I''ve inherited a diamond that I believe is an old miner''s cut. I''ve not had it appraised, but I did take it to the NY Diamond District. While I was browsing for a new setting to place it in, a jeweler offered to look at it for me. His on-the-spot evaluation was that it was a G or H color, 1.75 - 1.8 carat, diamond with a 7.5mm diameter. He looked through a 10mm scope, and despite trying for quite some time, said that he could not see any flaws. He fervently characterized the diamond as an extremely nice diamond (another jeweler, just glancing at the diamond had a similar reaction). Without providing you much more detail than that, I was hoping you could answer a few questions. The jeweler mentioned that this diamond was an ideal candidate for being recut. He said that it would end up being 1.5 carat and be valued at $10-11K if it was recut. Should I consider recutting this diamond? What are the pros and cons? Will the sparkle of the diamond be increased significantly if it is recut? Enough to be noticeable to the passerby? I can see the "hole" at the bottom of the diamond from the flat bottom of the miner''s cut when I look at it, but overall, I''m not disappointed with the refraction of light/whiteness.
Thanks for your comments/thoughts. Also, if you recommend that I have it recut, could you also recommend a jeweler that would provide this service?
Thanks,
LC
Thanks for your comments/thoughts. Also, if you recommend that I have it recut, could you also recommend a jeweler that would provide this service?
Thanks,
LC