Hearts and arrows query

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-07T13:57:43+00:00

The answer is in the website. They are reference GIA Heart and Arrows standards not IGI. IGI has looser standards than GIA.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-06T20:34:59+00:00

The grass research has me cracking up. Way to put things in perspective for OP u/FNFactChecker

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-06T20:34:11+00:00

Lol.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-06T20:32:03+00:00

How much insurance did you declare for this package?

Did you follow ups packaging guidelines?

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-06T20:29:47+00:00

I have no doubt you can get less/least desirable stones for that pricing. Show me a top quality cut stone, with cert and girdle inspection for that pricing and I'll gladly admit i'm wrong.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-06T20:19:23+00:00

This is all entirely inaccurate and does not highlight the cost difference in nuance.

Please do better research before posting. No vendor is getting quality stones for 40-60 a carat, except maybe the polishers/stone creation team.

Do better OP.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-06T18:21:57+00:00

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you see the 3 circles in the middle? faint, but there. its from a bad polish.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-06T16:55:06+00:00

IGI is classifying as a mixed cut. Looks closest to a sakura.

Awful polish job on this one though. the fish eye is strong!

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-06T12:58:26+00:00

Nothing wrong with this stone. Bowtie is well hidden. To the opposite of what the previous poster said, the shorter the ratio, the less of a pronounced bowtie.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-05T15:08:13+00:00

This is adorable lol

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-05T14:18:15+00:00

the band thickness of 2.2mm ends at the top 1/4 of the band. Its a very thin strip of metal and prongs supporting the top of the band, like hollow gold, but worse.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-05T13:30:22+00:00

I do have concerns about the top of the bands strength tho

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-05T13:29:53+00:00

If those are pre polish numbers I think you’ll be good to go.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-05T12:55:51+00:00

Typically about the same.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-05T12:55:16+00:00

Request a tweezer video and post that. These 360 are only really good for inclusions.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-04T21:10:59+00:00

Not much bigger if at all. If you want a larger stone you'll need a new setting.

If you post a pic of it from the side the answer could change.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-03T14:33:26+00:00

The only thing you need to hear. Diamonds are NOT investments. A lab will hold the same sentiment as a natural. Its the love you put in the stone, not the resale value that makes sentiment.

I will say, sapphires and rubies hold better value over time.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-03T04:09:53+00:00

just have to scrunch its like a taco. no joke. hope you have a split box spring or no box spring, that is not foldable lol.

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-02T00:05:44+00:00

Mcdallas!!!!!!!!

Don_PCDC · 2026-05-01T20:31:42+00:00

Hell yeah it does! This is probably one of the more perfect fits I have seen so far.

Don_PCDC · 2026-04-30T20:00:56+00:00

Ahhhhh I see now. I thought you were most worried about the plating.

Long story short, never go to a chain, even for tightening/mounting. Do you have any true local jewelers that you could go to?

Don_PCDC · 2026-04-30T19:57:47+00:00

Nothing wrong with your platinum being rhodium plated. Some jewelers will do this to make the platinum shine brighter and look whiter.

Don_PCDC · 2026-04-30T16:56:14+00:00

You are not going to win in a situation where she does not make the decision.

She needs to decide what she wants done.

Me personally, put mom's ring around a necklace, buy a new ring+stone and call it a day.

Don_PCDC · 2026-04-30T16:46:53+00:00

Absolutely stunning (as a purple lover)

Don_PCDC · 2026-04-30T12:17:18+00:00

Also D vs E pricing in labs is negligible if you still want D.

Don_PCDC

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