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Not sure if anybody remembers but about a month ago I was considering a 1.01ct GIA cert Pear cut diamond, I colour, SI2 with strong blue fluor. I was concerned at (a) the I colour - worried it may be a little too yellow and (b) the SI2 grading. However, I really wanted a "big look" diamond and so the dimensions were very important because I wanted an elongated pear rather than a chubby cut but without a bowtie (or a very minimal one). A friend who is a diamond dealer managed to find this stone and with dimensions of 9.20 x 5.65 x 3.25 and a price of £1,343 it's a bit of a no brainer!
It arrived yesterday and I'm thrilled. The fluor makes the diamond very white indeed and despite having a small carbon spot (which is hidden nicely under a facet) the diamond is virtually eye clean and the bow tie is minimal. However, my one problem is that I think I was expecting a much bigger diamond and I'm worried that it'll be lost on my chubby hands
I'm attaching photos so you can see for yourself but what I'd really like some help with (please) is some design ideas. I want the ring to look larger but don't want a halo. I'd like a modern look with some substantial side diamonds or shank (although not so big that the central diamond is overwhelmed). I'm veering towards a double baguette side setting but would love to hear your ideas. REALLY sorry about the greasy marks on the diamonds - note to self, clean diamonds before taking photos!
Many thanks in advance.
Not sure if anybody remembers but about a month ago I was considering a 1.01ct GIA cert Pear cut diamond, I colour, SI2 with strong blue fluor. I was concerned at (a) the I colour - worried it may be a little too yellow and (b) the SI2 grading. However, I really wanted a "big look" diamond and so the dimensions were very important because I wanted an elongated pear rather than a chubby cut but without a bowtie (or a very minimal one). A friend who is a diamond dealer managed to find this stone and with dimensions of 9.20 x 5.65 x 3.25 and a price of £1,343 it's a bit of a no brainer!
It arrived yesterday and I'm thrilled. The fluor makes the diamond very white indeed and despite having a small carbon spot (which is hidden nicely under a facet) the diamond is virtually eye clean and the bow tie is minimal. However, my one problem is that I think I was expecting a much bigger diamond and I'm worried that it'll be lost on my chubby hands
I'm attaching photos so you can see for yourself but what I'd really like some help with (please) is some design ideas. I want the ring to look larger but don't want a halo. I'd like a modern look with some substantial side diamonds or shank (although not so big that the central diamond is overwhelmed). I'm veering towards a double baguette side setting but would love to hear your ideas. REALLY sorry about the greasy marks on the diamonds - note to self, clean diamonds before taking photos!
Many thanks in advance.
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