Heart Shaped Diamond

[burberryprncess]

I received a gift from my client....a beautiful heart shaped diamond pendant and according to the GIA certificate, it reads: D, SI1, .76 ct. Upon looking through the 10X loop, I see a noticeable inclusion. Do you know if this is normal to see so clearly with an aid from a loop? This is my first SI, so I don't know what to expect, as usually I buy VVS for a good size diamond. But since this is a gift, I'm happee, happee, and delighted to accept.

I'll try to post a picture tomorrow.

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

yes, w/ a loupe it's not uncommon to see and inclusion on an SI1 stone.
You can't see it w/o the aide can you?
Sometimes once you find it w/ a loupe, your eyes can always find it again

Woohoo, nice gift!

[burberryprncess]

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

yes, w/ a loupe it's not uncommon to see and inclusion on an SI1 stone. You can't see it w/o the aide can you? Sometimes once you find it w/ a loupe, your eyes can always find it again Woohoo, nice gift!

Well, now that I know exactly where the inclusion is located and because it is crystal clear D, I can see a little speck without the loop. But prior to the loop, I couldn't see it. Aaaaah, I never should have looked. But, again, it's FREE!

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

when I chose my stone recently, I went by eyes alone until I made up my mind, and only then did I decide to go ahead and give her the once oner w/ the loupe. I made sure not to over analyze it. . . didn't want to burst my bubble!
Ignorance can be bliss

[burberryprncess]

Big difference bet. SI1 and VVS1/VVS2. But the good thing is that I am finding it quite enjoyable and fun viewing the inclusions through the loup. The VVSs are so boring and makes me dizzy trying to find anything.

Now, my dilemma. I don't really want a heart pendant since I have a round pendant already and cannot exactly wear both at the same time, though I tried but it looks silly. DH would be heartbroken if I choose to wear the heart instead of the round. The round is part of my engagement package (ring and pendant together). So, I'm thinking about re-setting the heart to an earring and somehow buy a similar heart to pair it. Finding the exact match may be difficult, so I've heard, and not jeweler carry a heart. How's this idea? I don't think my client would mind either.

[periogirl28]

Set it into a RHR? Right hand ring?

[eckertle]

A rhr is a great idea! I would love to see if someone could make a halo RHR with a heart center stone. It's probably not possible, but would be very unique!

[burberryprncess]

Good suggestion. But, I don't think I want to make it into a RHR. For RHR, I prefer some colors, like sapphire, emerald or ruby as the main stone. Maybe I just leave it as it since it's so beautiful. I'll post pic. later.

[Leelee]

I saw a very pretty heart-shaped diamond pendant at a jewelry store recently. If it were me, I'd keep it as a pendant. I imagine it would look so pretty just dangling and sparkling from a chain.

[sinniebunnie]

Si1 you will see your clouds. i1 you will see your carbon =)

[burberryprncess]

Thanks for the input.
I've decided to keep it as a pendant.
After years with VVS, the SI is actually fun to look at and pretty much eye clean. With its uniqueness, I got quite a few compliments when I wore it today. People rarely see heart diamonds.

[burberryprncess]

Here's the heart. The stone and color are amazing, though the pictures do not do justice.

[willyouletgo]

I would leave it as it is. My father is a Lapidary (for a hobby) I've always wanted him to cut me a heart shape pair of earrings. he won't saying they are very hard to match.

[sinniebunnie]

im surprised u didnt get a basket for the bottom.. similar to the marquise at the ends to keep it in place better

[burberryprncess]

It does have a small basket on the bottom.