Renewed search for an OEC deal

Mara · Sep 29, 2012

Hey Kim I messaged you thru DB about a week ago with a potential stone. I think it was $19k but it looked promising and was 9.5mm I think. Don't know if I saved the link so check out the message.

ariel144 · Sep 30, 2012

I saw that 4+ c. 10mm honker too....looks like a transitional to me. Very nice stone and price. You might could get it re-cut to look more like the flower pattern but you would lose some diameter.

jerichosmom · Sep 30, 2012

I agree with Ariel, it doesn't look like an OEC to me. If not for the visible crown, I would say MRB...but I guess it could be a tranny. If you can get it under budget...say 15k, I'd get it recut to an OEC. I believe the quotes run around $150-300 a carat and it may have the right proportions to do that. It will also make it look a lot brighter than an O/P (hopefully). Bonus that there's a good return policy so you've got time to see if the "project" works out. I wouldn't get so hung up over the mm size....you an always just get a good setting to make up for the lost mm from the recut. If I had the $$ I'd try it myself.....

Kim N · Oct 1, 2012

Thanks, Mara, I haven't checked my DB messages in ages. Heading over there now.

ariel and jerichosmom, you may be right, could be a tranny, and that's an intriguing idea to get it re-cut. Wheels turning.

ariel144 · Oct 5, 2012

This is a transitional cut and 9.5mm $20k You should offer them $16,000...the mark up on these estate pieces are really high and they have tons of rings. EGL K/L color.

http://www.newyorkestatejewelry.com/engagement-rings/3.33ct-diamond-edwardian-platinum-engagement-ring/8543/3/item#

Kim N · Oct 8, 2012

Thanks, ariel! Just sent in a couple of inquiries to them.

jerichosmom · Oct 9, 2012

That 3+ OEC pendant on ebay lowered their buy it now price. You may be able to get it within your range with a buy it now offer. I think Madelaine has seen it in person.

madelise · Oct 11, 2012

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beautiful-3...270&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=221126917332&

They lowered it to 19.9k, still with an offer button. Offer them what's in your budget? It's listed as an M-N, but it's not certed. IMHO, from an IRL perspective, it's like an EGL M-N/GIA O-P. Similar to the 4.09 O-P I saw with JbEG. Same amount of tint. But then again, my views of an M are kind of skewed since mine has fluorescence. It's not too yellow at all, it's a nice warm tint, still registers as "white" in my eyes, but more ivory-ish.

I have a video of it, but I am not allowed to post it on PS. If you have an ad anywhere, I can send it to you.

madelise · Oct 11, 2012

ariel144|1349447350|3279881 said:
This is a transitional cut and 9.5mm $20k You should offer them $16,000...the mark up on these estate pieces are really high and they have tons of rings. EGL K/L color.

http://www.newyorkestatejewelry.com/engagement-rings/3.33ct-diamond-edwardian-platinum-engagement-ring/8543/3/item#

This one looks more like a MRB.. No chunkiness at all

ruby59 · Oct 11, 2012

The same site where Madelise saw the over 3 carat OEC pendant has just listed another over 3 carat OEC loose stone. It is GIA graded SI1 J. However, on the report, it does not refer to it as an OEC, just round brilliant.

Enerchi · Oct 11, 2012

KimN, if you like the stones from LaJolla, I would agree with the idea of making an offer... if you can call and speak with Farid directly, that may be helpful, too!

hope you find an OEC you love, very soon!

Kim N · Oct 11, 2012

Thanks, jerichosmom, madelise, ruby, and Enerchi! madelise, thanks so much for your thoughts on the color of the 3.20. That's very helpful to know, and it's awesome that you were able to see their beautiful pieces in person. I'm still considering the 3.20, but given the lower color and the fact that it doesn't face up quite as large as I'm looking for, I'm going to hold off on offering for it for now.

ruby, thanks for the heads-up on the other 3+ OEC. It looks really nice to my untrained eyes. I just contacted them about it, and my budget is just too low for it.

ruby59 · Oct 12, 2012

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GIA-Round-Brilliant-Diamond-J-SI1-Platinum-Ring-/360327385876?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item53e52f9314

I found this one by accident as it is listed as Round Brilliant. But in the picture it does look OEC. It is supposedly GIA SI1 J. It is 2.77 carats. More in line with your budget.

Problem is he linked the wrong report with it. I emailed him, but no response yet. But ebay is having major glitches for people with IE, so it may have not gone through. You could try calling. Looks like a beautiful stone and setting. Love those prongs.

Edited to add: He just posted the GIA report.

Kim N · Oct 12, 2012

Wow, thanks, ruby, I wouldn't have caught this one myself. That is probably one of the most beautiful settings I've ever seen, and the stone looks great as well.

jerichosmom · Oct 12, 2012

Kim, if you're interested in this one I will volunteer to check it out for you! It looks like my stone, an American cut.

ariel144 · Oct 13, 2012

ruby59|1350065109|3283947 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GIA-Round-Brilliant-Diamond-J-SI1-Platinum-Ring-/360327385876?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item53e52f9314

I found this one by accident as it is listed as Round Brilliant. But in the picture it does look OEC. It is supposedly GIA SI1 J. It is 2.77 carats. More in line with your budget.

Problem is he linked the wrong report with it. I emailed him, but no response yet. But ebay is having major glitches for people with IE, so it may have not gone through. You could try calling. Looks like a beautiful stone and setting. Love those prongs.

Edited to add: He just posted the GIA report.

YES, that is gorgeous! J with medium blue fl. ....You should get it Kim.

Kim N · Oct 13, 2012

Jerichosmom, that is a very generous offer, thank you! But I need to see if I can first get the price to where I want it to be. But thanks again.

yennyfire · Oct 14, 2012

Wow, that's a gorgeous stone! And with a GIA report, it's amazing!!! Hope you can get the price in your range so you can at least see it in person...

ruby59 · Oct 17, 2012

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-CLARITY-ANTIQUE-3-35ct-OLD-CUT-DIAMOND-SOLITAIRE-RING-PLATINUM-SEE-VIDEO-/121000068193?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_VintageFineJewellery_CA&hash=item1c2c2a8461

Sorry, if you are already going in a different direction. But I thought I would post this one. Not sure how you feel dealing with the UK, but this OEC diamond is so pretty, imo.

ariel144 · Oct 18, 2012

did you see this??? LOL, it's cheap 9.7 mm could have it recut

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-46-ct-9-7-mm-loose-round-diamond-clarity-nice-color-/170923030096?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D117%26meid%3D2842986953631053471%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D1065%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D310474147657%26

jerichosmom · Oct 19, 2012

I don't know what's worse, the photos or the lack of punctuation!

ariel144 · Oct 19, 2012

jerichosmom|1350685663|3288870 said:
I don't know what's worse, the photos or the lack of punctuation!

Yeah, but its cheap....LOL...looks kinda milky.

Would love to see a video of this 4c J I2 AVR on GOG 10mm $10k...Look at that Megascope...interesting:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9435/

Kim N · Oct 21, 2012

Thanks, ruby, I haven't come to any agreements yet, so I'm still open to suggestions. That is very pretty, and if things don't work out on the other stones I'll certainly consider it.

LOL, ariel, that one went for so cheap, and it's huge. I've seen the I2 on GOG. Too bad it's so peppered. I love the crown height and table size.

backwardsandinheels · Oct 24, 2012

Hey, Engagement Rings Direct has a twin of the vintage setting you said you loved. It's one of their vintage inspired designs if you find a homeless beautiful rock

GemFever · Oct 26, 2012

Just came across this and thought of this thread.

www.ebay.com/itm/Art-Deco-3-06ct-J-VS-Old-Mine-Diamond-Platinum-Ring-Size-6-/110969353560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d649f558

Kim N · Oct 29, 2012

Backwardsandinheels, I would never have thought to look at ERD's stock settings. That is awesome that they have the same one--thanks!

GemFever, thanks, that stone looks great, and I've put it on my list to consider.

madelise · Nov 8, 2012

Have you seen this one? GIA I, I1. It's white, it's 3+ carat, it's GIA graded.. 9.65mm.. and 19.9k OBO. You might be able to offer your budget 17k and see if they bite!

I can't see the inclusions in the photos, but ask them where they're located! And if they pose any durability risks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEAUTIFUL-3...8627925?pt=Loose_Diamonds&hash=item35c1704855

Kim N · Nov 10, 2012

Just remembered to come back to this thread and saw your post—thanks, madelise! I actually brought a stone home this week, but it looks like it might not work out, so I'm going to ask H Moradi about those inclusions. That faces up huge!

Rhea · Nov 11, 2012

Kim, do you have photos of the diamond that you brought home? What is bugging you about it?

MsP · Nov 13, 2012

Kim N|1350865302|3289919 said:
Thanks, ruby, I haven't come to any agreements yet, so I'm still open to suggestions. That is very pretty, and if things don't work out on the other stones I'll certainly consider it.

LOL, ariel, that one went for so cheap, and it's huge. I've seen the I2 on GOG. Too bad it's so peppered. I love the crown height and table size.

When you say you've "seen"... is there a video out there or additional photos that aren't on the site? I too would like to see a video of this.

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