The rough for my Octavia (pics)...

[Dancing Fire]

Remarks from Yoram...

My estimated opinion:

Polished weight estimation: 2.34 to 2.23ct+/-

Color: 10% G - 20% H - 50% I - 20% J.

Clarity: VS++ (I can’t visualize any inclusions in its natural rough state), but as you notice in the image, it’s a bit frosty.

Positives: Blue fluorescence which has the potential for a whiter outcome.

Clarity looks loupe clean in its rough state.


btw; the rough is 5ct something... ... I forgot the exact weight..

 

[m-2-b]

That is going to be one fabulous Octavia!

 

[Rosebloom]

So so cool!

 

[kenny]

Awesome.
Thanks for posting.

I wish I had a pic of the rough stones our Octavias came from.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Wow, !!! That is the perfect rough and I am envious but extremely excited for you!!!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Toes cross hoping for an H VS2 stone. Jon said he wouldn't be surprised if it came back G VVS. I'm not that greedy...

Coffee time at Starbucks!

 

[Karl_K]

kewl!!!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[cflutist]

Very exciting DF. Congrats. What a beautiful octahedral specimen.

 

[kenny]

You must ask Yoram to stop every 5 minutes to take more pics.

 

[Laila619]

Very cool!!

 

[Dancing Fire]

kewl!!!
Thanks for sharing.

Stormy ...Why can't the cutter cut two RBs from this octahedral ?.. b/c I don't see a broken tip at either end.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Very exciting DF. Congrats. What a beautiful octahedral specimen.

CF... your beautiful pear have blue fluorescence?

 

[Karl_K]

kewl!!!
Thanks for sharing.

Stormy ...Why can't the cutter cut two RBs from this octahedral ?.. b/c I don't see a broken tip at either end.

I asked Yoram but he is extremely busy so it might be a while before I get a reply.

 

[Sky56]

Very cool! It's going to be a great ring.

 

[lknvrb4]

Very cool you get to see the rough, I am excited to see the outcome.

 

[arkieb1]

That is SO exciting!!!!

 

[dk168]

Thanks for sharing!

DK

 

[pyramid]

Oh that's just the best to see that. Great to have the pics of your diamond in its rough state. Makes it even better when
it is a long time poster who is getting it. I love Kenny's octavia especially the wide shoulders on it.

 

[pyramid]

kewl!!!
Thanks for sharing.

Stormy ...Why can't the cutter cut two RBs from this octahedral ?.. b/c I don't see a broken tip at either end.

A larger 2 carat round would be what they would go for would it not rather than 2 1 carat brilliants. A 2 carat round would bring alot more money in than 2 1 carats would. An octavia would be in the middle of the two or maybe nearer to a large round (I don't know). I read it takes a stone twice the weight to cut a brilliant. Just guessing but in the first pictures is there not a bit missing or rounded at the very top and shown in the second picture again at the 9 o'clock point. Maybe I am just seeing things though as if it is, there is not much missing/rounded (as if filed down but by nature)

 

[MissGotRocks]

Wow - that's really special to see the rough your stone is going to be cut from! It really looks white, doesn't it?

I am really excited for you - I think we're all going to enjoy this transformation from rough to beauty!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Wow - that's really special to see the rough your stone is going to be cut from! It really looks white, doesn't it?

I am really excited for you - I think we're all going to enjoy this transformation from rough to beauty!

Yeah, maybe an F color VVS1 ...

It is 4:00 am time for bed...

 

[Mayk]

That is awesome! Can't wait to see the results!

 

[MarionC]

What a gorgeous rough!

funny - I got a little emotional looking at it, I'm sure you are quite more so.
what a wonderful thing.

 

[tyty333]

You are so lucky to see if from rough to finish (soon, I hope). Very kool! You must be so excited...I'm excited for you!

 

[Tourmaline]

OMG, I love that crystal.

 

[pandabee]

So neat!!! Love being able to see the rough crystal. Almost looks blue!

 

[OoohShiny]

I can't wait to see this cut, that rock looks substantial!

 

[yennyfire]

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing! What's the eta on the finished product?

 

[Catmom]

Oh my gosh, that is going to be amazing! I was stunned at how gorgeous they are in real life. I would love to have one in that size!

 

[Dancing Fire]

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing! What's the eta on the finished product?

Yoram said he will start working on the stone within the next two weeks.