OEC, Transitional, and OMC Comparison.

[Mara]

Was taking some pics of a few things today and thought PS'ers might find this picture interesting.

Left is a 5mm OEC.
Middle is a 5.7mm Transitional.
Right is a 5.3mm'ish OMC.

I didn't clean the stones all that well and the pic is not truly indicative of how they perform, but I thought getting them all on the same plane and seeing the differences was kind of fun.

The OMC was my first eBay stone purchase a while back and has a special place in my heart. Hopefully it'll go into a pendant someday soon!

 

[bright ice]

Thanks Mara. Beautiful diamonds, each with a special look!

 

[cellentani]

Great idea and fantastic photo - I don't know how you managed to get them all on the same plane so that none of the stones are tilted! Now I'm off to play 'which stone would celli pick'.....

 

[tyty333]

Nice comparison...thanks for posting!

 

[Rhea]

This is great, thanks!

 

[Mara]

Haha Celle, you should have seen me... I had the pillow lined up near a window on a chair with a blanket under it to keep it straight, and one of the diamonds went rolling. I could just see Julian swallowing it and later... well, I won't get graphic, HA. But yeah I was happy to get one pic where they were all on the same plane (or close to it). It's much harder with set stones.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Each a different flavor! Yum!

Mara, I have no wish to be contentious, but is the OMC out of round or is it just my old eyes? (stone on far RHS of screen)

cheers--Sharon

 

[Mara]

It's completely out of round, Sharon..! I think it's something like 5.36x 4.65 or something. It's a crazy little thing but it's got great character.

The 5mm also has one tiny wonky corner, but not sure if it's visible in the photo. It's round otherwise.

 

[JuneRose]

This is a great comparison thank you!

 

[Amys Bling]

great comparison!

 

[yennyfire]

All so unique and yummy!

 

[Bella_mezzo]

this is awesome Mara-great comparison (and great collection )

 

[ihy138]

This is awesome! And great photography. The comparison is nice to see. Beautiful stones.

 

[omc111]

Thanks for the comparison. The differences are so much easier to see when the stones are together in one photo. They're all beautiful diamonds

 

[slg47]

wow, great picture of all three thanks for sharing!

 

[SparklyOEC]

This is so cool. You have some beautiful diamonds.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Lucky you to have all three kinds! Very nice!

 

[Amys Bling]

I think the transitional is my favorite

 

[KristyDarling]

Totally awesome comparison! And such gorgeous stones. I'm sure this will help many PS-ers!

 

[Rhea]

In my effort to find a match I think I ended up with 1 each this time! I can't decide if my favorite is the OEC or transitional.

 

[onedrop]

Thanks for posting this picture Mara. Each of the stones are full of character, but my eyes go to the transitional every time. I just love the facet pattern on that one. Old cuts are quickly becoming my new favorites!!

 

[Enerchi]

What a wonderful photo! Each are so unique - I love that shot!

Any chance you have other "family" pics you might be able to post? They are gorgeous stones!

 

[PA-C]

oh wow, this is seriously awesome! they are all amazing! please post more pics if you have them!! such a great comparison.

 

[purplesilk]

Thanks for sharing pictures of your beautiful old friends!!!
I have a crush on the transitional...