alisonia333
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Hi everybody, I need some advice.
I used a diamond of my grandmother's in my engagement ring, an early OEC. I noticed recently that there is some sort of abrasion on the girdle, what looks like a chip. There is a feather extending 3mm along the girdle of the stone that has always been there, but I think this girdle chip is new. I am worried that I've damaged it banging my ring around and I'm worried about doing further damage. I don't know if it is now more prone to chipping or not. I can't really get a good picture where it shows the tiny little chip, just the sort of scratch-like abrasion. I am wondering if it's possible to get the girdle polished or possibly rehabbed in some way, or if it's too big a risk because of the placement of the feather. I obviously wouldn't chose a stone with such risky inclusions, but since this is my grandmother's it chose me. I have two close up photos BEFORE I noticed the chip. I honestly don't really know what I'm looking at in terms of inclusions and/or damage...I don't have an experienced eye. I'm not really sure if this was existing damage made worse...a chip an inclusion coming to the surface...I don't know. The first two photos are "befores" and the rest of them are my best attempt at getting a close up of the inclusions/damage. What are my options and what do the experts suggest? PLEASE HELP! Also, any idea if insurance covers any "repair" costs? Here are the stats I have on the stone:
Shape and Cut: Old European
Measurements: 7.35 x 7.13 x 4.42 mm
Weight: 1.50 carats
Proportions: Fair
Depth: 61.0%
Table: 41.6%
Girdle: Thin to thick; average slightly thick
Culet: Extremely large
Finish
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Fair
Clarity: I-1
Comments: Feather on girdle extends approximately 3 mm.
Color: K, brownish
Fluorescence: None (lw), none (sw)
Thank you so much!
Edited to add stats.




I used a diamond of my grandmother's in my engagement ring, an early OEC. I noticed recently that there is some sort of abrasion on the girdle, what looks like a chip. There is a feather extending 3mm along the girdle of the stone that has always been there, but I think this girdle chip is new. I am worried that I've damaged it banging my ring around and I'm worried about doing further damage. I don't know if it is now more prone to chipping or not. I can't really get a good picture where it shows the tiny little chip, just the sort of scratch-like abrasion. I am wondering if it's possible to get the girdle polished or possibly rehabbed in some way, or if it's too big a risk because of the placement of the feather. I obviously wouldn't chose a stone with such risky inclusions, but since this is my grandmother's it chose me. I have two close up photos BEFORE I noticed the chip. I honestly don't really know what I'm looking at in terms of inclusions and/or damage...I don't have an experienced eye. I'm not really sure if this was existing damage made worse...a chip an inclusion coming to the surface...I don't know. The first two photos are "befores" and the rest of them are my best attempt at getting a close up of the inclusions/damage. What are my options and what do the experts suggest? PLEASE HELP! Also, any idea if insurance covers any "repair" costs? Here are the stats I have on the stone:
Shape and Cut: Old European
Measurements: 7.35 x 7.13 x 4.42 mm
Weight: 1.50 carats
Proportions: Fair
Depth: 61.0%
Table: 41.6%
Girdle: Thin to thick; average slightly thick
Culet: Extremely large
Finish
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Fair
Clarity: I-1
Comments: Feather on girdle extends approximately 3 mm.
Color: K, brownish
Fluorescence: None (lw), none (sw)
Thank you so much!
Edited to add stats.



