Help me "ID" my diamond

[DeeMoMoFlexi]

Hi. I''m new to the forum, and to diamonds. I just got my first loose diamond for our anniversary. It''s a triple EX 1.25ct hearts & arrows. According to the diamond certificate, the only "mark" on the diamond is a small pinpoint. We recently had the setting changed because the original one was too bulky. After that I bought a 10x jewelers loupe to get a closer look. Of course a new setting made the diamond look different. I just had this feeling to "check" to make sure it was still my diamond. I''m sure it is, the jeweler is very reputable, and a very high end store.

None the less, I pulled out my diamond certificate and located the pinpoint. The pinpoint is in the location from viewing it topside, but here is my question. Would that pinpoint inclusion be visable from the sides of the diamond? I''m not sure if I''m seeing more similar pinpoints, or if they are merely reflecting the one. I don''t have the measuring equipment to measure it so this is the only way I have to "ID" my diamond. I will be taking it back to have the head changed as I got it too high. I want to "know" my diamond before I do. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! Dee

 

[denverappraiser]

Matching a mounted stone to the lab documentation isn’t usually that difficult but it does take a little bit of practice and a few tools (10x loupe, micrometer, UV light, color masters and a standardized lighting environment). Talk to an appraiser about it if you’re concerned and they should be able to set your mind at ease.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

 

[DeeMoMoFlexi]

Thank you. Yes, I will get someone to look at it. I won''t be able to do that for a couple of weeks though. That''s why I was hoping someone could answer my question about the possiblility of reflections on the sides. I do realize no one can truly tell anything without seeing.....but I thought it was worth a shot. Just trying to "see" for myself.

 

[kenny]

Yes, depending on where it is, it is possible for the same inclusion to be visible once in the crown but appear more than once in the pavilion.

Occasionally you will see this when looking at those hearts pictures.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/1/2010 8:08:39 PM
Author: DeeMoMoFlexi
Thank you. Yes, I will get someone to look at it. I won''t be able to do that for a couple of weeks though. That''s why I was hoping someone could answer my question about the possiblility of reflections on the sides. I do realize no one can truly tell anything without seeing.....but I thought it was worth a shot. Just trying to ''see'' for myself.

Yes it is entirely possible the inclusion is reflecting through the stone.