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I ordered a gorgeous antique channel-set baguette eternity band for my upcoming birthday ... and I adore 70% of it. The problem would be 6 stones or so right under a section of engraving (initials and the original date). They look dull and matte to the naked eye, and under a loupe they betray an odd, almost mottled texture with a rough polish. I've read about "burnt" diamonds, but I've never seen one in person: alternately, it almost looks like something like crazy glue has stuck to them. So! Two questions.
1) Is this what burnt diamonds look like? If not, what would your best guess be - fakes or synthetics?
2) Whether it's burning or some kind of gunk, can the stones be restored (polished, boiled in acid, etc.) while still in the eternity band? I have the sneaking suspicion that replacing stones in a channel-set band will be a pain in the neck. I have a 7-day return period for this, so ... I want to know who to go to and what to ask about well before that! Any suggestions on restoration experts in NYC much appreciated.
P.S. - I will post pictures, once the battery on my camera resurrects ....
1) Is this what burnt diamonds look like? If not, what would your best guess be - fakes or synthetics?
2) Whether it's burning or some kind of gunk, can the stones be restored (polished, boiled in acid, etc.) while still in the eternity band? I have the sneaking suspicion that replacing stones in a channel-set band will be a pain in the neck. I have a 7-day return period for this, so ... I want to know who to go to and what to ask about well before that! Any suggestions on restoration experts in NYC much appreciated.
P.S. - I will post pictures, once the battery on my camera resurrects ....