Platinum equals quality diamond?

[gromit]

Hello, I was just wondering when you consider the much higher cost of platinum, whether in an antique/vintage (before 1950''s) platinum ring one can therefore assume that the diamond would be of reasonable quality/cut assuming that the ring is in its original condition. This would be for the main diamond(s), not small accent stones.

Is platinum for modern rings more a matter of personal choice, or has this always been the case and there are no hard and fast rules?

Any opinions much appreciated.
Many Thanks

 

[glitterata]

Not necessarily. The original owner might have chosen platinum for all sorts of reasons--strength, weight, color, etc. Also, tastes have changed, so what was once considered high quality might not be your idea of high quality. That''s especially true of cut.

 

[denverappraiser]

Absolutely not. In fact, most stones cut before 1950 would not qualify for what modern tastes would call a good quality cut.

Also a lot of the stones being mined and sold in the early part of the century were what would be counted as rather low color. L-M-N’s are not unusual. I wouldn’t describe a N color as being ‘low quality’ but it’s not so well aligned with current tastes and it has a significant affect on the price.

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

 

[Black Jade]

People have always faked it. Test the diamond.

 

[gromit]

Thanks all for the great feedback.