Recut for Tsavorite

[LC2016]

Hi all~~~

I would really loved to have you guys expert opinion if a recut of this stone, which has a tiny window at the bottom, will improve its brilliance




This stone has bugged me for awhile on that narrow line of extinction running through the center and two end, Im wondering if this is caused by the dark tone of the stone or being a cut issue?

Please help me to decide if I should go for a recut x(

 

[Odyssey44]

Others with far more expertise than I will weigh in, but I say at least inquire about it. There are the risks of breakage and loss of that beautiful color, but send video and dimensions to a good re-cutter and get their opinion. If they think they cannot improve upon it, or there is not enough material to do so, they will tell you. You can make a better informed decision from there.

 

[LC2016]

Others with far more expertise than I will weigh in, but I say at least inquire about it. There are the risks of breakage and loss of that beautiful color, but send video and dimensions to a good re-cutter and get their opinion. If they think they cannot improve upon it, or there is not enough material to do so, they will tell you. You can make a better informed decision from there.

Thanks and regarding this, Im also having difficulty in locating a reliable non US labidary at the moment, as it is not feasible for me to send anything to US due to the import tax charge..

 

[VividRed]

I would not touch it, but I am not a lapidary

 

[Odyssey44]

Thanks and regarding this, Im also having difficulty in locating a reliable non US labidary at the moment, as it is not feasible for me to send anything to US due to the import tax charge..

Did you see this post from a few years ago? It has some non-US recommendations.

Post in thread 'Any recommended recutters?'

Apr 13, 2022

Hi,

I am thinking of getting a spinel recut as it has a window and I think the colour would likely look better without it (I could be wrong).

Seems that reading through past posts, people have mentioned Dan Stair (but he no longer recuts?), Jerry Newman (retired?), and Conny Forsberg in Sweden (can't find much info on him).

Can anyone recommend anybody who can take on recuts? If based in the UK, even better. It seems many lapdiaries or precision cut places don't always take on recuts

I'm not always a fan of radical or fancy cuts and prefer to keep a classic look. Currently the...

• Gloria27

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[LC2016]

Did you see this post from a few years ago? It has some non-US recommendations.

Post in thread 'Any recommended recutters?'

Apr 13, 2022

Hi,

I am thinking of getting a spinel recut as it has a window and I think the colour would likely look better without it (I could be wrong).

Seems that reading through past posts, people have mentioned Dan Stair (but he no longer recuts?), Jerry Newman (retired?), and Conny Forsberg in Sweden (can't find much info on him).

Can anyone recommend anybody who can take on recuts? If based in the UK, even better. It seems many lapdiaries or precision cut places don't always take on recuts

I'm not always a fan of radical or fancy cuts and prefer to keep a classic look. Currently the...

• Gloria27

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Thanks! Ill take a look. On a side note I noticed Gene has mentioned that its often quite troublesome to rework a stone for slight improvement, guess thats the reason why the cutter I met locally often recommend me against modifying a stone’s cutting….

 

[Odyssey44]

Thanks! Ill take a look. On a side note I noticed Gene has mentioned that its often quite troublesome to rework a stone for slight improvement, guess thats the reason why the cutter I met locally often recommend me against modifying a stone’s cutting….

No doubt--it would not be cost effective for him as well. There are some stunning examples of recuts that really improved the stone's look on this forum though. I think it is all a matter of there being enough material to work with, and knowing what precise cutting issue is causing the extinction. Hopefully you will be able to get a few professional opinions, from lapidaries that are excellent at recutting. Lots of people can cut a stone, but recutting is quite specialized. Maybe Gene will see this and give an opinion as to what is feasible.

 

[winnietucker]

Dan Stair is also an option if you want opinions. I know he’s still doing recuts.

 

[Avondale]

I wouldn't touch it either. The stone looks very good as is, and it's just not worth the risk for a minor improvement, considering how many things can go wrong during a recut. Just ask @Dr_Diesel about it - https://www.pricescope.com/communit...unicorn-ruby-now-what-do-i-do-with-it.283808/ .

 

[LC2016]

Dan Stair is also an option if you want opinions. I know he’s still doing recuts.

Yea I have engaged him in the past and the outcome is great. But unfortunately he is located in the US so it will be a trouble for me to send the stone now due to tariffs issues (I hope this is over soon)

 

[Gloria27]

Gonna sound crazy but I love the cut of that stone. Before getting seriously into gems, I preferred the ones with extinction because it made the colours look very rich, through contrast. I still like that look in deep blue sapphires, it's like looking into deep space, or looking at velvet.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Oh goodness, nooooooooo! Don't touch him... he has a lovely cut, IMO. The only thing I would say is, yes, his tone is a little darker than my preference. And so you'll always have a touch of extinction. But my taste in tsav isn't necessary in line with trade ideal either. In the words of Mrs. Doubtfire, "I like 'em light and woody!"

 

[Odyssey44]

Oh goodness, nooooooooo! Don't touch him... he has a lovely cut, IMO. The only thing I would say is, yes, his tone is a little darker than my preference. And so you'll always have a touch of extinction. But my taste in tsav isn't necessary in line with trade ideal either. In the words of Mrs. Doubtfire, "I like 'em light and woody!"

We have to find a green you consider a "her"! haha! But yes, this one I can see is clearly a he.

 

[Autumn in New England]

We have to find a green you consider a "her"! haha! But yes, this one I can see is clearly a he.

Right, why do I see all blues and greens as boys?

 

[Autumn in New England]

*Meant to say "necessarily!"

 

[Dr_Diesel]

Hi all~~~

I would really loved to have you guys expert opinion if a recut of this stone, which has a tiny window at the bottom, will improve its brilliance




This stone has bugged me for awhile on that narrow line of extinction running through the center and two end, Im wondering if this is caused by the dark tone of the stone or being a cut issue?

Please help me to decide if I should go for a recut x(

Don't touch it.