What is this?

[ariel144]

And this didn't qualify for the Poor Cut grade WHY? http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS2-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1326910.asp

(I do think the first two I posted have promise-- despite some of the ones, like the above, that are just eyesores).

Some of the stones they purchase ...one has to wonder ...what are they thinking? Could you really sell this stone? I know they don't throw them away but really surprising some of the yucky looking stones they purchase.

 

[ariel144]

I ran across this, looking for something else.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1429007.asp Is this a new, old style roundish thing? Tables bigger than you'd think for an old style. Culet is there. Depth for an old cut is not surprising. Neither is the GIA cert. But whatever is going on there in the center isn't saying old cut to me. Just a REALLY bad cut round? Inquiring minds.

I'm liking this one...i would guess "transitional". Oh, and thanks for the "Wonky" thread...interesting.

 

[ariel144]

Speaking of wonktastic. Table and depth on this plus pic = head scratcher even if you ignore the clarity. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-I1-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1404812.asp

almost 9mm of bling for $17k not bad even if it is an I1...it looks nice.

 

[ariel144]

Next to Fisheye in the PS dictionary: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1447441.asp

This one spent time as an industrial drill bit before deciding to change careers and become a 'gem': http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-I1-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1489911.asp

LOL! like i said why do they buy these stones? Who buys these?

 

[Fly Girl]

Whew! DH is here to pick me up (we carpool) so... I'll leave you with these two:

But it's a D IF! I must have it! http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-IF-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1425953.asp

And this one:


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1465055.asp (taking applications for captions cause it's got me speechless).

Well, who needs edge to edge light return, anyhow?

 

[Gypsy]

Well, who needs edge to edge light return, anyhow?

I like that. I was thinking something along the lines of a 1.3 carat diamond that looks like a 80 point diamond. But I like yours better.

 

[Gypsy]

I had so much fun earlier I thought I'd add a few more. I'm at home and mellow though, so the snark is missing.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1154686.asp "She said she wanted a unique stone, and I didn't see another one that looked like this one!" (good thing too)

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1381730.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1517725.asp Of course I can get a 3 carat stone for under 28k!

Who needs the HCA, images of the diamonds, and idealscopes! All I need is a GIA Excellent cut, and nothing else. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1491758.asp ... http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1384909.asp ... http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1414633.asp ... http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1407485.asp ... http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1334538.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-IF-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1429061.asp It's a D IF GIA Ex! IT MUST BE GORGEOUS. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-IF-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1451142.asp



AND... before we get accused of being anti-GIA...here's an AGS 0 that PROVES you still need to do you research. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1371917.asp

 

[two_little_birds]

And this didn't qualify for the Poor Cut grade WHY? http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS2-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1326910.asp

Oh my!

 

[two_little_birds]

Next to Fisheye in the PS dictionary: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1447441.asp

I know I shouldn't be laughing because these stones are so sad... but OMG this thread is killing me!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Presenting the Solar Eclipse Diamond: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS2-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1454080.asp with GIA Very Good Cut, a great clarity rating of VVS2, it can be yours for ONLY 10k!

That's a specialty cut...look at the diagram of the stone. It actually is a pretty cut! Doesn't give the angles, though.

I think that is a patented cut from Zales?

 

[Dee*Jay]

Forget who's buying these barkers, who's idea it is to post the pics? There should be a category called "the photo won't do it justice--let us send it to you and you can judge for yourself!" We all know that some people can't tell a good stone from a bad one, and they will just fall in love with whatever is in the box when they open it. I can't imagine any other way that some of these will ever leave the land of inventory and end up in a piece of jewelry!

 

[distracts]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1465055.asp (taking applications for captions cause it's got me speechless).

Diamonds by Jackson Pollock.

 

[yennyfire]

Next to Fisheye in the PS dictionary: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1447441.asp

This one spent time as an industrial drill bit before deciding to change careers and become a 'gem': http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-I1-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1489911.asp

Thanks for a ROFL moment Gypsy...your comments are priceless (just like some of these stone should be!!).

 

[that_someone_special]

But my "friend" the jeweler said it's a 'needle in a haystack' stone that is super spready and will look even bigger to boot because it has a large table! http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-IF-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1412144.asp

Plus I'm getting the BFF family discount! He said I have to pay cash within 30 mins or the DEAL IS OFF! WHAT DO I DO?!? Plz help. there are no returns.

Ok guys, I couldn't wait, so I bought it. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

 

[Enerchi]

But my "friend" the jeweler said it's a 'needle in a haystack' stone that is super spready and will look even bigger to boot because it has a large table! http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-IF-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1412144.asp

Plus I'm getting the BFF family discount! He said I have to pay cash within 30 mins or the DEAL IS OFF! WHAT DO I DO?!? Plz help. there are no returns.

Ok guys, I couldn't wait, so I bought it. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

OMG bean!!! that is SOOOOOO dead on perfect!!!

and then they come on to PS and ask..."How did I do?"

***WAIT!!**** you ARE joking, right?

 

[Gypsy]

And then, they argue with you about why the diamond is GREAT.

Uh huh.

Spot on Bean.

 

[quaddio]

I ran across this, looking for something else.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1429007.asp Is this a new, old style roundish thing? Tables bigger than you'd think for an old style. Culet is there. Depth for an old cut is not surprising. Neither is the GIA cert. But whatever is going on there in the center isn't saying old cut to me. Just a REALLY bad cut round? Inquiring minds.

I think I recognize 'this'. Do you think it looks a lot like this one??

 

[Rosebloom]

This thread is hilarious!

And terrifying.

And educational. Thank you!

 

[Gypsy]

I ran across this, looking for something else.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1429007.asp Is this a new, old style roundish thing? Tables bigger than you'd think for an old style. Culet is there. Depth for an old cut is not surprising. Neither is the GIA cert. But whatever is going on there in the center isn't saying old cut to me. Just a REALLY bad cut round? Inquiring minds.

I think I recognize 'this'. Do you think it looks a lot like this one??

YES! Great eye and memory!! That's it!

Welcome RIB!

 

[TitanCi]

interesting finds. VERY interesting...

 

[quaddio]

The diamond actually looked beautiful to me but PS talked me out of buying the ring.. are you sure it's really such a bad cut- maybe it's just different????

 

[Gypsy]

The diamond actually looked beautiful to me but PS talked me out of buying the ring.. are you sure it's really such a bad cut- maybe it's just different????

No. I'm not sure at all with that one. I originally just posted it because it was interesting. I'd love to get an ASET (not an IS) of it. When I first started the thread it was just 'curious stones'... it morphed into 'dear god! What is that??" after that first stone.

 

[quaddio]

The diamond actually looked beautiful to me but PS talked me out of buying the ring.. are you sure it's really such a bad cut- maybe it's just different????

No. I'm not sure at all with that one. I originally just posted it because it was interesting. I'd love to get an ASET (not an IS) of it. When I first started the thread it was just 'curious stones'... it morphed into 'dear god! What is that??" after that first stone.

Some of the weird stones you posted here are truly horrific Gypsy - although it makes for great entertainment!

Regarding the vintage ring, I'm still crazy it and called the store today - still available. The uniqueness adds to the appeal. I'm probably too risk-averse to purchase but if I did I'd want to get an ASET to share with Pricescope.

 

[quaddio]

The diamond actually looked beautiful to me but PS talked me out of buying the ring.. are you sure it's really such a bad cut- maybe it's just different????

No. I'm not sure at all with that one. I originally just posted it because it was interesting. I'd love to get an ASET (not an IS) of it. When I first started the thread it was just 'curious stones'... it morphed into 'dear god! What is that??" after that first stone.

Does this one look similar? If it's Transitional wouldn't it be post 1930s?
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Caledonia-Ring-Platinum-BPT899/