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Is it me or are OEC's more expensive than MRB's now?

missy said:
I am not a fan. From this photo it appears the faceting isn't well defined or crisp and the pattern more random than I personally like. Not checkerboard patterning. But I would like to see this one in action with videos and more photos too. You want to evaluate the light play across the stone and see the on/off pattern and is it a bright stone. Much better to evaluate in action.

The more you see the better you will get to know what you like and what to look for. It is just a matter of seeing as many as you can. Looking forward to seeing the one you choose.
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Hi @missy-oh this is not an image of the real diamond-just an example of the facet pattern. I don’t want to jinx it by posting a real pic until I have the ring in hand!

It’s kind of strange-seems like OECs are very difficult to photograph. For example, the two diamonds that I tried on last weekend were gorgeous irl. I didn’t take pics or video footage because I knew I wasn’t going to seriously consider either one (both rings were 5 ish carats and over $80k).
 
lulu_ma said:
Hi @missy-oh this is not an image of the real diamond-just an example of the facet pattern. I don’t want to jinx it by posting a real pic until I have the ring in hand!

It’s kind of strange-seems like OECs are very difficult to photograph. For example, the two diamonds that I tried on last weekend were gorgeous irl. I didn’t take pics or video footage because I knew I wasn’t going to seriously consider either one (both rings were 5 ish carats and over $80k).
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Haha I hear you. I am also a believer in he "jinx" and it can be challenging because I am an open book and like to share my excitement with PSers as soon as I know. :lol: And yes it can be challenging to photograph OECs but keep at it and you will master it. It's just a matter of repetition and experience. Not that I am an expert photographer nope, not at all. I am lucky because Bubbalah can't seem to take a bad photo despite me haha.

I cannot wait to see your ring! Good luck!
 
@missy it’s killing me to not give you all more details! There is kind of an involved story with this one...

@caolsen thanks for your detailed explanations. I never thought I would hear culets compared to ****. I’ve been collecting pricing data for months but now I feel like a need PHD in facets. You ladies are my professors!

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lulu_ma said:
@missy it’s killing me to not give you all more details! There is kind of an involved story with this one...

@caolsen thanks for your detailed explanations. I never thought I would hear culets compared to ****. I’ve been collecting pricing data for months but now I feel like a need PHD in facets. You ladies are my professors!

So would you also consider this stone an early American cut?5BAFB880-3198-4932-BF80-C40235DEF984.jpeg
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To my eye (insert disclaimer that I am not a pro) that’s a probably late OEC with a small culet. I see the flowery, almost heart shaped facets and a smaller table. In a AEC Tranny I’d expect a more liner facet pattern and the tables can be all over the place as they were playing around with what the hell a modern, non OEC cut was in the 30 odd years trannies were being cut.

That said, it’s a lovely pattern. These stones are like quilts. Any pattern that’s well cut, even, proportional and symmetrical is good to great but some patterns speak to you more than others.

I like wedding ring quilts but not tumbling blocks - no matter how well the tumbling block pattern is executed.

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Aurora26 said:
I’ve discussed OECs with Alex and he says most are poorly cut, hence why he doesn’t source many. He has amazing deals but you may be waiting a very long time.

This could be something to inquire about as it fits all your criteria and isn’t that far off in price, esp if you’re just looking for a loose stone - https://www.bardys.com/collections/...amond-platinum-engagement-ring-crown-mounting

Also, Poli Trading Co on IG has great options once in a while. I asked about these 3ct stones (both sold) and they were priced at $19-20k which I think is so reasonable - https://www.instagram.com/p/CKPblcml7EO/?igshid=117avf5gl9hs9

Diana from SinCityFinds also has a great eye. She sold this 3.31ct J for $24.5k - https://www.instagram.com/p/CJKBVVTBJUN/?igshid=lqk6od28c0ew
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She also had this one it's an but ugh I wish I could have snapped it. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKM82a2Bdni/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
 
@lulu_ma Oh another lead for you (I totally forgot about this one) - I believe msuite8 on Instagram is selling her 3.98ct OEC ("Lady"). I'm not sure on the specs other than weight unfortunately. She mentioned she's looking for $31k.
 
@Mreader and @Aurora26 thanks for the data! And, aurora26 thanks for reminding me about msuite8's diamond. I had totally forgotten about that one. I'll going to check out the specs on it now.
 
Aurora26 said:
@lulu_ma Oh another lead for you (I totally forgot about this one) - I believe msuite8 on Instagram is selling her 3.98ct OEC ("Lady"). I'm not sure on the specs other than weight unfortunately. She mentioned she's looking for $31k.
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I’ve never heard of this person’s IG wow she has a lot! It seems like she’s posting her private collection?
 
Mreader said:
I’ve never heard of this person’s IG wow she has a lot! It seems like she’s posting her private collection?
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She sells from her private collection. She is very nice. I haven't bought from her though.
 
Oh gosh ladies, I just saw a gorgeous 4.7 carat M. I went to see it just to look at a M color IRL, but I’m now I’m seriously considering it.
 
Ok here’s a bad pic. The video is much better. But I have to figure out how to upload it!

The kicking myself for not getting pics next to my F ec. I am color sensitive so I’m kind of shocked that this stone is a contender.

Disregard the setting. While I am loving 3 stones right now. I wouldn’t want a 3 stone with a 4.7 ct center.

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lulu_ma said:
Ok here’s a bad pic. The video is much better. But I have to figure out how to upload it!

The kicking myself for not getting pics next to my F ec. I am color sensitive so I’m kind of shocked that this stone is a contender.

Disregard the setting. While I am loving 3 stones right now. I wouldn’t want a 3 stone with a 4.7 ct center.

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Holy cow, that's an M?? I would have guessed a K at the most!
 
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AnastasiaBeaverhausen said:
Holy cow, that's an M?? I would have guess a K at the most!
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Idk! It's an estate piece with no cert! I thought an M would look really yellow, but it just looks a little warm in some lights to me.
 
lulu_ma said:
Idk! It's an estate piece with no cert! I thought an M would look really yellow, but it just looks a little warm in some lights to me.
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Ooo what if like, you got a cert and it came back higher than an M? You'd have scored an even better deal! Just sayin....
 
@ForteKitty @missy @Mreader and any other OEC lovers opinions please (I'm freaking out a bit) :pray:

To my untrained eye, the facets look good. Is this really an M?
 
I'm no OEC-whisperer like some of the ladies you tagged but to me the facets look a little disorganized. It might be because the video is moving a little quickly so I can't get a good look, but I'm having a hard time with a clear facet pattern. Do you think the color looks more yellow in videos? My OEC photographs more "creamy" than IRL!
 
Moonie said:
I'm no OEC-whisperer like some of the ladies you tagged but to me the facets look a little disorganized. It might be because the video is moving a little quickly so I can't get a good look, but I'm having a hard time with a clear facet pattern. Do you think the color looks more yellow in videos? My OEC photographs more "creamy" than IRL!
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It’s probably my poor video skills. Irl facets look crisp.

Here it is next to my I colored stud.D1996CCA-6419-40BB-8F92-428929369674.jpeg
 
You were moving it around so fast I couldn't really tell. Is that GIA graded?
 
ForteKitty said:
You were moving it around so fast I couldn't really tell. Is that GIA graded?
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Oh shoot @ForteKitty :/ fail on my part.

It is not GIA graded but from a very established old jeweler. Clarity wise it’s a very clean stone-my husband and I louped it. VS1 seems correct for the stone. I was very surprised they thought it was a M color. Depth is 61%.
 
lulu_ma said:
It’s probably my poor video skills. Irl facets look crisp.

Here it is next to my I colored stud.D1996CCA-6419-40BB-8F92-428929369674.jpeg
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Oh it’s gorgeous!!!
 
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