Suggestions on 4.5ct M color diamond pendant

[Tourmaline]

This diamond has a bit in common with my diamond (I think they were cut around the same time), though the angles on mine are more complementary, and the table on mine is 58%. Still, I have tossed around the idea of a recut for performance and architecture. The thing is, if I were to have it recut, I'd want an OEC rather than a MRB, and I'd lose too much weight (and lose the 5ct mark). Since yours is between 4 and 5 anyway, and it's an inherited (rather than paid for) stone, I would wholeheartedly recommend a recut. Here's my thread on a recut I had done on a smaller stone.

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ond-to-brian-gavin-for-recut-analysis.203438/

That said, I love the little flower in the center of my big diamond, and I love how it looks like a heart in some lighting, and I can move it back and forth and make the heart appear bigger and smaller. I would miss that if I did a recut. Your table being 66%, though, really could be significantly improved with a recut. As it is, you have a big dead zone around the little flower. That would be brighter if recut.

 

[bludiva]

Some pendant inspiration...

@lilysweet's astrid pendant
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/opinions-on-cvb-pendant-cads.224971/

@lilypad 's 6 prong basket pendant

@kittybean's Bezel set
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-lovely-brian-gavin-bezel-pendant.137274/

here's a thread on pendant design ideas:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/design-ideas-for-cvb-diamond-pendant.239984/

here's a thread on convertible pendant/rings:
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...chanical-convertible-engagement-rings.202619/

 

[etphonehome]

Some pendant inspiration...

@lilysweet's astrid pendant
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/opinions-on-cvb-pendant-cads.224971/

@lilypad 's 6 prong basket pendant

@kittybean's Bezel set
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-lovely-brian-gavin-bezel-pendant.137274/

here's a thread on pendant design ideas:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/design-ideas-for-cvb-diamond-pendant.239984/

here's a thread on convertible pendant/rings:
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...chanical-convertible-engagement-rings.202619/

Thank you so much for these references!

 

[etphonehome]

Thanks to everyone for their input! I will need to consult with my sister on what to do. She lives out in Los Angeles; does anyone have recommendations for jewelers who would be able to put the stone into a pendant?

 

[bludiva]

Thanks to everyone for their input! I will need to consult with my sister on what to do. She lives out in Los Angeles; does anyone have recommendations for jewelers who would be able to put the stone into a pendant?

Check out David Klass Jewelers downtown

 

[bright ice]

Best of luck, it's a big diamond and will be beautiful whatever you choose.

 

[SimoneDi]

Check out David Klass Jewelers downtown

+1 for DK!

He resently set two other large family diamonds, check out this thread: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/dk-cad-assistance-needed.234335/page-13

 

[Lorelei]

Best of luck with it, the colour tone is gorgeous and if you do decide to investigate a recut, sometimes a bit of an adjustment can make a tremendous difference!

 

[etphonehome]

I found this on Pinterest and followed the link to the Christie's auction site, where it noted that the center stone is 4 carats. What size would you guess the surrounding stones to be?