SirGuy
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Tourmaline|1416754714|3788974 said:Beautiful! This is interesting, because when Brian Gavin recut my small diamond, they chose to go for weight over perfection, which was a bit disappointing to me. Nice to know that Crafted By Infinity diamonds uphold that standard.
cflutist|1416712531|3788765 said:For you number crunchers out there here is the ASGL lab report.
To protect my privacy dear hubby converted the .pdf file to .jpg and whited out part of the number.
Sorry if it is a bit blurry, but you get the idea.
Yssie|1416716876|3788809 said:An old poster Lula (I haven't seen her around recently, but I also haven't been around recently so maybe I've missed her) used to say that CBIs have a "characteristic look" about them. Your custom-cut beauty is the picture of precision-cut perfection, thank you for sharing it with us!!
I'm glad you were able to make peace with the smaller size - that standard of craftsmanship is what makes your stone so special, and from what you've written about this project so far I'm really happy that you decided against compromising it to keep a few extra points I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
diamondseeker2006|1416699130|3788694 said:It is just gorgeous, of course! Yes, some people don't understand that cutting diamonds to a high level of perfection is a very time consuming process that takes talent and skill on the part of the cutter. I remember Yoram saying he remembered cutting my diamond! ]I guess they are like babies to great cutters who labor over them! It is NOT like they are put in a machine and cut automatically! I honestly think some people think that!
I can wait to see it set!
(By the way, if you can still edit your first post, your text is posted twice.)
Yssie|1416716876|3788809 said:An old poster Lula (I haven't seen her around recently, but I also haven't been around recently so maybe I've missed her) used to say that CBIs have a "characteristic look" about them. Your custom-cut beauty is the picture of precision-cut perfection, thank you for sharing it with us!!
I'm glad you were able to make peace with the smaller size - that standard of craftsmanship is what makes your stone so special, and from what you've written about this project so far I'm really happy that you decided against compromising it to keep a few extra points I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
Dancing Fire|1416723536|3788839 said:IMO, 9 points is no big deal. I'll take a perfectly cut 2.21ct over a 2.30ct with a nicked girdle any day of the week.cflutist|1416697815|3788679 said:Early in November there was a conference call with Paul, John, and myself. I was told that the diamond was finished but that they had discovered a nick on the girdle. To completely remove it, they had to re-polish the girdle facets and all the crown and pavilion facets which caused the finished weight of the diamond to drop to 2.21 carats instead of the original estimate of 2.30 or more. Paul could have left the nick in the girdle, and it still would have been an AGS0, F-SI1, but that is not Paul. His extremely exacting standards for all CBI diamonds are above that even if it caused a reduction in weight.
Expecting a diamond of at least 2.30 carats, I was initially very disappointed at the outcome so I emailed Paul and John to find out more.
ame|1416762260|3789038 said:I cannot even get over how insanely gorgeous this is. Those shots with the arrow flash are incredibly beautiful. Money shot! But I love the video. Two experts on one video. And the shots of the arrows at the end?! *faint*
endless_summer|1416764110|3789057 said:Cflutist - it's amazing!!! I was absolutely blown away by how crisp and clear that faceting is in the video - it's really just fantastic. I hope you'll share pics of it when it arrives to you, and I can't wait to see how you set it!
Wednesday|1416773126|3789133 said:Dancing Fire|1416723536|3788839 said:IMO, 9 points is no big deal. I'll take a perfectly cut 2.21ct over a 2.30ct with a nicked girdle any day of the week.cflutist|1416697815|3788679 said:Early in November there was a conference call with Paul, John, and myself. I was told that the diamond was finished but that they had discovered a nick on the girdle. To completely remove it, they had to re-polish the girdle facets and all the crown and pavilion facets which caused the finished weight of the diamond to drop to 2.21 carats instead of the original estimate of 2.30 or more. Paul could have left the nick in the girdle, and it still would have been an AGS0, F-SI1, but that is not Paul. His extremely exacting standards for all CBI diamonds are above that even if it caused a reduction in weight.
Expecting a diamond of at least 2.30 carats, I was initially very disappointed at the outcome so I emailed Paul and John to find out more.
+ 1.
Colorless and an eyeclean SI1 are my ideal ring stone specs. This is gorgeous and I can't wait to see more pics!
Pyramid|1416781128|3789187 said:Really pleased for you, beautiful diamond. Are we able to see pictures of the rough or not this time? If not, have you CFlutist been able to see them yourself?
dawnxcui|1416852955|3789624 said:that's amazing!! i applaud you for your courage throughout this entire process. must've been scary
Just wondering, did the custom cut diamond end up being more or less than what you would have paid if you got something directly off of their website/inventory?
Yeah, what is the big deal? maybe like .05 mm difference? I'll take a perfectly cut 2.21ct any day of the week...cflutist|1416863195|3789739 said:Dancing Fire|1416723536|3788839 said:IMO, 9 points is no big deal. I'll take a perfectly cut 2.21ct over a 2.30ct with a nicked girdle any day of the week.cflutist|1416697815|3788679 said:Early in November there was a conference call with Paul, John, and myself. I was told that the diamond was finished but that they had discovered a nick on the girdle. To completely remove it, they had to re-polish the girdle facets and all the crown and pavilion facets which caused the finished weight of the diamond to drop to 2.21 carats instead of the original estimate of 2.30 or more. Paul could have left the nick in the girdle, and it still would have been an AGS0, F-SI1, but that is not Paul. His extremely exacting standards for all CBI diamonds are above that even if it caused a reduction in weight.
Expecting a diamond of at least 2.30 carats, I was initially very disappointed at the outcome so I emailed Paul and John to find out more.
DF, where were you 3 weeks ago when I needed you? You could have hit me over the head with a 2x4 to knock some sense into me. That would have saved me a lot of tears and angst.
I am interested if you loan me the $67K...cflutist|1416864197|3789758 said:Wednesday|1416773126|3789133 said:Dancing Fire|1416723536|3788839 said:IMO, 9 points is no big deal. I'll take a perfectly cut 2.21ct over a 2.30ct with a nicked girdle any day of the week.cflutist|1416697815|3788679 said:Early in November there was a conference call with Paul, John, and myself. I was told that the diamond was finished but that they had discovered a nick on the girdle. To completely remove it, they had to re-polish the girdle facets and all the crown and pavilion facets which caused the finished weight of the diamond to drop to 2.21 carats instead of the original estimate of 2.30 or more. Paul could have left the nick in the girdle, and it still would have been an AGS0, F-SI1, but that is not Paul. His extremely exacting standards for all CBI diamonds are above that even if it caused a reduction in weight.
Expecting a diamond of at least 2.30 carats, I was initially very disappointed at the outcome so I emailed Paul and John to find out more.
+ 1.
Colorless and an eyeclean SI1 are my ideal ring stone specs. This is gorgeous and I can't wait to see more pics!
F - SI1 is my sweet spot as well. My 3.01 pear is also a F-SI1. Years ago before that, I also wanted a F-SI1 oval, but had to buy a 2.05 D-VS2 because that was what was available at the time. Love the fact that "F" is still pretty colorless (but not icy white like my "D" was) and eyeclean SI1 is my compromise for clarity. BTW, there is a 2.52 F-VS1 CBI available right now for anyone who is interested, only $67K.
canuk-gal|1416868992|3789844 said:HI:
Mind boggling . Perfect specs and size. Wear it in health!
cheers--Sharon
noscrusir|1416874450|3789902 said:An amazingly beautiful diamond. I'm not a huge fan of rounds but yours is just spectacular! Judging by the other diamonds on inventory, it must have cost a pretty penny. I wish I could afford such a stone Congratulations and great job by Wink & the others at HPD (CBI). I'll definitely recommend them to my friends who are in the market for a brilliant round engagement ring and will link them to this thread.
Hmmm, well that dependsDancing Fire|1416875458|3789915 said:I am interested if you loan me the $67K...cflutist|1416864197|3789758 said:Wednesday|1416773126|3789133 said:Dancing Fire|1416723536|3788839 said:IMO, 9 points is no big deal. I'll take a perfectly cut 2.21ct over a 2.30ct with a nicked girdle any day of the week.cflutist|1416697815|3788679 said:Early in November there was a conference call with Paul, John, and myself. I was told that the diamond was finished but that they had discovered a nick on the girdle. To completely remove it, they had to re-polish the girdle facets and all the crown and pavilion facets which caused the finished weight of the diamond to drop to 2.21 carats instead of the original estimate of 2.30 or more. Paul could have left the nick in the girdle, and it still would have been an AGS0, F-SI1, but that is not Paul. His extremely exacting standards for all CBI diamonds are above that even if it caused a reduction in weight.
Expecting a diamond of at least 2.30 carats, I was initially very disappointed at the outcome so I emailed Paul and John to find out more.
+ 1.
Colorless and an eyeclean SI1 are my ideal ring stone specs. This is gorgeous and I can't wait to see more pics!
F - SI1 is my sweet spot as well. My 3.01 pear is also a F-SI1. Years ago before that, I also wanted a F-SI1 oval, but had to buy a 2.05 D-VS2 because that was what was available at the time. Love the fact that "F" is still pretty colorless (but not icy white like my "D" was) and eyeclean SI1 is my compromise for clarity. BTW, there is a 2.52 F-VS1 CBI available right now for anyone who is interested, only $67K.
TitanCi|1416932400|3790255 said:Holy effin moly!!!! Look at that thing! Congrats on a CUSTOM cut stone, not many of us can say we have that. What a stunner!!!
two_little_birds|1416954770|3790454 said:AMAZING! How special too to have something custom cut just for you!!