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Any recommended recutters?

JewelledEscalators said:
What are you getting recut?
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A tourmaline! It's currently a hideously executed Portuguese cut with a small window.

JewelledEscalators said:
FYI the FedEx shipping was like 60- 65 dollars each way.
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That's actually not too bad! It costs me that much to overnight packages to NYC, and I could drive there to deliver them myself.
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Now you have a trusted cutter should you need anything else done in the future, which is worth its weight in gold.
 
Thanks! I have another red spinel that I might get recut later depending on what I plan to do with it.

Tourmalines seem to often come in Portugese cuts.
 
Boyd Fox is a literal wizard. I just got my jedi ring back today from him, I had him take a look to see if the stone was a good candidate for a recut. Before there was a small window that was most prominent in diffused daylight, didn't bother me too much but I felt there could be improvement. Now it's completely window free and even inclusions are hidden! From 1.18 to 1.08ct and no loss of face up size:eek2:

Couple of quick pics as I literally just opened the box. Can't believe it!!!!:dance::dance::dance:

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CBianco said:
Boyd Fox is a literal wizard. I just got my jedi ring back today from him, I had him take a look to see if the stone was a good candidate for a recut. Before there was a small window that was most prominent in diffused daylight, didn't bother me too much but I felt there could be improvement. Now it's completely window free and even inclusions are hidden! From 1.18 to 1.08ct and no loss of face up size:eek2:

Couple of quick pics as I literally just opened the box. Can't believe it!!!!:dance::dance::dance:

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A big thanks to @Autumn in New England for the recommendation!!
 
CBianco said:
Boyd Fox is a literal wizard. I just got my jedi ring back today from him, I had him take a look to see if the stone was a good candidate for a recut. Before there was a small window that was most prominent in diffused daylight, didn't bother me too much but I felt there could be improvement. Now it's completely window free and even inclusions are hidden! From 1.18 to 1.08ct and no loss of face up size:eek2:

Couple of quick pics as I literally just opened the box. Can't believe it!!!!:dance::dance::dance:

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Well, you know how I adore this stone and ring, first of all! And I can't believe Boyd managed to nip and tuck it while only sacrificing 10 points!! Well worth the effort and expense. I never tire of gazing at this piece!!
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Autumn in New England said:
Did it seriously only lose 9 pts. with all that improvement?! :eek2: Boyd is a magician!! He's recutting a stone for me as we speak. Oh I'm so glad it worked out well. Congrats!!
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Actually still does have a slight window but I don't think it can be rid of due to positions of the inclusions and the fact that it's a shallow stone (unless you lose a lot of weight). Still though a huge improvement.
 
Its fantastic !
 
Anyone willing to share what a recut from Boyd cost you? I’m considering purchasing an old ring to repurpose the center stone and it most likely will need a recut. Trying to gauge if it’s worth purchasing.
 
Also some photos of the different colours it shows under different lighting conditions - the photos are blurred as if I don't take them quite close up I can't capture the colour:

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Perhaps not a stone for those who dislike inclusions :lol:
 
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