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chips on princess cut

P: 10/12/2001 11:31:00 AM
mbn Cut Rock Total Posts: 212 Last Post: 7/18/2003 Member Since: 9/9/2001	A jeweler evaluated my stone and said it has 3 chips noted on certificate and another new chip. I didn't know about the 3 chips being noted on certificate because under the Key to Symbols, they weren't noted. Certificate was dated June 1999 when I bought stone. I wasn't aware chips would be noted on certificate, and it didn't occur to me buying stone w/GIA certificate would have chips on stone! I assume stone has no chips with GIA certificate. No wonder I only paid $4460 for stone: This turned out not a good deal at all if stone was chipped in 3 corners! the chips were small and could be hidden under v-shaped prongs. I guess many people missed it because I took stone to Robbin Bros for evaluation, and person didnt' say anything about the chips. I almost traded stone in to this one jeweler, and she only noted the recent chip which must have been apparent. the other 3 chips must not be that noticeable, or people just missed them on the certificate.... G/VS1 1.13 carat, depth 69.2% table 69% girdle very thin to medium cutlet none polish very good symmetry good flourescence none
Posted: 10/12/2001 11:31:00 AM

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P: 11/15/2001 12:28:48 AM
Garry H (Cut Nut) Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,582 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/16/2000	The chips or natural rough marks possibly from the original surface are always marked on the cert in green. Internal inclusions are always red. Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT HCA and Ideal-scope developer http://www.ideal-scope.com and http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au
Posted: 11/15/2001 12:28:48 AM

P: 11/15/2001 1:38:45 AM
tonysgeko Cut Rock Total Posts: 294 Last Post: 6/3/2009 Member Since: 6/26/2001	Mbn, sorry to hear about your situation.
Posted: 11/15/2001 1:38:45 AM

P: 11/18/2001 11:35:01 AM
barry Cut Rock Total Posts: 440 Last Post: 12/1/2003 Member Since: 3/22/2001	Points on a Princess-cut are sensitive and prone to chipping. In our shop, these points are given a very small facet to "anchor" the point and provide a buffer against chippping or breakage. Barry www.superbcert.com "When Good Isn't Good Enough"
Posted: 11/18/2001 11:35:01 AM

P: 11/21/2001 5:52:54 PM
mbn Cut Rock Total Posts: 212 Last Post: 7/18/2003 Member Since: 9/9/2001	the marking for the chips were in black, not green on the certificate. In our shop, these points are given a very small facet to "anchor" the point and provide a buffer against chippping or breakage. what do you mean by "these points are given a very small facet to "anchor" the point " How do you give facet to the points?
Posted: 11/21/2001 5:52:54 PM

P: 11/24/2001 8:13:47 PM
barry Cut Rock Total Posts: 440 Last Post: 12/1/2003 Member Since: 3/22/2001	Each point on the princess is given a small facet on the wheel. This eliminates the sharp point and aids against the point being chipped. Barry www.superbcert.com "When good Isn't Good Enough"
Posted: 11/24/2001 8:13:47 PM

P: 11/24/2001 8:40:38 PM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	Barry, thank you for helping with this question. Btw, would you like your picture here? Pricescope
Posted: 11/24/2001 8:40:38 PM

P: 11/25/2001 9:39:27 AM
barry Cut Rock Total Posts: 440 Last Post: 12/1/2003 Member Since: 3/22/2001	Leonid; Please contact me and let me know how this can be done. thanks, Barry www.superbcert.com "When Good Isn't Good Enough"
Posted: 11/25/2001 9:39:27 AM

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