I am searching for an independent appraiser who has evaluated a Tycoon (brand) cut diamond. I want to have the cut evaluated and receive a grading for Brilliancy, Sparkle and Intensity.
Any Independent Appraisers who have evaluated a Tycoon cut?
Any Independent Appraisers who have the ability to provide a cut grade for a Tycoon cut?
I actually do need an appraisal, but I am also interested in a gemological report, as you call it. I want to have the Tycoon branded cut diamond evaluated for light performance. I realize it is not going to perform like an ideal round cut. However, I thought it would be beneficial to ensure this branded cut does not allow a lot of light leakage, etc.
I have a retailer who offered to evaluate the Tycoon cut diamond with their Brillancescope. However, I have read recommendations that an appraiser who offers this service is typically not bias and a competing retailer may be.
I had also reviewed your website and services. However, it does not sound like you believe a light performance is possible for the Tycoon brand cut. Is this correct?
It''s possible to evaluate light performance, but it won''t be possible to evaluate it compared to others of its kind---namely, other Tycoon cuts. Anything else will be like comparing apples to, well, maybe not oranges, but perhaps like trying to compare a Red Delicious with an Asian Pear. There''s just no basis upon which to figure out what an ideal Tycoon looks like.
You fellas just crack me up sometimes!
Date: 7/25/2007 7:27:01 PM
Author: decodelighted
You fellas just crack me up sometimes!It''s like you want to debunk-or-prove accurate the marketing hype around a particular branded cut ... Of course THEY, the MAKERS of the cut think it''s the coolest thing around -- the best ever. But who, in the know can step back and say -- hmmm, compared to rounds this stone is STINKO!
But what you''re missing is the fact that this isn''t laundry detergent (50% cleaner! Your whites are EVEN WHITER!) or home electronics (more pixels = REALISTIC) ... it''s more like FINE ART. Do you prefer Picasso or Monet? What kind of art expert is gonna say that Picassos are 75% more vibrant than impressionist paintings??
Sure, there''s some ''science'' to it but if you''re drawn to the hair-splitting scientific dynamics of ''brillance & sparkle & intensity'' -- then you should probably stick to AGS 0 Rounds & Princesses. That''s where the knowledge is. That''s where the ''perfection'' lies -- currently. Maybe one day we''ll get to know all the things you want to know. But it ain''t happening before your 5th anniversary.
I think your analysis is a little too simplistic. You are conflating the ability of science to test for definable results and the ability to confirm the normative value of such results. The former is sound; the latter is not. While science can measure light return, it cannot determine for you which shapes or forms of light return are aesthetically preferable. Would you rather the sparkle and fire of a round brilliant, or the deep, clearly-defined steps of an Asscher-cut? Even if science can tell you which stone returns more light, it cannot tell you how much you should value the qualitative aspect of that light return. So, perhaps the round brilliant returns 20% more light than the Asscher-cut: is that enough to offset my preference for the shape and step-like appearance of the Asscher-cut? How do I quantify and valuate such a preference? There may be cultural, emotional, psychological, or philosophical reasons why I prefer one form of light return over another. These cannot be quantified, yet they are vary real preferences worth weighing.
I wholehearteldy disagree. The value of ANY stone is the most someone is willing to pay for it. And every stone starts out differently - it''s an artists eye (aided by computer modeling) that decides what shape would best suit that rough material & how to maximize profits. Since rounds & princesses sell better - perhaps rough that would make excellent asschers & pears & tycoons is being used to make rounds. Peoples PREFERENCES determine "value" - why else would there be a dozen differnt types of Round Brilliant stones? Why wouldn''t there just be one ideal perfect way to cut them?
...ya know...when I go to McDonalds...regardless of how I want to trick that person behind the counter...getting their egg mcmuffin, fries, or a combination, including a drink..when I give them $5, I want correct change!
*stands up and claps*
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