Antique/VIntage/Retro

[babyblues]

Good Morning!
Newbie here looking for some expert help!
I am a huge fan of Antique/Vintage/Retro engagement rings. I love the look of an Estate box or illusion setting and was wondering what characteristics I should be looking for in a stone that will be somewhat closed off from light interaction. I am considering stones somewhere in the .40-.50 range. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

[HVVS]

Maybe one of the experts will have another opinion. But assuming RB, I think any superideal cut H&A will not be adversely affected. The diamonds that have problems are the lesser cuts. Steep/deep, shallow "head shadow" diamonds, etc. With an illusion setting, you have to keep the metal illusion plate polished. That's not a huge effort or cost, though.

I like the illusion settings. In addition to making the diamond look larger, they also provide protection for it.

 

[HVVS]

The GOG August Vintage rounds would also be okay, I''d imagine. Any diamond that doesn''t leak much will probably be okay.

 

[babyblues]

Thanks for the response. Will color matter as much as cut? Budget wise, I was thinking an I. H&A is not a problem at the lower end of the color spectrum.