Upgrade time! 2.00 ct OEC, AGS Q SI1 from JBG in BGD tapered

[HegemonyCricket]

I hadn't been planning for this upgrade exactly, but I had been eyeing this OEC on Grace's site for a looooong time, and finally when the price dropped, I took it as a sign that I should go for it, so I did! Sent my current BGD tapered Tiffany-style (sorry, I mean "classic style") 6-prong solitaire in for the stone and head to be replaced, and just got it back today! (My 1.48 ct AGS M will be consigned shortly, so look for that to go up if you're interested.)

Had a tiny bit of nervousness about the Q color, but I re-read DecoDaze's SMTB thread about her Q/R OEC multiple times, and I love that warmth. So relieved and happy I went for it, because this stone is *amazing*. I could drown in these facets, and no while I'm no cut expert, I don't see any light leakage -- these mains are *on*!

Grace's amazing photo:



And then some terrible photos from my old, soon-to-be-upgraded iPhone (with Photojojo macro lens that keeps falling off because I lost the metal sticker thingy that's supposed to keep the magnet in place):







Thank you to Grace for doing an amazing job, as usual. So patient and kind!

I'm already thinking of future settings for this baby . . . I love the current solitaire, but now I'm really wondering what Caysie could do with it . . .

 

[telephone89]

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Gorgeous! Would love to see a profile shot too!

 

[Spin-Elle]

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WOWSERS

Gorgeous It looks like it throws heaps of colorful flashes. Enjoy it!!

Is that little sense attachment for your iPhone any good?? I've been thinking about getting one for ages lol.

 

[Resonance.Of.Life]

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Gorgeous!

 

[derbygal]

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It's absolutely stunning. Love the lower color. Congrats on the upgrade!

 

[SandyCheeks]

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That's a stunner!!! Love how you've stacked it.

 

[Acinom]

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What a gorgeous piece It looks stunning on you.
You have such a beautiful set.

 

[JDDN]

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Simply gorgeous!!!

 

[Ally T]

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It's beautiful!!

 

[missy]

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Oh it's gorgeous! You know we need lots and lots more pictures pretty please.

 

[mol42]

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It's beautiful! And it looks HUGE on you!

 

[UrsTx]

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It looks so nice on your hand - gorgeous and gigantic!! Congrats!!

 

[arkieb1]

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Beautiful stone, and it looks massive on you, congrats!!!!

 

[tyty333]

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So pretty! Congratulations!!!

 

[Mayk]

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So beautiful!

 

[ariel144]

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Awesome! stats please...I'm assuming close to 8mm. The faceting is TDF!

 

[HegemonyCricket]

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Awesome! stats please...I'm assuming close to 8mm. The faceting is TDF!

The AGS report is here: http://www.agslab.com/reportTypes/gdqrnc.php?StoneID=104076103003&Weight=2.0&D=1

You're right -- very close to 8mm!

 

[HegemonyCricket]

Gorgeous! Would love to see a profile shot too!

As you wish! Some more pics from the car ride home:

 

[HegemonyCricket]

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Gorgeous!

ROL, I saw that you're consigning your OEC. The facets on my Q remind me a lot of the facets on your stone -- so petal-y and pretty!

 

[picante27]

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It is gorgeous! Love. It.

 

[HegemonyCricket]

Re: Upgrade time! 2.00 ct OEC, AGS Q SI1 from JBG in BGD tap

WOWSERS

Gorgeous It looks like it throws heaps of colorful flashes. Enjoy it!!

Is that little sense attachment for your iPhone any good?? I've been thinking about getting one for ages lol.

It's... Okay. Not great, but it wasn't terribly expensive. I've heard better reviews about the Moment lenses, but they're kind of pricey for my purposes.

http://momentlens.co

 

[HegemonyCricket]

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Thanks, everyone! I'm going to try to get more pictures with better lighting.

 

[Stone Hunter]

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Beautiful! I love the shape of the stone and the large culet!! It's so obviously an OEC.

 

[sugarski]

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Oh yay! It's just GORGEOUS, HC! Those pastels are tdf and the size is so perfect (as in huge) on your hand. I really love the current setting too.

 

[marcy]

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It's gorgeous!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

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Beautiful! I love it in that setting, too!

 

[LLJsmom]

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I LOVE THIS AS A SOLITAIRE!!!!!!!

 

[armywife13]

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Beautiful!!!

 

[lknvrb4]

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It looks beautiful, I really love the bands you wear with it!

 

[Spin-Elle]

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WOWSERS

Gorgeous It looks like it throws heaps of colorful flashes. Enjoy it!!

Is that little sense attachment for your iPhone any good?? I've been thinking about getting one for ages lol.

It's... Okay. Not great, but it wasn't terribly expensive. I've heard better reviews about the Moment lenses, but they're kind of pricey for my purposes.

http://momentlens.co

Thankyou!

I think the photojojo is a better price to get one and just have a go.

Your diamond is so beautiful. The warm pastels make my heart sing Keep posting photos