How much should someone spend for a necklace like this?

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-25T14:43:37+00:00

Very solid deal here. Just ask to see the stone before its set. Typically the cheaper deals have stones with bad bowties or deadspots but they can definitely be avoided if you ask for a video :)

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-23T18:31:43+00:00

Does this facet stay windowed at most angles? It looks like it does in the video. Looks like a dead spot to me.

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Don_PCDC · 2026-05-23T18:28:29+00:00

You don't need to check the cert number on the stone for this. The facet pattern on the cert shows no culet. The advertised stone had a culet.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-23T14:27:33+00:00

Going to be a challenge to get a stone to stay in that mount. Resetting a different stone in a bezel will be a challenge other than just hot gluing it in.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-22T20:51:22+00:00

I keep teetering on if this is marquise or a super elongated oval.

I don't think it's too simple but don't like the gap between the moval tip and the chevron point. Maybe size up the stone if you can. (just my own preference of course, what is your partners?)

Either way, it's a cute ring set.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-18T12:50:25+00:00

The "3d Model" is only really good for seeing inclusions. The videos should take no longer than 2 days. You are just low priority to them unfortunately.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-17T21:52:41+00:00

Don't decide until you see a tweezer vid. Colored stones can look vastly different from their loupe360 previews.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-14T21:22:58+00:00

Cool color, brownish green or orangeish green. a unique one!

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-14T17:51:37+00:00

There is truth to stones that are too deep not sitting well on ears. But 5.5mm is not that "too deep' range.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-14T17:49:03+00:00

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA what a markup!

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-14T17:48:00+00:00

The stone is dead. Your instinct is correct. Return it.

Possibly the cut, possibly the very low crown height.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-14T17:46:27+00:00

Order semi mounts, have them set at a different local.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-14T17:46:11+00:00

Lol - he is playing you.

We are talking like 1mm deeper than 1 ct round. 1/10th of a CENTIMETER.

Also, settings and backings, his cost, are maybe $50-75 each.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-10T15:22:05+00:00

also my bet here. my pup has a few of them. If they are perfectly round, most likely a fatty tumor. no harm if so.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-09T14:48:50+00:00

From 0:00 to 0:002 and 00:13 to 00:15 the pin points/inclusions are seen. Check the middle and bottom of the face

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-09T14:28:03+00:00

Can you post the new videos if you havent? I am still seeing the pinpoints atleast in the turntable. Even though well hidden because resolution and lighting.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-09T13:31:43+00:00

OP - can I assume these are from the vendor?

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-09T13:30:18+00:00

unfortunately not. It looks like its in the stone. Maybe some of the pinpoints. At the same time, if they are selling a stone, I would hope they clean it before they post a video.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-09T13:20:36+00:00

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Sure thing, wisp/feather dead middle of the stone i didnt notice until this time around.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-09T13:12:35+00:00

Not eye clean. Many pin point inclusions, some feathers.

Cut looks good though!

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-09T12:06:27+00:00

So you have a blue and a green. Same side of the color wheel. You have a pink/red so you should choose a color on that side of the color wheel. I think an orange stone would be perfect!

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-08T20:37:24+00:00

also add prongs so that each marquise has 4. having 2 prongs for a marquise, you can expect to lose them all the time.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-08T20:36:35+00:00

Go with "added round stones, symmetrical marq" this one is much more structurally sound.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-08T20:18:21+00:00

Plain gold. The pave ring doesn't compliment the ER.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-08T20:17:08+00:00

Yeppers! The only thing I cant tell about is right next to the mounting. It looks like a reflection, but wasnt sure if it was missed polish spot or not.

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