Solasfera

[suzannea]

Hi- does anyone have one of these. They look really beautiful to me- but I don;''t know anything about them- any info would be appreciated!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/26/2010 1:01:33 PM
Author:suzannea
Hi- does anyone have one of these. They look really beautiful to me- but I don;'t know anything about them- any info would be appreciated!

Hi Suzannea

I can't think of anyone here with a Solasfera recently but someone might chime in for you.

The Solasfera is a branded cut sometimes referred to as a ten ten - ten hearts and ten arrows. They also have 91 facets compared to the traditional round which has 57, and two additional pavilion mains. You can read more on this cut here.

Here are some comparison videos for you to watch-

Comparing a Solasfera to a H&A Round

Solasfera Versus H&A in Natural Lighting

 

[ChunkyCushionLover]

http://www.vimeo.com/8141283

Should help you make a comparison.

 

[yssie]

Definitely go look in person if you can! I think the extra-facet branded cuts are a very, very different look from your 58f RB, and when I was searching I found that what I thought I liked in pictures really wasn''t my sort in person.

 

[kenny]

I have a Solasfera.
I also have an ACA and a couple superbly-cut asschers so I know good cut.

The Solasfera is superb.
It is a slightly different look than the classic 8-section round brilliant because the Solasfera has 10 sections.

It really returns a ton of light.
In fact its idealscope pic is solid blood red without even specs of contrast leakage.
Some people say it is a busy look but I'd just say it is different and judge the look on its own merits not based on being used to the classic 8 section look.

Since there are 20% more sections and facets each facet is smaller (but there are more of them).
This means more, but smaller flashes, of light.

Here are two separate pics side by side, with the Solasfera on the left and the ACA on the right.
The Solasfera is GIA .83 ct F VS1 and the ACA is AGS .82 ct E VVS1.

Keep in mind when comparing two diamond pics even like this slight differences in position and angle of the diamonds. lighting and environment causes differences which are not from the diamonds.

 

[kenny]

Here's one pic in which both were side by side in the same pic.
Solasfera on the right, ACA on the left.

The Solasfera is at a disadvantage here because it was not positioned pointing directly into the center of the lens.
That makes the ACA look better but blame the photographer for that.

I assure you when the Solasfera is pointed into the center of the camera lens (or your eye) it's pattern's precision and symmetry is as perfect as the ACA's.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/26/2010 1:46:28 PM
Author: kenny
I have one.
I also have an ACA and a couple superbly-cut asschers so I know good cut.

The Solasfera is superb.
It is a slightly different look than the classic 8-section round brilliant because the Solasfera has 10 sections.

It really returns a ton of light.
In fact its idealscope pic is solid blood red without even specs of contrast leakage.
Some people say it is a busy look but I''d just say it is different and judge the look on its own merits not based on being used to the classic 8 section look.

Since there are 20% more sections and facets each facet is smaller (but there are more of them).
This means more, but smaller flashes, of light.

Here are two separate pics side by side, with the Solasfera on the left and the ACA on the right.
The Solasfera is .83 ct F VS1 and the ACA is .82 ct E VVS1.

Keep in mind when comparing two diamond pics even like this slight differences in position and angle of the diamonds. lighting and environment causes differences which are not from the diamonds.

Thanks Ken, I was just looking back to check as I suddenly remembered you had one!!

 

[suzannea]

wow! thanks so much for the info- I really like the look of solasfera- I like the busier smaller flashes. Thanks again you have given me some really helpful information.