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[ociopia]

Lauren - I love your ring. It is extraordinary! Sherry

 

[MMT]

I voted OEC but I do love them all

 

[ericad]

I could never choose just one!

BUT, I personally tend to lean towards Cushions/OMCs

 

[Burk]

ericad~Please post a bigger pic of your avatar!!!

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

Lovely pics and pieces everyone!!

 

[ericad]

Date: 1/13/2009 1:19:28 PM
Author: Burk
ericad~Please post a bigger pic of your avatar!!!

Here you go! Center is a 3.64ct M, VS antique cushion.

 

[ericad]

Another

 

[ericad]

One more!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 1/14/2009 10:08:03 AM
Author: ericad

Date: 1/13/2009 1:19:28 PM
Author: Burk
ericad~Please post a bigger pic of your avatar!!!

Here you go! Center is a 3.64ct M, VS antique cushion.

I *love* your new ring Erica!

And such pretty hands too

 

[ericad]

Last one

 

[Eva17]

Erica that is one beautiful ring!!!

 

[glitterata]

Wow, Erica! I LOVE your ring!

Did you have cut-outs made in the bezels for decoration or to let light in? Or I guess it could be both, of course.

 

[ericad]

The original plan was for a more traditional fleur de lis shaped cutout, but the size of the center stone dictated something a bit larger. I have always loved basket detail and did the cutouts primarily to make the ring more ornate and vintage feeling. I was torn between doing it in yellow gold with emerald sides, no engraving or milgrain for a sleeker look, but prefer platinum & sapphires with my skin tone. Plus, I just love flowery, antiquey styles.

 

[Burk]

Thank you Erica!!!! Love, love love it! Can''t get enough of it!

 

[tulip928]

oh my! Everyone''s rings are absolutely gorgeous!

I''m loving your ring, Erica!

 

[shimmer]

Wowza!! Love the color of the sapphires!

 

[oldminer]

Here is a chart of parameters to help understand how to screen for better cut older cut style diamonds. Of course, you must look with your own eyes to be certain of how you perceive beauty, but you can spend a lot less time in doubt if you know what to dismiss quickly from the selection process. That big 3.54 is a stunner!!!!

You can "save" the image to your "my photos" and open it with your own photo program to make it larger and more readable. It is near the limit of what can be uploaded to Pricescope.

 

[shimmer]

Date: 1/14/2009 3:07:38 PM
Author: oldminer
Here is a chart of parameters to help understand how to screen for better cut older cut style diamonds. Of course, you must look with your own eyes to be certain of how you perceive beauty, but you can spend a lot less time in doubt if you know what to dismiss quickly from the selection process. That big 3.54 is a stunner!!!!


You can ''save'' the image to your ''my photos'' and open it with your own photo program to make it larger and more readable. It is near the limit of what can be uploaded to Pricescope.

Thank you for the reference, David! You are always so helpful

 

[coatimundi_org]

Erica!

What an amazing stone!! Wowza!

Thanks David!

 

[Gayletmom]

That is a beautiful ring, Erica. I love the detail in the side view and the stone is stunning.

 

[coatimundi_org]

She arrived today! My first antique cuts!!

https://www.pricescope.com/forum/op-requested/european-cut-possibly-transitional-3-stone-has-arrived-yip-yip-t104757.html

European or Transitional? Any ideas?

 

[Upgradable]

They look like the best matched set of transitionals I''ve ever seen!!!! That is truly stunning!!!!! I am soooooo jealous!!!!!!!!!!~!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Thanks UpG! I'm so happy with the matching and the lovely faceting! I lurve it!

Do you have a guess on how old? I was thinking 1940s...

 

[loriken214]

Here''s my little oval.

I would love to have a large chunky faceted OEC one day.

Lori

 

[loriken214]

Date: 1/14/2009 9:21:59 PM
Author: coatimundi
She arrived today! My first antique cuts!!

https://www.pricescope.com/forum/op-requested/european-cut-possibly-transitional-3-stone-has-arrived-yip-yip-t104757.html

European or Transitional? Any ideas?

AWESOME Coati......I''m putting my shades on now!

Lori

 

[loriken214]

Date: 1/14/2009 10:10:45 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 1/14/2009 10:08:03 AM
Author: ericad

Date: 1/13/2009 1:19:28 PM
Author: Burk
ericad~Please post a bigger pic of your avatar!!!

Here you go! Center is a 3.64ct M, VS antique cushion.

I *love* your new ring Erica!

And such pretty hands too

WOW.....Erica, your new ring is one of my most favorites!!!!

Lori

 

[Imdanny]

Date: 1/14/2009 10:40:12 AM
Author: Eva17
Erica that is one beautiful ring!!!

Ditto!

 

[ociopia]

Coati - these stones are exquisite. Beating Heart Beating Faster! Details!

 

[Upgradable]

Coati- late 30s to early 40s. Definitely before US engaged in WWII. Maybe a european piece. Does it have any hallmarks?

 

[Al Gilbertson]

Coati-
Table size would indicate probably after 1903 and the short lower half length indicates prior to 1945. They could have been cut in the US or Europe. There were cutting factories in both locations cutting this style with these proportions.
Al Gilbertson