Re-cut a Pear

[ML2014]

I have a 1.36 ct I color I1 Pear shaped diamond. It''s not GIA or AGS certified (in fact, I don''t have any certification for it, just an appraisal from a local B&M which he did as I reset it from a ring into a pendant).

This was my original ER stone that I converted into apendant when I upgraded my ERing a few years back. I rarely wear the necklace (or any for that matter- I am more of a ring gal), and I miss wearing the stone and am thinking of having it re-set into a RHR. I know this stone has potential that is not coming through- it doesn''t sparkle at all and I attribute this to a bad cut. After reseacrching a few threads here, I am wondering if I should pursue having it recut.

I live close to NYC- is it worth tracking down a cutter to look at it for me to see if can be re-cut, or should I reach out to one of the cutters that are associated with PS? One more thing, I''d like to keep it as a pear, but just to understand my options, is it feasible to recut a pear into a RB?Your advice here is really appreciated.

 

[CaptAubrey]

It''s certainly feasible, but you would probbably lose anywhere from 40-70% of the weight doing it depending on the proportions--almost certainly enough to drop you under 1 ct. You''d be better off seeing if the proportions could be improved within the pear shape.

Note also that you''re taking a small but real risk of losing the entire stone, if it were to fracture or shatter on the lap. This is a risk that would not be covered by insurance or by the cutter.

 

[ML2014]

Thank you for your reply! That makes a lot of sense- If I do recut the stone, I will keep it a pear shape.

What I am wondering is if it would be worth it- I certainly would not mind losing carat weight if I get a more sparkly and brilliant stone.

Does any one have any suggestions on who I should reach out to to see if this is something I would want to pursue?

Thanks!

 

[junior35]

Date: 7/3/2007 4:01:51 PM
Author: CaptAubrey
It''s certainly feasible, but you would probbably lose anywhere from 40-70% of the weight doing it depending on the proportions--almost certainly enough to drop you under 1 ct. You''d be better off seeing if the proportions could be improved within the pear shape.

Note also that you''re taking a small but real risk of losing the entire stone, if it were to fracture or shatter on the lap. This is a risk that would not be covered by insurance or by the cutter.

Dear CaptAubrey,based on what do you suggest a weight loss of 40-70%?
Please,let''s keep this forum professional. If you don''t know about a subject,please don''t post.
Did you ever re-cut a stone?
Without seeing some dimensions, it is impossible to give meaningful advice.

Cheers

 

[JulieN]

Date: 7/3/2007 6:24:12 PM
Author: junior35

Dear CaptAubrey,based on what do you suggest a weight loss of 40-70%?
Please,let''s keep this forum professional. If you don''t know about a subject,please don''t post.
Did you ever re-cut a stone?
Without seeing some dimensions, it is impossible to give meaningful advice.

Cheers

Actually, this forum is a consumer education forum.

Forum policies state that members of the diamond and jewelry trade must identify themselves by specifying their personal and business names in their profiles.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 7/3/2007 6:24:12 PM
Author: junior35

Dear CaptAubrey,based on what do you suggest a weight loss of 40-70%?
Please,let''s keep this forum professional. If you don''t know about a subject,please don''t post.
Did you ever re-cut a stone?
Without seeing some dimensions, it is impossible to give meaningful advice.

Cheers

dude,
I have had to correct misinformation you have posted at least twice out of 26 posts you have posted here yet you attack one of the most respected posters in our community for giving correct information.
not kewl

If you are trade put it in your signature so we all can see who you are.

 

[junior35]

Date: 7/3/2007 7:40:20 PM
Author: strmrdr

Date: 7/3/2007 6:24:12 PM
Author: junior35

Dear CaptAubrey,based on what do you suggest a weight loss of 40-70%?
Please,let''s keep this forum professional. If you don''t know about a subject,please don''t post.
Did you ever re-cut a stone?
Without seeing some dimensions, it is impossible to give meaningful advice.

Cheers

dude,
I have had to correct misinformation you have posted at least twice out of 26 posts you have posted here yet you attack one of the most respected posters in our community for giving correct information.
not kewl

If you are trade put it in your signature so we all can see who you are.

I am sure CaptAubrey is a most respected poster in the community .It''s just when someone doesn''t understand a subject like recutting ,then it''s ill advised to give others advice when they are going to perhaps make financial decisions based on what he says.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 7/3/2007 7:58:00 PM
Author: junior35
I am sure CaptAubrey is a most respected poster in the community .It''s just when someone doesn''t understand a subject like recutting ,then it''s ill advised to give others advice when they are going to perhaps make financial decisions based on what he says.

point 1: you post misinformation yourself 2: you claim some expertise that you haven''t backed up while insulting an extremely knowledgeable member of our community who in my opinion gave a factual answer. You have no clue what his skill level is or mine for that matter.
Prove that he and I don''t understand re-cutting.
Then we will get some experts in too grade your answer :}

 

[psadmin]

Gentlemen/Ladies,

Let us stick to the topic and give Kajamie our help with good information.

Andrey
PS Admin

 

[Kaleigh]

My advice is to take it to an independent appraiser, David Wolf is in NYC. Click on resources, then appraisers, type in NY. The info is all there. He should be able to tell you if it''s feasible or not, what the cost would be, etc... And would be able to put you in contact with a cutter. David Atlas is another appraiser I''d seek out, but he''s in Philadelphia, But worth checking out. HTH, good luck.

 

[ML2014]

Date: 7/3/2007 11:17:29 PM
Author: Kaleigh
My advice is to take it to an independent appraiser, David Wolf is in NYC. Click on resources, then appraisers, type in NY. The info is all there. He should be able to tell you if it''s feasible or not, what the cost would be, etc... And would be able to put you in contact with a cutter. David Atlas is another appraiser I''d seek out, but he''s in Philadelphia, But worth checking out. HTH, good luck.

Thanks a bunch Kaleigh- this is great info and I plan to reach out to one of these guys soon.