The First Distinctive Emerald Cut Beauty

[Diamond Girl 21]

That emerald is so cool. Can’t wait to see the final result.

Thanks! @Rhino designs beautifully cut diamonds. I can't wait either!!!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

It’s absolutely gorgeous! The stone is perfection of course, and I love the setting- just substantial and special enough but the EC is the shining star!

Thank you! I love solitaires, but they just don't look good on me. I'm hoping this will give me the finger coverage I want and still maintain a classic look.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Thanks! @Rhino designs beautifully cut diamonds. I can't wait either!!!

Would you mind posting in the thread linked below? It’s for specialty cut LGD.

Not-of-this-Earth specialty-cut grudge match! (I.e. show me your LGD specialty cuts.)

Thought it might be nice to have examples in one thread of LGD specialty cuts and vendors who provide them. If you have a LGD in an uncommon or proprietary cut, or know of a vendor who sells them, post them here. Antique cuts, superideals, etc. Grudge match format optional. :) —- In this...

www.pricescope.com

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Would you mind posting in the thread linked below? It’s for specialty cut LGD.

Not-of-this-Earth specialty-cut grudge match! (I.e. show me your LGD specialty cuts.)

Thought it might be nice to have examples in one thread of LGD specialty cuts and vendors who provide them. If you have a LGD in an uncommon or proprietary cut, or know of a vendor who sells them, post them here. Antique cuts, superideals, etc. Grudge match format optional. :) —- In this...

www.pricescope.com

Of course! I'd be happy to post there as well.

 

[ringo865]

Omg, i think i just died!! Your diamond and that setting are absolutely what dreams are made of!! That and carbon… and platinum… ;0

Super Amazing! I can’t wait for a billion pictures!!!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Omg, i think i just died!! Your diamond and that setting are absolutely what dreams are made of!! That and carbon… and platinum… ;0

Super Amazing! I can’t wait for a billion pictures!!!

Thank you! I was so excited, I hardly slept a wink last night.

I'm not the best at taking pictures, but I'll definitely share them.

 

[Kim N]

Wow, this is so incredibly beautiful! Amazing diamond, and that setting is pure class.

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Wow, this is so incredibly beautiful! Amazing diamond, and that setting is pure class.

Thank you! I know you have a discerning eye, so that means a lot to me.

 

[jetmal]

I don't even have my ring yet, but I'm so excited I just had to post now.

Let me start by saying that Jonathan, @Rhino, of Distinctive Gem and his wife Vicki were absolutely wonderful to work with. Jon is talented, knowledgeable, personable, and has the patience of a saint. Trust me, I put him to the test. They are truly the nicest people to deal with. The custom cutting program is amazing! I cannot recommend Distinctive Gem more highly.

I was originally looking for a colorless 3 to 3.5 ct emerald cut lab grown diamond with high clarity and a great cut. I found a very promising candidate, and contacted Jon so he could vet it for me. It was a very pretty diamond, but it just didn't feel quite right for me. After discussing my options with him, I decided to go with custom cutting. I trusted Jon completely, so I gave him free reign to choose HPHT or CVD. I believe we targeted 3.50 to 3.80ct, G+, VS1+.

When Jon shared the images and specs of the finished diamond with me, I was truly blown away. My only concern was the color. I'm not going lie, I definitely panicked for a bit due to being super color sensitive. But once I saw it IRL, I was totally in love. The optics are amazing!!! It looks fabulous in all kinds of light, flashes like crazy, and looks completely white on the finger. There is a tiny pink tint when viewed table down against white paper, but I prefer that to yellow, so it's a plus for me. There is also some stria, but it does not affect the transparency, and is completely eye clean. My husband called my attention to the fact that I literally gasped when I opened the package to see the loose diamond, so yes, I definitely love it!

The final specs as graded by GCAL are:

4.01ct
10.90 x 7.76 x 5.19
G
VVS2
1.40:1 ratio
CVD Type lla
No fluorescence
No post growth treatment.

Jon also designed the setting in 950 platinum, and used his master bench to complete it.

I am thrilled!!! I definitely look forward to working with Jon again in the future.

I attached a couple of images from Jon, as well as one shot I took while it was in it's temporary setting. I'm sure there will be more once I get my baby home.

Gorgeous! Absolutely love it!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Gorgeous! Absolutely love it!

Thank you!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Good afternoon! Here are a few more pictures. Unfortunately, I really can't seem to capture what I see in real life.

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Good afternoon! Here are a few more pictures. Unfortunately, I really can't seem to capture what I see in real life.

EEEEEE!!!

It’s amazing!!!

What do you think about it? Is it super flashy??

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

EEEEEE!!!

It’s amazing!!!

What do you think about it? Is it super flashy??

Thank you! Yes, it flashes like crazy, but I can't seem to capture it properly. Even in low lighting conditions, it was throwing off all kinds of pastel colors. It has a really nice contrast pattern, and a beautiful balance of brightness and fire.

 

[elle_71125]

Wowza! That is stunning!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Wowza! That is stunning!

Thank you!!!

 

[AprilBaby]

GRGEUS!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

GRGEUS!

Thank you!!!

 

[GreenPapaya]

Wow! Congratulations, it's stunning! I think I need one too!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Wow! Congratulations, it's stunning! I think I need one too!

Thank you!!! Jonathan's emerald cuts are gorgeous. I highly recommend him.

 

[mayaINaU]

I can see the pastels! I think you did a great job capturing that, but I’m sure it looks even better in person!

 

[SparklieBug]

LOVE this! Congrats, @Diamond Girl 21! It looks perfect on your hand. For reference, may I ask what ring size you wear?

I wouldn't be able to concentrate on anything other than this beauty of a ring!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

I can see the pastels! I think you did a great job capturing that, but I’m sure it looks even better in person!

Thank you! It really does look so much better!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

LOVE this! Congrats, @Diamond Girl 21! It looks perfect on your hand. For reference, may I ask what ring size you wear?

I wouldn't be able to concentrate on anything other than this beauty of a ring!

Thank you so much! I wear a 6.5.

It's the only thing I've been able to focus on since I opened the box.

 

[Slickk]

It’s so beautiful!! Love the setting and that stone is just amazing!!!! Enjoy!!

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Lovely

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Pfft, I see it just fine.
Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeautiful!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

It’s so beautiful!! Love the setting and that stone is just amazing!!!! Enjoy!!

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Lovely

Thank you!!!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Pfft, I see it just fine.
Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeautiful!

Thank you!!!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

It's beautiful outside today, so I took a few more pics.