WTB Small oec ring

[eesmom]

Hello all, I have been getting interested in oec diamonds and would love to start by getting a small one in a ring to see if I would like it IRL.
If anyone has a ring with an OEC in it (preferably with a flowery pattern) that they are not wearing and want to rehome, please let me know!
My budget is under $500.
Thanks!

 

[missy]

Hi I don't know if this would appeal to you. It is within budget and it's an OEC. But not sure it's a setting you would enjoy.

14k white gold .20ct old European cut diamond Edwardian ring | Loupe Troop

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[missy]

Conversely this is a beautiful brooch and while the OEC is quite small perhaps it would provide you with the taste you need to see if you want more? And well under your budget requirements. At that price it's a steal IMO.

Old Mine/European Cut Diamond, Onyx and Seed Pearl 14k gold bar Pin | Loupe Troop

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[eesmom]

Conversely this is a beautiful brooch and while the OEC is quite small perhaps it would provide you with the taste you need to see if you want more? And well under your budget requirements. At that price it's a steal IMO.

Old Mine/European Cut Diamond, Onyx and Seed Pearl 14k gold bar Pin | Loupe Troop

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This is really different. I didn’t see this before when I was perusing LT. Definitely an option. Would .1 be large enough to appreciate the OEC?

 

[missy]

This is really different. I didn’t see this before when I was perusing LT. Definitely an option. Would .1 be large enough to appreciate the OEC?

Well, you would definitely appreciate it under magnification and it wouldn't be a bad stone to get a taste of OECs for the first time. If you have eagle eyes maybe you would even be able to appreciate it with the naked eye.

The larger the OEC the more beautiful the facets can be appreciated with the naked eye however. As always it is a trade off depending on one's budget. I was just suggesting it as a starter OEC for you and you could enjoy it with a loupe and getting to know OECs. But yeah if you can go bigger that would be even better.