So I just bought this baby antique OMC

[Alybetter]

So I just bought this OMC from a dealer.

I have been wanting one since ever. I had a very small budget and no wiggle room. My local jeweler said it looks to be a legitimate antique cut. No report on it until the seller had GIA do one this year. As I understand it, it was pulled from an estate piece.

Ticks all the boxes, for better or worse; feathers, indented naturals, pin points, crystals and even a cavity. On the table. Strong blue fluorescence in a faint brown L. On paper it is a total mess. It IS a total mess. It’s way smaller than I wanted. And, it’s perfect. Perfectly janky and somehow I love it? It’s moody and imperfect and as it sit here typing this it kind of sounds autobiographical!

I had a beautiful 1.5 ct F cushion brilliant (MMD) that I returned today (without even unboxing) in favor of this wonky old stone.

Just wanted to share my ugly, awesome duckling.

 

[Alybetter]

 

[Alybetter]

 

[Alybetter]

Photo from the listing:

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Charming and looks to be very lively too. What will you do with this treasure?

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

I think it’s wonderful!!!

 

[Rfisher]

I love it!
the outline shape is divine and the facet pattern is pleasing
- what are your plans for this?

 

[Alybetter]

Charming and looks to be very lively too. What will you do with this treasure?

Semi bezel 10k rose gold solitaire

 

[Alybetter]

One more.. can’t resist. Under my UV nail lamp

 

[Tourmaline]

I love it!

 

[Alybetter]

I love it!

Thank you so much! I think I love it, too. I’ll update when it’s finally set.

 

[blingmeupscotty]

beauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutious!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mustangchi]

what size is it?

 

[Lakefront]

What a personality! Such a beauty! I totally get it. I’d have ditched the MRB too. Enjoy! This stone is wonderful.

 

[Alybetter]

what size is it?

.83 carat 5.4 x 5.3 ish. Good polish, fair symmetry, SI2. L faint brown and strong blue fluor.

 

[Alybetter]

I could be wrong but I thought I read somewhere that brown diamonds with strong blue Fluor will glow neon green in the sun. Don’t quote me but I swear I read that on PS recently.

Well, it’s an L color with ‘faint brown’ tint. I wish it glowed neon green in the sun. It doesn’t But it lights right up deep blue under my UV lamp.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Well, it’s an L color with ‘faint brown’ tint. I wish it glowed neon green in the sun. It doesn’t But it lights right up deep blue under my UV lamp.

I actually went back and deleted my comment because I didn’t think I was remembering correctly after posting. So totally disregard that but it is a lovely stone and it will be great to see the final reveal!

 

[Alybetter]

I actually went back and deleted my comment because I didn’t think I was remembering correctly after posting. So totally disregard that but it is a lovely stone and it will be great to see the final reveal!

Haha no worries. One can dream

 

[asterismdispersion]

Glad you found your unique treasure. Good luck with creating a jewel around it. I wouldn't call this OMC an ugly duckling. The cushion shape of its outline and the arrangement of the chunky facets please my aesthetic!

"Moody and imperfect" is a description I can identify with, too. I have an OMC-like Peruzzi cut in the process of being set, myself. It has some minor wear as a very old cut, it faces up small for its weight, and there's a Maltese cross look in the center, that darkens some in low light. It's funky but I reached for this antique diamond because it "said" that it was totally me.

 

[Ally T]

I love it! Such a pretty & unique stone!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

And it's absolutely perfect. My absolute favorite kind of diamond.
I can't wait to see it set.

 

[maita13]

I LOVE how you described your precious and completely understand why this beautiful swan of a stone (definitely NOT an ugly duckling, but sure is awesome!) captured your heart.
I can’t wait to see the final reveal, congrats!

 

[missy]

Swoon! I love its chunkalicious goodness!
It is awesome all the way and not even a little ugly duckling.
Enjoy in good health and chunkalicious joy!

 

[Alybetter]

Glad you found your unique treasure. Good luck with creating a jewel around it. I wouldn't call this OMC an ugly duckling. The cushion shape of its outline and the arrangement of the chunky facets please my aesthetic!

"Moody and imperfect" is a description I can identify with, too. I have an OMC-like Peruzzi cut in the process of being set, myself. It has some minor wear as a very old cut, it faces up small for its weight, and there's a Maltese cross look in the center, that darkens some in low light. It's funky but I reached for this antique diamond because it "said" that it was totally me.

Your stone sounds lovely. I hope you share it here once the setting is finished. Thanks for the kind words!

 

[Alybetter]

Swoon! I love its chunkalicious goodness!
It is awesome all the way and not even a little ugly duckling.
Enjoy in good health and chunkalicious joy!

Thank you! Thanks everyone for the supportive feedback!

 

[mustangchi]

.83 carat 5.4 x 5.3 ish. Good polish, fair symmetry, SI2. L faint brown and strong blue fluor.

I think it’s awesome, I love wonky old stones and just bought one this week myself!

 

[Alybetter]

I think it’s awesome, I love wonky old stones and just bought one this week myself!

Do you have it yet??

 

[Mreader]

It’s charming. I’ve seen this seller on Etsy before and have admired their items.

 

[Alybetter]

It’s charming. I’ve seen this seller on Etsy before and have admired their items.

Thank you.
I had never run into them. The service was excellent and the guys were friendly and responsive.

 

[mustangchi]

Do you have it yet??

Yes I got it earlier this week it is .63, has a slight yellow tint