topic Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts in Jewelry

100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

chvall99 — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:14:48 GMT

Hello all,

Not a regular buyer of Diamonique so I would value your opinions. Unfortunately due to some recent hand trauma I had to have my wedding set cut off in the ER. The delicate engagement ring setting was destroyed (the ring split in two pieces). So eventually I may be getting a new setting etc. but for now shopping for a Diamonique engagement ring. I have a really nice diamond anniversary band ring that can work as a wedding ring.

My question is what do you think of the 100 facet cuts? Do they live up to the hype or do you prefer the usual more traditional Diamonique cuts? I am looking to purchase a round 2 carat solitaire if that helps.Thank you in advance!

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

NJgirl 1205 — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:44:12 GMT

Wow, it has been so long since I have purchased anything diamonique, but I do have a few nice things from many years ago.

I remember when the 100 facet just came out I ordered a pair of Tacori earrings and just never warmed up to them. They just look fake to me. While there are some diamond brands out there who do the cut, I never really see them and so the comparison is always to the traditional cut.

If you are getting something large and sparkly and don't care if it looks like a diamond, I say go for it. If you want it to look more realistic, I found that the smaller, round, traditional shape is really hard to tell from the real deal.

Hope you get your old ring fixed soon. The setting, if it is delicate, should not cost that much more than a piece of diamonque.

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

azgal — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:44:28 GMT

I have 100 facet leverback earrings and love them. I get compliments when I wear them. I can't remember what size they are, but they are believable. My daughter loved them so much that I gave her a pair.

I can't really address a ring because I don't have any Diamonique rings.

I hope you find something you like.

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

chvall99 — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:09:59 GMT

Thank you for the advice.....I will probably pick a few (not going to sweat the S/H and return charges) and match them up against my diamond band ring.The most realistic and shiniest wins!

May need to size down to a 1 carat for realism.

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

Shelbelle — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:20:17 GMT

Have you checked out the Delinium cut Bella Luce on JTV, beautiful pieces and very reasonable.

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

chvall99 — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:21:57 GMT

I have not, thank you for mentioning this!

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

Qshopper1991 — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:27:37 GMT

Sorry to hear about your hand trauma Hope you are well on your way to healing

Ever since Q started selling the 100 facet cut, I was hooked. Much more sparkle than traditional Diamonique. That's all I purchase now.

Give it a try - I think you'll really like it!

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

chvall99 — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:01:28 GMT

Thank you everyone! I always learn so much on these forums. Everyone is so generous with their time and advice. I am very curious about the 100 facet stone so I am going to give it a try in a few styles and sizes. The settings over at JTV are pretty cool too-

It is going to take a while for my left hand ring finger and hand to recover. But it is looking better every day so in a couple of weeks I should be back to normal!

The bright spot is I get to try out some engagement rings....its been 30 years and I never picked out my first one (surprise from my husband).

Now I can "afford" to get a bigger "diamond "too!

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

PinkyPetunia — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:02:22 GMT

I have lots of Diamonique in both cuts. I prefer the traditional cut. It looks more geniuine to me. But if I like a piece and it's only available in the 100 facet, it's not a deal breaker.

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

esmeraldagooch — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:23:09 GMT

I have both regular and 100 facet. 100 facet does not look believable. I wouldn't choose it if youre looking for a believable wedding ring cz. Moissanite looks more believable than cz.... JMO

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

faeriemoon — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:28:14 GMT

I love the 100 facet DMQ things. IMO it keeps the eye from looking to deeply into the stone which can sometimes be a giveaway that a stone is not genuine. It also sparkles like crazy. I buy both, but prefer the 100 facet.

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

Day1128 — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:08:04 GMT

I prefer the regular # of facets vs the 100. The 100 looks more like glass to me.

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

chvall99 — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:30:32 GMT

Thank you everyone! Looking over the customer reviews it seems like the quality of the stones might vary within the same item number....some reviewers are entranced with the fire others say their stones look like glass with no sparkle. So possibly luck of the draw plays a role here too! As I was looking for a 2 carat solitaire, I was limted to the 100 facet cut- could not find one in white gold/sterling that was a regular cut but I will keep my eyes open.

The other theme seems to be that the quality of the Diamonique in general was better back in the day.

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

NJgirl 1205 — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 13:59:39 GMT

@chvall99 wrote:
Thank you everyone! Looking over the customer reviews it seems like the quality of the stones might vary within the same item number....some reviewers are entranced with the fire others say their stones look like glass with no sparkle. So possibly luck of the draw plays a role here too! As I was looking for a 2 carat solitaire, I was limted to the 100 facet cut- could not find one in white gold/sterling that was a regular cut but I will keep my eyes open.

The other theme seems to be that the quality of the Diamonique in general was better back in the day.

I think another factor is what real diamonds people are comparing these DQ's to and of what quality.

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

Texussgal — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 12:38:05 GMT

I can only speak about my experience with the 100 facets vs the regular 57 facets. I find the 100 facets too shiny and brilliant to be believable. I 100 facet Tacori stud earrings and they are on my ears, so I'm not bothered by the fact that they are so bright. For my taste, I prefer the regular faceting on the different stone shapes. I don't believe they all have 57 facets like the rounds do. Sorry about your rings. My mother had her wedding band cut off in the ER and it ruined her ring. It split in two going horizontally and the jeweler said it could not be repaired. Good luck in choosing your new ring.

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

chvall99 — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:53:11 GMT

As a way of saying "thank you" to everyone who gave me advice, I wanted to give an update on my ring choice. I ended up with a simple one carat solitaire as some advised rather than the 2 carat I thought I wanted. The smaller stone looked much better with my diamond anniversary band and is more believable. Not many women in my area wear large diamonds- in fact the one carat is pretty big for around here!

I wanted an extremely simple style in a white gold setting but obviously did not want to spend a bundle because I want to save the $$ to get my original diamonds re-set. I tried some QVC rings but they did not have what I wanted in a 1 carat size. Much to my surprise, I found what i wanted at Wal$$rt. I could not believe it but for $90 I got a very pretty stone set in 10K white gold basic engagement band. Completely believable and looks pretty good next to my real diamonds. My finger is still healing so I will need to get it resized in the future but the store does it for free if you re-size during the first year of ownership. Not bad.

So got exactly what I wanted for not much $$. Good deal. Thank you everyone!

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

VegasBusinessWoman — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 16:48:34 GMT

Congrats! I love happy endings!

Re: 100 Facet cut versus regular Diamonique cuts

esmeraldagooch — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:13:06 GMT

Thanks for telling us how this worked out for you. Congratualtions.