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[yitfeng]

Hi everyone!!!

I've recently came across an advert on an 88 facet diamond - "Starburst". There's so many different cuts for diamonds in the market these days - does any1 know which would be the best deal??

Does higher amount of facets (symmetrical to one another) gives the highest fire / brilliance???

[barry]

More facets does not make a diamond necessarily better in terms of light output, just different. Whether this "difference" appeals to you is a subjective question that only you can answer.

I would advise that you look at excellently cut 58 faceted stones and compare that l@@k with the l@@k of the 88 facets diamonds.

[Rhino]

Good advice. I would like to add however that more facets doesn't necessarily equal greater brilliance. If you take a diamond with more facets that are cut to the wrong proportions, you'll still have a leaker/drab stone. If the factory knows how to cut for the right proportions then you may be pleasantly surprised by what you see. We recently took on a new cut with 81 facets, however the factory cutting them are cutting them for optical properties and not for weight. When we show clients side by side I'd say roughly half have been choosing for the more facets. So, best bet is to see and compare and pick what pleases your eyes (or perhaps her eyes) most.

Regards,
Rhino

[nightmare]

as another addition to this....these extra facet cuts are often much more beneficial in terms of coloured stones than diamonds. The portuguese cut, for instance, which is commonly found on tanzanaite is a modified brilliant with about 66 facets (I can never remember these figures exactly!) and definitely adds sparkle and scintillation - much more apparent in a stone with a relatively low refractive index (diamonds is very high and responsible for it's exciting appearance)......

[denverappraiser]

ytfeng,

The facet pattern of the stone can make an important difference in the way a diamond looks but it’s not the primary issue when it comes to maximizing either fire or brilliance. I rather like the 88 facet design, especially for large stones, and it’s fairly popular among customers but whether it’s right for you will depend on what you find attractive. Shopping for deals can sometimes be difficult when dealers are selling different things and there isn’t going to be a straight answer to which is ‘best’.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ISA NAJA

[barry]

Brilliance, Dispersion,and Scintillation depend not only on facet pattern but also on facet angle and facet size. All three work in tandem to affect a diamond's light performance.

[Rhino]

Amen. Neil or Barry... have ya'll seen the Eighternity yet?

[denverappraiser]

Rhino, on Feb 8 2005, 03:27 PM, said:

... have ya'll seen the Eighternity yet?

Rhino,

Nope. I've not had a client come in with one yet. Add me to your list of possible 'ship to' locations and I'm sure I'll get the opportunity to see one before long

I imagine someone will get one out here sooner or later.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ISA NAJA

[jan]

I agree that more facets doesn't always equate to more light performance. Each stone should be measured for light performance individually.