ModdySmalls
Rough_Rock
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- Mar 2, 2020
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The cavity is not an inclusion (its kinda an exclusion) and is not usually part of the VS1 grading - i.e. its extra.
It is very likely a chipping breakage risk - so should be sighted by an independant appraiser
I wouldn't buy a stone with any one of those words on" key to symbols". That just me.
A bruise is an area of impact with tiny feather-like fractures.
I agree with @Dancing Fire in that I won’t buy a stone with either of the above as well as knots, excessive clouds, and other things.
I just don't like the word 'bruise" on my diamonds.Is a bruise concerning, too? I am still a novice. What makes you avoid these inclusions?
For me, I would have to evaluate the stone taking everything into consideration. Does it have a lovely faceting pattern with nice light return,
is it at a good/fair price? Are the inclusions on the outside very visible from the top with the type of setting I plan?
If it was a round brilliant stone, then I would pass (because there are plenty of good ones without these inclusions) but its not. Its an old
cut and these kinds of things happen to old stones. I agree with @Garry H (Cut Nut) . An independent evaluation of the stone by someone
who knows old stones would be very helpful. You didn't post the thickness of the diamond girdle. That would be of interest. My concern would
be the possibility of more damage to the girdle.
My current best stone has an indented natural on a crown facet. It will be hidden by a prong when it is eventually set.
GIA graded it a VS2, but it's very clean.
Just my opinion but with OECs, the appeal is less about perfection and more about character. If you love the stone, perhaps you could choose a setting that protects it. If the stone isn't love at first sight, perhaps there may be another one out there waiting for you?
If this was an absolute steal I would consider it but would put it into a full bezel setting.
It you want to set the stone in a solitaire, don't go below thin on the girdle. Thin, medium, and slightly thick are okay.
You are looking at stones with photos and not just grading reports, right?