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I am thrilled AGA turned out so much in close proximity to AGSL and to Helium measures, both of which were compared for the data we also collect. These tiny amounts of difference such as hundredths of a mm or a tenth of a percent of an angle really matter when you use the data to predict light behvior, but when you directly measure light performance, the physical size or angles are not nearly as important. I think when I compiled the 1A range for cut class grading, I pretty much hit the mark for using relatively simple number collection to screen for a most positive result in beauty. 1A is a very tight target.
What we find is that many other varieties of cut configuration also have beauty and high light performance outside of the 1A zone, but parameters are only going to be a fair predictor of a beautiful outcome. So many nuances are left out when cut grading is based simply on measurement of physical size and angles. Its really difficult to go wrong when you buy a superbly cut diamond. We are always pleased to see consumers learning how to get a truly beautiful diamond. David S. Atlas, GG(GIA) Sr Mbr(NAJA) ASG(AGA) http://datlas.com/services/ |
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I''m so sorry to get all mushy on you, but everytime I see one of these posts where the man has obviously put so much work into getting the perfect stone, the perfect setting, has done hundreds of hours of research and has gone through the painstaking process of creating a ring he knows his gf will love...well, it just makes me swoon!
The ring is absolutely perfect, the stone you chose is amazing and I have absolutely no doubt she will love it and love YOU for putting so much work into it! The fact that you already have the proposal worked out and have done all of this without her knowing is a bonus!! JOB WELL DONE! I can''t wait for Part 4 of this well-organized saga--HAND SHOTS! :) |
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Given NewEnglandLady just popped this thread back to the top in RockyTalk, I''ll take the opportunity to update you. If any of you are interested in seeing Mark''s pics of the Flame engagement ring he has made for my girlfriend (size 5.25) and newly added pics of the engagement ring with the matching wedding band Mark just completed, you''ll find them here:
Part 3 - The Pics |