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Photos of very strong blue fluorescence in this thread,

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/rockytalky/do-not-fear-very-strong-fluorescence-because-it-s-beautiful-t141942.html

A very clear discussion of the factors to consider if you are thinking about buying an EGL graded diamond.

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/rockytalky/egl-certification-are-any-of-them-ok-t142863.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SfK5Nt3oXw

Video by Garry Holloway which shows how to take Idealscope photos using a hand held camera.

Great examples/pics of GORGEOUS shallow cut fancy stones:

post2670739.html

Ring size conversion.

http://datlas.com/InternationalRingSizereference.pdf

Diamond carat to mm size conversion chart:
http://www.myjewelz.com/diamond_carat_to_mm_size_chart.asp

Diamond carat size (approx) in pictures:
http://www.reisnichols.com/diamond-size-chart.pdf

Not a thread, but I found this to be helpful to me, Not sure if there is one floating around, and I can't find my stinking link after I cut and paste. I think it was from Blue Nile. but not sure

Eeek... PS sized it down

ETA:: I found it!!! just in case anyone interested:

Diamond Carat Size & Shape

http://www.bluenile.com/pdf/diamond_carat_size_0810.pdf



And here is a paper ring sizer too.

Attachments

sizer.pdf

Ring Sizer

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various gem refractive index charts:
http://www.gemlabtools.com/ri-numerical.html
http://www.gemselect.com/gem-info/refractive-index.php


platinum patina photojournal:
http://www.pricescope.com/forum/post2668608.html


single cut (eight cut) vs. full cut (standard modern RB) melee:
http://www.pricescope.com/forum/rockytalky/so-what-kind-of-cut-is-done-for-pave-diamonds-t84820.html

Not sure if this is already in here, but we seem to have people ask about 'diamond switching' a lot and this post has a few experts who chime in to reassure folks this is rare:

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/rockytalky/is-it-possible-t172139.html