Which NYC Jewelers to contact for OPC??

[wakingdreams53]

Hey all! Happy New Year!
The BF and I are planning to go up to NYC because my absolute favorite jeweler is there, but I don't know if he'd have access to Old Pear Cuts. Since we'll already be up there, I want to source some stones to see. So, any recommendations?

TIA!

 

[anne_h]

If you are looking for antique cuts in NYC, I recommend you reach out to Adam at Old World Diamonds. They have a huge selection and can also access other stones not shown on their website.

BTW, I've never heard of old pear cut; I'm assuming it may be relatively rare.

Good luck, let us know how it goes!

Anne

 

[distracts]

BTW, I've never heard of old pear cut; I'm assuming it may be relatively rare.

I've seen about three - one a PSer liked in a store window, one on JbEG, and there's one that Diamonds by Lauren has now.

Here's the DBL one:
http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/diamond-ring-188ct-antique-style-pear-shape-lvs1-platinum-antique-style-filigree-ring-gia-r4324

 

[wakingdreams53]

Yes, they're not the most common, but they do exist! I've seen the DBL one, it's gorgeous, but not quite the color/shape/size I'm looking for. I'm going to contact Adam @ OWD right away. Thank you!!

 

[SB621]

For old cuts I would also definitely go with Adam at OWD. He has sourced 3 diamonds for me in the last 2 months and it was a pleasure each time. Just shoot him an email first so he can hunt some down for you. It is extremely quick on email.

I know they are not in NYC but I would also shoot Jbeg a note too.

 

[chrono]

The only one I know of in NYC is Old World Diamonds too. Old pear cuts are very uncommon. How old style are you looking for, just out of curiosity? I once saw a rose cut pear and it just left my jaw gaping.

 

[yssie]

I had the pair of antique pears that are on the JbEG site now for a couple of months - they're such beautiful stones!! I wound up returning them because they were too high-colour for me, and they were just a bit too small to really enjoy the faceting - I think in a slightly larger size they'd be hypnotic

I'd originally wanted a rose cut pear so I wound up getting the 0.72 on the same JbEG page and it's mesmerising in a totally different way! The antique pears looked like diamonds with unique faceting - white and coloured flashes against the usual opaque white/silver/black background, but the rose cut is so different - far fewer but much larger flashes off the basically transparent body, definitely has less *presence* and bling factor but it faces up HUGE for it's weight - I think they're perfect for halo settings

...I've got rose cuts on the brain, can you tell? Well, my 2c - and I owe you an email when I get home tonight

 

[Enerchi]

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/diamond-ring-188ct-antique-style-pear-shape-lvs1-platinum-antique-style-filigree-ring-gia-r4324

I tried that ring on when I visited DBL in October, during my NYC trip!! It's AMAZING!!

I'd also concur that giving Adam a call at OWD would be a good idea. Often more behind the scenes than what's on the web... probably with ALL the vendors! Maybe David at DBL has another pear like this...??

 

[Bosie]

I have dealt with Megan at DiamondIdeals, on w 48th st in NYC

 

[wakingdreams53]

I eargerly await a reply from Adam from OWD

Chrono, I don't know how old it would be considered, but I went to an antique show last year and they had the most incredible old pears. Chunky facets, a defined point (unlike the DBL one) and a gorgeous medium sized culet. I've never seen them unset though, so having someone source them would be great.

Lol, Yssie, congrats on winning!! I remember when we hung out you'd mentioned wanting a rosecut pear, they are pretty awesome. The JBEG are beautiful stones, but a bit small for an e-ring.