{"id":33147,"date":"2026-08-14T13:16:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sothisdiamonds.com\/?p=33147"},"modified":"2026-08-14T13:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:16:04","slug":"sell-chipped-damaged-diamond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sothisdiamonds.com\/es\/sell-chipped-damaged-diamond\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfSe puede vender un diamante astillado o da\u00f1ado? Opciones de reparaci\u00f3n, recorte y venta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-773b2176\">Un diamante astillado o da\u00f1ado todav\u00eda puede venderse. La oferta depender\u00e1 de d\u00f3nde se encuentre el da\u00f1o, de qu\u00e9 tan profundo sea, de si la piedra mantiene su estabilidad estructural y de cu\u00e1nto peso aprovechable podr\u00eda conservarse despu\u00e9s de un nuevo pulido o tallado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0718ffbc\">Una peque\u00f1a astilla cerca de la cintura puede tener un efecto muy diferente al de una fractura que atraviesa una gran parte del diamante. En algunos casos, un tallador puede eliminar la zona da\u00f1ada con una p\u00e9rdida de peso limitada. En otros, volver a tallar el diamante lo har\u00eda mucho m\u00e1s peque\u00f1o o podr\u00eda revelar otras zonas de debilidad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f29f5713\">No repare ni vuelva a tallar la piedra antes de obtener una valoraci\u00f3n en su estado actual. Un especialista deber\u00eda comparar el valor actual del diamante con el valor previsto, el coste y los riesgos de cualquier trabajo propuesto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-593cf968\"><strong>Respuesta r\u00e1pida: \u00bfSe puede vender un diamante astillado?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3c77632a\">S\u00ed. Los compradores especializados pueden considerar diamantes astillados, fracturados, desgastados por abrasi\u00f3n o da\u00f1ados de cualquier otra forma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f7d59250\">Una evaluaci\u00f3n profesional debe determinar el tipo y el alcance del da\u00f1o, el peso y la calidad actuales del diamante y si es posible realizar un nuevo tallado que resulte comercialmente rentable. Su origen natural o de laboratorio, forma, color, pureza, informe gemol\u00f3gico y la demanda actual tambi\u00e9n influir\u00e1n en la oferta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-df505788\">Las tres opciones principales son vender el diamante en su estado actual, volver a pulir una zona da\u00f1ada de menor importancia o volver a tallarlo para obtener un diamante m\u00e1s peque\u00f1o. La mejor opci\u00f3n es la que ofrece el resultado neto m\u00e1s favorable despu\u00e9s de tener en cuenta la p\u00e9rdida de peso, los costes de tallado y el riesgo, y no necesariamente la opci\u00f3n que haga que la piedra parezca m\u00e1s nueva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d07781dc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothisdiamonds.com\/es\/vender-diamante\/\">Solicite una valoraci\u00f3n gratuita y sin compromiso de su diamante.<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-a348b04d\"><strong>Los diamantes son duros, pero no irrompibles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-094f447e\">El diamante es muy resistente a los ara\u00f1azos, pero la dureza no es lo mismo que la tenacidad. La tenacidad describe la capacidad de una gema para resistir la rotura, las astillas o las grietas despu\u00e9s de un impacto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-676feeb8\">La estructura cristalina de un diamante contiene direcciones a lo largo de las cuales puede partirse con mayor facilidad. Por ello, un golpe fuerte en una zona vulnerable puede causar da\u00f1os, especialmente cerca de una cintura delgada, una esquina puntiaguda o una inclusi\u00f3n que llega hasta la superficie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-38476ea9\">Los diamantes con forma de pera, marquesa, princesa y coraz\u00f3n pueden ser vulnerables alrededor de sus puntas. Los diamantes redondos y de talla coj\u00edn no tienen puntas, pero sus cinturones y las inclusiones existentes tambi\u00e9n pueden sufrir da\u00f1os.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d24e9bc9\">Un diamante tambi\u00e9n puede astillarse durante el engaste, al retirarlo, durante el uso diario o al entrar en contacto con otro diamante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-c186a8ed\"><strong>What Kind of Damage Does the Diamond Have?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3743888b\">\u201cCracked diamond\u201d is a common description, but several different features can create a cracked appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Damage or characteristic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What it generally means<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Abrasi\u00f3n<\/td><td>Peque\u00f1as muescas o desgaste a lo largo de los bordes de las facetas, que a veces pueden crear un aspecto borroso<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Astilla<\/td><td>Una abertura superficial causada por un da\u00f1o en la superficie, normalmente cerca de la cintura, la culata o la uni\u00f3n de las facetas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magulladura<\/td><td>Un punto de impacto acompa\u00f1ado de peque\u00f1as inclusiones tipo pluma con forma de ra\u00edz debajo de la superficie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cavidad<\/td><td>Una abertura angular donde se ha desprendido material o donde ha salido un cristal que llegaba hasta la superficie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pluma<\/td><td>T\u00e9rmino comercial utilizado para describir una rotura o fisura interna, que puede o no llegar hasta la superficie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clivaje o fractura importante<\/td><td>Una rotura m\u00e1s grave que puede generar problemas estructurales<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Piedra suelta<\/td><td>Movimiento causado por componentes de la montura da\u00f1ados o desgastados, en lugar de un da\u00f1o en el propio diamante<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3f2a0ba2\">La suciedad atrapada debajo de la piedra, los reflejos de la montura y las inclusiones normales tambi\u00e9n pueden confundirse con grietas. El diagn\u00f3stico requiere un examen con aumento y una evaluaci\u00f3n profesional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-96ebfa36\"><strong>How Damage Affects Diamond Resale Value<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-489dff7b\">Los da\u00f1os afectan al valor en t\u00e9rminos de apariencia, durabilidad, peso y facilidad de comercializaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-cf4ee55c\">Una peque\u00f1a astilla oculta cerca de una garra puede tener un efecto visual limitado, pero el comprador debe tener en cuenta el riesgo de que la astilla se extienda durante la extracci\u00f3n, el nuevo engaste o el recorte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-8cdc7ab1\">Los da\u00f1os situados debajo de la tabla o en una posici\u00f3n prominente cuando se observa la piedra de frente pueden ser m\u00e1s visibles. Una fractura profunda tambi\u00e9n puede hacer que un futuro comprador se muestre reacio a usar o volver a engastar el diamante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-6e12136e\">El posible peso final despu\u00e9s del recorte es especialmente importante. Si eliminar una astilla hiciera que el diamante quedara por debajo de un umbral de quilates importante, la p\u00e9rdida de valor podr\u00eda ser mayor de lo esperado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5913245c\">El comprador tambi\u00e9n tendr\u00e1 en cuenta el diamante original. Un diamante natural grande con un color y una pureza deseables puede justificar un recorte especializado. Un diamante peque\u00f1o cultivado en laboratorio o una piedra con menor demanda puede no aumentar lo suficiente de valor como para cubrir el coste del trabajo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-269caed9\"><strong>\u00bfEs una astilla diferente de una inclusi\u00f3n?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-685875f6\">Yes. An inclusion can form naturally inside the diamond, while a chip is surface damage that normally occurs after the stone has been cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-30542101\">However, the two can be connected. A surface-reaching feather near the girdle may make the diamond more vulnerable if that area receives a hard blow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-28f4fd22\">An older grading report may plot an inclusion that looks like damage to an untrained observer. Conversely, a chip that occurred after grading will not appear on the original report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-fdef0c1a\">A specialist should compare the physical diamond with the report before assuming that a visible feature is new damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-0ad0ea6c\"><strong>\u00bfSigue siendo v\u00e1lido el informe de graduaci\u00f3n existente?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a7d75cb6\">A grading report remains useful for identifying the diamond and understanding its condition at the time of examination. It may no longer describe the stone\u2019s current weight, clarity or measurements accurately if significant damage or recutting occurred later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ba6bde73\">A minor chip may change the clarity assessment. Recutting will change the diamond\u2019s weight, measurements and possibly its shape, cut, polish, symmetry or clarity grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-760898a5\">After a material recut, a new report may be advisable for a diamond whose value justifies the expense. The buyer or cutter should discuss this before work begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-379320cd\"><strong>\u00bfSe puede reparar un diamante astillado?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-97324ae0\">A diamond cannot be healed in the way that metal can be soldered. The practical options involve changing its shape or hiding the damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-11412bb0\">A minor surface issue may be reduced through repolishing. A deeper chip may require partial or complete recutting. In a mounted diamond, a jeweller might reposition a prong or choose a protective setting, but this does not remove the underlying damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-afbd1bdd\">Fracture filling can make certain surface-reaching fractures less visible by introducing a glass-like material. It does not heal the diamond or improve its underlying structural condition. The treatment is not considered permanent, can be affected by heat and cleaning, and must be disclosed. GIA does not issue its standard grading reports for fracture-filled diamonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f52fafc3\">Fracture filling is therefore not a shortcut that restores an untreated diamond\u2019s resale position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-5c9ab71d\"><strong>Repulido frente a recorte<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-6b545ff6\">Repolishing is the lighter intervention. It may remove abrasion, small scratches or very minor edge damage while preserving most of the original shape and weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-b8d43dfe\">Partial recutting changes one or more areas of the diamond to remove a localised chip. The finished stone may retain its general shape but lose weight or symmetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1ecbd7bf\">A full recut can create a substantially different diamond. It may improve appearance or remove serious damage, but it can also reduce carat weight, change the shape and require a new grading report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-67aa2f62\">The cutter should provide an estimated finished weight and explain whether the damage might extend farther than it appears. An estimate is not a guarantee because hidden features can become important once cutting begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-2a04e97d\"><strong>Should You Recut the Diamond Before Selling?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a13ce0e0\">Not automatically. Obtain both an as-is assessment and a recutting opinion first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1413903c\">The basic commercial comparison is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f7aee2bb\"><strong>Expected value after recutting, minus cutting, grading, removal, resetting and insurance costs, compared with the strongest as-is offer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2b85f486\">Risk must also be considered. The diamond could finish below the predicted weight, reveal additional fractures or move below a commercially important carat threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-87def6cd\">For example, a damaged diamond weighing slightly above one carat may require enough material removal to finish below one carat. Even if the resulting stone looks cleaner, the change in weight category can limit the financial benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a2196e13\">A reputable buyer may prefer to assume the cutting risk and purchase the stone as-is. That option can give the seller greater certainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-ec2af1ad\"><strong>When Recutting May Be Worth Considering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ef76f9dd\">Recutting may make commercial sense when the diamond is large enough to retain a desirable finished weight, the damaged area is removable and the improvement in marketability is expected to exceed the costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0e1752a8\">It can also be considered when a chip threatens continued wear and the owner intends to keep the diamond rather than sell it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-4c526402\">A recut becomes less attractive when the stone is small, the damage extends deeply, the final weight is uncertain or the diamond has limited resale demand. Antique and fancy-colour diamonds require additional caution because recutting can remove historical character or change the face-up colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-c0f58c3e\"><strong>Should the Diamond Be Removed From Its Setting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-9661d91c\">Have the complete ring examined first. A mounted inspection may reveal whether the damage is visible, whether the setting is secure and whether removal presents additional risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5fa8d478\">An improvised removal can enlarge a chip or cause a vulnerable diamond to break. If removal is necessary, it should be completed by an appropriately experienced professional under agreed insurance and responsibility terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3f104ec1\">The setting may also contribute value through its precious metal, side stones, craftsmanship or brand. Selling the centre diamond separately without evaluating the complete ring could overlook part of the item\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-5dc5b2ab\"><strong>What to Do Immediately After Discovering Damage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-8fd3a935\">Stop wearing the jewellery until it has been examined. Continued movement inside a damaged setting can worsen a chip or cause the stone to fall out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e90ecea7\">Place the ring or diamond in a small, padded container and keep it separate from other jewellery. Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaning until a specialist has checked the damage and determined whether any treatments are present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-37b82960\">Take clear photographs and locate the grading report, invoice, appraisal and insurance policy. If the damage may be insured, contact the insurer before authorising removal, repair, recutting or sale. Altering the diamond first could affect the claim process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-164996f5\"><strong>Selling Options for a Damaged Diamond<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a2cab0ed\">A direct sale in the current condition is often the simplest option. The buyer assesses the damage, estimates the possible recut and incorporates the risk into the offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1f6bdcd7\">Repolishing or recutting before sale may improve the outcome when the expected benefit is clear and the cutter is appropriately experienced. All costs and risks remain with the owner unless another arrangement is documented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-206fc4bd\">Auction or consignment may suit an exceptional diamond or valuable signed piece, but damage must be disclosed. A general gold buyer may value the setting while failing to assess the centre diamond\u2019s remaining potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-21149cc3\">When comparing offers, ask whether the buyer plans to keep, recut or dismantle the item and whether the quoted amount includes the setting and side stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-2852a6c3\"><strong>Illustrative Examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-662a2d1a\">These examples are fictional and show how different damage can produce different decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-626be882\"><strong>A Small Girdle Chip<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ae3c1882\">A natural round diamond has a shallow chip near the girdle. A cutter believes it can be removed with modest weight loss, but the diamond would finish just below a major carat threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-98425b2f\">The seller compares the lower post-recut weight and associated costs with an as-is purchase offer. Selling without recutting provides the better net result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-10b2fc77\"><strong>A Chipped Point on a Pear Shape<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-dfb7bba2\">A pear-shaped diamond has damage at its point. Repair would shorten the outline and require new proportions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-4adb89da\">Because the diamond is large enough to retain a marketable size, specialist recutting may improve its appearance and durability. The decision is made only after receiving an estimated finished weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-b2dce955\"><strong>A Fractured Diamond in a Branded Ring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-609bfa9d\">A centre diamond has a visible fracture, but the signed platinum ring and side stones also hold value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d9b880c5\">The complete piece is assessed before removal. The offer accounts for the damaged diamond, brand, setting and smaller stones rather than treating the ring only as scrap metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-eb98b790\"><strong>How to Request an Accurate Offer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ea26b7ad\">Submit clear photographs of the complete jewellery and close images of the suspected damage. Include the grading report and explain when the damage was noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-6b5f04c6\">Do not attempt to assign a new clarity grade from photographs. The buyer needs to inspect the feature\u2019s type, depth, position and relationship to existing inclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-63ceb224\">Ask for an explanation of the as-is offer and whether recutting could materially change it. If cutting is recommended, request the expected finished weight, shape, costs and responsibility for accidental loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-d69bcb69\"><strong>Preguntas frecuentes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-3f516dce\"><strong>Can a chipped diamond still have value?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-dcc4bc19\">Yes. Its remaining value depends on its origin, size, quality, damage and recutting potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-2455a06c\"><strong>Can you sell a cracked diamond?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-9a4520ac\">Potentially. \u201cCrack\u201d can describe anything from a feather to a major structural break, so professional identification is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-0ea8a526\"><strong>Can a diamond chip even though it is the hardest gemstone?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7931a1a2\">Yes. Hardness measures resistance to scratching, not resistance to breaking. A diamond can chip when struck in a vulnerable direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-7fbdf1bd\"><strong>Where do diamonds most commonly chip?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7ae70bf9\">Damage frequently occurs around girdles, pointed corners, culets and areas containing surface-reaching inclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-df86589a\"><strong>Does a chip lower the clarity grade?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-89a2fa47\">It can. The effect depends on the chip\u2019s size, position and visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-e1a760d2\"><strong>Can a jeweller hide a chip under a prong?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-afbc397f\">A protective setting may reduce visibility and help protect the area, but it does not repair the diamond. The damage should still be disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-4a9d6638\"><strong>Can fracture filling repair a cracked diamond?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0df932eb\">It can make a fracture less visible, but it does not heal the break. The treatment is not permanent and affects grading and resale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-14ea9281\"><strong>Will GIA grade a fracture-filled diamond?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-de173cd9\">GIA states that it does not grade diamonds containing fracture-filling material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-0a86234f\"><strong>How much weight will a diamond lose when recut?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7dfa756f\">There is no standard amount. Weight loss depends on the shape, position and depth of the damage and the intended finished cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-e5ed3ab0\"><strong>Can a recut improve the diamond\u2019s clarity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f9dd8d15\">Removing a chip or inclusion may improve the resulting clarity, but the finished diamond will weigh less and the outcome is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-61da7ccd\"><strong>Should I make an insurance claim before selling?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f8d98d58\">If the damage may be covered, contact the insurer before altering or selling the diamond. Policy conditions and documentation requirements vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-b2fd81c3\"><strong>Can Sothis Diamonds assess a damaged diamond?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a2cf9756\">Yes. Chipped and damaged diamonds can be submitted for an initial review, subject to physical inspection and Sothis Diamonds\u2019 current buying criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-afab8758\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-239b5758\">A damaged diamond is not automatically unsellable, and recutting is not automatically the best solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-347337fc\">The correct decision depends on what the damage is, how far it extends and what the diamond could become after material is removed. A small chip may allow a practical repolish, while a deeper fracture could make a recut risky or uneconomic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-422edc7d\">Start by obtaining an as-is assessment. 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