What I like most about it is that all the east-west facets are not on or off at the same time, unlike what often seems to be the case in some asschers and (seemingly) most ECs - so it won't be a solid stripe of black obstruction/leakage at any point
I think the unique symmetry helps create that difference in facet performance. Even the windmills have that same unique symmetry top R corner to Bottom L corner, and Top L corner to bottom R corner...in a diagonal pattern....What I like most about it is that all the east-west facets are not on or off at the same time, unlike what often seems to be the case in some asschers and (seemingly) most ECs - so it won't be a solid stripe of black obstruction/leakage at any point
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@Serg - Thank you so much for the informative insights on the nature of ASETs. I am very grateful for the education.
@OoohShiny @tyty333 @ILikeShiny @Matthews1127 @LLJsmom - I went to sleep feeling quite discouraged, but your feedback has given me a renewed sense of curiosity about this stone. So, I appreciate all your comments and reflections (pun intended
I'm not ready to rule this stone out quite yet and agree this is one I've got to see in person. I have an ASET scope and may be able to create some of the conditions that @Serg noted, but I have a feeling I'll know right away if she's as magnificent as she is appearing the video.
What I like most about it is that all the east-west facets are not on or off at the same time, unlike what often seems to be the case in some asschers and (seemingly) most ECs - so it won't be a solid stripe of black obstruction/leakage at any point
I'm no expert, but I've examined plenty of Asscher ASET reports, and this is something I have not seen!! This is not poor symmetry...it's UNIQUE symmetry! I am holding out hope that the center light "issue" is resolved, and you decide to purchase this stone! I know she is a one of a kind, and rare find! I'd be completely flabbergasted if someone told me this pattern was "popular", or "common"!
@stonewell: draw an invisible line, diagonally, across your ASET. You'll see what I mean!
Agreed! The strong red in the center gives me the impression you will have quite a bit of FLASH in the center, which, I hope, will give her life!
I'm glad we could help
It's great that you have an ASETscope already - perhaps you will be able to create that 'rocking' or 'moving' ASET that @Serg mentioned, noting the change in colours as you tilt and move the stone, seeing if the 'leakage' areas on the cyclops/straight-on ASET actually turn red or green at different angles
Let us know when it arrives!
They're really wonderful to work with and have always been very accommodating.
re: @Serg's post about Black or White background for ASET, this looks to be a good example of the difference it can make:
https://cutwise.com/diamond/10_6487-4012?format=asetBlack
Check out 'Aset Black Background' and ASET White Background to see how it changes!
Awesome
And now the slowest few days of your life begins
You'll have company! I'm dying over here & she's not even mine! lol!! Fingers crossed for you!!! Keep us posted, right away!!!No kidding!!! I thought having it sent to the FedEx location may allow me to pick it up tomorrow, but they specify weekday only. So it won't reach the station until Monday, regardless. Sigh... the wait is awful.
I appreciate the sympathy! lol
What are your ideas? I'd love to know what you're considering! The design will really determine how she performs in every light environment!
I agree that your shank should be more "petite", 1.8mm-2mm? Incorporating millgrain into other parts of the ring would help keep the idea more uniform (perhaps along the top edges of your frenchies/Carre?)After reading up on how other PSers have set asschers and taking into account the size of the stone, I am leaning towards a wide, milgrain bezel design. Something that frame the stone, but not compete with the center.
Here are some photos I have in mind for inspiration...
This one shows the cut corners well, but I would want it with a wider bezel and the shank to be far less chunky than is shown
I love the depth/dimension of the bezel below, but would want it tilted and not so straight.
Love the frame on this one! The shoulder and shank, not so much. If I add any diamonds to the shank, I am thinking of some small french cuts.
This is the closest I have in mind - add a wider bezel and brushed finish in unplated, white gold
My preferred gallery
Thoughts, anyone?
Thinner shanks give the center more presence. The extra flair of frenchies/carre diamonds will add even more femininity, especially, if surrounded by millgrain detail, the bead set rounds would only be an additional surprise, when seen from the profile view.
Thinner shanks give the center more presence. The extra flair of frenchies/carre diamonds will add even more femininity, especially, if surrounded by millgrain detail, the bead set rounds would only be an additional surprise, when seen from the profile view.
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