ASET for amazing Original Radiant Cut

[jeffcwang]

I have been looking for a few months without any luck. I just found the perfect Radiant Cut stone. It is one of Stan Grossbard's Original Cuts. My appraiser said this is one of the best Radiants she has ever seen in 30 years. I've attached the ASET from the appraiser. The stone is so brilliant and sparkling that it almost blinds the eye.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That isn't the greatest ASET image from a photography standpoint, but it looks like a nicely cut stone. And if it performs well, it sounds like it is a winner!

 

[jeffcwang]

The ASET image is straight from the appraiser's scope, so it's not a great image. A better/cleaner one will be provided in the appraisal report I get later.

 

[Gypsy]

I'm happy it worked out for you and that you are happy with your purchase!

 

[MelisendeDiamonds]

I have been looking for a few months without any luck. I just found the perfect Radiant Cut stone. It is one of Stan Grossbard's Original Cuts. My appraiser said this is one of the best Radiants she has ever seen in 30 years. I've attached the ASET from the appraiser. The stone is so brilliant and sparkling that it almost blinds the eye.

I am not going to comment on the stone as site rules prevent me from doing so.
However this ASET image is systematically taken in a way that totally invalidates any conclusions that could be drawn from it,

There are reflections of red and pink and an cast throughout the image, shadows around the stone that should not be there if it was properly backlit and I see physical facets in sharp focus rather than colored virtual facets which indicates other problems with the setup.

None of this speaks to the brilliance of this stone itself or the accuracy of the appraisal you received however it does indicate perhaps your appraiser as not trained properly in the use of an ASET scope.

 

[Rockdiamond]

Hi All,
First of all, Jeff congratulations on your purchase!

I completely agree with the post above regarding the ASET.
That's not what an Original Radiant cut will look like on ASET.

In fact, for buyers who are looking at actual diamonds, and feel capable of making up their own minds, it's not completely necessary to learn how to interpret aset images.
They are not easy to take without the proper equipment- and even then there's different methods which will produce different results- but not like the one you posted.

Point is- when folks are led to believe they need an ASET to properly evaluate a diamond they are buying in person, it may not be correct advice for all.
Posting ASET images will definitely get you opinions of other people. Remember there's a lot of subjective aspects of diamond beauty.
If you're looking in person and want to choose for yourself, and you trust the seller ( super important) ASET may not be needed.

 

[Gypsy]

I have been looking for a few months without any luck. I just found the perfect Radiant Cut stone. It is one of Stan Grossbard's Original Cuts. My appraiser said this is one of the best Radiants she has ever seen in 30 years. I've attached the ASET from the appraiser. The stone is so brilliant and sparkling that it almost blinds the eye.

I am not going to comment on the stone as site rules prevent me from doing so.
However this ASET image is systematically taken in a way that totally invalidates any conclusions that could be drawn from it,

There are reflections of red and pink and an cast throughout the image, shadows around the stone that should not be there if it was properly backlit and I see physical facets in sharp focus rather than colored virtual facets which indicates other problems with the setup.

None of this speaks to the brilliance of this stone itself or the accuracy of the appraisal you received however it does indicate perhaps your appraiser as not trained properly in the use of an ASET scope.

Yeah. I didn't want to say this. But... yeah.

 

[jeffcwang]

Thanks for the feedback! The exact reason I post in these forums is to get expert advice like this.

I do happen to trust the source of the diamond. I got it from Stan Grossbard's radiant cut company. I spoke to him and he seemed very knowledgeable, though may not be a big fan of ASET himself. Compared to a previous radiant I had seen in person, this was much nicer.

I took it to an appraiser that was highly recommended on PriceScope but perhaps was not the most knowledgable on using ASET equipment.

I actually do want to get a better ASET image from someone who may be more experienced. Are there any recommended vendors for doing this? I am going to keep the stone either way, but I think it would be informative and educational to see how an Original Radiant Cut performs in the ASET. I would post it back here since there is limited information on this.

 

[Gypsy]

Where are you located?

 

[jeffcwang]

San Francisco

 

[Gypsy]

Who did you go see? Nancy Stacy?

 

[jeffcwang]

yes. It's been great working with her.