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 What is a keel and how does it affect the faceting pattern?
P:  5/10/2006 7:57:28 PM  
Dee*Jay
Dee*Jay

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 		I've been mulling over different faceting patterns in oval diamonds and I've found some that seem to be cut almost on an X/Y axis (kinda like if you turned a princess 45 degrees) rather than with elongated facets as though a round had been "stretched." Is it possible this X/Y faceting is due to a "keel"? If so, what is a keel? How common are then? Can I ask for a jeweler to find me an oval specifically with a keel?

GemKlctr's "big blue" diamond is the best representation I can find of what I'm trying to describe. Check out the fourth picture down in particular. http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=34921

(GemKlctr, hope you don't mind me posting a link to your thread.)

Thank you all for putting up with my obsessive oval questions!!! I promise some day I will indeed find a new stone...

P.S. - If this faceting pattern is not due to a "keel" can someone please tell me what might be causing it. Thanks!
Posted:  5/10/2006 7:57:28 PM

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P: 5/11/2006 5:00:21 PM
GemKlctr
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 		Of course I don't mind.  I'm interested in the question you raise too.  Any cutting pros out there have something to add?

GK

Posted:  5/11/2006 5:00:21 PM

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