I have the results from the appraisal of my ring!

[ShinyIsMyFavoriteColor]

I mentioned about a week ago, I took my mom's diamond solitaire and 6 small diamonds out of her engagement ring and wedding band and had them set in a very simple white gold setting. When the jeweler first looked at the ring, she said that it was probably an "old european cut" diamond. Here are the results from the appraisal:

Description: 14kt. White gold and diamond engagement style ring. Center round brilliant diamond is set with 4 prongs. 3 round brilliant diamonds are prong set on each side of the center diamond.

Diamonds:
(1) Diamond
Shape: Round Brilliant
Quantity: 1 mounted
Dimensions: Max Diameter-6.12mm. Min. Diameter-6.04mm. Depth-3.10mm.
Depth Percentage: 51.0%
Clarity: VS1
Color: Q-R (I know it looked a little yellow!)
Symmetry: Good
Polish: Good
Actual Weight: 0.79 Carat

(2) Diamond
Shape: Round Brilliant Cut
Quantity: 6 mounted
Average Clarity: VS2-SI1
Average Color: H
Symmetry: Good
Polish: Good
Additional Description: Diamonds are graduated in diameter from 2.5 to 2.70mm
Estimated Weight: 0.40 carat

Metals:
Metal: Gold, Stamped
Purity: 14k
color: White
Manufacturing Method: Casting
Weight: 2.1 dwt

Total Value: $4,000

Instruments used in evaluation: Binocular microscope, color master stones, diamond lite, mm gauge and electronic scale

Independent gemlabs
David Strump GG (GIA) Member NAJA


I will post pics when I pick it up tonight.

 

[Dreamer_D]

So it is a typical modern RB and not an antique cut?

 

[ShinyIsMyFavoriteColor]

I'm not sure. The sales associate said that she thought it was some sort of mine cut stone or old european stone because there is an open culet at the bottom? I really know nothing at all about these things...and the appraisal says it is a round brilliant. I'm not sure what the believe. Maybe it is a badly cut round brilliant? I'm looking for answers here.

 

[Hest88]

Do you have a photo of the diamond itself?

 

[ShinyIsMyFavoriteColor]

I will have a picture later this evening.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 3/12/2010 1:22:48 PM
Author: ShinyIsMyFavoriteColor
I''m not sure. The sales associate said that she thought it was some sort of mine cut stone or old european stone because there is an open culet at the bottom? I really know nothing at all about these things...and the appraisal says it is a round brilliant. I''m not sure what the believe. Maybe it is a badly cut round brilliant? I''m looking for answers here.

Yo ushould be able to ask the appraiser their opinion, but they may not know if they are not very experienced with older cuts.

 

[ShinyIsMyFavoriteColor]

Sorry all, could not post a picture last night. I will not be getting my ring until Tuesday.

They had to order some headers or something. Stinks.