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Setting with opening under diamond?

P: 10/11/2006 10:01:31 PM
pinkrose Rough Rock Total Posts: 67 Last Post: 12/4/2006 Member Since: 10/3/2006	Do settings with a bit of an opening under the diamond result in more light return? Or is there no difference between such a setting and a closed bottom like a tiffany 6 prong setting? I'm not sure if I'm being clear here. But I read that certain cuts look better if light can enter through the bottom part of the diamond?
Posted: 10/11/2006 10:01:31 PM

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P: 10/11/2006 10:06:31 PM
poptart Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,852 Last Post: 9/27/2007 Member Since: 5/23/2006	I am not sure if it returns better light at all, but I read on one other thread that if the cut is good the setting of the diamond shouldn't inhibit the sparkle any. My diamond is set pretty high and I can see the bottom of the diamond which is fun because you can see it shine from all angles, so from that standpoint, I prefer it. Just my opinion and little info that I have. Marisa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Don't take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway." Anonymous
Posted: 10/11/2006 10:06:31 PM

P: 10/12/2006 12:00:04 AM
Garry H (Cut Nut) Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,577 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 8/16/2000	There is a possability for light coming from the side to create some good fire in slightly leaky diamonds (round) and very leaky cuts of all types can appear brighter in open settings - it is more the side than the back though. Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT HCA and Ideal-scope developer http://www.ideal-scope.com and http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au
Posted: 10/12/2006 12:00:04 AM

P: 10/12/2006 1:04:45 AM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,597 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 10/11/2006 10:01:31 PM Author:pinkrose Do settings with a bit of an opening under the diamond result in more light return? Or is there no difference between such a setting and a closed bottom like a tiffany 6 prong setting? I'm not sure if I'm being clear here. But I read that certain cuts look better if light can enter through the bottom part of the diamond? in the sides - gallery of the diamond, some diamonds can be helped by having light being able to enter the pavillion.... but the hole at the bottom I think is just for cleaning because if you think about it, that hole is pressed against your finger and unless your skin glows, it's going to get nothing but shadow and reflection of pink skin from that direction. I'm putting metal under my stone but keeping two sides bare and the other two half bare. I want light coming in from the gallery but I also want it reflected back up at he stone and not just onto my finger. Sara The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~
Posted: 10/12/2006 1:04:45 AM

P: 10/12/2006 1:08:31 AM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,597 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 10/12/2006 12:00:04 AM Author: Garry H (Cut Nut) There is a possability for light coming from the side to create some good fire in slightly leaky diamonds (round) and very leaky cuts of all types can appear brighter in open settings - it is more the side than the back though. I'd bet all diamonds benefit from light entering the pavillion... I just don't know if you'd notice it or be able to tell the difference in some LOL I wrapped tinfoil around the bottom of my diamond and did a few things with it and outside inthe sun it still looked like it sparkled the same but it lost its luminescent quality... and inside when I did the rainbow on the wall thing, there were the same quantity of rainbows but they were more intense, sharper, and brighter (not a lot but noticbly) with the foil on the back. So my vote was yes with reflective surface and no with closed gallery. Sara The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~
Posted: 10/12/2006 1:08:31 AM

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