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« on: February 10, 2007, 05:31:22 PM »
Hi All!

Of course, it's impossible to generalize about what an SI2 Emerald Cut looks like.
This one, is extremely honest about it's imperfection.
You can see it easily in the close up shots.


Yet, at arm's length- it ROCKS!
See it both close up, and at arm's length


What do you guys think?
Would you go for a smaller one with no imperfection- or get something larger, even if you could see the imperfection under fairly close examination?
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2007, 05:49:50 PM »
The picture didn't come up Huh?   ...but even so,  I feel safe in saying why not offer a nice SI2 EC at are nice price?....sometimes an inclusion that is seen up close may not bother too many people!   If I know you David, there must be something about this diamond that is saying... keep it!~Ronda 
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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2007, 05:56:47 PM »
Personally, I would never buy it.  I'd rather go smaller or down on the color a little.  It almost looks like it is scratched, IMO.  I think especially with an asscher or emerald cut, I would want to be able to stare into it without being bothered by an imperfection like that. 

I have seen lots of I1s you have offered that I would get in a heartbeat (in fact, my new cushion is an I1, right), but this is just too obvious to me.  Sorry!

Just curious why this gets an SI2 and not an I1.  I can see it even in the pics from far away.
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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2007, 06:20:50 PM »
I have to agree with GL, it does look like a scratch and it prevents you from looking past it into the step cuts of the diamond. Maybe it would be good for a pendant?? Would it be as visible if the EC was re-cut into a radiant?
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2007, 08:27:52 PM »
Dang, I can't see the pic either:( I had some problems opening the movies too:(
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2007, 10:42:44 PM »
I have to say that I would pass as well. The imperfection does look like a scratch at first glance, and it seems to be right in the center area. That would bother me much more than if it were off to one side more.
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2007, 12:45:42 AM »
Quote from: mskerryk on February 10, 2007, 10:21:26 PM
I need more information. Weight, color etc?
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I can see the points about a visible imperfection.
Remember, the visibility of an imperfection does not affect the grade.

Maybe we should re-cut this into a radiant.........
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2007, 01:17:38 AM »
In general an SI2 wouldn't bother me. But the imperfection in this one would. I agree it looks like a scratch. I vote for a re-cut.
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2007, 01:26:35 AM »
I third the motion.  Recut, but it is cute... I guess for some, they wouldn't be bothered.  But I go nuts w/ imperfections no matter how killer the cut.

But then again... If you think of some of the shaddy diamonds that are sold at mauls or what ever have you, this diamond would still look amazing in comparison...
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« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2007, 03:25:31 AM »
Quote from: Diamondsbylauren on February 11, 2007, 12:45:42 AM

I can see the points about a visible imperfection.
Remember, the visibility of an imperfection does not affect the grade.

Maybe we should re-cut this into a radiant.........

Maybe a tutorial on clarity would be a good thing to add to the site.  I thought that it had to do with how easily you could see the imperfection with a loupe or the naked eye.  Would love a good explanation!
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« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2007, 06:29:47 AM »
This one wouldn't bother me in the least, if the price were right. The chances of that one getting switched out of a setting by a local jeweler is a lot smaller, hard to replicate where that flaw is.
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« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2007, 12:01:37 PM »
I know an EC will show it's imperfections much easier than a radiant would....however, after viewing the stone, I question where the imperfection is!   Can you point it out to us?.....I  think I see it but I just can't get past the sparkle.   

EMJ...I agree, it is a nice character to have in a stone so that someone wouldn't easily do a "switcheroo" on ya!  ~Ronda
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« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2007, 12:12:31 PM »
I wouldn't personally buy this one.  And you know how I love K diamonds!  That imperfection is just too front and center for me.  I would always be looking at it.

I say re-cut into a radiant.
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« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2007, 12:44:47 PM »
Upon closer inspection....I think I see it in the upper right hand corner.   It looks rather large.......so yeah, maybe do a recut into a radiant.  ~Ronda
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« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2007, 02:45:51 PM »
Ronda, when you view the movie of it, it is VERY apparent! Looks like a large feather / cloud / scratch at almost dead center. But in the picture above, you don't see it.

Which is another GREAT reason why these new movies are SO wonderful!!!

I hope DBL makes movies of ALL future diamonds / rings for purchase!
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« Reply #15 on: February 11, 2007, 05:51:51 PM »
I agree, I wouldn't buy it either as it would bug the bejeebies out of me!  One of these days I will buy an EC from you, but not this one.  I'd be interested to see it recut but worried about the resulting drop in weight.  It will take you under the 2ct mark and will that make it harder to turn a profit on what was bought as a 2ct stone?
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« Reply #16 on: February 11, 2007, 07:47:01 PM »
Oh...that is the problem...I can't see the movies on my computer.  I guess I have to figure out why my WMV is not working along with my speakers.     Undecided  ~Ronda
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« Reply #17 on: February 11, 2007, 09:04:45 PM »
Yes, this would bother me.  My engagement ring is an SI2 radiant.  It has a carbon spot that is clearly visible when the stone is really dirty.  This is good motivation for me to keep my ring clean :-).  But one of the reasons my DH did not select an emerald cut for me was that he knew I dreamed of a one-carat stone, and in his budget, that meant SI2.  The emerald cuts in that clarity grade (at least the ones that we saw) were not pretty.  The radiants and princess cuts were much nicer.

So... I guess I'd vote for recutting it, although that decision might also depend on how much weight you think it would lose....

--Robin
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« Reply #18 on: February 12, 2007, 01:58:58 AM »
Ok, I can see movies now!! I have to hit the "OK" button 2-3x and then it is highlighted so I can select it (it's just white and not clickable) but I just saw and yeah, now that I see it in action? No way...
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« Reply #19 on: February 12, 2007, 12:02:11 PM »
I would have to pass.  I love my SI2 cushion, but I'm not feeling this one. 

Do you have an idea about how much weight you would lose if you re cut to a radiant?
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« Reply #20 on: February 13, 2007, 11:38:06 AM »
I guess I'm the minority here, but I love that EC! I even loved that 1.49 ct EC that was re-cut into a radiant.

I vote to keep it as is. Yes, I can see the inclusion when it's up close, but look at those FLASHES!!! It's dazzling!!! And I bet it'd be less noticeable when it's set.

To me, size is more important than clarity........if the stone is well cut.

But you're talkin to a gal that owns an I2 too!

Smiley Amy
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« Reply #21 on: February 13, 2007, 11:44:22 AM »
Quote from: FoxyandSexy on February 13, 2007, 11:38:06 AM
I guess I'm the minority here, but I love that EC! I even loved that 1.49 ct EC that was re-cut into a radiant.

I vote to keep it as is. Yes, I can see the inclusion when it's up close, but look at those FLASHES!!! It's dazzling!!! And I bet it'd be less noticeable when it's set.

To me, size is more important than clarity........if the stone is well cut.

But you're talkin to a gal that owns an I2 too!

Smiley Amy

Amy, which of your stones is an I2? I've been eyeing the 1.92 O-P radiant DBL has for sale right now and it's an I2. Do the imperfections in your stone bother you at all?
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« Reply #22 on: February 13, 2007, 01:15:04 PM »
Jewellk, the purple heart (from DBL) in my Avatar is an I2. Technically, it's a Fancy Brownish Purple-Pink. The brownish tint and the I2 grade made it more affordable, especially for a 0.85 ct. It has a couple carbon spots & a little feather---off to the left hand side. But the darker color helps hide the flaws. I can see them if I look at it up close, but when it's at arm's length, all I see is the beautiful purple color. I don't regret getting an I2.

And my other DBL heart (N color) is an SI2....but it's totally eye clean.

I would buy "imperfect" diamonds from David any day!!!!! He picks the best ones!

Smiley Amy
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« Reply #23 on: February 13, 2007, 01:19:52 PM »
Jewellk, where's that 1.92 O-P radiant at? I'm not finding it.

Amy Smiley
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« Reply #24 on: February 13, 2007, 01:33:50 PM »
It's discussed in this thread, there's also a movie Smiley

http://coloreddiamon...with-imperfection/0/
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