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Bruising, cracks, etc.

P: 2/29/2008 11:31:20 AM
ByGoneEraBride Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 3/2/2008 Member Since: 1/30/2008	So I've been reading a lot about how bruising and things can happen during remount. Can someone explain what this is, how it happens, and if I can prevent it? - Time and Pressure: The same things that make a waffle, also make a diamond.
Posted: 2/29/2008 11:31:20 AM

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P: 2/29/2008 9:47:06 PM
Milly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,651 Last Post: 4/6/2008 Member Since: 6/28/2005	i'm not sure what you mean by bruising, but i hope others who know will chime in and educate us. ~Can I have a cookie now?~
Posted: 2/29/2008 9:47:06 PM

P: 2/29/2008 10:32:27 PM
Missrocks Ideal Rock Total Posts: 518 Last Post: 5/5/2008 Member Since: 12/28/2007	Bruising is caused when the stone is hit and it doesn't chip. There will be an area that looks slightly "crushed" comprising of "mini-feathers" for lack of better definition.. I have heard more stories of chipping during setting. And mostly this will happen on the girdle edge. You can't really do anything to prevent it, except select a very reputable jeweler. Extremely thin and very thin girdles are at highest risk. Also fancy shapes with corners are at risk. Princess cut's can be the worst, especially if the girdle is not continuous across the corners. Hope that helps!
Posted: 2/29/2008 10:32:27 PM

P: 3/2/2008 12:17:32 PM
ByGoneEraBride Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 3/2/2008 Member Since: 1/30/2008	This makes me nervous! I have a princess cut that has to be resett, and I am just beside myself with worry about issues. - Time and Pressure: The same things that make a waffle, also make a diamond.
Posted: 3/2/2008 12:17:32 PM

P: 3/2/2008 12:44:49 PM
elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,968 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004	If it's insured, please don't worry :) If it isn't, get it done asap!!! (unless of course you can afford to replace it without a problem) elle
Posted: 3/2/2008 12:44:49 PM

P: 3/2/2008 2:19:10 PM
Missrocks Ideal Rock Total Posts: 518 Last Post: 5/5/2008 Member Since: 12/28/2007	Yes, no need to worry if you have insurance. Who is resetting it? Most jewelers will let you know if you stone is a higher risk before hand. Like for example, the biggest probelm on PC next to ex. thin girdles are inconsistant girdles...ie. where the girdle does not continue around the corner. But these issues can easily be identified. And your jeweler should note these to you if your stone has them. If you don't have insurance on your stone, I know that jewelers mutual offers a policy that covers diamonds during setting.
Posted: 3/2/2008 2:19:10 PM

P: 3/2/2008 8:33:15 PM
ajourklaus Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 5/2/2009 Member Since: 2/29/2008	Hi ByGoneEraBride, like everywhere else accidents happen while setting stones. Every goldsmith can tell you a story or two. The reality is though that diamonds crack very rarely. The fact is, to hold a stone in a piece of jewelry you have to fold metal on top of it in order to hold it on place. That very moment when the metal approaches the stone is always an adrenalin charged one!! Will the stone hold up to the pressure? Without pressure the stone will not stay in place! Having said that I remember every single large diamond I have sett in over 20 years that did crack. There where three in all off ...? I have no clue maybe .... a few thousand.... So you see the ods are pretty good and as the others say, in the worst case scenario there is always insurance. And believe me the person that feels the worst is the one the did the cracking!!! Feels terrible, you have no clue, .... Klaus Kutter Swiss trained Master goldsmith owner of A Jour Jewelry
Posted: 3/2/2008 8:33:15 PM

P: 3/2/2008 8:52:03 PM
Milly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,651 Last Post: 4/6/2008 Member Since: 6/28/2005	Date: 2/29/2008 10:32:27 PM Author: Missrocks Bruising is caused when the stone is hit and it doesn't chip. There will be an area that looks slightly 'crushed' comprising of 'mini-feathers' for lack of better definition.. I have heard more stories of chipping during setting. And mostly this will happen on the girdle edge. You can't really do anything to prevent it, except select a very reputable jeweler. Extremely thin and very thin girdles are at highest risk. Also fancy shapes with corners are at risk. Princess cut's can be the worst, especially if the girdle is not continuous across the corners. Hope that helps! ah, thanks missrocks! bygoneerabride, i hope you have your stone insured. if not, get it done ASAP! ~Can I have a cookie now?~
Posted: 3/2/2008 8:52:03 PM

P: 3/2/2008 9:59:45 PM
elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,968 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004	Date: 3/2/2008 8:33:15 PM Author: ajourklaus Hi ByGoneEraBride, like everywhere else accidents happen while setting stones. Every goldsmith can tell you a story or two. The reality is though that diamonds crack very rarely. The fact is, to hold a stone in a piece of jewelry you have to fold metal on top of it in order to hold it on place. That very moment when the metal approaches the stone is always an adrenalin charged one!! Will the stone hold up to the pressure? Without pressure the stone will not stay in place! Having said that I remember every single large diamond I have sett in over 20 years that did crack. There where three in all off ...? I have no clue maybe .... a few thousand.... So you see the ods are pretty good and as the others say, in the worst case scenario there is always insurance. And believe me the person that feels the worst is the one the did the cracking!!! Feels terrible, you have no clue, .... I do believe it. But If it wasn't insured, I also believe i'd feel worse as i'd be out thousands. elle
Posted: 3/2/2008 9:59:45 PM

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