BrownyJones
Rough_Rock
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- Feb 6, 2015
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BrownyJones|1463173168|4031413 said:Hello - any thoughts on this stone? It looks like there is a feather near the girdle. Should this be a deal breaker?
Yes, best to take everything coming from the vendor with a grain of saltBrownyJones|1463258098|4031718 said:I don't have issues with feathers, but the ones by the girdle though are worrisome. Hence the SI1 grading, but then WF has it as an ACA, so to them the feathers on the girdle aren't worrisome in general, or for just this stone? The live chat person says not to worry, but then he/she is the salesperson, lol.
Texas Leaguer|1463259360|4031724 said:Yes, best to take everything coming from the vendor with a grain of saltBrownyJones|1463258098|4031718 said:I don't have issues with feathers, but the ones by the girdle though are worrisome. Hence the SI1 grading, but then WF has it as an ACA, so to them the feathers on the girdle aren't worrisome in general, or for just this stone? The live chat person says not to worry, but then he/she is the salesperson, lol.
But durability is taken into account in lab grading and generally, with a round or other non-pointed shape, durability is largely a non-factor until you get into the imperfect range. It makes sense to be careful with Si2 as well because they might be borderline imperfect.
With pointed stones, like princess, the points are more vulnerable and a feather (or other types of inclusions ) can add to that vulnerability. The main risk is in setting them because you have to put a significant amount of pressure on the very tip. Once they are properly set, you are pretty much good to go. Not to say that an ACA princess will never have any kind of feather near a corner, but if we feel that it represents an elevated risk,we won't allow it in the brand. Same is also true for ACA round.