Distinctive Gem and Jann Paul have developed their own “ideal” ovals, to avoid some of the common pitfalls with the cut. You could review some of their YouTube videos to see what they say about the features they tried to include/avoid.
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Thank you. I’ll do that.Distinctive Gem and Jann Paul have developed their own “ideal” ovals, to avoid some of the common pitfalls with the cut. You could review some of their YouTube videos to see what they say about the features they tried to include/avoid.
The Elyque Oval by AV Inc.
The Elyque Oval by August Vintage Inc. is the first oval of it's kind that eliminates the bowtie effect, eliminates blatant light leakage as well as color absorption producing the brightest, most stunning oval diamonds to ever hit the market and are confirmed AGS Ideal. Each day I am alerted to...
Distinctive Gem and Jann Paul have developed their own “ideal” ovals, to avoid some of the common pitfalls with the cut. You could review some of their YouTube videos to see what they say about the features they tried to include/avoid.
The Elyque Oval by AV Inc.
The Elyque Oval by August Vintage Inc. is the first oval of it's kind that eliminates the bowtie effect, eliminates blatant light leakage as well as color absorption producing the brightest, most stunning oval diamonds to ever hit the market and are confirmed AGS Ideal. Each day I am alerted to...
Unfortunately, I dont know of any. I have done a deep dive on ovals and can tell you what I've learned.
Bascis...
Remember, the purpose of a well-cut stone is to reflect light back to your eye. Light comes in through the table/crown,
bounces around, and returns out the top of the stone to your eye. The less it bounces around before it comes back out
the brighter the light will be. As it bounces it loses light so the more it bounces the weaker the light return to your
eye will be.
Ovals come in several different faceting patterns. You can see the faceting pattern by looking at the clarity plot pavilion (bottom)
diagram on the GIA report.
Ovals come in 4 main, 6 main, 8 main, 8 main offset, and 10 mains. The typical faceting pattern (what you see mostly) is the
8 main offset pattern. 10 mains are usually Branded stones. You can find good and bad ovals of each of the different
faceting patterns but in general*, I find the 6 mains and 8 mains to have better light return.
This is a typical 8 main offset facetting pattern. The green areas are "nice" facets that will return light nicely. The brown areas are
typically "mushy" areas that do not return light well.
It's important to pay attention to how the stone performs as it moves (turns). You want more "nice" facets to pop-up under the
table. This is a 6 main that shows nice facets popping up as it moves...
Hopefully, that's enough to get you started. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have.
Btw...here is my favorite type of oval...although they tend to be more expensive. Most branded ovals are more expensive
because they have to cut away more and have to be more precisely cut.
Also, you can look at this thread, post #17 for reference to the different faceting patterns of an oval. I've posted
the GIA reports for the different types.
Oval help!
Hi! I am looking to upgrade my engagement ring, and my budget for the stone is about $23K. I know that I want an oval solitaire, and like everyone I am trying to figure out how to find the biggest, whitest, and most sparkly diamond in my price range. I definitely want the diamond to be eye-clean...www.pricescope.com
I take such horrible pictures! Lol! But this is it between my loose K Quadexes.
I need to try to get some better photos of this oval. (I get so nervous handling these little things loose!)
It really is a phenomenal stone!
Unfortunately, I dont know of any. I have done a deep dive on ovals and can tell you what I've learned.
Bascis...
Remember, the purpose of a well-cut stone is to reflect light back to your eye. Light comes in through the table/crown,
bounces around, and returns out the top of the stone to your eye. The less it bounces around before it comes back out
the brighter the light will be. As it bounces it loses light so the more it bounces the weaker the light return to your
eye will be.
Ovals come in several different faceting patterns. You can see the faceting pattern by looking at the clarity plot pavilion (bottom)
diagram on the GIA report.
Ovals come in 4 main, 6 main, 8 main, 8 main offset, and 10 mains. The typical faceting pattern (what you see mostly) is the
8 main offset pattern. 10 mains are usually Branded stones. You can find good and bad ovals of each of the different
faceting patterns but in general*, I find the 6 mains and 8 mains to have better light return.
This is a typical 8 main offset facetting pattern. The green areas are "nice" facets that will return light nicely. The brown areas are
typically "mushy" areas that do not return light well.
It's important to pay attention to how the stone performs as it moves (turns). You want more "nice" facets to pop-up under the
table. This is a 6 main that shows nice facets popping up as it moves...
Hopefully, that's enough to get you started. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have.
Btw...here is my favorite type of oval...although they tend to be more expensive. Most branded ovals are more expensive
because they have to cut away more and have to be more precisely cut.
Also, you can look at this thread, post #17 for reference to the different faceting patterns of an oval. I've posted
the GIA reports for the different types.
Oval help!
Hi! I am looking to upgrade my engagement ring, and my budget for the stone is about $23K. I know that I want an oval solitaire, and like everyone I am trying to figure out how to find the biggest, whitest, and most sparkly diamond in my price range. I definitely want the diamond to be eye-clean...www.pricescope.com
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