Which Marquise ASETs to get?

[CirqueDuMort]

Hi, which 3 marquise ASETs would you order? I've been looking at marquise diamonds for a while reading as many of the threads on this form as I can find. Thanks in advance.

I'm definitely going through JamesAllen for the return and selection. My center stone budget is $4k-$9k, .9 to 1.25c and it needs to be beautiful, which is hard to know from the other characteristics. So I'm going to ask for ASETs and possibly have them sent to me if I have close ties.

Which three would you pick? Would you suggest any others?

Here is one I picked out. I'm probably not very good at this.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.25-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-291101

Researching past threads on Marquises, these diamonds were suggested (mostly, I think,by Neil, ) and are still available.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.12-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-171962 $6600

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.11-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-53923 $8890

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.18-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-355540 $4940

 

[Niel]

I love love love that D.

If you think this would be eye clean enough for you, of suggest this one
http://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.52-carat-e-color-si2-clarity-sku-289496


I like the shape and price of the h, and I feel like we've seen an aset for the f already, so we might be able to use that and not waste an aset request. Let me see what I can find!

 

[Niel]

OK so, the thread that had the mq asets has sense been deleted :/

But I did save the asets. I am about 90% sure this aset is for that f. The small culet makes me thing I'm right.

 

[CirqueDuMort]

Amazing, thank you.

I'll order the D, , E and H then. Thank you for digging up the F.

Why do you love the D? It's at the tippy top of my price range.

 

[ariel144]

I like the fat marquise... so my fav is the 1.25 G VS1...it is also one of the cheaper stones.
I also like the H ...that small table is really nice with the higher crown.


Will be interesting to see the ASETS.

Here's a big one in your budget...interesting to see the ASETS on GOG:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/2-01ct-i-si2-marquise-diamond.html

 

[ariel144]

Oh this big fat one! tiny table 51% and high crown...no bow tie ...probably very impressive on the finger!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.51-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-sku-289516

 

[Niel]

Amazing, thank you.

I'll order the D, , E and H then. Thank you for digging up the F.

Why do you love the D? It's at the tippy top of my price range.

The facets seems chrisp and its just so evenly bright throughout.

With that said, its the thinest, and you don't get a lot for how much you're spending.

So if you pass on it, I totally get that. Its a shame its such high clarity you really don't need that.

 

[Niel]

I like the fat marquise... so my fav is the 1.25 G VS1...it is also one of the cheaper stones.
I also like the H ...that small table is really nice with the higher crown.


Will be interesting to see the ASETS.

Here's a big one in your budget...interesting to see the ASETS on GOG:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/2-01ct-i-si2-marquise-diamond.html

In not a huge fan of this one as it gets leaky right in the center of the table.

 

[CirqueDuMort]

Oh this big fat one! tiny table 51% and high crown...no bow tie ...probably very impressive on the finger!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.51-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-sku-289516

Oh yes, I remember this one in my research. Thank you for reminding me. It is indeed a monster. It could even be, dare I say it, too big?

 

[CirqueDuMort]

Amazing, thank you.

I'll order the D, , E and H then. Thank you for digging up the F.

Why do you love the D? It's at the tippy top of my price range.

The facets seems chrisp and its just so evenly bright throughout.

With that said, its the thinest, and you don't get a lot for how much you're spending.

So if you pass on it, I totally get that. Its a shame its such high clarity you really don't need that.

Yes, that was my question too. Let's get the ASET and see.

Did you have your eye on any others at JA, Niel? I'll get these today otherwise.

 

[Niel]

Amazing, thank you.

I'll order the D, , E and H then. Thank you for digging up the F.

Why do you love the D? It's at the tippy top of my price range.

The facets seems chrisp and its just so evenly bright throughout.

With that said, its the thinest, and you don't get a lot for how much you're spending.

So if you pass on it, I totally get that. Its a shame its such high clarity you really don't need that.

Yes, that was my question too. Let's get the ASET and see.

Did you have your eye on any others at JA, Niel? I'll get these today otherwise.

Let me look. I was searching for someone else recently but they were all 1.5+ so I'll look in your range. But you have a very nice selection right now.

I love the shape of the 1.5 F but I don't think its as well cut as the current top 3 you have. What size is your finger? I just bought a 1.5 ct mq very similar to the 1.5 E I suggested. I think its an amazing size. And I used to have a .9 ct. Bit my finger size is larger at 7.5

 

[Niel]

Heres the only other one I found I might consider.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.15-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-329744

 

[tyty333]

Hi, which 3 marquise ASETs would you order? I've been looking at marquise diamonds for a while reading as many of the threads on this form as I can find. Thanks in advance.

I'm definitely going through JamesAllen for the return and selection. My center stone budget is $4k-$9k, .9 to 1.25c and it needs to be beautiful, which is hard to know from the other characteristics. So I'm going to ask for ASETs and possibly have them sent to me if I have close ties.

Which three would you pick? Would you suggest any others?

Here is one I picked out. I'm probably not very good at this.

Get aset on this
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.25-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-291101

Researching past threads on Marquises, these diamonds were suggested (mostly, I think,by Neil, ) and are still available.
this
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.12-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-171962 $6600

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.11-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-53923 $8890
and this.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.18-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-355540 $4940

The 1.11D is too long and skinny (plus you would be paying a lot for high clarity but that's a side note) for me.
As far as the other ones mentioned, I don't care for the faceting pattern on the 1.15E (personal opinion).
The 1.51F looks leaky to me. Faceting pattern is not clear and crisp. The GOG 2.01 has got a really funky faceting pattern and is
also leakier than what I consider normal for a marquise.

 

[Niel]

Hi, which 3 marquise ASETs would you order? I've been looking at marquise diamonds for a while reading as many of the threads on this form as I can find. Thanks in advance.

I'm definitely going through JamesAllen for the return and selection. My center stone budget is $4k-$9k, .9 to 1.25c and it needs to be beautiful, which is hard to know from the other characteristics. So I'm going to ask for ASETs and possibly have them sent to me if I have close ties.

Which three would you pick? Would you suggest any others?

Here is one I picked out. I'm probably not very good at this.

Get aset on this
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.25-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-291101

Researching past threads on Marquises, these diamonds were suggested (mostly, I think,by Neil, ) and are still available.
this
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.12-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-171962 $6600

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.11-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-53923 $8890
and this.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.18-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-355540 $4940

The 1.11D is too long and skinny (plus you would be paying a lot for high clarity but that's a side note) for me.
As far as the other ones mentioned, I don't care for the faceting pattern on the 1.15E (personal opinion).
The 1.51F looks leaky to me. Faceting pattern is not clear and crisp. The GOG 2.01 has got a really funky faceting pattern and is
also leakier than what I consider normal for a marquise.

I wouldn't waste an aset on the 1.12 as we already have it. From another poster.

 

[CirqueDuMort]

Whoops, looks like my last one didn't post. Just as well because I contacted JA and they don't have all the ones I would want.

To recap:

We have this one already.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.12-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-171962


I think I'm going to pass on this. I'm intimidated by the length here

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.11-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-53923 -

JA does not have ASETs of these unless I purchase them, which I could do. Not that big of a deal really if these are promising.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.15-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-329744 - This doesn't wow anyone, I think I'll pass unless there is a real reason to order it.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.25-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-291101 - I picked it out, so I'm very skeptical because well, I picked it out. thoughts?

That leaves us with these:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.18-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-355540 - Color worries me - but a good value. Would color matter more or less if it's a rose gold solitare? If it's a platinum 3-stone w/ruby?

http://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/lo...cut/1.52-carat-e-color-si2-clarity-sku-289496 I like this one a lot! Don't know about that defect though. It's big.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.51-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-sku-289516 - may not be as well cut?

 

[Niel]

I never love the idea of having to pay to get an aset. But then again I'm not wowed by the F 1.5ct so I mean, you could use your last pick on it and it could suprise or just get 2, OR, get that F we already have an aset on just to reserve it and make sure it's not snatched up.

I have really high hopes for that e 1.5

Its nice that the inclusion is white and very well may be eye clean at normal distance. its my favorite, but then again I forgive si clarity on marquise when they are very well cut and fit my other criteria.

I mean, there is a benefit to reserving the f even though we have the aset. ThaT At least you can have them do an eye comparison.

 

[CirqueDuMort]

I never love the idea of having to pay to get an aset. But then again I'm not wowed by the F 1.5ct so I mean, you could use your last pick on it and it could suprise or just get 2, OR, get that F we already have an aset on just to reserve it and make sure it's not snatched up.

I have really high hopes for that e 1.5

Its nice that the inclusion is white and very well may be eye clean at normal distance. its my favorite, but then again I forgive si clarity on marquise when they are very well cut and fit my other criteria.

I mean, there is a benefit to reserving the f even though we have the aset. ThaT At least you can have them do an eye comparison.

I ordered those three. Yeah that 1.5 E could be a steal and a beauty if it's not very noticeable. I'm excited about that one too.

Thoughts on settings? Are marquis hard to deal when one adds a wedding band? She's a big ruby and rose gold fan. I was thinking of a solitaire in rose gold, or maybe a three-stone with rubies.

I honestly have always loved this too...

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums...mond-photos/r4573-marquise-shield-ring-aa.jpg

Thank you so much.

 

[Niel]

I never love the idea of having to pay to get an aset. But then again I'm not wowed by the F 1.5ct so I mean, you could use your last pick on it and it could suprise or just get 2, OR, get that F we already have an aset on just to reserve it and make sure it's not snatched up.

I have really high hopes for that e 1.5

Its nice that the inclusion is white and very well may be eye clean at normal distance. its my favorite, but then again I forgive si clarity on marquise when they are very well cut and fit my other criteria.

I mean, there is a benefit to reserving the f even though we have the aset. ThaT At least you can have them do an eye comparison.

I ordered those three. Yeah that 1.5 E could be a steal and a beauty if it's not very noticeable. I'm excited about that one too.

Thoughts on settings? Are marquis hard to deal when one adds a wedding band? She's a big ruby and rose gold fan. I was thinking of a solitaire in rose gold, or maybe a three-stone with rubies.

I honestly have always loved this too...

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums...mond-photos/r4573-marquise-shield-ring-aa.jpg

Thank you so much.

oh yes, Ive always loved a marquise with pear side stones.

now, first things first, youll want to decide, are you doing rose gold or are you going rubies. Because if the red in rubies, usually rose gold doesnt really look good with rubies, so it wont be a great idea to combine them...

Rose gold? LOOOVE it, i was considering doing it myself for my MQ solitaire im currently working on. I think this would be the freshest option. You dont see mq in rose gold often, and it would freshen it up.

Rubies? My concern with adding rubies in the e ring is kind of 90s. not in a bad way, but problem is, add that to the 80s vibe of marquise, it give the ring a "dated" vibe, and i think that might be something to avoid.
however, you could always do a three stone with all diamonds, or a solitaire in white metal and get a ruby wedding band. You still get the rubies in the mix, but you avoid some of those pitfalls.

its hard to plan a really amazing mq solitaire because there really arent a lot of good pictures out there. Most MQ solitaires on the internet have peg heads. Those are fine, but not what you want to do if you want to elevate the look. To your point about a wedding band, most likely, depending on the solitaire or 3 stone setting you use, there will be a little donut, or circle at the bottom of the head (the part that holds the MQ) this donut will provide a slight gap between the wedding band and the e ring. Not an issue, really, IMHO. some it bothers some people, but really its so slight, i wouldnt sacrifice a nice setting just to reduce a, say, 3 mm gap.

 

[Niel]

heres an example of a larger gap, i think an MQ setting could be done in a way that would lessen this gap, but heres an example of a moderate -to- large one.

 

[ariel144]

Great ideas here:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-marquise-engagement-rings.149799/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-marquise-engagement-rings.149799/[/URL]

My two fav's are the Catherine Zeta Jones set E/W with the sub-halo and paved shank...also the Dover Jewelery one with the 4 marquise ...2 on each side. An antique setting using that idea would be gorgeous.

More:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-your-marquise-love.171011/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-your-marquise-love.171011/[/URL]

 

[Niel]

ive also always looove this setting, but you would have to be sure she liked E/W settings, so youd have to ask.

 

[CirqueDuMort]

That's helpful. I will probably go with the rose gold solitaire. She will really like that I think.

But I'm going to show her a bunch of stuff afterward including those other threads above and she will be able to change it to whatever she wants. I'm not going to have my feelings hurt at all. It's her ring, right?

Ok now I wait.

Jeez, I'm so excited about that 1.52 E.

 

[Niel]

That's helpful. I will probably go with the rose gold solitaire. She will really like that I think.

But I'm going to show her a bunch of stuff afterward including those other threads above and she will be able to change it to whatever she wants. I'm not going to have my feelings hurt at all. It's her ring, right?

Ok now I wait.

Jeez, I'm so excited about that 1.52 E.

Smart man! Its always a good idea to keep her in on the process. Just tell her your looking at 1ct stones lol. Don't tip your hand
Fingers crossed for you on that 1.52ct. I've been zooming out and looking at it, ive got high hopes they'll give it an eye clean grade.

 

[CirqueDuMort]

These are the solitaire's they have in Rose.

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/?MetalType=rg

Simpler is better in this case I think. I'll be looking at these while the ASETs arrive.

 

[Niel]

These are the solitaire's they have in Rose.

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/?MetalType=rg

Simpler is better in this case I think. I'll be looking at these while the ASETs arrive.

They will do any of their settings in rose gold. Just have to ask.

 

[Niel]

They don't have a lot of great options for marquise. Ypu might have to ask them to go custom. Which they will do and it's relatively reasonable on price, actually. They've done custom work for me.

In the meantime. Ask them if there is any way to modify this for a marquise. 6or 4 prong with rose gold
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/designer-engagement-rings/14k-white-gold-six-prong-royal-crown-engagement-ring-item-7230

 

[CirqueDuMort]

They don't have a lot of great options for marquise. Ypu might have to ask them to go custom. Which they will do and it's relatively reasonable on price, actually. They've done custom work for me.

In the meantime. Ask them if there is any way to modify this for a marquise. 6or 4 prong with rose gold
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/designer-engagement-rings/14k-white-gold-six-prong-royal-crown-engagement-ring-item-7230

They can do it. There is a $150 non refundable custom fee.

They only have a few that have gold prongs in very simple, modern designs.

Others I like

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...dern-tulip-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50763

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...ong-cathedral-arch-engagement-ring-item-41289

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...e-basket-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-41222

 

[Niel]

Hey! Any updates?

 

[CirqueDuMort]

Ok here we go.

The note from JA and images are attached. What do you think?

____________

Thank you for your patience while waiting for the ASET images of diamonds 289516, 355540, and 289496. I've attached an interpretation guide for ASET images to the bottom of this email, so please read that over. Other customers have found it very helpful and I hope you agree! Additionally, I've made each of their item numbers a hyperlink to their listing on our website.

The gemologist has provided some great feedback! They've determined that diamond 289516 ($7,710) has great fire, brilliance, and scintillation. Its brightness is well balanced, and it has the liveliest personality of your lineup. It has a minimal bowtie, an icy white color, and you should view it as eye clean. The inclusions are pretty difficult to see, so it will take a sharp eye and very close examination to locate them. Once it's set, we should be able to cover them with a prong.

Diamond 355540 ($4,940) also has a minimal bowtie and great light performance, ranking a close second for light performance. It's eye clean and has a true "H" color. Diamond 289496 ($8,920) has great light performance and a minimal bowtie too, but its fluorescence give it a very slight cloudiness. For that reason, it doesn't come highly recommended like your others do. It has a true "F" color, and depending on how sharp your vision is, you might be able to pick up on its inclusions.

You can feel good about moving forward with diamond 289516 or 355540, as they are both eye catching and highly recommended. You'll be satisfied with either of them, but I encourage you to consider diamond 289516 since it's the brightest and the gemologist's favorite.

_______________

 

[Niel]

Ah man! That damn cloudy fluor! That sucks as its got the best aset.

The h is what I would pick. Its the one from your original post right?

And then this one is also on the table?

The h color I think would be just fine sense you're going to go with rose gold. They said that h is for sure eye clean?

I also like that F you didn't get an aset on.... The one we already had an aset for? Is that one still an option.

I'd say, sense you're saving a lot with the h would you be doing a little more with the setting? Or would it still be a soli?