Trying to buy a super nice small marquise

[tradergirl]

I have a stacking ring in mind to make which needs a .5 - .6 carat marquise. It is the only stone on the ring so I want it to be really a super one. I don''t find much in that small of a size but this looks promising. What do you think? Any comments are appreciated.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Marquise-Diamond-1129340.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

 

[akmiss]

Sorry, but I don''t know enough about marquises to tell you if it is good or not. Please tell me you are going to set it east to west! A band with that configuration would be YUMMY

 

[tradergirl]

Yes, east/west in a "donut" (rounded like a tube) hammered band in a bezel set).

Like this, only a marquis

http://www.matthewtrent.com/03_bridal_eng_rings104.html

 

[strmrdr]

I think you can do better the light return is less than steller.
Call one of the PS vendors and have them hunt up a nice one.
I would try Mark at ERD as he may be in the best location too find one without spending a ton of money on shipping.

 

[tradergirl]

Thank you for your response. I will do that.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/19/2008 7:13:35 PM
Author: strmrdr
I think you can do better the light return is less than steller.
Call one of the PS vendors and have them hunt up a nice one.
I would try Mark at ERD as he may be in the best location too find one without spending a ton of money on shipping.

Ditto. He is right in the diamond district, so he might be your man.