Stones for eternity band: questions and advice needed

[bgray]

I am planning an eternity band and have decided on a design. I would like to use .30 carat rounds but may settle for .25 as they are so much less expensive. (I ideally want DEFG, vs stones) I have gotten quotes on the ACA''s and have done some searching but now I have a question about the ACA and H&A diamond appearance and "feel". IDEALLY I would have old euros but to find 12 to 14 colorless well cut OEC''s is not possible. I wonder if H&A and ACA stones are too "modern" and sharply defined to give my art deco style band the quality I want. Would I be better off with generic excellent/excellent stones? Any other thoughts?

 

[stone-cold11]

ask GOG if they have melee GOG OEC?

 

[bgray]

ok...

 

[shimmer]

Singlestone has OEC eternity bands, and they do custom.

www.singlestone.com

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 12/13/2009 2:10:15 PM
Author: shimmer
Singlestone has OEC eternity bands, and they do custom.


www.singlestone.com

That''s what I was thinking too. I think modern RB''s could be fine too-but it certainly doesn''t make sense IMO to get less well performing modern rounds...

Also, you''ve tried on eternity bands of this size right? I find them mighty uncomfortable on the sides of my fingers!

 

[shimmer]

For example, here is a 3 carat oec band from singlestone

 

[Hest88]

Yep, Single Stone would be my first choice for a custom piece involving OECs.

 

[bgray]

okay so maybe i am trying to mix periods??? if the ring is truly art deco in style then perhaps OEC arent the proper stone???

 

[bgray]

what kind of cut were the stones in art deco pieces?

 

[D&T]

how bout Rose cut? not sure but Dimenscaasi has an eternity band with them:

http://www.dimendscaasi.com/engagement/withDiamonds/pages/Rose1.asp

 

[bgray]

actually i just did some googling and it seems OEC were used in DECO