very thick girdle is just eating up all the spread. And I don't think it will ASET out well. Keep looking.

In what world???

 

[Gypsy]

Faces up like a 1.2 carat asscher. You want to shoot for 7.3-7.5 in a 1.5 carat stone. This one is facing up way too small. 70 depth coupled with very thick girdle is just eating up all the spread. And I don't think it will ASET out well. Keep looking.

In what world???

Yes. I messed up.

Sorry. I meant 6.3-6.5. Not 7.5.

I mistyped.

I apologize for the confusion.

Thank you Deco.

 

[robotizing]

Faces up like a 1.2 carat asscher. You want to shoot for 7.3-7.5 in a 1.5 carat stone. This one is facing up way too small.

70 depth coupled with very thick girdle is just eating up all the spread. And I don't think it will ASET out well. Keep looking.

I haven't seen any 1.5 carat asschers with a 7.3-7.5mm face... At least in my price range!

What's your budget? Under 10k.


http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.61-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-190053

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-257144 6.38 x 6.34

I noticed those two diamonds and they are nicer although my budget was $8-8.5k and the one I purchased was $7... It was the nicest one for around my budget i could find.

 

[starrylight]

Here's a couple alternatives if you happen not to love the one you purchased.
They do face up smaller, but are whiter and the facets are a bit more pleasing to my eye.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.22-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-195311

I'm a bit hesitant to recomend the next one as something seems a tad off to me
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-242198

 

[SB621]

I didn't run the numbers yet but based off the pictures I think it is pretty. Not really in love with only good for polish but that can always be fixed. I should mention I know very little about step cuts, but I think it is worth looking at especially with a 14 day money back/ return period. Plus GIA cert to boot.

H, Vs1 $7500 or bo. I would offer 7k and see if they woudl take it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stunning-1-56-carat-H-VS1-Emerald-Cut-Natural-Loose-Diamond-and-is-GIA-certified-/251349784797?pt=Loose_Diamonds&hash=item3a859d58dd

 

[chrono]

The 20% restocking fee will be hard to swallow should it not perform up to par in person.

 

[SB621]

The 20% restocking fee will be hard to swallow should it not perform up to par in person.

Not true in all cases but when you make an offer I have found you can add in the notes that if returned there will be no stocking fee and most vendors will accept that. Really up to the person.

 

[robotizing]

Thank you for all your help, I am definitely going to see the diamond in real life and if J is too yellow or not. Other than the color being a little to dark I really like this one... We shall see! I will post pictures once I receive it and keep you updated of how things go.