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| P: 9/16/2006 6:07:41 AM | |
swingirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,283 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2006 |
HI. I have a poorly-cut round diamond from my old E-ring and am wondering about having it recut. It's .5 carat so I know I'd be loosing some of that. It has an extremely thick girdle which has always bothered me (once I found out it wasn't a good trait!) Does anyone know of cutters that rework poorly cut stones? Any idea on the cost? I wonder if it even pays to have this done on a stone this size? It's an uncertified stone bought in the NY Diamond District years ago. So I don't have any details but on my appraisal it says, Cut: poor. The color is F...so that's one good thing! Any help, comments, experiences, or referrals are appriciated. Swingirl |
| Posted: 9/16/2006 6:07:41 AM | |
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| P: 9/16/2006 7:58:35 AM | |
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003 |
I am afraid you have not given enough information about the stone for us to chime in with suggestions. I recently had a stone recut and it went down from 2.87ct to 2.38ct. The stone was inspected for the presence of dangerous inclusions or blemishes, other than evaluating the proportions. What I can suggest you is to get the stone checked before sending it for recut to make sure it's 100% worth it considering the current value as 0.50ct and the future one (smaller weight). _____________ |
| Posted: 9/16/2006 7:58:35 AM | |
| P: 9/16/2006 8:44:37 AM | |
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Try to contact www.BrayScore.com  good luck!
Pricescope |
| Posted: 9/16/2006 8:44:37 AM | |
| P: 9/16/2006 8:47:38 AM | |
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002 |
Date: 9/16/2006 6:07:41 AM Author:swingirl HI. I have a poorly-cut round diamond from my old E-ring and am wondering about having it recut. It's .5 carat so I know I'd be loosing some of that. It has an extremely thick girdle which has always bothered me (once I found out it wasn't a good trait!) Does anyone know of cutters that rework poorly cut stones? Any idea on the cost? I wonder if it even pays to have this done on a stone this size? It's an uncertified stone bought in the NY Diamond District years ago. So I don't have any details but on my appraisal it says, Cut: poor. The color is F...so that's one good thing! Any help, comments, experiences, or referrals are appriciated. Swingirl I have to agree with Giangi..A stone this small at .50 carats needs to be evaluated based on physical characteristics. If you can get a fair market value for the stone, I think you will come to the conclusion that the money spent on recutting it might not be worth it based on the fair market assesment of the stone as it is now. Josh Rioux |
| Posted: 9/16/2006 8:47:38 AM | |
| P: 9/16/2006 8:48:22 AM | |
denverappraiser Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,614 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2004 |
Recutting is a far more complicated and risky business than most people expect. Talk to a gemologist who has experience with it and they probably have a relationship with someone who does the actual work. This is a little beyond what most jewelery stores are comfortable with but many of the appraisers are experienced with it. On a pure financial basis, it’s usually not worth doing it for a half carat stone but it’s often worthwhile to repair a stone that’s been in the family or that otherwise has a history that’s important to you. Neil Beaty There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile. |
| Posted: 9/16/2006 8:48:22 AM | |
| P: 9/16/2006 12:30:54 PM | |
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swingirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,283 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2006 |
Thank you for your responses. It sounds like I am better off not spending the money on a stone this small because I may end up with an itty bitty thing that I could have bought for the cost of the recut. That makes sense.
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| Posted: 9/16/2006 12:30:54 PM | |
| P: 9/16/2006 3:42:43 PM | |
He Scores Cut Rock Total Posts: 230 Last Post: 12/10/2007 Member Since: 3/26/2005 |
My minimum charge to you would be $350 plus return postage to recut that stone. This would be for a standard ideal make and not a "Super Ideal" or patterning stone. Depending on the model you could could probably expect to lose around 20% as a best guess estimate without seeing the stone. Cutting is usually only dangerous if there are clear and present flaws indicating so. Sometimes stress in the stone will be associated with this but not always. From this distance, that's about as close an estimate that I can give. Upon recieving the stone, I can give you the exact finished weight and time estimates. Go ahead. Talk amongst yourselves. Thank you Pricescope for the recommendation. Bill Bray Diamond Cutter |
| Posted: 9/16/2006 3:42:43 PM | |
| P: 9/17/2006 11:28:55 PM | |
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swingirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,283 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2006 |
Bill, thank you very much for your response. I am going to give this some thought because I like what you've said. I can afford loosing 20% and getting something decent that I could use!
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| Posted: 9/17/2006 11:28:55 PM | |
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