Sunshine812
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Hi all, there are Ex Ovals, Rhino at August Vintage makes them, take a look at this video. No bow ties.
Hi all, there are Ex Ovals, Rhino at August Vintage makes them, take a look at this video. No bow ties.
Exactly!!They are not graded that way because it isn’t a grading parameter.
but that’s the thing.... that is a term he uses to describe them. They are not graded that way because it isn’t a grading parameter. You and many others consider them excellent but not everyone
Exactly!!
There's a specific term "Excellent Cut Grade"
To a gemologist or educated consumer, the term is a GIA specific one.
AGSL uses the term "Ideal"
Of course, many sellers use both/ either term with no second thought- but this is a place where the correct terminology really matters.
Then the issue of "bow ties"
Many ovals do not have bow ties.
There are Oval Brilliant Diamonds that have different light performance ( larger facets) in the middle of the stone causing larger flashes of light emanating from the center of the diamond, as compared to the tips.
IN some cases, this effect can be absolutely gorgeous. In bad cases, the center is static dark, resembling a "bow tie".
So- there's many super well cut ovals that don't have bow ties- or others that use the look effectively.
But NONE of them are "EX" cut grade. Because it does not exist.
People vary, but I can't wrap my brain around anyone caring, and copying, what some so-called celebrity wears.
Does that make them feel superior to regular people who are less "cool" or whatever today's term is?
How bout just wearing whatever you like?
Do you think you matter less than some famous person?
You don't.
WOW, sorry I used the wrong terminology.
And yes I’m not an educated “diamond” consumer, isn’t that what this site is for, for us consumers to learn?
Sorry to have jumped on your post Sunshine! I'm a bit sensitive to how diamonds are described.
I'm sure Jon uses the correct terminology.
Yes, AGSL "Ideal" is the correct word to use.