shady71
Shiny_Rock
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- Nov 20, 2008
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Like many that have come before me, I unfortunately found this forum and became educated about diamonds after purchasing, instead of before.
The diamond was purchased from a home based dealer/jeweler almost a year ago, return or upgrade is not an option.
It came with a relatively worthless certificate, so clarity/color "may" be less than stated:
Round 2.47 carats
J
SI-1
8.34 x 8.30 x 5.56
66.7% depth
56.4% table
Flourescence - none
no crown or pavillion angle info available
paid $9,100.
Since the stone has been described as steep/deep, I have made inquiries about recutting and have been in touch with Wink Jones, Whiteflash, GoodOldGold, and Bill Bray. I have gotten estimates for recutting ranging from $600 to $2000+ and in between for cuts ranging from described "nice but not top standards" up to premium, ideal cut. Of course, these estimates are based on "per carat" of starting weight only, none have actually seen the stone yet. Since it already faces up small for it's size, I hope to not lose any additional diameter and hope to preserve as much over 2 carat as possible yet still turn this lifeless stone into a sparkler.
I guess my questions are due to the current mediocre(?) specs of this stone, is it worth spending for a premium cut? Any other suggestions or advice? Does anyone have recutting experiences with any of the above mentioned vendors to share, good/bad/otherwise. I really hope to not make another mistake, I seem to be going to the opposite extreme and obsessing on this recut now.
Thanks... shady
It came with a relatively worthless certificate, so clarity/color "may" be less than stated:
Round 2.47 carats
J
SI-1
8.34 x 8.30 x 5.56
66.7% depth
56.4% table
Flourescence - none
no crown or pavillion angle info available
paid $9,100.
Since the stone has been described as steep/deep, I have made inquiries about recutting and have been in touch with Wink Jones, Whiteflash, GoodOldGold, and Bill Bray. I have gotten estimates for recutting ranging from $600 to $2000+ and in between for cuts ranging from described "nice but not top standards" up to premium, ideal cut. Of course, these estimates are based on "per carat" of starting weight only, none have actually seen the stone yet. Since it already faces up small for it's size, I hope to not lose any additional diameter and hope to preserve as much over 2 carat as possible yet still turn this lifeless stone into a sparkler.
I guess my questions are due to the current mediocre(?) specs of this stone, is it worth spending for a premium cut? Any other suggestions or advice? Does anyone have recutting experiences with any of the above mentioned vendors to share, good/bad/otherwise. I really hope to not make another mistake, I seem to be going to the opposite extreme and obsessing on this recut now.
Thanks... shady