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« on: July 23, 2007, 05:01:06 AM » |
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I was wondering if anyone knows anything about these... Are they rare or common. More or less expensive than "normal" diamonds. Also, where would one find them?
Just curious....
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Trinkette
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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2007, 11:00:35 AM » |
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Hummm, nice stuff. Like a double rose-cut shaped like a tear drop. I think briolette cut diamonds are more popular again today than they were a few years ago, I've seen them around (have you tried Harry Winston... hah! hah! $$$). I remember reading -somewhere- that most new briolette style diamonds are cut in India, and maybe Turkey (?) - I can't remember.  A VERY old style, I know that they were popular in Edwardian era earrings. I actually prefer them in estate or antique jewelry... I think they look "softer" than many of the new diamonds that seem... how do I describe it, well, I guess, more "machine made." I like them better when they're not as perfect (go figure)! I'd LOVE to find a special pair of antique briolette earrings.  Does Snooper have a little project in mind... some earrings, a pendant maybe?  |
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« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2007, 09:46:47 PM » |
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Hi Everyone! Briolettes are one of the first styles of polishing diamonds. It's a far "easier" cut than any of the modern cuts. In the early days a diamond cutters tools were not nearly as refined as today's precision equipment. Even back then, maximizing yield from the rough was a crucial element of the cutting. Briolettes offered good use of rough. All this is a bit technical I suppose. They are beautiful, but from a modern cutter's standpoint, briolettes offer some drawbacks compared to modern cuts. The manner of setting them involves drilling a hole- not an ideal method compared to more modern designs. They're also more "bead like" and less sparkly. Consequently, there's less overall demand for them, preventing any significant rough being polished into these shapes. The antique market is the place to find these. Just about any important diamond becomes far more valuable after re-cut. This means you won;t see a lot of larger, more desirable diamonds in their old state set into jewelry. Briolettes don't offer a lot of re-cut possibilities- so they are more readily found in antique stuff. Of course we might be able to dig up a pair to show you guys........  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2007, 11:44:38 PM » |
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« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2007, 03:59:13 PM » |
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Live and learn: We've gotten 6 briolettes to show you guys. In the process I learned more about them. 1) these are all newly polished diamonds 2) it's very rare to actually find the old ones. 3) in terms of color and clairty, they should be graded in a similar manner to "regular" diamonds. 4) It's extremely rare to find very clean ( VS) briolettes. 5) the rough used could also be polished into a marquise. The advantages to the briolette are that there's a far greater yeild from the rough ( about 80%)- this plus the fact that Marquises are not very hot right now mean that it makes sense to cut these from certain rought. First pair - this is a "Cape" pair in terms of color...I'd call them about M-N color, and I1 clarity. This pair can be separated into two single stones ( the other pairs coming up can't be split) The total weight of these is 2.96carats       |
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