Transitional cut diamond?

[lovedogs]

Hope they get back to you… I once had a similar experience and there ended up being a good reason. Stick with it.

Dammit. It sold. So annoyed

 

[lovedogs]

@YadaYadaYada @MakingTheGrade @Dreamer_D any potential here? I like this but not sure its enough of a quilt pattern.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I can’t tell of it’s the lighting but I feel like it’s too dark and not the right pattern. Sorry Lovedogs, this is probably so frustrating. Interested to see what Dreamer thinks.

 

[lovedogs]

I can’t tell of it’s the lighting but I feel like it’s too dark and not the right pattern. Sorry Lovedogs, this is probably so frustrating. Interested to see what Dreamer thinks.

hahaha yeah it's insanely frustrating. Especially because so many pictures are hard to parse.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I can’t tell of it’s the lighting but I feel like it’s too dark and not the right pattern. Sorry Lovedogs, this is probably so frustrating. Interested to see what Dreamer thinks.

I agree unfortunately. I’d need to see more photos to know for sure (like a hand shot from a few feet away is often helpful to show edge to edge brightness or lack thereof), but the large table and short lower halves make very larg facets under the table that look like they will go dark all at once too often.

 

[Dreamer_D]

hahaha yeah it's insanely frustrating. Especially because so many pictures are hard to parse.

These are the MOST rare variety of old cuts! They were only cut for a few decades and many were recut to MEBs.

 

[lovedogs]

These (perhaps posted before) may be worth me ordering and seeing IRL. Both have good return policies.

Stone 1:





Stone 2 (photography is so bad w this vendor)

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I think the first one looks more promising than the second.

Did a quick search, still looking, not sure if you’ve seen this one? You would have to get a better picture of the center and it is final sale:

VINTAGE 14k Scalloped Wide Band Center Diamond .49cts H Color Clarity VS2 - Etsy

This Anniversary Rings item by AURORAANTIQUES has 11 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Salem, OR. Listed on Feb 6, 2024

www.etsy.com

Also check out this seller;

0.81ct Antique Circular Brilliant Cut Diamond GIA - Etsy

This Engagement Rings item by EdwardElise has 38 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Tampa, FL. Listed on Oct 4, 2023

www.etsy.com

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Gilded lane has this one:

18k White Gold Swirly Diamond Ring 2 Ctw Size 7 Sizable - Etsy

This Statement Rings item by GildedLane has 173 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Beverly Hills, CA. Listed on Feb 16, 2024

www.etsy.com

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Wait, what is the budget? This one is my favorite by far:

Vintage 14K White Gold 0.73ctw Old Transitional Cut Prong Set Solitaire With Old Single Cut Accents Diamond Engagement or Promise Ring - Etsy

This Engagement Rings item by BadisJewelers has 15 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Montclair, NJ. Listed on Dec 20, 2023

www.etsy.com

 

[lovedogs]

Wait, what is the budget? This one is my favorite by far:

Vintage 14K White Gold 0.73ctw Old Transitional Cut Prong Set Solitaire With Old Single Cut Accents Diamond Engagement or Promise Ring - Etsy

This Engagement Rings item by BadisJewelers has 15 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Montclair, NJ. Listed on Dec 20, 2023

www.etsy.com

I have that one saved. I wss worried about the stone pattern.

 

[lovedogs]

I think the first one looks more promising than the second.

Did a quick search, still looking, not sure if you’ve seen this one? You would have to get a better picture of the center and it is final sale:

VINTAGE 14k Scalloped Wide Band Center Diamond .49cts H Color Clarity VS2 - Etsy

This Anniversary Rings item by AURORAANTIQUES has 11 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Salem, OR. Listed on Feb 6, 2024

www.etsy.com

Also check out this seller;

0.81ct Antique Circular Brilliant Cut Diamond GIA - Etsy

This Engagement Rings item by EdwardElise has 38 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Tampa, FL. Listed on Oct 4, 2023

www.etsy.com

I love that etsy seller! He has 2 in his shop that I really like and I think have potential

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I still love the little .54 guy from Wilshire(that's the second of your latest that I showed way up thread), I dunno, it's just cute.

 

[lovedogs]

I still love the little .54 guy from Wilshire(that's the second of your latest that I showed way up thread), I dunno, it's just cute.

Me too. It's one I keep going back to

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I have that one saved. I wss worried about the stone pattern.

I can see that, maybe too disorganized.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Do you have maybe a top 5 list from everything posted in this thread? Maybe if you make a list you will find the one that is a definite yes.

 

[Lookinagain]

Do you have maybe a top 5 list from everything posted in this thread? Maybe if you make a list you will find the one that is a definite yes.

Good idea. Otherwise you risk them being sold and missing out on one you would want.

 

[lovedogs]

Good point @YadaYadaYada @Lookinagain

Favorites within budget:

1.



2.



3.



4.



5.


6.



Two Favorites out of budget (around 4k, which is much harder to justify)

1.


2.

 

[Dreamer_D]

My favourites are budget 5 and the overbudget boys!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

So I’m not trying to make this even more difficult, wasn’t going to share this one because I thought it might be over your budget AND it’s an auction with 6 days. However I know PS’ers who swipe auctions at the last second that nobody else has bid on and get amazing pieces.

Just found this last night, if you’re considering spending 4k the size of the main diamond here might justify the spend if you like the look of the faceting. It also says best offer and returns accepted so that might be an option rather than waiting 6 days.

Antique 1.35ct center (1.88ctw) Old Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement ring 14K | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Antique 1.35ct center (1.88ctw) Old Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement ring 14K at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[lovedogs]

So I’m not trying to make this even more difficult, wasn’t going to share this one because I thought it might be over your budget AND it’s an auction with 6 days. However I know PS’ers who swipe auctions at the last second that nobody else has bid on and get amazing pieces.

Just found this last night, if you’re considering spending 4k the size of the main diamond here might justify the spend if you like the look of the faceting. It also says best offer and returns accepted so that might be an option rather than waiting 6 days.

Antique 1.35ct center (1.88ctw) Old Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement ring 14K | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Antique 1.35ct center (1.88ctw) Old Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement ring 14K at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

I've seen that one before on ebay and do love it. It's just so pretty!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I've seen that one before on ebay and do love it. It's just so pretty!

It’s also large for a transitional, it’s really hard to find them in a bigger size. Something to consider anyways.

 

[lovedogs]

It’s also large for a transitional, it’s really hard to find them in a bigger size. Something to consider anyways.

Yup, good point. I'm going to ask for more pics

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

In-budget 3.

 

[lovedogs]

Yup, good point. I'm going to ask for more pics

Sadly not the right faceting for me, but it's definitely pretty!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Good thing you asked for pictures! Do you think it’s dirty or what?

 

[lovedogs]

Good thing you asked for pictures! Do you think it’s dirty or what?

I think there's a feather or twinning wisp top right and dust/dirt

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

My personal favorite: #2, over budget

 

[lovedogs]

@Dreamer_D @YadaYadaYada

I don't think this has square enough facets...what do you think?

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Not a fan myself, sorry to be a Debbie downer.