Circular Brilliant - Can I get an assist, please?

[lulu_ma]

Not sure how much wiggle room there is but this might be worth inquiring about. And Vanessa is very nice.

Vanessa Palmer on Instagram: "3.04 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring $23,243.75 Listed on our website www.Heritagejewelry.com SKU: 1763 Dream ring alert This stunning hand cut antique diamond is secured in a six prong 14k ye

54 likes, 2 comments - vanessaatheritagejewelry on March 27, 2022: "3.04 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring $23,243.75 Listed on our website www.Heritagejewelry.com SKU: 1763 Dream ring alert This stunning hand cut antique diamond is secured in a six prong 14k yellow...

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[RetroQT]

Check Dolly’s stories, something coming up tonight 3 carats!

It’s 9:06 and I’m refreshing her IG like crazy. Hahaha!

 

[RetroQT]

These are likely the same and if so, it’s gonna be too yellow for me.

ETA: It’s a Q/R.

 

[Mreader]

These are likely the same and if so, it’s gonna be too yellow for me.

ETA: It’s a Q/R.

I like the facets of the N better and the N has a GIA report. Hopefully she’ll message you back with some options!

 

[RetroQT]

I like the facets of the N better and the N has a GIA report. Hopefully she’ll message you back with some options!

She still has the N and she believes she still has the setting I love!!! (She said she would check to confirm.)

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Yeah, I was underwhelmed with the Q/R particularly the center once the videos were posted.

But she still has the N, so that is potentially great news!

 

[RetroQT]

Yeah, I was underwhelmed with the Q/R particularly the center once the videos were posted.

But she still has the N, so that is potentially great news!

Yeah, the Q/R didn’t speak to me at all once she posted. But the N, that one is nice! And it’s a circular brilliant as well (like the one in my OP).

 

[YadaYadaYada]

It is really is nice @RetroQT, I’m excited for you!

 

[RetroQT]

It is really is nice @RetroQT, I’m excited for you!

Me too! Hopefully we can make the magic happen. And thank you and the others for helping!!!!

 

[Cerulean]

The N is 10x nicer!

 

[RetroQT]

Just a refresher, this is the N I’m talking to her about:

Dolly on Instagram: "Ohhhhh boy Bijoux boxers! Hope you are ready to have your socks knocked off You said you wanted to see loose diamonds first so I needed to start with the big guns this lovely Easter Sunday! This is for SURE a dolly special ston

286 likes, 5 comments - xothebijouxbox on April 17, 2022: "Ohhhhh boy Bijoux boxers! Hope you are ready to have your socks knocked off You said you wanted to see loose diamonds first so I needed to start with the big guns this lovely Easter Sunday! This is for SURE a dolly special stone. For...

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And this is the N in the setting:

 

[oldcutclubmember]

Just a refresher, this is the N I’m talking to her about:

Dolly on Instagram: "Ohhhhh boy Bijoux boxers! Hope you are ready to have your socks knocked off You said you wanted to see loose diamonds first so I needed to start with the big guns this lovely Easter Sunday! This is for SURE a dolly special ston

286 likes, 5 comments - xothebijouxbox on April 17, 2022: "Ohhhhh boy Bijoux boxers! Hope you are ready to have your socks knocked off You said you wanted to see loose diamonds first so I needed to start with the big guns this lovely Easter Sunday! This is for SURE a dolly special stone. For...

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And this is the N in the setting:

It’s a pretty stone! I have an N OMC with faint fluor and it throws out the most romantic pastels. I was nervous to go down to an N until I saw it in person. I wouldn’t say it’s whiter in any other lighting other than bright sunlight (it does looks whiter under the current bright summer sun) but I LOVE the variety of colors it throws out. It can go from buttery to antique lace to ivory to off white and through it all, it’s always throwing out lovely pastels.

 

[RetroQT]

It’s a pretty stone! I have an N OMC with faint fluor and it throws out the most romantic pastels. I was nervous to go down to an N until I saw it in person. I wouldn’t say it’s whiter in any other lighting other than bright sunlight (it does looks whiter under the current bright summer sun) but I LOVE the variety of colors it throws out. It can go from buttery to antique lace to ivory to off white and through it all, it’s always throwing out lovely pastels.

Ohhh, that makes me even more excited!

 

[RetroQT]

I’m trying to be patient. Still waiting to hear back if she has the setting. Hopefully she will message tonight and we can finalize things.

My only thought is that this is a 2.78ct stone and I had really wanted to hit that 3ct mark. I know, it’ll cost more to go over 2.99, but in reality how much difference is .22 going to make if this stone has a 9.17 spread? Not noticeable, right?

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I guess the question is, will it bother you since you know it is under three carats despite the diameter. If it’s mind clean and you want the look of three without the premium then a spready stone is the way to go.

I have been looking ever since I sold a 6.9mm OEC years ago for another diamond close to that size within a certain budget. The ring I found is 6.7mm and for me the price was right for it to be close enough. So as long as it won’t impede your enjoyment….

 

[Slickk]

My only thought is that this is a 2.78ct stone and I had really wanted to hit that 3ct mark. I know, it’ll cost more to go over 2.99, but in reality how much difference is .22 going to make if this stone has a 9.17 spread? Not noticeable, right?

Honestly, I don’t think you should think of the carat weight as much as spread. My 3.01 RB is 9.21mm I think. I hardly think you’d notice a .04 difference. It’s all about spread, color and faceting imo.
I hope you hear back soon! I love the setting as well.

ETA my 3 carat is 9.20-9.27

 

[RetroQT]

I guess the question is, will it bother you since you know it is under three carats despite the diameter. If it’s mind clean and you want the look of three without the premium then a spready stone is the way to go.

I have been looking ever since I sold a 6.9mm OEC years ago for another diamond close to that size within a certain budget. The ring I found is 6.7mm and for me the price was right for it to be close enough. So as long as it won’t impede your enjoyment….

Honestly, I don’t think you should think of the carat weight as much as spread. My 3.01 RB is 9.21mm I think. I hardly think you’d notice a .04 difference. It’s all about spread, color and faceting imo.
I hope you hear back soon! I love the setting as well.

ETA my 3 carat is 9.20-9.27

Thank you both! This is exactly what I needed to hear. <3 I don’t think the number will bother me if I love the stone. And I think I could definitely love it.

 

[RetroQT]

And for those following the saga, I just heard back from Dolly. She hasn’t had the opportunity yet to confirm she still has the setting. So it’s on hold until then. But she knows I am very interested and so hopefully the stone won’t be sold without her mentioning someone else wanting it.

 

[RetroQT]

I just got the video and pictures from the original ring I posted (not the one from Dolly). It is a 3.22 M-VS1.

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[YadaYadaYada]

Is it just me or does the 3.22 look a little flat in the middle? Very white though for an M!

 

[RetroQT]

Is it just me or does the 3.22 look a little flat in the middle? Very white though for an M!

Yeah in the pic for sure. Did you see this video? I have asked for some closeup shots and also asked if the chip on the report is under a prong or not.

I figure it doesn’t hurt to ask to at least rule this one out completely.

 

[RetroQT]

 

[Mreader]

I just got the video and pictures from the original ring I posted (not the one from Dolly). It is a 3.22 M-VS1.

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Either the lighting is terrible and/or the stone is dirty, or it's got nothing going on.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

It absolutely never hurts to consider all options, I did watch the video and saw the same flatness. How are you feeling about it? Like Mreader said, it might be the lighting and not the stone itself.

 

[RetroQT]

It absolutely never hurts to consider all options, I did watch the video and saw the same flatness. How are you feeling about it? Like Mreader said, it might be the lighting and not the stone itself.

I’m torn. They do have a 60-day 100% money back guarantee so if I saw it in person and it wasn’t a showstopper, I could send it back without a loss. It also ticked the 3+ and M box that the other doesn’t. They confirmed that the chip is hidden under one of the tab prongs. I love the setting, but it would have to go down 2.25 in sizing and that is a lot. It is also $8,600 more for .44 ct and one color higher.

But the 2.78ct N definitely already shows more promise in the videos, it’s less expensive, and I also love the setting. (I’m unsure of the current size on the setting but assume it’s closer to my size than the size 8 3.22ct M.) And the return policy potentially does require money out of pocket.

I wish I could afford to bring both over to see in person.

 

[lulu_ma]

Ummm. The 3.22 is actually a hair deeper than Dolly's. I wonder if the perceived flatness has to do with the larger table size...

 

[Cerulean]

I just got the video and pictures from the original ring I posted (not the one from Dolly). It is a 3.22 M-VS1.

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I’m going to be blunt

This is really not well cut - it’s a hard pass IMO. Ugh I’m sorry to be a negative nancy and you can always tell me to shove off

And I know that’s harsh but there are so many other stones out there that are nicer! A little wonk is one thing…but I think you’ll be quite unhappy with the performance IRL

You can always recreate a setting. The lions share of the cost of a ring is the stone - I wouldn’t worry about a setting at this stage unless having a true, intact antique is important to you

Dollys is much nicer IMO

 

[Slickk]

I’m not sure I love the center of the 3.22/M. Sorry. I still like Dolly’s better and you get the spread of a 3 carat for considerably less. Just my opinion.

 

[RetroQT]

Ummm. The 3.22 is actually a hair deeper than Dolly's. I wonder if the perceived flatness has to do with the larger table size...

Interesting. Hmmm. I am curious to see what the close-up shot(s) look like.

So how are you feeling about the 3.22 as a potential? I know it has the small chip, but does it being under a tab prong help?

 

[RetroQT]

I’m going to be blunt

This is really not well cut - it’s a hard pass IMO. Ugh I’m sorry to be a negative nancy and you can always tell me to shove off

And I know that’s harsh but there are so many other stones out there that are nicer! A little wonk is one thing…but I think you’ll be quite unhappy with the performance IRL

You can always recreate a setting. The lions share of the cost of a ring is the stone - I wouldn’t worry about a setting at this stage unless having a true, intact antique is important to you

Dollys is much nicer IMO

Thank you for your assessment! Definitely appreciate it!