Milgrain?

no, it''s smooth. Milgrain would look like a coin''s edge.

That''s called a bright cut.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ISA NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

Thanks so much!  Is the bright cut much harder/expensive to do?

Date: 2/15/2006 9:33:37 AM
Author: indecisive
Thanks so much! Is the bright cut much harder/expensive to do?

No.  It''s about the same amount of work either way.  If the piece you are considering is a stock or production type item, it will probably be less expensive than an otherwise similar custom piece and some craftsmen charge more for their labor than others but it won''t be the difference between millgrain and bright cutting that accounts for the pricing.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ISA NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

It is for a custom, but we had talked with them about milgraining because that is what I thought it was.  Thank you so much for your help!!!

Show them a picture so that everyone is clear on what you want  Even better, if they have something in their showcase that has the look you want, point it out to them.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ISA NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver