NewEnglandLady
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sure, one huge virtual facet is leaking, you can see the pink of your finger, the dark is a virtual facet reflecting obstruction (maybe a little girdle reflection too).Date: 4/26/2008 4:09:22 PM
Author: NewEnglandLady
hey, strm, I have a quick question. Can you tell me what causes this effect when I tilt my diamond? Is it a reflection?
every diamond does that it is just less apparent on diamonds with small virtual facets and you might not see it with your eyes as the brain will tend too blend it together.Date: 4/26/2008 4:24:48 PM
Author: NewEnglandLady
Thanks, strm! I took the shot awhile ago, but tried to capture it when the image was darkest. If I tilt it even a tiny bit more, it changes. I wish I had an ASET of my stone so I could see how it leaks/reflects.
Do you have a .gem file for your diamond?Date: 4/26/2008 4:27:39 PM
Author: strmrdr
every diamond does that it is just less apparent on diamonds with small virtual facets and you might not see it with your eyes as the brain will tend too blend it together.Date: 4/26/2008 4:24:48 PM
Author: NewEnglandLady
Thanks, strm! I took the shot awhile ago, but tried to capture it when the image was darkest. If I tilt it even a tiny bit more, it changes. I wish I had an ASET of my stone so I could see how it leaks/reflects.
can you take and post a face up shot of the diamond both from a distance and close up while wearing the black sweater if you want too make it interesting wear a red sweater and do the same :}?Date: 4/26/2008 4:51:27 PM
Author: NewEnglandLady
I wish I did, strm.
It''s funny that you mention the difference you see with your naked eye vs. camera. I am nearly positive I have an asscher with a dark center because when I photograph it, it always appears dark in the center. Today I photographed it while wearing a black sweater and it''s even darker than usual, haha. But, I never see the darkness with my naked eye. That''s why I wish I had an aset or even an idealscope. I know they aren''t as informative for fancies, but I''d like to have that information in addition to how it looks to the naked eye.
Anyway, thanks again for your help, strm!!
Virtual facets define all diamond cuts.Date: 4/27/2008 1:33:59 AM
Author: EmeraldCutQuest
Storm -- how do the virtual facets and your comments change when applied to an Emerald Cut? I realize it is also a step cut, but they are not symetrical.
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Your welcome!Date: 4/27/2008 12:55:29 PM
Author: EmeraldCutQuest
Thanks, Storm, for the EC discussion ... makes perfect sense!
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