What do you think of vintage cut diamonds? I bought one and a jeweler told me he would recommend I have it re-cut. The diamond fits in a vintage-style ring so I plan to keep the original cut.
Vintage cuts can be great! They often have a ton of character in comparison to most modern diamonds. objectively, most would say a well recut diamond is a better looking stone...However there are plenty of instances you would want to leave your diamond as is. If it is in an original or just appropriate vintage style ring i would leave it that way. If the stone has been damaged enough over time, that is also a reason you want to recut? Might even be related to how well it will set/fit in a ring setting. Thanks for the question.
That is one of those “branded” cuts I mention. I’m not a big fan personally. Most diamond specialists find it too “busy”. It has a lot of extra facets, but that doesn’t necessarily make it better. Some may like it, but I don’t feel it’s an improvement. I think you pay more for the novelty of it. It sold pretty shamelessly on cruise ships.
I looked at a princess cut today, I asked a jeweler for help and when I told him there was a black spec of carbon he told me that would classify it as an i1 or i2. Is this true? Great video by the way!
Usually having an eye visible inclusion would put it in those categories. Generally I would want to see a lab report to have a reference point, but not all labs grade the same. Clarity in diamond is one of the more subjective aspects of diamond grading. I plan on doing a similar video to this on clarity as well, but my videos on the 4cs and finding the best deal on a diamond would give you more info on this topic. Best of luck!
Your vids are great. Informative, clear, not sales-y or dramatic. Good work and thank you.
I’m so glad you explain the importance of cut with diamonds and colored stones. What is trying to achieved with each. Good video as usual!
What do you think of vintage cut diamonds? I bought one and a jeweler told me he would recommend I have it re-cut. The diamond fits in a vintage-style ring so I plan to keep the original cut.
Vintage cuts can be great! They often have a ton of character in comparison to most modern diamonds. objectively, most would say a well recut diamond is a better looking stone...However there are plenty of instances you would want to leave your diamond as is. If it is in an original or just appropriate vintage style ring i would leave it that way. If the stone has been damaged enough over time, that is also a reason you want to recut? Might even be related to how well it will set/fit in a ring setting. Thanks for the question.
I got one for you “crown of light”. What is your thoughts on value??
That is one of those “branded” cuts I mention. I’m not a big fan personally. Most diamond specialists find it too “busy”. It has a lot of extra facets, but that doesn’t necessarily make it better. Some may like it, but I don’t feel it’s an improvement. I think you pay more for the novelty of it. It sold pretty shamelessly on cruise ships.
@@YourAverageJeweler yep that’s how I heard of it.
I looked at a princess cut today, I asked a jeweler for help and when I told him there was a black spec of carbon he told me that would classify it as an i1 or i2. Is this true? Great video by the way!
Usually having an eye visible inclusion would put it in those categories. Generally I would want to see a lab report to have a reference point, but not all labs grade the same. Clarity in diamond is one of the more subjective aspects of diamond grading. I plan on doing a similar video to this on clarity as well, but my videos on the 4cs and finding the best deal on a diamond would give you more info on this topic. Best of luck!
@@YourAverageJeweler thank you
What about an ascension star cut? Any thoughts
Where is the boyfriend in order to get the ring