Did the setter chip my diamond? Before and After Pics

[vtsng]

I recently bought a Brian Gavin H&A Diamond and had a local jeweler design the setting and set the diamond for me. Just brought the ring back home and took a look at it under the H&A scope and noticed that there is a chunk of one arrow missing. I know it is definitely not the lighting/ angle because the spot is consistently sitting on the same arrow however I turn the orientation of the ring. Also tried cleaning the diamond with dish soap and a brush, the mark didn't change one bit. I've attached a picture that I took of the loose diamond before it was set and a picture I took of the diamond set in the ring. Your advice is very much appreciated!

 

[delight]

It's most likely a reflection of the prongs. The thing is, assessing damage is a tricky affair based on photographs. Bring it back and or ask a professional appraiser for opinions.

 

[vtsng]

I have an appointment with an appraiser next week. I'd really like to receive some input/ ideas on this while I wait though. I understand that replies based on the photos alone can be misleading, but I'd really like some ideas so I can be prepared when I bring the situation to the appraiser.

I've also tried using dental floss/ thread to very lightly wedge between the prong and the diamond to see if there was some sort of dirt in the way. That didn't make any difference whatsoever either. I took a toothbrush to it with light detergent and water and that did not make any difference either.

Here's another photo of the "chip" under magnification:

 

[diamondseeker2006]

If there is a chip, you probably can feel it with your fingernail. I cannot see it in these pictures. Can you see a chip on the surface using a loupe? It is probably polishing compound, prong reflection, or something like that.

 

[vtsng]

If there is a chip, you probably can feel it with your fingernail. I cannot see it in these pictures. Can you see a chip on the surface using a loupe? It is probably polishing compound, prong reflection, or something like that.

I cannot feel it with my fingernail, but I believe it is hidden beneath the prong along the pavilion. It is definitely not on the table. I asked the jeweler specifically to set the diamond so that the prongs do not cover the laser inscription whatsoever. They ended up setting the diamond with the numbers showing and half of the brian gavin logo covered ("Brian" and the trademark was covered, leaving only "Gavin visible). I believe this may have been done as a result of covering the chip with the prong. I really do hope it is just polishing compound or a reflection though. I really appreciate your input though DS, it definitely makes me feel better that you (especially with your reputation on PS) cannot see anything that you would consider a chip.

 

[04diamond<3]

Totally agree with DS. That doesn't look like a chip. If you're still concerned, take it to a reputable jeweler and have it inspected. The close up shot that you took just looks like a smudge...

 

[Gypsy]

Looks like an inclusion.

 

[vtsng]

Looks like an inclusion.

I'm quite certain it is not an inclusion. I had an appraisal for the loose diamond and the gemologist mentioned that he was surprised the diamond was so flawless that he could not even see the one pinpoint and could only barely see the one feather that was barely visible on the certificate too. I'll be seeing him again next week to inspect the diamond set in the ring. He also mentioned that most of the time diamonds can easily be identified by their unique inclusions, but this particular diamond will be difficult to spot the inclusions and will be mainly identified by the laser inscription and measurements since the inclusions are very difficult to detect.

 

[delight]

It looks like a prong reflection. Use a tooth pick and place the tip at the 3 oclock prong. You will probably see the toothpick reflection at the location of your "inclusion".

If you do see it, there's a high chance that the diamond was set poorly and not so much an issue of chipping.