To those with OMC/OEC/Transitionals......

[CDCsparkles]

Will you ever go back to wearing a modern cut diamond or since owning an older diamond, is that all you prefer?

 

[ForteKitty]

Nope. I've collected many diamonds in various shapes over the years (rounds, princess, oval, asscher, marquise, heart - all around 1ct and ranges from D-H in color) and have not reached for any of them since I got my big L colored OEC. It's not just the size difference either, since I stopped reaching for them when I got my first oec which weighs 0.9ct. I love old cuts.

 

[GemFever]

I don't think I'd go back (though I owned an RB for only about a week, but the entire week I regretted it wasn't an old cut). Never say never... but I'm saying never for now

 

[Dreamer_D]

I won't replace my old cut, but I would like an MRB five stone or three stone. MRBs are uber blingy and I like that. They are also perfect, and I like that too.

 

[Circe]

I still love my MRB original e-ring, and alternate the wearing between it and my transitional anniversary band. But in terms of new purchases? I think I've fallen hard for the appeal of the enormous chunky facets. The only exception would be a fancy, where the color-intensifying appeal of crushed-ice radiant faceting might prevail.

 

[yssie]

I have/have had a handful of each... at the end of the day I'm just n MRB girl through and through. All my OECs are true antiques, not modern precision cuts, and the lack of predictability in faceting and light return drives me a lil' bit nutty and my RBs have a more consistently-in-your-face sort of sparkle that never fails to grab my attention. I have OEC earrings now and I love them, in part because I do enjoy having a variety of cuts, but if I'd had a more generous budget I'd have chosen MRBs.

 

[ponder]

I never liked the look of a round stone on my hand. Now I know I just didn't like a mrb on my hand. I love looking at my granny, and I am definitely thinking of more old cuts for the future. I do have to say that I do still prefer my mrb for my studs. They sparkle like crazy even though they are being viewed from a greater distance, and no one is going to get close enough to appreciate the facet pattern.

 

[ecf8503]

I have both an H&A rb and an antique OEC, as well as an AVC. I have to say I've worn my "old cuts" much more than my rb since acquiring them; I still like the rb, but it just doesn't get me as excited as the chunky facets and color show of the older style cuts!

 

[Gypsy]

I just don't really love MRBs and never have so I'm not sure my opinion has any weight. But I adore OECs and many Tranny's. I don't think I will ever want a MRB on my hands. For studs or even a pendant, sure, there are many more of them out there and therefore why not. But anywhere I have to look at it, I prefer old cuts. And even for earrings and pendants I prefer old cuts, but like I said... since I don't have to look at them I am more flexible about it.

 

[Rhea]

When we were looking I was opposed to getting a MRB, I hated rounds. I now realise that I just don't like MRB's. I would love to have a large OEC or tranny one day. The 2 carat that just sold recently on DB would have been a dream come true. I really wanted that diamond. We just aren't there in our fiances at the moment.

 

[yennyfire]

I just don't really love MRBs and never have so I'm not sure my opinion has any weight. But I adore OECs and many Tranny's. I don't think I will ever want a MRB on my hands. For studs or even a pendant, sure, there are many more of them out there and therefore why not. But anywhere I have to look at it, I prefer old cuts. And even for earrings and pendants I prefer old cuts, but like I said... since I don't have to look at them I am more flexible about it.

I couldn't have said it better myself!

 

[bunnycat]

I like both, for different reasons. I like the perfection of the modern stones and the charm of the old ones. It also kind of depends on what the setting looks like because I like for things to fit together as a "whole" package and sometimes that means one or the other is going to look better (to me) in that situation. For example a sleek martini earring setting=MRB but a fancy decorative basket or buttercup=OEC to me.

 

[distracts]

When we were looking I was opposed to getting a MRB, I hated rounds. I now realise that I just don't like MRB's.

This is me too, except because I dislike princesses too (with a wild passion!), I thought I didn't like ANY diamonds. I knew I liked asschers but ended up not being able to find any irl.

 

[pandabee]

I like both, for different reasons. I like the perfection of the modern stones and the charm of the old ones. It also kind of depends on what the setting looks like because I like for things to fit together as a "whole" package and sometimes that means one or the other is going to look better (to me) in that situation. For example a sleek martini earring setting=MRB but a fancy decorative basket or buttercup=OEC to me.

This is my thought process as well!

 

[Enerchi]

I adore my new OEC! I am wearing it as a RHR and have my PR 3 stone on my LH w my MRB band. I like having the different types because they offer different things in a diamond. I have shape, cut and colour options and I love all of my rings! When I look at the OEC, I completely understand why the love for them -they are just so unique and special - the pastels, the bright chunks... ah!

There is a place for every diamond in my heart!

 

[Laila619]

I like both, for different reasons. I like the perfection of the modern stones and the charm of the old ones. It also kind of depends on what the setting looks like because I like for things to fit together as a "whole" package and sometimes that means one or the other is going to look better (to me) in that situation. For example a sleek martini earring setting=MRB but a fancy decorative basket or buttercup=OEC to me.

This is my thought process as well!

Yes, well said.

 

[ooo~Shiney!]

I adore my new OEC! I am wearing it as a RHR and have my PR 3 stone on my LH w my MRB band. I like having the different types because they offer different things in a diamond. I have shape, cut and colour options and I love all of my rings! When I look at the OEC, I completely understand why the love for them -they are just so unique and special - the pastels, the bright chunks... ah!

There is a place for every diamond in my heart!

Totally agree !!!!!

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

I have been asking myself this lately.......as I have a transitnal diamond and plan on buying a cushion cut diamond, and i am debating chunky facets vs. modified cushion brilliant. I will probably go w/ the antique faceting, but was debating because my transtnl. diamond already has that chunky facet look......

 

[justginger]

Above a certain size, I don't think I will own a modern cut. The faceting of antique cut stones in large sizes is just PERFECTION. In smaller sizes, MRBs are still fine by me. I'd love a 5 stone U prong from WF or BGD or the like, with each stone being around .25.

 

[chrono]

I have a MRB, transitional, antique cushion, and an EC and love them all for different reasons but I like the MRB the least. My opinion is very biased because I see the round shape as too common and have a strong preference for large flashes.

 

[CharmyPoo]

I have ...
Modern cut cushions
August Vintage Cushions
True antique OMCs
Several OECs
Several Transitional
Several smaller MRB
Princess
Small Asscher

Ok .. I have a wide range of diamonds and I must say that the OECs and Transitional cuts steal my heart. I actually don't like MRB because the H&A look so strong for a lack of better word. OECs and Transitional are softer with beautiful flashes and they look so feminine. I also very much prefer my true antique cushions over my modern cushions.

With that said, old stones are not made equal. There are only a few of my old stones that I love above all - the best cut ones with great symmetry and facet patterns. I also have a few that are not as well cut and I don't like them.

In conclusion, my preference is for a well cut OEC and Transitional cuts - you have to dig and look. I was on a hunt to replace my OEC with a bigger and whiter one - I looked at over 20 one weekend and mine looked better than all of them.

 

[stargurl78]

I like both, for different reasons. I like the perfection of the modern stones and the charm of the old ones. It also kind of depends on what the setting looks like because I like for things to fit together as a "whole" package and sometimes that means one or the other is going to look better (to me) in that situation. For example a sleek martini earring setting=MRB but a fancy decorative basket or buttercup=OEC to me.

This is my thought process as well!

Yes, well said.

I agree with this too... and like Enerchi, I like ALL diamonds MRBs are still my fave though.

 

[TC1987]

I still love my modern H&A superideal RB. But I can appreciate the comment that called them "Stong." I think if I ever went to a large round diamond like 9mm or up (and that's unlikely, given my small hands, haha), I'd prefer the chunky facets to the H&A. H&A is lovely up to a point, but it gets "up in your face" if the pattern is just scaled up and extra arrows aren't added.

I have OEC, European cut, and H&A MRB. I'd love to get an large old-cut fat marquise, someday. That with triangle sides or perhaps pears would be my pick for a really big diamond on my hand.

 

[CDCsparkles]

All of the opinions are interesting!
Since getting mine, I feel I have never had a more perfect diamond in my life, but it may be because it is small. I have never really enjoyed MRB's on me, but my OEC makes me love rounds!
However, I dont see me going back to modern cut stones, even in other shapes, which I used to prefer.

 

[ksmom]

My husband and I bought my engagement diamond (a MRB) after I'd only been lurking on PS for a few weeks, and we sold it and purchased a transitional diamond ring a few years later after I learned more about old cuts. I'm a definite convert and don't regret the 'switch' for one second- if anything I have an illness that propels me to want an antique cut version of every fancy shaped diamond that exists! I'm crazy about the open culets and warmer colors, and I love the uniqueness and charm that these earlier cuts possess.

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

For me, I don't think I would ever go back to an MRB as a center stone. BUT, would LoVe one as a 5 stone or 7 stone or dbty. Something like an RHR, earrings, bracelet or necklace. I've never been a huge fan of MRBs but I do respect that they sparkle even when they are tiny. I love my OEC. Wouldn't trade it for the world! Well... But if we are talking about an OMB or antique cushion...

 

[sweetpea&babycorn]

I don't think I'd ever purchase an MRB. My first engagement ring was a modern cushion which I adored, but after we split, it was hard for me to go back to it. I slowly fell in love with OECs and older cut rounds, and I just loved the broader flashes compared to the more splintered look of an MRB. When I helped my now fiance compare an MRB to an OEC, he also liked the OEC better. I've never been one to own multiple diamond rings, so I think my engagement ring will be the one and only major bling factor on my hand. It doesn't mean I don't admire looking at everyone else's antique stones! I'm loving all the antique cushions that are popping up around here!