Old Mine Cut diamond opinion please

[LuluH]

this group is great at finding stones, let us help!

I hate to say it, but I agree, this is not a well cut stone and you can find something way better in that price range with some work and patience. The table is too big, the symmetry is way off and if you get a better cut stone you'll get way more sparkle. Most of the photos you shared show big areas of the stone where the light is getting trapped and the stone is dark.

Thank you! I do not mind the symmetry being off, I kind of like that about OMC. Would love for any and all suggestions on stones and already set rings. So nice of you all to offer.

 

[LuluH]

I would also return bc you don’t seem to love it and you seem like you are trying to convince Yourself into liking it. As others have said, it’s very warm. I would say ST. I also have red flags with that second jeweler. Let PS shop for you!

Also I really don’t like the way it’s cut personally- even if it’s old. That big table would bother me.

You are 100% correct just figure I will never find a stone for that price with the VS 2 caret specs. I do not mind the wonky cuts, but you are correct would love more sparkle!! This one kind of reminded me of an asscher/emerald look compared to the sparkle of a round diamond. I also don't love cushion cuts.

 

[LuluH]

Just to add one more note. The stone is not even certified so who knows if it’s even a VS. You might be less sensitive to clarity than you think and I think that maybe if you would be cool with an SI one or two where the inclusions are not noticeable, you can get more bang for your buck.

I did have two jewelers look at it and they said it was a very clear stone... no idea what that means, they did not seem to the color was super off as advertised (which was a J). But thought KL range. Who knows, but too warm for me I guess.

 

[Dreamer_D]

In general we don’t want diamonds to appear “glassy”. That is usually a result of a poor cut. You want to see lots of sparkle and scintillation, which is movement and pattern caused by the facets lighting up at different times. Glassy means you can see through it and that’s not really the main attraction for diamonds.

Diamonds can look cloudy when they are dirty (how often do you clean your ring? Like soak in a mixture of hot water, a few drops of dish soap and a teaspoon of household ammonia and scrub with a toothbrush?). Also some types of inclusions can cause that but only when they are extreme. But in most cases inclusions in the VS and SI range will not cause that effect and you just have to choose on a stone by stone basis which is eye clean.

You might have more luck attracting attention for help with your search if you start a new thread called “help me buy an old cut diamond” in the rocky talky forum. It gets more traffic.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I did have two jewelers look at it and they said it was a very clear stone... no idea what that means, they did not seem to the color was super off as advertised (which was a J). But thought KL range. Who knows, but too warm for me I guess.

Might have been the poor cut too as well cut stones show less body tint.