Date: 10/12/2006 6:32:06 PM
Author: Eva17
Some of the inclusions look pretty close to the edges.........
Date: 10/12/2006 7:01:02 PM
Author: Eva17
wink, are there any feathers at the edge? and if so, are they problematic? can setting the stone put pressure on a feather?
Rough planning is undertaking very carefully. Remember that a diamond undergoes enormous pressure and friction - enough to turn it white-hot - during the cutting process.Date: 10/13/2006 10:31:31 AM
Author: Wink
Date: 10/12/2006 7:01:02 PM
Author: Eva17
wink, are there any feathers at the edge? and if so, are they problematic? can setting the stone put pressure on a feather?
I do not see any, but you don't always see everything in a photo.
If there were a feather it would be unlikely to be problematic in a stone graded an SI2 by a competant gemologist. And if it were problematic, a discussion with the setter could avoid potential problems. Of course if the stone had a problematic feather in it, it would be a good one not to buy.
My objection is to the blanket statement that some of the inclusions look close to the edge. These are exactly the kind of inclusions to hope for, somthing very hard to see and easy to prong that give you the opportunity to buy a great looking diamond for much less money than if the inclusions were not there. Put those same inclusions in the middle of the stone and you increase the probablility that they are eye visible and detrimental to the appearance of the stone.
Wink