. Ps. The one next to it (is the lighting BUT it’s a diff stone that I said no to) but I’m seeing it again bc it also hasn’t FL and we were in a room w yellow walls, ceilings, floor and a tiny window and it was dark outside. Lol. So I’m seeing it for closure but I don’t think I like it and it’s not the 1.4 ratio. I think it’s 1.3?? I’ll try and take a pic of that too.
Ok, I’m little confused but I will wait for more pics! What an exciting journey for you to upgrade. I did as well... I love ECs and just wanted bigger. Take your time is my advice. Really be sure of the size! I feel like I always feel like “I could have gone bigger!” And as you know it’s hard to sell a diamond so make sure you check all the boxes with this next one.
. Thank you both for your reply’s! Diamondlove and emeraldsaremyfavorite - I will post the pics but sadly some are not that great. Which is unfortunate- as that was the point! I made a decision. I hope I’m right! I’ll let you know once you weigh in!
. Let us know what you decide and we are looking to sharing the setting journey with you.
Thanks all! I’m going to try and post more photos that are much more accurate. The one on the baguettes (in person) doesn’t show anything thru (I wonder why it is in photo? Does that mean I’m just not seeing it, but it is still there)? And the one on the left does have Med Fl but has a big ring around it w what I perseaved to be leakage. The baguette one on video has no leakage at all. My concern is “brightness”. Should I be going for that over the “look” of the cut? Would the dimensions help you? How do I calculate the crown? Thank you all so much. I really appreciate your help! The one w the baguettes is 4.51 10.89 X 7.94X 5.37. Table 64 depth 67.6.This angle shows what appears to be leakage; I can see your finger straight through it.
This angle really isn’t straight on of both stones, but I favor the one on the left, in this photo.
It would be easier, if both were face-up, on the same angle, on your hand.
Good luck with your search! This is so fun!!!
This angle shows what appears to be leakage; I can see your finger straight through it.
This angle really isn’t straight on of both stones, but I favor the one on the left, in this photo.
It would be easier, if both were face-up, on the same angle, on your hand.
Good luck with your search! This is so fun!!!
Coalson! WOW! Thank you so much for your response, along with your beautiful photos! I know that I absolutely need to forego something (when one has a budget
I have a few EC Stones. I’m in agreement that stones with the bow tie like effect or ‘bling belly’ will distract massively from the hall of mirror effect. The body color issues is so hard to wrap one’s head around outside of a setting.
The red nail polish picture - This is a J, excellent polish, VG symmetry no FL, VS1 1.51 CT center. This stone is set very low in the setting. The bezel is just below the table. In very particular light situations you can see a hint of color in the corners. But it’s rare. For me, this stone’s freakishly nice mirror/swimming pool effect is was what sold me.
The 4 ring stack - It is a E, VVS1 .81 - it is a slightly different cut with less chopped corners. It is set much more openly with probably 1/3 of the stone open above the body of the actual prong base. It’s a different beast to the 1.51. I always say this one is about subtle sophistication and the 1.51 is in you face. A Monet vs Picasso sort of thing...
I’ve always thought that with EC’s you have to make your peace with less/no ‘fire’ visual effect per se. I presume the visual effect of the mirroring is what you like about the cut so I’d say go with a stone and a setting that highlights and helps to show off a hallway of mirrors you’d want to walk down all day long.
. I wanted the mirrored steps so badly that I was willing to pick the only stone that was not as white as the 5 others. One was less expensive and a 5ct (w med Flo), the other is a 4.20 w Med Fl and then this 4.50 w out Fl. But then in the photos - it doesn’t look as great. I am going to go back to see them on Monday. I’m probably driving everyone nuts.
Thanks so much Mathews1127! I know. I agree. But when I would see it myself -it wasn’t there. All the rest have something similar. UGH but in photos the one I picked looks terrible now and the Med Fl which I discounted right away is so bright. Look at a few more at various angles and please give me your thoughts. Thank you again.
Coalson! WOW! Thank you so much for your response, along with your beautiful photos! I know that I absolutely need to forego something (when one has a budget
Hahahha. Thanks so much for thatNo nuts being driven - if you’re on PS as we are, you’re Jimmy Carter with the whole damn peanut plantation already
. What are your thoughts on the new photos?
I honestly wish someone would just say - hey- this is the best performing one (not perfect) but checks most of the boxes. I asked Adam- but he said what you said. He’s so nice. Initially when he showed me the one w out Fl (which I picked) he said this is it! Then he found the one w FL and he said - this is better! I then only saw that one (w the FL) and it was dark and a yellow room, etc and didn’t like it and only wanted to see the original one w out Fl. Then I really loved it (except it was not as white) as any of the others. He then showed me the 2 side by side. The FL one looked like a diff stone. Much, much better. But at diff angles I could see the thick band. Whereas - not really w the None FL one... thus my picking it. BUT - upon viewing all the photos - the one I picked looks shabby or blurry or yellow in most of them. Also- the outdoor photos - it looks dark and flat. But in real life very white. It’s funny- it almost looks hazy- as if it weren’t w Strong FL. What do you think of the number? Anyone have any thoughts. Thanks again. I really appreciate everyone’s feedback.Looking at the additional photos, it’s a tough call.
You have to go with the one that pleases you IRL. Preference is everything with step cuts.
I was initially a fan of #1. Now, I’d be happy with either. You have to let your eyes & your heart choose.
. THANK YOU so much for that! Yes they are 2 diff stones. The one on left is the one I had picked bc I could see the lines in the Med one in my hand. So I think I should do as you said and compare the 2 in same setting!
I screen grabbed the two photos I like best, think they are different stones. Few observations I have when narrowing stones for consideration. Take the exact same photo, same light, same finger, same backdrop and then AND ONLY THEN compare. For example - the med/slight FL stone is on your fingers, looks lovely and the other is in tweezers/tongs. The focus on the tong stone is not quite crisp so you can’t see the cuts on the shoulders. The bounce back of light is totally different between a stone being held up in tweezers vs one sitting on your skin where light will bounce and refract differently as it’s obstructed on the backside.
But these are my favorites. I think the hallway effect is the most beautiful and Versailles like in these two.
Back against the wall, I like the Med FL one on the right that’s on your hand.
Coalsen- does this help at all? It’s the non Fl in my hand - compared to the other with FL in my hand like you posted.
I screen grabbed the two photos I like best, think they are different stones. Few observations I have when narrowing stones for consideration. Take the exact same photo, same light, same finger, same backdrop and then AND ONLY THEN compare. For example - the med/slight FL stone is on your fingers, looks lovely and the other is in tweezers/tongs. The focus on the tong stone is not quite crisp so you can’t see the cuts on the shoulders. The bounce back of light is totally different between a stone being held up in tweezers vs one sitting on your skin where light will bounce and refract differently as it’s obstructed on the backside.
But these are my favorites. I think the hallway effect is the most beautiful and Versailles like in these two.
Back against the wall, I like the Med FL one on the right that’s on your hand.
Case in point, I as a rule don’t need like princess cut stones. Never have - don’t like the compromise to save rough, want bling, get a modified brilliant cut, want a square, get a step cut and those corners are just asking to be chipped. But when I saw this ring, I could not grab my wallet fast enough. It’s a PC, fully set in a solid gold (975. 23.75 carat) ring. It is the heaviest, most glorious thing. The PC totally works in this ring.
BUT... If you go back and you are in love with one then I say go with that! Your gut should be telling you one where the other.
. Ok. Side by side and throwing in another for good measure.I really don’t think I can be much help since I initially picked the one with no florescence and then change my mind based on the other pictures. So what Im inclined to say is to possibly pass on both, and I know that’s not what you want to hear! Light leakage and a bowtie would definitely bug me, and so would a stone that shows too much tint. This is a huge diamond and you want it to be your forever, at least I think you do
I really don’t think I can be much help since I initially picked the one with no florescence and then change my mind based on the other pictures. So what Im inclined to say is to possibly pass on both, and I know that’s not what you want to hear! Light leakage and a bowtie would definitely bug me, and so would a stone that shows too much tint. This is a huge diamond and you want it to be your forever, at least I think you do
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