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Hi all
I have a 2.1ct Princess cut diamond with a larger table than depth percentage (table is 71%, depth is 68.7%).
Specs are: 2.1ct, F color, SI2 clarity, no flourescence. Depth 68.7, table 71, medium girdle, Very good polish, good symmetry.
Here is the the cert (I never got sarin data when I purchased it)
The diamond is completely eye clean without a loupe (despite the SI2 clarity and busy looking plot) and the other thing that originally attracted me to it was the spread which makes it look more like a 2.5ct diamond - it measures 7.54 x 7.22.
However, it doesnt have as much fire as I would like and I have come to understand that this might be because of the larger table and smaller depth, which presumably also results in a lower crown angle.
I wonder if any diamond cutting experts could advise as to whether it would be worth re-cutting the diamond to try and get closer to ideal proportions, with the aim of improving the visual performance. The diamond currently has a medium girdle and good, rather than very good or excellent symmetry.
I realise that re-cutting would mean I would sacrifice the spread of the diamond. In order to achieve a significant improvement in the light performance, would I be left with a diamond of below the 2ct mark? If the diamond ended up below 2cts would the improvement in light return offset the loss in value due to the weight reduction?
How risky is it to re-cut an SI2 princess diamond? What kind of costs would I be looking at, and who would be the best cutter to produce the results I am looking for?
I'm trying to work out if is is worth exploring a re-cut. If re-cutting is not an option I am wondering whether adjustments to the setting would help. I have noticed that there seems to be an open cup under the diamond, which makes it more difficult to clean (and may be contributing to lack of fire in the diamond). I dont think that the cup is needed and Im not sure what purpose it serves. Would this kind of open cup (there is a small hole in the bottom of it to allow for cleaning) positively or negatively impact the diamonds light performance?
I would really appreciate any feedback on this, and I'd also love to hear from any PS members who have had their own diamonds re-cut.
I have a 2.1ct Princess cut diamond with a larger table than depth percentage (table is 71%, depth is 68.7%).
Specs are: 2.1ct, F color, SI2 clarity, no flourescence. Depth 68.7, table 71, medium girdle, Very good polish, good symmetry.
Here is the the cert (I never got sarin data when I purchased it)
The diamond is completely eye clean without a loupe (despite the SI2 clarity and busy looking plot) and the other thing that originally attracted me to it was the spread which makes it look more like a 2.5ct diamond - it measures 7.54 x 7.22.
However, it doesnt have as much fire as I would like and I have come to understand that this might be because of the larger table and smaller depth, which presumably also results in a lower crown angle.
I wonder if any diamond cutting experts could advise as to whether it would be worth re-cutting the diamond to try and get closer to ideal proportions, with the aim of improving the visual performance. The diamond currently has a medium girdle and good, rather than very good or excellent symmetry.
I realise that re-cutting would mean I would sacrifice the spread of the diamond. In order to achieve a significant improvement in the light performance, would I be left with a diamond of below the 2ct mark? If the diamond ended up below 2cts would the improvement in light return offset the loss in value due to the weight reduction?
How risky is it to re-cut an SI2 princess diamond? What kind of costs would I be looking at, and who would be the best cutter to produce the results I am looking for?
I'm trying to work out if is is worth exploring a re-cut. If re-cutting is not an option I am wondering whether adjustments to the setting would help. I have noticed that there seems to be an open cup under the diamond, which makes it more difficult to clean (and may be contributing to lack of fire in the diamond). I dont think that the cup is needed and Im not sure what purpose it serves. Would this kind of open cup (there is a small hole in the bottom of it to allow for cleaning) positively or negatively impact the diamonds light performance?
I would really appreciate any feedback on this, and I'd also love to hear from any PS members who have had their own diamonds re-cut.