can you cut a diamond into the shape of a penguin for an engagement ring?

Question

i love penguins and i was wanting a diamond in the shape of a penguin is that posible?

Answer 1

Hi there

You could have a single diamond cut into the shape of a penguin but it would be very expensive. The reason is that it would have to be cut from a larger stone and these are extremely expensive, for example a 5 carat stone with good quality 4Cs (I'll explain more below) could cost anything from $75,000. If you cut the 5 carat stone into a penguin you would end up with a single stone of about 2 carats and lots of pieces. The combined value of these stones would (probably) be less than $20,000 - because single larger diamonds are worth much much more per carat than a collection of smaller diamonds.

So how about another option?

You could have a penguin built from smaller size diamonds and set into a platinum mount so that it looks almost like a single stone? This way you could buy quality smaller diamonds and have the 2 carat penguin ring for a much lower price - and if you decided to cash in later you should get your money back - hopefully more if diamonds go up in price.

You also need to get a good diamond cutter for this - the best are in Antwerp, Belgium where 80% of the worlds larger diamonds are cut. You should also check out the 4Cs, colour, carat, clarity and cut. A good website to view is www.bestdiamonds.co.uk (who are connected with the Antwerp diamond borse and cutters).

Good luck

Answer 2

You'll need to find a lapidary and ask them. I wouldn't recommend it though for a couple of reasons:
1) It will be very expensive
2) You will be wasting a LOT of the diamond. You have to start with a larger one and cut down to the shape... the more complicated the shape, the more diamond you lose.
3) The points and parts of it will be hard to keep clean and out of "trouble".
4) You will have a very hard time if you ever want to sell or "trade up".
5) To make it big enough to actually be able to tell that it is a penguin, the diamond will have to be pretty large.

Answer 3

Princess cut diamonds didn't exist in your grandmother's time. That said, yes, it can be cut down - but it will be very expensive. How about just trading it for the diamond band you want? It's just a rock after all. OR - keep grandma's diamond and have it set into a lovely drop pendent for your wedding. Get married with a plain gold band. Then start saving for the diamond band you really want. For your 5th wedding anniversary, have a vow-renewal and use the new band as a symbol of your renewed vows.

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Answer 4

a diamond could be cut into any shape. But, I would suggest staying with either a 4 or 6 prong setting. I know you love penguins, but get serious. On your engagement ring???

Answer 5

It would have to be a somewhat big diamond to put all of the details in. I looooove penguins and I think that would be really awesome to have a penguin shaped diamond. Be prepared to pay a PRICEY price.

Answer 6

Do you honestly want to have a diamond the shape of a penguin on your finger for the rest of your life? It might make it difficult for you to be taken seriously in the business world....unless you have a very casual job.

Answer 7

The beak could easily break off - do you really want to risk that?

Do something like Will Smith did in the movie Independence Day with the ring for his girl - that way you can have the best of BOTH worlds.

Answer 8

Yeah, but you better have a bazillion dollars ready to
a) pay for a diamond big enough to be fashioned into a penguin and
b) pay a jeweler to do it.

Answer 9

Wow.. I hope you have lots of money.. although i dont know if such a carving can be made on the hardest surface there is.. if it were possible you would need to get a really big diamond.

Answer 10

Yes you can...but bring the jeweler a whole truck-load of money. It's going to cost big $$!!!