Questions about nailhead in OEC

[LittleWing9]

Hello! New here and hoping I can get some help learning about nailhead. Is it always present in a diamond that suffers from it, or does it only appear in certain lighting situations or angles? Does anyone have pictures of actual OECs that display it; I seem to be only able to find illustrations or graphics,but few actual pics of videos of OECs with nailhead. Thanks for any help you can offer!

 

[AV_]

The darkness would be there, annoying, at most times, but it is possible to find some lucky position where it dissapears, methinks - back/side lighting through the pavilion cures all & there must be some lucky positions or line of sight - table (tilted) - direct daylight.

off the cuff


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This is one fault of cutting that I cannot quite stand; assuming that it can be repaired with no substantial change of diameter (but loss of weight)

2p

 

[ModdySmalls]

The darkness would be there, annoying, at most times, but it is possible to find some lucky position where it dissapears, methinks - back/side lighting through the pavilion cures all & there must be some lucky positions or line of sight - table (tilted) - direct daylight.

off the cuff

Thanks for your reply. I have a QR stone that is hard to “read.” I can’t tell if it is nailhead or darker facets because of the coloring and depth. I have attached pictures from various angles/lighting conditions. If there are any lighting conditions I should try, I’d welcome that advice, too!
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This is one fault of cutting that I cannot quite stand; assuming that it can be repaired with no substantial change of diameter (but loss of weight)

2p

 

[AV_]

It is not what I would call 'nail head'. A diamond with a similarly assymetrical & darkish pavilion was recently talked about around here & recut ('one was slightly darker under the table' - www)

 

[LightBright]

To ModdySmiles who posted her gorgeous antique diamond, thinking it might have nail head, it’s beautiful, very typical, the table area appears slightly darker than a typical MRB because the stone is deeper. I would not recut an antique diamond that is slightly darker under the table, but AV has provided a link to one recently done that made the owner feel like there was an improvement. See AV’s link. Diamonds with significant nailhead are a different story. PS ModdySmiles do you have a SMTB? Can you start a new post and tell us about your beautiful diamond? I love the setting (can you share who crafted it?)! It looks perfect on your hand.

 

[PreRaphaelite]

Seconding the sentiment of LightBright here - out of pure selfish desire, my eyes would love to see more of your ring. It is stunning.

Please show off!

 

[ModdySmalls]

To ModdySmiles who posted her gorgeous antique diamond, thinking it might have nail head, it’s beautiful, very typical, the table area appears slightly darker than a typical MRB because the stone is deeper. I would not recut an antique diamond that is slightly darker under the table, but AV has provided a link to one recently done that made the owner feel like there was an improvement. See AV’s link. Diamonds with significant nailhead are a different story. PS ModdySmiles do you have a SMTB? Can you start a new post and tell us about your beautiful diamond? I love the setting (can you share who crafted it?)! It looks perfect on your hand.

Thank you! That’s a relief to know the darkness is somewhat typical for my stone. What’s an SMTB? And sure, I’ll start a new post. Thanks for the compliment!

 

[ModdySmalls]

Seconding the sentiment of LightBright here - out of pure selfish desire, my eyes would love to see more of your ring. It is stunning.

Please show off!

Thank you! I’ll start a new post

 

[ModdySmalls]

It is not what I would call 'nail head'. A diamond with a similarly assymetrical & darkish pavilion was recently talked about around here & recut ('one was slightly darker under the table' - www)

Thanks—read that thread—I didn’t realize you could recut stones like this to make small changes

 

[AV_]

@ModdySmalls It is worth asking the / a cutter of the proper specialty; each stone has its own details.