Dr_Diesel
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I just asked for evaluation to see if it could be “improved.” He gave me the aforementioned brief reply, and when I asked for details, he gave me a tracking number. He took it upon himself to proceed without much communication or explicit approval. It seems like he cut it that very same day - and I get the impression there was not much thought behind it. I refer to this behavior as “arrogant” because Ruby is very expensive material. Taking it below the 1.5ct mark is a big deal, and doing so carelessly is reprehensible IMO.Lovely Ruby!
Did the first cutter know you absolutely despised the huge culet /flat cut look, and required it be gone?
The first photo was the original native cut. I would have been okay if it were just flattened into an intentionally large open culet and the surrounding facets improved (the way Jean-Noel at Top Notch Faceting does it), but the cutting was complete before that could even be articulated. I was not allowed the opportunity to give any input before the cutter put it to the wheel.(I think it looks like an intentional window, not an unintentional one. Not A pristine portrait cut tho)
Something like that, but the angles were supposedly set up for corundumDid the second cutter use a diamond facet pattern for the ‘precision cut round’?
That’s insanely beautiful!!!!! May I ask who made that?I do see where the disappointment was, for sure. Do you think greater communication from the cutter(s) would have prevented it - or is that there the arrogance comes in? ‘Better’ being subjective?
On your sidestones,
I used to say no way for OEC sides on a decidedly modern cut colored stone.
Until I paired them.
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Point takenNow I think it depends on the all over look between the stones and the specific setting style.
And I've admired @Rfisher's sapphire old cut cluster for a long time now! Imo that's a great way to accentuate the cut and color of the center cs!
I also think Cheyenne Weill could do something stunning with this gem.
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I also think Cheyenne Weill could do something stunning with this gem.
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I saw this stone in person when it was 1.03ct, and while the material was amazing the cut indeed left a lot to be desired. While I'm not one to mind imperfectly cut stones as most of mine are native cut and a bit wonky themselves, the extinction at this center was quite noticeable and didn't do the material justice at all. It was strange that a precision cut with apparently proper angles could end up like that.
However this came out soooooo pretty!! I don't care if this is below the 1 carat mark, if the performance is 100 times better! Personally I'd much rather have a smaller and better stone than a bigger and poorly performing one. And 6.2mm is a very respectable size!
If it were me I'd set it in a flower/floral type setting with a halo of diamonds!![]()
Thank you!That’s insanely beautiful!!!!! May I ask who made that?
Whoa!!! Is that a twin????
Welp, this is a MAJOR lesson in the importance of cut quality. And I am often guilty of treating cut as a distant 3rd behind color and clarity. But this looks like a completely different stone, color-wise! She truly is a unicorn too!! It's obvious she's not a sapphire or spinel or tourmaline or any other pinkish-purplish-reddish stone. She's clearly a "fuchsia" ruby. lol Amazing. She's absolutely radiant. Medium tone and vivid saturation, with the added bonus of strong fluorescence? A magical recipe. Kudos!!
As far as design, I usually don't care for side stones being too large in comparison to the center stone of a trinity ring. But... is it working for anyone else here? I'm actually loving it.
My SO said the exact same thingI just LOVE #3!!!!!!!!!!!! And then I think #2 would be runner up for me.
Best thing I've read today, congratulations for your persistance, it really paid off!
The stone is a cool colour, I believe it works better in white metal (at least around the stone) despite my preference for gold when it comes to rubies.
I would like to be able to see this gem from all angles so I could appreciate the color. So I would want to be able to see more of the pavilion. A 6 prong mounting would be my preference, or 8, but not an enclosed "faux bezel" as then you could only appreciate the color face up and not from the side at all!