Just a quick question. Has diamond cutting changed in past 10 years?

[beechezz]

Hello everyone!

I am curious. I recently upgraded my diamond and was just wondering if anything has changed in the way diamonds are cut in the last 10 years? Reason being, my original diamond from 1999, a .946 I VS2 Hearts on Fire Stone, is very beautiful, but my new 1.35 G VS2 uncertified diamond (I know, don''t kill me for this) is just so much more spectacular. It has so much more fire and scintillation, and I get so many more compliments on it! Don''t get me wrong, my Hearts on Fire is pretty, but it just seems to be missing something next to my new beauty. It''s not the size that people notice. To tell you the truth, I don''t even think anyone even noticed I upgraded in size, they just seem to be commenting on how sparkly my new stone is.

I am asking this because I thought I had read somewhere that the cutting had changed in the last 5 years. Of course, I just expect my Hearts on Fire to have the same firey brilliance because of what it is (and it''s unbelievable cost almost 10 years ago). I tried hard not to like my new stone as much (I really analyzed it as you can imagine), but to tell you the truth I love it even more. By the way, my Hearts on Fire is now happy as my new bezel pendant!

Thanks for any input you can give, I truly appreciate it!

 

[trillionaire]

I can''t answer your question, but I CAN ask for pictures!!! Handshots please!

 

[beechezz]

Trillionaire-as soon as I get my new camera for Christmas I promise to post pics!

 

[strmrdr]

The average cut has got better in optical symmetry there are still a lot of steep deeps around.

Size is a difference the larger virtual facets could work better in the lighting you are most in.
The other thing is different combinations have different personalities.
The new stone for example may have longer or shorter lgf% and you prefer the different flash style.

 

[beechezz]

Thanks Karl! I thought I read something about the symmetry! I really appreciate your input, you have helped to settle my curiousity!

 

[glitterata]

Could it be as simple as cleaning? Did you keep your old diamond squeaky clean? A clean diamond will sparkle more.