I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on a 1.51 carat OEC I've been swooning over and would love some input/opinions on setting, stone, etc......and pics of OEC/OMC, etc with baguettes.
Setting I'm considering (This is NOT the stone)
Stone in current setting :
~ 1.51 CARATS TOTAL CENTER WEIGHT
~ GIA Certification
SHAPE: OLD EUROPEAN
COLOR: J (Near Colorless)
CLARITY: SI2 (No Visible Characteristics)
CUT: GOOD (Most of the light entering the diamond is reflected back through the top allowing for maximum brilliance, sparkle and fire)
MEASUREMENTS: 6.99 - 7.36 x 4.50 mm
Polish: Very GoodSymmetry: Poor (Common for Old Cut diamonds)Fluorescence: NoneTable: 49%Depth: 62.7%
They currently have it set in an art deco setting that is just a tad too much for me and I think it takes away from the stone. I'd like something a little more delicate that lets the center stone really shine. I've always loved baguettes. This is an upgrade for me....my original was a princess cut which at the time I was obsessed with but I've always had a thing for OEC's and have decided it's time! I feel like this will allow me to stack my other diamond bands well.
Would love thoughts on this setting for an OEC of that size.
NOTE the stone shown is NOT the stone I am purchasing. Hopefully the pics do attach. I've read up a good bit on OEC's and I've purchased from this jeweler before so I think I'm making the right call on the stone but if you have anything to add let me know...I know you all know your stuff!
Thanks all!!
Setting I'm considering (This is NOT the stone)
Stone in current setting :
~ 1.51 CARATS TOTAL CENTER WEIGHT
~ GIA Certification
SHAPE: OLD EUROPEAN
COLOR: J (Near Colorless)
CLARITY: SI2 (No Visible Characteristics)
CUT: GOOD (Most of the light entering the diamond is reflected back through the top allowing for maximum brilliance, sparkle and fire)
MEASUREMENTS: 6.99 - 7.36 x 4.50 mm
Polish: Very GoodSymmetry: Poor (Common for Old Cut diamonds)Fluorescence: NoneTable: 49%Depth: 62.7%
They currently have it set in an art deco setting that is just a tad too much for me and I think it takes away from the stone. I'd like something a little more delicate that lets the center stone really shine. I've always loved baguettes. This is an upgrade for me....my original was a princess cut which at the time I was obsessed with but I've always had a thing for OEC's and have decided it's time! I feel like this will allow me to stack my other diamond bands well.
Would love thoughts on this setting for an OEC of that size.
NOTE the stone shown is NOT the stone I am purchasing. Hopefully the pics do attach. I've read up a good bit on OEC's and I've purchased from this jeweler before so I think I'm making the right call on the stone but if you have anything to add let me know...I know you all know your stuff!
Thanks all!!