Help me choose!

[parrot tulips]

I received a little bit of cash for my birthday and thought what better way to spend it than to get myself a new ring! I thought these two sapphires were quite lovely, but can''t decide which to get. The less expensive one would allow me to get a setting sooner rather than later (I''d probably get a simpler setting, so yes, those few hundred would make a difference). Any suggesetions...advice...? To my untrained eyes, they''re both lovely.

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Yellow/Emerald-Cut/stoneid=Y108

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Yellow/Oval/stoneid=Y461

 

[akmiss]

They are both beautiful but I LOVE the color of the oval. The emerald cut would work perfectly too and the price is right. I still think that I would buy the oval and save up for the perfect setting.

 

[movie zombie]

i''m a sucker for emeral cuts.........have them both sent and send back the one you don''t like?

movie zombie

 

[marcy]

They both look lovely but I think I''d go with the EC. I''ll admit I''ve been wanted an EC ring recently so I''m kind of biased there. I think the EC will give you better color saturation but the oval will be more sparkly. I can''t wait to see what you decide and get made out of it.

 

[somethingshiny]

They are both beautiful, but I prefer the EC. I just love the way they move. The colors are so yummy!

 

[Kaleigh]

Hard choice!! I am an oval lover so that gets my vote, but that EC sure is pretty. Win win, either way!!

 

[Pieface]

My vote is for the emerald. That oval is a bit busy if that makes any sense

MZ makes a good point though...in the hand is the best way to evaluate.

 

[parrot tulips]

Wow, thanks for all the responses! It sounds like most people prefer the emerald cut. I''m normally more of an EC fan myself, not a huge oval person, but for some reason, this particular oval "spoke to me" more, so all I need to do is make a bank run on my lunch break to do the wire transfer. Yay! I appreciate everyone''s opinions.

Now another decision. Do I spend a couple hundred now and put it in a simple solitaire setting? Or do I practice a little patience and use that money to put it towards something nicer towards the end of the year. My budget won''t be huge either way (no Leon''s for me, bummer). I was looking at the Legato with micropave on the Whiteflash website, and it''s "only" $995 for the white gold...maybe set east-west...?

 

[movie zombie]

practic patience: why spend $ twice to set it? you can use the $ towards the setting you really want.

movie zombie

 

[chrono]

While I like the brilliance of the oval, the EC cut has more standard dimensions that should fit into most stock settings. The oval looks to be a cross between an oval and round (roval) and may not fit into many settings off the shelf. Just another thing to consider if you have budget constraints.

 

[parrot tulips]

Date: 4/10/2008 12:17:11 PM
Author: Chrono
While I like the brilliance of the oval, the EC cut has more standard dimensions that should fit into most stock settings. The oval looks to be a cross between an oval and round (roval) and may not fit into many settings off the shelf. Just another thing to consider if you have budget constraints.

I had actually thought about that. Since I''m not looking at terribly expensive settings, I''ll be fine as long as the mark-up for customizing the head stays within a couple hundred dollars. If it''s not as simple as that, well, I suppose I''ll just have to wait a little longer. It''s a great point to consider, though!

 

[violet3]

I like them both, but it think i also prefer the EC for the price difference. It''s very pretty and a great color - would look great in so many settings! Plus, it looks like someone has the oval "out on memo" right now, unless that''s you!!!

 

[Miscka]

I love the color on the EC. Pretty stone!!

 

[parrot tulips]

Date: 4/10/2008 1:52:13 PM
Author: violet3
I like them both, but it think i also prefer the EC for the price difference. It''s very pretty and a great color - would look great in so many settings! Plus, it looks like someone has the oval ''out on memo'' right now, unless that''s you!!!

Yep. Out on memo is me! I know there was a strong push for the EC, but for some reason, I kept going back to the oval. Plus, I couldn''t seem to get tiger007''s east-west Leon masterpiece out of my head. I wish I could afford a Leon, but since I can''t, I think Whiteflash''s micropave Legato will do just fine.

I was told that for a small-ish fee, they could customize the head to fit my sapphire. I''ll have to wait several months before I can move forward with that part of my project, which is a bummer, but I''m getting pretty excited!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/leon-mege-and-antique-cushion.42904/

 

[violet3]

Date: 4/11/2008 12:56:48 PM
Author: parrot tulips

Date: 4/10/2008 1:52:13 PM
Author: violet3
I like them both, but it think i also prefer the EC for the price difference. It''s very pretty and a great color - would look great in so many settings! Plus, it looks like someone has the oval ''out on memo'' right now, unless that''s you!!!

Yep. Out on memo is me! I know there was a strong push for the EC, but for some reason, I kept going back to the oval. Plus, I couldn''t seem to get tiger007''s east-west Leon masterpiece out of my head. I wish I could afford a Leon, but since I can''t, I think Whiteflash''s micropave Legato will do just fine.

I was told that for a small-ish fee, they could customize the head to fit my sapphire. I''ll have to wait several months before I can move forward with that part of my project, which is a bummer, but I''m getting pretty excited!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/leon-mege-and-antique-cushion.42904/

UMMMMM....OK, i never saw that thread before, but that ring is Gorgeous!!! I thinik that yellow sapphire will look just lovely in the legato setting, and the video of it was so sparkly

I absolutely love the east-west idea too - when do you get it?!?

 

[parrot tulips]

Date: 4/11/2008 1:36:37 PM
Author: violet3

Date: 4/11/2008 12:56:48 PM
Author: parrot tulips

Date: 4/10/2008 1:52:13 PM
Author: violet3
I like them both, but it think i also prefer the EC for the price difference. It''s very pretty and a great color - would look great in so many settings! Plus, it looks like someone has the oval ''out on memo'' right now, unless that''s you!!!

Yep. Out on memo is me! I know there was a strong push for the EC, but for some reason, I kept going back to the oval. Plus, I couldn''t seem to get tiger007''s east-west Leon masterpiece out of my head. I wish I could afford a Leon, but since I can''t, I think Whiteflash''s micropave Legato will do just fine.

I was told that for a small-ish fee, they could customize the head to fit my sapphire. I''ll have to wait several months before I can move forward with that part of my project, which is a bummer, but I''m getting pretty excited!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/leon-mege-and-antique-cushion.42904/

UMMMMM....OK, i never saw that thread before, but that ring is Gorgeous!!! I thinik that yellow sapphire will look just lovely in the legato setting, and the video of it was so sparkly

I absolutely love the east-west idea too - when do you get it?!?

Isn''t that ring to die for!?! Love it. I went to the bank to do the wire transfer yesterday, so I''m thinking sometime next week...? I paid for the 2nd day shipping, so it''s just a matter of NSC confirming that they''ve received funds, and getting it out in the mail. I wish I could afford to get the setting now, instead of waiting a few months to save up for it, but with all the rave reviews about Whiteflash, I''m sure it''ll be well worth it.

 

[violet3]

I hope you''ll post your own pics when it comes in the mail - i am dying to see a real life photo. I would love to own a yellow sapphire too! oh, and a pink one, and a blue one.....