Heart Shaped Diamond

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burberryprncess

burberryprncess

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Feb 13, 2007
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#1
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. :yahoo:

I'll try to post a picture tomorrow.
 
#2
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:rolleyes:

Woohoo, nice gift!
 
#3
Swanky Mama Of Three said:
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:rolleyes:

Woohoo, nice gift!
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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. :sad: But, again, it's FREE! :p
 
#4
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:D
 
#5
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. :laugh: 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.
 
#7
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!
 
#8
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.
 
#9
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.
 
#11
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.
 
#13
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.
 
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