William and Kate and Diana's Ring

[Harriet]

Sithathoriunet,

PS is a public forum. Creating a thread does not entail ownership of it. I think that Pandora has every right to post her feelings about Diana et. al. here.

Incidentally, gemmological theory is not a matter of opinion, as you claim.

Gee thanks so much Harriet. I am so glad you posted your opinion.

If you are referring to my 'opinion' on the basic distinctions between hue, tone and saturation, it is rooted in fact. See, e.g. Schumann's "Gemstones of the World," not snippets from various unacknowledged websites. I am neutral towards Diana et. al., but cannot bear to see people disseminating falsehoods about gems and misleading others.

No Harriet,
I was of course referring to your last post which was quoted above.... in which you said that 'Pandora had every right to post her feelings about Diana'. When I had been saying how this thread was created to be positive and was in honor of Diana, Wills and Kate....I had asked that she not post negative insulting things about her or others. I have asked that several times, why do you think that posting insults is a good thing? I mentioned perhaps if anyone wishes to do that sort of thing, perhaps they should begin a new thread, one that is against Diana, if they so wish, but to please refrain from that sort of negativity here. As for gemology, perhaps if you feel you have much to share, you should begin a thread as well. It seems that issue is still pressing for you. This thread was not intended to linger on that topic, but there are others im sure who would like a thread that is dedicated to that.

Sithathoriunet,

Are Pandora's "opinions" insulting simply because they differ from yours? As for my ostensible "opinions," I would not have posted them had you not used the terms in question. Pandora, Chrono and myself have tried to share what we know about gems, but your only response has been to copy and paste passages found on the internet. As before, this thread does not belong to you. Please stop telling people to go away.

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Or perhaps this one? Lovers knot.....

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Well, we know her dress wont look like this one.....but for it's time, it was high fashion.... and got rave reviews as well as bad reviews...still causes a stir to this day!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Diana traveling the world....what will Kate wear for her first visit abroad as the new princess?

 

[Sithathoriunet]

William and Harry's other Grandmother, Diana's mum, Frances.....

 

[Sithathoriunet]

A little bit of history on Will's mum

 

[Sithathoriunet]

And then there was William!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

The Prince!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

People respond to Wills and to Harry as they did Diana, with joy and love.

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Congrats Wills!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

The Prince seems to have his mother's touch with children!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Sweet.

 

[Sithathoriunet]

And what will we buy as a public watching the whole story unfold?

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Kate and Will

 

[Skippy123]

Great pictures

 

[hlmr]

I am enjoying this thread too! Thanks for all the wonderful pictures. I've also taken note how this is in the Around the World forum and not RT. Perfect!!

ETA: this is the OP's thread. It is not a thread that is asking for advice/input/criticism. It is simply a sharing of information about certain members of the royal family. If you don't like her/them, start your own thread. Saying it is a public forum is a moot point.

 

[Harriet]

For the nth time, I have nothing for or against the royal family. Had the OP not held herself out to be a "lifetime student of gemmology" and proceeded to perpetuate confusion on the theoretical level, I would not have bothered with this thread. I do not hold with dissemination of falsehoods, particularly in an area about which I am passionate.

If you are referring to Pandora's comments on the royal family, she is as entitled to express her opinion just as the OP is entitled to post pictures ad nauseum. ATW has a history of lively discussion.

 

[hlmr]

For the nth time, I have nothing for or against the royal family. Had the OP not held herself out to be a "lifetime student of gemmology" and proceeded to perpetuate confusion on the theoretical level, I would not have bothered with this thread. I do not hold with dissemination of falsehoods, particularly in an area about which I am passionate. Well, as I have already mentioned, this thread is not in RT (or colored stones), and so hopefully too much theoretical confusion has not been perpetuated.

If you are referring to Pandora's comments on the royal family, she is as entitled to express her opinion just as the OP is entitled to post pictures ad nauseum. Of course she is, but I am incredulous that posters who find that this thread makes them feel nauseous, keep coming back for more. ATW has a history of lively discussion.

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Hello All!
sorry , have been busy! Christmas is coming fast and i have found myself trying to get orders for jewelry done for people...fun but goodness! Anywho, I found this photograph that may be of interest, it is a sapphire ring that i have collaged in beside Diana's ring for reference to colour, this ring is a record setter according to the Natural Sapphire Company..here is what they say about it!
'A large Kashmir sapphire ring set a world record at auction on Thursday night, fetching nearly $3.5 million....' '“It is the most expensive sapphire ever sold at auction in the world. And it was sold at a time when the market is a bit patchy,” Francois Curiel, international director of Christie’s worldwide jewelry department, told Reuters.

The previous world auction price was set by Christie’s in April 2007, when a Kashmir cushion-cut sapphire pendant of 22.66 carats sold for just over $3 million. That natural blue sapphire retains the record per carat of $135,000 against $80,000 for the latest one.'

With Diana's ring now with Kate, it is receiving such coverage, I just thought it might be interesting to see it along side a record breaker! See what you think!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Ok, sorry to just blurt out a bunch of pics, but it's late, i am soooooo busy and i want to get these up, so bare with me, enjoy! some more comparing going on....

 

[Sithathoriunet]

I may be repeating, sorry!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Pretty Kate!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Some one put up a collage of headlines, it appears there are quite a few!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

On the slopes!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Diana, style that is now being compared to what Kate is wearing...

 

[Sithathoriunet]

ok, i'll be back to post some more pics for everyone tomorrow....gotta go..

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Just a quick pic for tonight, too busy! But I found this very interesting, I went onto google and went to find images, I typed in 'Most loved Princess', and this photo came up. It was in fact, the first photo that came up of any real life princess...not a cartoon I mean.. food for thought.

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Lady Diana.

 

[Sithathoriunet]

William and Harry's mom!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

William, such a cutie!