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« on: December 21, 2011, 07:21:06 PM »
believe it or not, it was damaged during setting.
We had finished a lovely platinum and 18kt yellow gold flower for it and the culet was broken during setting in a totally freak accident.
Even though the diamond still weighed 3.55cts- not a single point was lost- it looked like a bomb had gone off inside.
Sorry, I simply could not bear to take a picture.


AAAAnyway- this led to having a serious discussion with one of my oldest cutting buddies.
He said we had two options:
1) repair the stone, which would be apparent due to the way it was cut. If it was a crushed ice type pf stone, repair would be an easy choice- but this stone would loose it's lovely "brilliant" facet pattern.
2) re-cut the stone to a 2.90+- radiant, and in the process, gain the grade of Fancy Light Yellow
"That's what I'd do Rocky" is what he said...and what we chose to do.
It should be ready in two weeks.
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2011, 07:38:23 PM »
The setting.....
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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2011, 07:44:05 PM »
In the immortal words of Charlie Brown: "AAAAUUUUGH!!!"

Sad 

Good save, though, Rocky Wink  Looking forward to seeing The Phoenix Diamond :0)
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« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2011, 08:18:02 PM »
Noooooooooo -okay

I just loved that funky cushion.  Can't wait to see how it turns out after the recut.

Lovely setting though.
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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2011, 11:36:46 PM »
Gosh, that was such a great stone.  It will be interesting to see the difference.  What will the recut do to the value?
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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2011, 07:03:53 AM »
What a shame...but at least it is "repairable"...and the stone will still be a large one.  Such a pity though, it was a nice cushion. Sad
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2011, 09:16:30 AM »
That's really too bad.  I liked that funky cushion, but I'm sure it will make a beautiful radiant.
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« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2011, 11:12:04 AM »
My condolences. I hope you aren't too disappointed with the end result.
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« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2011, 07:49:48 AM »
I actually felt a physical pain when I read that post! Here's to the new radiant, I hope it's every bit as beautiful as the cushion was!
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« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2011, 10:28:11 AM »
 Cry

However, I know the end result will be beautiful.
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« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2011, 08:34:54 PM »
What was the grade before? Fancy light yellow is quite a step up.
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« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2011, 10:49:14 PM »
Quote from: Diamondsbylauren on December 21, 2011, 07:21:06 PM
believe it or not, it was damaged during setting.
We had finished a lovely platinum and 18kt yellow gold flower for it and the culet was broken during setting in a totally freak accident.
Even though the diamond still weighed 3.55cts- not a single point was lost- it looked like a bomb had gone off inside.
Sorry, I simply could not bear to take a picture.

 Confused42 sad4  That's so awful.  I'd be afraid to look even if you did post a pic.

Was this the victim?
http://rockdiamond.c...ge-sparkle-gia-r4313

If so, it's a shame -- that's a lovely stone.  But hey -- if the little bit of weight loss means an upgrade in color, that's not a bad trade all in all.  :-)
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« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2011, 11:19:53 PM »
Oh my gosh!!!

It was a $24,000 diamond that broke?!

And you're being understanding?

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« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2011, 08:48:25 AM »
Great save! Good way to turn lemon into lemonade!!!  I think we are going to love the recut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(even though it was a painful process to get to it).
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« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2012, 04:18:58 AM »
I love that you can turn this into a different cut--will you post before & after pics?
I'm coming late in the game, so have no idea what the stone looked like when you started.

Not that i want to see a train wreck--but I am soooo very curious to see the damaged stone--just to get an idea of what a cutter can do--I find the whole process fascinating.
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« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2012, 04:06:05 PM »
OMG= it's ready!!!!

and I have to say...WOWOWOWOWOW

It's now a 3.18ct radiant cut- but a very cool one.
Large corners and a teeny table-


i'd say its W-X color- we did not get the Fancy light we were hoping for, but we also expected a stone less than 3cts.........Ill snap some photos this evening.
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« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2012, 04:58:35 PM »
Oh I can't wait to see!  I've been wondering about this stone lately and was hoping it would turn out awesome!
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« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2012, 05:02:11 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2012, 05:07:03 PM »
I'm waiting anxiously to see it! C'mon with the photos, I'm 5 hours ahead of you here and it will be past my bedtime very soon...
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« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2012, 05:21:19 PM »
oh, I'm so glad it turned out well!
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« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2012, 06:01:12 PM »
Sorry this took so long....
I'll need to measure it...




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« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2012, 06:01:57 PM »
Next decision.....keep polishing ( cutting) to see if we can tweak a bit more color?
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« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2012, 06:03:24 PM »
Quote from: Catia on January 02, 2012, 04:18:58 AM
I love that you can turn this into a different cut--will you post before & after pics?
I'm coming late in the game, so have no idea what the stone looked like when you started.

Not that i want to see a train wreck--but I am soooo very curious to see the damaged stone--just to get an idea of what a cutter can do--I find the whole process fascinating.

I'm regretting this now- but when I saw the smashed stone I could not bear to take a picture...here it is prior to the damage...
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« Reply #23 on: January 31, 2012, 07:08:04 PM »
I am in awe.  that looks like an entirely different stone!  How incredible!
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« Reply #24 on: January 31, 2012, 07:37:43 PM »
I love the way it turned out.  What I like best is the patterning along the center line (top to bottom) of the stone.  It's almost curvy in places where I am used to seeing straight lines.  Nicely done!

The color difference is amazing too!
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