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Looking for an OEC - would love some help!

Congrats!!! I'm so so so excited that she's everything you were hoping for! :appl: :appl::appl:

Is it just me, or is she similar to Maxine? Chaotic about sums it up. I'm learning to get used to and appreciate that in Maxine.

https://imgur.com/a/nLjcRfr
 
EllieTO said:
That's not who I thought it was. We weren't working with the same vendor after all. :lol-2:
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Who did you think it was? Or can you say?

EllieTO said:
Congrats!!! I'm so so so excited that she's everything you were hoping for! :appl: :appl::appl:

Is it just me, or is she similar to Maxine? Chaotic about sums it up. I'm learning to get used to and appreciate that in Maxine.

https://imgur.com/a/nLjcRfr
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Thank you! I was so pleasantly surprised when I got her in hand this morning! I can’t wait to start working on a setting! Did you decide on yours already???

Ah, I think so!!! I love the chaotic look - every time you look your eye is drawn to a different spot!

Maxine is such a good name! I suppose I need to give this gal a name too :)
 
Maxine is a very different cut than this one! This is a classic OEC with very short lower halves which is why it has big pie shape facets under the table. Maxine is an early transitional with longer lower halves hence fat arrows!

What you feel is similar is the relatively “poor” optical symmetry which lends a bit of chaos to the patterns, and also both have very chunky facets under the table but for slightly different reasons.

Both gorgeous but different flavours of old cut IMO.
 
It reminds me more of a transitional than an OEC. It still has its very own flavor, like you @jaqjaqjaq - one of a kind!!!! I Love your diamond and I am Thrilled for you!!!!

I can't wait to see her in the setting you have chosen! Seriously perfect for your diamond!!!
 
Dreamer_D said:
Maxine is a very different cut than this one! This is a classic OEC with very short lower halves which is why it has big pie shape facets under the table. Maxine is an early transitional with longer lower halves hence fat arrows!

What you feel is similar is the relatively “poor” optical symmetry which lends a bit of chaos to the patterns, and also both have very chunky facets under the table but for slightly different reasons.

Both gorgeous but different flavours of old cut IMO.
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I’m finally starting to understand what you’re looking at now. And you’re right, it does make a huge difference being able to see them in person. They’re also very different than any of the lab OECs I’ve seen in person.
 
lavenderdragonfly23 said:
Hmmmm….. this makes me wonder if we both gravitate towards the same type of oec. I called her Grace. She was “the one” before she sold and I found Flora.

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Goodness gracious! Is that a diamond or a golf ball?! My lordt, I just died! Did you call her Grace because only by the grace of god could you lift such a big stone??? Beautiful!!!
 
jaqjaqjaq said:
I’m finally starting to understand what you’re looking at now. And you’re right, it does make a huge difference being able to see them in person. They’re also very different than any of the lab OECs I’ve seen in person.
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Lab OECs don’t capture the chaos very well and they are cut quickly and by computer generated patterns. Your diamond was cut by a master 150 years ago following the line of the rough and trying to do the best cut possible using his eyes and very rudimentary hand saws and other tools. And every single one is unique! Bo shade on lab diamonds, I appreciate them too. But these old treasures are pretty special.
 
Dreamer_D said:
Lab OECs don’t capture the chaos very well and they are cut quickly and by computer generated patterns. Your diamond was cut by a master 150 years ago following the line of the rough and trying to do the best cut possible using his eyes and very rudimentary hand saws and other tools. And every single one is unique! Bo shade on lab diamonds, I appreciate them too. But these old treasures are pretty special.
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No shade at all! Some of my favorite PriceScope rings are lab grown (mine included)!

It gives me goosebumps thinking about this stone being hand cut so many moons ago! My first engagement ring, from my ex husband, was an OEC. It was small but mighty! I stared at that diamond all day long, the setting divine too, from CD Peacock - I still think about that ring and where it is or if the stone is still in its setting. I wonder what this diamond’s story is…

I’ve decided to name her Aurelia :)
 
jaqjaqjaq said:
Goodness gracious! Is that a diamond or a golf ball?! My lordt, I just died! Did you call her Grace because only by the grace of god could you lift such a big stone??? Beautiful!!!
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… Shreve Crump and Low made the replica of an antique Edwardian ring that sold 15 yrs ago… she was a 6.5ct KVS2 oec and I loved her. She was beautiful. Someone bought just the center stone… and get this, made a three stone with her :lol:

I tried to buy the setting they left behind, but the pave work must not have been the best because it had dropped several stones…. And they still wanted $10k for just the setting .., I noticed they never relisted the setting with a new stone lol.

I have pics of the setting if you liked it and need inspiration- just let me know.
 
lavenderdragonfly23 said:
… Shreve Crump and Low made the replica of an antique Edwardian ring that sold 15 yrs ago… she was a 6.5ct KVS2 oec and I loved her. She was beautiful. Someone bought just the center stone… and get this, made a three stone with her :lol:

I tried to buy the setting they left behind, but the pave work must not have been the best because it had dropped several stones…. And they still wanted $10k for just the setting .., I noticed they never relisted the setting with a new stone lol.

I have pics of the setting if you liked it and need inspiration- just let me know.
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I’m not sure I have any words!!! WOW!!!

I think I’m going to start with a halo like this picture - I like that it’s very delicate and feminine. I really like that the halo isn’t “connected” and seems to orbit the stone :) I just imagine this look would have a soft, glimmer finish that would compliment my stone.

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If DSS sinks in and you decide you want to go bigger, Fred has an oec that’s a book match to that one. My plan was to buy that ice and have DK or Sako do a replica… but then I saw Flora and there was no looking back ❤️
 
jaqjaqjaq said:
I’m not sure I have any words!!! WOW!!!

I think I’m going to start with a halo like this picture - I like that it’s very delicate and feminine. I really like that the halo isn’t “connected” and seems to orbit the stone :) I just imagine this look would have a soft, glimmer finish that would compliment my stone.

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OOOOO….. I LOVE this type of halo! I have screenshots of a ring like this, I’ll grab it for you incase you see something you like that you want to use with your setting… it’s a pear, but same concept.
 
jaqjaqjaq said:
Who did you think it was? Or can you say?
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I started my search with OWD. The videos look very similar.

Dreamer_D said:
Maxine is a very different cut than this one! This is a classic OEC with very short lower halves which is why it has big pie shape facets under the table. Maxine is an early transitional with longer lower halves hence fat arrows!

What you feel is similar is the relatively “poor” optical symmetry which lends a bit of chaos to the patterns, and also both have very chunky facets under the table but for slightly different reasons.

Both gorgeous but different flavours of old cut IMO.
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Thank you so much for the explanation!!! I will go and study the videos now. Loupe shots would be helpful, I learned a lot comparing my two stones under a loupe.
 
lavenderdragonfly23 said:
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OMG that oval!!! Serious drool!

I think I should be ok for now in the DS department - I truly love my larger lab and get the feels when I wear her :) I really debated on go larger with the OEC but I knew I wanted to do something other than a solitaire and while I love the large look it’s just not me. I do love to see everyone else’s large and in charge beauties!!! Maybe one day when I’m retired I’ll be this fabulous woman who has pink hair and the largest bling possible with a larger than life get up! I’ll be loud, even more outspoken and upsetting the patriarchy hahahaha! The vision in my head is fabulous :D
 
EllieTO said:
I started my search with OWD. The videos look very similar.

Ah, yes! When I did my searches on their site they came up a little pricier so I ruled them out early on. Luckily, @peppermintpatty went back to the beginning of last year on Alex’s IG posts and found this stone that seemingly wasn’t spoken for so I asked Alex! Very surprised it hadn’t sold, as was he :)
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jaqjaqjaq said:
OMG that oval!!! Serious drool!

I think I should be ok for now in the DS department - I truly love my larger lab and get the feels when I wear her :) I really debated on go larger with the OEC but I knew I wanted to do something other than a solitaire and while I love the large look it’s just not me. I do love to see everyone else’s large and in charge beauties!!! Maybe one day when I’m retired I’ll be this fabulous woman who has pink hair and the largest bling possible with a larger than life get up! I’ll be loud, even more outspoken and upsetting the patriarchy hahahaha! The vision in my head is fabulous :D
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YES!!!! We have shared life goals ❤️
 
Wow, how lucky that it was posted so long ago and still available!!

jaqjaqjaq said:
It gives me goosebumps thinking about this stone being hand cut so many moons ago! My first engagement ring, from my ex husband, was an OEC. It was small but mighty! I stared at that diamond all day long, the setting divine too, from CD Peacock - I still think about that ring and where it is or if the stone is still in its setting. I wonder what this diamond’s story is…

I’ve decided to name her Aurelia :)
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I feel the same about antique/vintage stones!
Did you ask Alex if he knew anything about the origins of your stone? Like what setting it was in? I asked Sako about mine, but he said he bought it loose. I like that Maxine comes in the setting, it's like seeing a glimpse into its past. I imagine it was an heirloom stone reset in the 80's, but I'm not an expert on dating setting styles. When my boyfriend heard it came from a pawn shop in Las Vegas, he said that probably someone pawned their late mother's ring for some quick gambling money, and that thought makes me so sad. :(2
 
EllieTO said:
Wow, how lucky that it was posted so long ago and still available!!




I feel the same about antique/vintage stones!
Did you ask Alex if he knew anything about the origins of your stone? Like what setting it was in? I asked Sako about mine, but he said he bought it loose. I like that Maxine comes in the setting, it's like seeing a glimpse into its past. I imagine it was an heirloom stone reset in the 80's, but I'm not an expert on dating setting styles. When my boyfriend heard it came from a pawn shop in Las Vegas, he said that probably someone pawned their late mother's ring for some quick gambling money, and that thought makes me so sad. :(2
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OMG your boyfriend being such a wet blanket :lol-2:
 
EllieTO said:
Wow, how lucky that it was posted so long ago and still available!!




I feel the same about antique/vintage stones!
Did you ask Alex if he knew anything about the origins of your stone? Like what setting it was in? I asked Sako about mine, but he said he bought it loose. I like that Maxine comes in the setting, it's like seeing a glimpse into its past. I imagine it was an heirloom stone reset in the 80's, but I'm not an expert on dating setting styles. When my boyfriend heard it came from a pawn shop in Las Vegas, he said that probably someone pawned their late mother's ring for some quick gambling money, and that thought makes me so sad. :(2
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I didn’t ask. Alex seems to be very light in the conversational aspect of the purchasing process lol! I suppose we could instead make up a grand story as to the journey and wonders our stones have seen! Something over-the-top sounds fun! I wouldn’t assume a sad story for your pawn shop find - I sold plenty of things in my 20s not knowing their value but it wasn’t because of a tragic event ;) It truly could be any number of reasons!
 
Help! What do I do? The CAD looks bulky - send me any ideas or advice :)
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jaqjaqjaq said:
Help! What do I do? The CAD looks bulky - send me any ideas or advice :)
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Can you get a wax mold?

FWIW, I don’t think it will be bulky irl.
 
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