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mbn

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A jeweler evaluated my stone and said it has 3 chips noted on certificate and another new chip. I didn't know about the 3 chips being noted on certificate because under the Key to Symbols, they weren't noted. Certificate was dated June 1999 when I bought stone.I wasn't aware chips would be noted on certificate, and it didn't occur to me buying stone w/GIA certificate would have chips on stone! I assume stone has no chips with GIA certificate. No wonder I only paid $4460 for stone:
This turned out not a good deal at all if stone was chipped in 3 corners! the chips were small and could be hidden under v-shaped prongs.I guess many people missed it because I took stone to Robbin Bros for evaluation, and person didnt' say anything about the chips. I almost traded stone in to this one jeweler, and she only noted the recent chip which must have been apparent. the other 3 chips must not be that noticeable, or people just missed them on the certificate....G/VS1 1.13 carat,
depth 69.2%
table 69%
girdle very thin to medium
cutlet none
polish very good
symmetry good
flourescence none
 
The chips or natural rough marks possibly from the original surface are always marked on the cert in green.
Internal inclusions are always red.
 
Mbn, sorry to hear about your situation. :((
 
Points on a Princess-cut are sensitive
and prone to chipping.

In our shop, these points are given a very small
facet to "anchor" the point and provide
a buffer against chippping or breakage.

Barry
www.superbcert.com
"When Good Isn't Good Enough"
 
the marking for the chips were in black, not green on the certificate.

In our shop, these points are given a very small
facet to "anchor" the point and provide
a buffer against chippping or breakage.

what do you mean by "these points are given a very small
facet to "anchor" the point "

How do you give facet to the points?
 
Each point on the princess
is given a small facet on the
wheel. This eliminates the sharp point
and aids against the point being
chipped.

Barry
www.superbcert.com
"When good Isn't Good Enough"
 
Barry, thank you for helping with this question.

Btw, would you like your picture here?
 
Leonid;

Please contact me and let me know how this can be done.

thanks,

Barry
www.superbcert.com
"When Good Isn't Good Enough"

:))
 
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