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Kimiko''s NeverEnding Story: My quest for the yellow diamond

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kimikocat-is the oval GIA certified too?
 
Date: 10/21/2008 1:52:14 PM
Author: stepcutnut
kimikocat-is the oval GIA certified too?
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Yes. Jeweler just came back with a new oval that is longer in length -- says it is a prettier, more crisp oval than the first option. All the stones in question have full GIA certs (not just color origin). I''ll upload a picture of the 2nd oval in question now.
 
I like the radiant and the smaller cushion. I can''t wait to see what you choose!
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New option on the table! Another oval reccommended by the jeweler. Specs:
1.25 carats, VS1

8.38x5.68x3.60 mm
Depth 63.4
Table 55

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SanDiegoLady and Iluvcarats -- my honey says I can''t go wrong but somehow my tummy is all tied up in knots!

While you''re here -- I''d love to hear everyone''s setting suggestions. What would you do with a yellow oval? What would you do with a yellow radiant? Stepcutnut had a beautiful suggestion. Let''s hear more, and if you have pix, let''s see those too! :) Who''s ever heard of a PSer turning down more eye candy? :D
 
Holy crap! They are all gorgeous! I think I adore the oval and the cushion the MOST.

PLEASE let us know what you get and how you are going to set it!!!
 
Ack! Just when I thought I had a stone all picked out -- another vendor, who specializes in ideal cut stones, just told me that he has a bunch of stones he wants me to consider and to please hold off on a decision until I''ve seen his stones.

Hold onto your hats, my friends! it''s going to be an even longer ride than I anticipated!
 
Im buckled in, Kimiko - ahm ready for dah ride!

What a delicious and fun dilemma to have :-)
 
As far as settings go, I really like yellow diamonds with either a white halo or white sidestones, to showcase the color! For a radiant I would probably do white radiants, baguettes or trillions for side stones. For the oval, definitely pear sidestones. Both would look great in a halo as well. I like the Leons you posted with the halos the best.

I can''t wait to see the rest of the diamonds the other vendor has for you! And if it''s between the old or new oval and the first radiant, I still like the radiant the best!
 
Can you guess who cut these stones?

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Date: 10/22/2008 11:59:17 PM
Author: HeartingDiamonds
Im buckled in, Kimiko - ahm ready for dah ride!


What a delicious and fun dilemma to have :-)
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Hi Grace!

I am having so much fun! This project has turned out to be part design school, part gemology school, and just a whole lotta eye candy! :) Thanks for allowing me to share this experience with you...
 
Date: 10/23/2008 12:17:25 AM
Author: thing2of2
As far as settings go, I really like yellow diamonds with either a white halo or white sidestones, to showcase the color! For a radiant I would probably do white radiants, baguettes or trillions for side stones. For the oval, definitely pear sidestones. Both would look great in a halo as well. I like the Leons you posted with the halos the best.


I can''t wait to see the rest of the diamonds the other vendor has for you! And if it''s between the old or new oval and the first radiant, I still like the radiant the best!
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Thing2of2 --

I will definitely incorporate white sidestones or halos to punch up the color. It seems like angles work best with angles, and ovals seem like they want company -- haloes or sidestones.

I''m really excited to see what this 2nd vendor has to offer. :)

I think a lot of people are drawn to the sharpness and clean lines of the radiant. The first oval is definitely a lot less crisp than the second. If you examine the 2nd from the side, it looks a little bit off-symmetry.
 
I really love that radiant, although I do like the idea an oval best. It''s more on par with the inspiration! Is that second oval really off on symmetry? That would be my pick if not.
 
Date: 10/23/2008 9:56:36 AM
Author: kimikocat

Can you guess who cut these stones?
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Must be a real *rock* star, hehe
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Date: 10/25/2008 8:36:48 PM
Author: Love in Bloom


I really love that radiant, although I do like the idea an oval best. It''s more on par with the inspiration! Is that second oval really off on symmetry? That would be my pick if not.
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That radiant is super pretty. Like all radiants it is more compact, though not too deep.

The vendor pointed out that dollar for dollar, the oval is the best value. I can''t believe it is 30% more stone and only about 8% more in price.

It is a "Good" for symmetry and not a VG, but I don''t know enough about that to say if it is "really off." I wonder if anyone would know? Maybe I''ll try posting that question on Rocky Talky...
 
Hello friends,

I have been in correspondence with 8 star, about potentially purchasing a fancy colored stone from them. I am trying to figure out if their stones come at a much higher premium than the "standard" fancy colored diamond, and if it would be worthwhile to buy from 8 star instead of going the conventional route. They emailed me a photo of a 0.85, ungraded fancy light yellow/brown/green square radiant. It does show the trademark 8 star arrows. I am not sure if it would be alright to disclose the price, but I will say that there is a bit of a premium associated with the stone (it is more expensive than fancy yellows of a comparable carat weight). No dimensions yet. It is wonderfully crisp in the photo and has a great geometry.

Should this stone be in the game?

I am also not sure if it is OK with the vendor to post pix.

Any advice would be wonderful!
 
The oval and the radiant look like they have a little brown in them, unless it''s my computer monitor or the lighting. The cushion looks to be more of a pure yellow.
 
Date: 11/12/2008 1:12:32 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
The oval and the radiant look like they have a little brown in them, unless it''s my computer monitor or the lighting. The cushion looks to be more of a pure yellow.
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The vendor says it''s just my monitor, but I wondered about that too...

This project is really not as easy as it would seem... I am wondering if I would be better off buying from a B&M...though the premiums are so high...
 
Oh Kimiko, honey, you sound so...exhausted with the process?

Listen, sometimes it takes a little longer than one would like to find the diamond on your dreams but believe me, it is out there.

Am still buckled in. Am still ready foh ma ride
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Cheer up! May I offer you an antique diamond to keep you company in the meantime
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Date: 11/12/2008 10:28:18 PM
Author: HeartingDiamonds
Oh Kimiko, honey, you sound so...exhausted with the process?


Listen, sometimes it takes a little longer than one would like to find the diamond on your dreams but believe me, it is out there.


Am still buckled in. Am still ready foh ma ride
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Cheer up! May I offer you an antique diamond to keep you company in the meantime
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Hi Grace!

I am exhausted! :) Want to see the diamond? I can email it to you -- but I''m leery of posting it on the forum -- I worry that the eight star people will somehow find me on the forum and, I don''t know, forbid me from purchasing their stones ;) Am I nuts?

Thank you for the sweet words.

Hmm...antique diamond... *looks around* A girl does have a need for many, many shiny things. Well, the fancy yellow is a "5 year anniversary" project and technically our 5 year anniversary isn''t until next February/March, so I will just keep looking -- I still like that big ol'' oval I posted above so I''m thinking of revisiting that option, but I don''t want to buy anything that doesn''t just "sing."

I saw your latest e-newsletter, and you have definitely picked up some winners :)

kimi
 
Hi Kimi,

Why, thanks! I love those "new" old pieces, if I may say so myself.

I''d love to see pics - if only so I can drool over them with you
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It IS out there - we just have to be diligent in trying to find it!
 
Date: 11/13/2008 2:50:53 PM
Author: HeartingDiamonds
Hi Kimi,


Why, thanks! I love those ''new'' old pieces, if I may say so myself.


I''d love to see pics - if only so I can drool over them with you
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It IS out there - we just have to be diligent in trying to find it!
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Hi Grace!

Can I email you thru your site?

kimi
 
Yes ma''am. Please use the Contact Us link!
 
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