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#713866 - 02/17/12 12:10 PM Need help - Amora oval
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(I just moved this here when I realized I originally posted it in the wrong place. Sorry if I confused anyone.)

I am seriously considering an Amora-ized oval but just don't have enough information to be sure if the investment will be worthwhile in the long run. I get that the color is graded J and will face up as H/I after being set. And I get that the cut does not show a bow tie. So far so good.

My BIG question is about fire. This is everything to me. I've worn Moissanite rounds forever and it's the multi-colored disco ball sparks that I love most about it. I've tried Asha and other CZ along the way, but everything falls flat for me compared to Moissy fireworks.

I can find charts that measure dispersion levels between Moissy and CZ and diamond. But I can't find any that compare dispersion between Moissy round and Moissy oval. Knowing that the round cut is "it" for optimal dispersion/fire, it's a given that an oval will have less. But are we talking about a 5% or 10% reduction, or more like 30% or 50% less?

I know I could order a loose stone and return it if necessary, but it's hard for me to assess what a stone really looks like if I'm not living with it in a setting and going about my daily routine.

I'm hoping some of you can help me out here so that I can make a wise decision and not get in over my head. Thanks!

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#713870 - 02/17/12 12:15 PM Re: Need help - Amora oval [Re: Hadley]
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ditto! Thanks for asking, Hadley.

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#713893 - 02/17/12 01:22 PM Re: Need help - Amora oval [Re: Hadley]
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Don't thank me yet, Flash. First we need to see if we get an answer. smile

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#713983 - 02/17/12 06:46 PM Re: Need help - Amora oval [Re: Hadley]
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well i tried one on and it was a firey disco ball, getting u a link to the vid now wink and it was reg super old stock moissy so im sure the amora is even better!!!

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#713984 - 02/17/12 06:48 PM Re: Need help - Amora oval [Re: Hadley]
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#714007 - 02/17/12 08:34 PM Re: Need help - Amora oval [Re: Hadley]
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Nikki! You rock! (No pun intended.) How do you have access to Moissanite in a store? It seems so rare.

I see the bounce of white light in your video, but hardly any flashes of color. In proper terminology I'm saying that I see lots of brilliance but not much fire at all. Is it that the video didn't capture the color, or is it that the oval just doesn't bring it the way a round does?

Thank you, thank you for your help!

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#714013 - 02/17/12 09:17 PM Re: Need help - Amora oval [Re: Hadley]
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I want to tell Nikki I am jelly of her nails!!!!!!

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#714030 - 02/18/12 01:45 AM Re: Need help - Amora oval [Re: Hadley]
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Great video, Nikki! I love it!

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#714253 - 02/18/12 06:41 PM Re: Need help - Amora oval [Re: Hadley]
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Originally Posted By: Hadley
Nikki! You rock! (No pun intended.) How do you have access to Moissanite in a store? It seems so rare.

I see the bounce of white light in your video, but hardly any flashes of color. In proper terminology I'm saying that I see lots of brilliance but not much fire at all. Is it that the video didn't capture the color, or is it that the oval just doesn't bring it the way a round does?

Thank you, thank you for your help!


it didn't capture it well at all but it was a little sparkle monster, i really think it sparkles the same as the round, just a different outline..not sure about color bc i was just in jewelry store lighting, but it was like the sun, i couldnt look into it LOL

i was fortunate enough to come across a store that had some moissy, the prices were insane tho!!!

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#716363 - 02/27/12 04:38 PM Re: Need help - Amora oval [Re: Hadley]
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My 8x6 Amora Oval solitaire was shipped today! Update and pics to come...Thurs it seems smile

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