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Re: pink halo settings for princess cut diamond
I myself am always searching for the perfect `rounded/ roundish` halo princess setting (for my Mum). She also likes the Harry Winston look. So far she has decided it`s too risky to do as a design. |
by Chloegal January 13th, 2013, 7:10 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: pink halo settings for princess cut diamond Replies: 23 Views: 826 |
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Re: Australia & GST
Why not have the vendor wait to send the stone until you are overseas then? No sense having it come into a country liable for 10% tax, only to be taken out a short time later. Like you said before, without the purchase being an Australian one, getting GST back will likely be impossible. 100% this! |
by Chloegal January 13th, 2013, 6:56 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Australia & GST Replies: 9 Views: 227 |
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Re: pink halo settings for princess cut diamond
Did Leon specify why he didn't want the project? Did he say he prefers not to work on halos for princesses at all, or your princess specifically? Did he elaborate on why he doesn't think it's a good idea? I ask for a couple of reasons... Leon is a master of a specific aesthetic, and given that you ... |
by Chloegal January 11th, 2013, 4:50 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: pink halo settings for princess cut diamond Replies: 23 Views: 826 |
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Re: Help with Pear CAD .
I`m wondering if the yellow halo is very big compared to your inspiration ring yellow halo. Ie the ratio of yellow halo to centre diamond will either make it look chunky or delicate. Experts can give better advice on what you have chosen, but to me the yellow part looks slightly overwhelming, rather... |
by Chloegal January 11th, 2013, 4:41 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Help with Pear CAD . Replies: 18 Views: 343 |
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by Chloegal December 12th, 2012, 5:35 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Anyone looking for a 13 ct? Replies: 54 Views: 1991 |
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Re: Floral, Antique, Project, in the works!
Also perhaps you should get the ering first as the rose gold on both rings might be different and you wont be able to swap the ering as easily. |
by Chloegal December 12th, 2012, 5:28 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Floral, Antique, Project, in the works! Replies: 88 Views: 2568 |
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Re: 10 Carats, Mark Turnowski, Mumford, First Row Hollywood
What a beautiful fabulous story. I love it all! And I do think your gal might have had a tiny thought about an engagement when the box came out! lol But, I am 100% sure that she is of such sound mind and emotions that she would not have been any less excited by the fact that it was a stunning thank ... |
by Chloegal December 3rd, 2012, 6:36 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: 10 Carats, Mark Turnowski, Mumford, First Row Hollywood Bowl Replies: 45 Views: 2812 |
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Re: BGD story of a (fish eye) diamond makeover/ recut !
Sorry guys about the lack of photos! I dont know how to upload them from the emails with attachments that BGD sent me.  I`m dying to share them with you all and have asked Lesley if she can upload them? Dont know if that`s allowed or not. |
by Chloegal November 26th, 2012, 6:01 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: BGD story of a (fish eye) diamond makeover/ recut ! Replies: 8 Views: 508 |
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BGD story of a (fish eye) diamond makeover/ recut !
Hi, as some of you might remember, I was on a mission to get a very poor perfoming dull diamond recut, all the way from Australia (for years now). It sounds simple now that it has been done.....but back in the beginning when I had NO idea of how to post (expensive) things OS, or about our stupid GST... |
by Chloegal November 25th, 2012, 7:26 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: BGD story of a (fish eye) diamond makeover/ recut ! Replies: 8 Views: 508 |
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Re: Need help- Oz GST laws when recut diamond is posted back
Thanks everyone for the help and advice so far. Today I was told that getting my diamond graded by GIA for a report would NOT attract GST on my diamond per say. Plus even getting it recut would NOT attract GST on my diamond. But, if I failed to fill out the correct paperwork before getting the diamo... |
by Chloegal July 17th, 2012, 7:32 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Need help- Oz GST laws when recut diamond is posted back Replies: 9 Views: 198 |
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by Chloegal July 17th, 2012, 6:48 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Old European diamonds from holocaust? Replies: 37 Views: 1356 |
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Re: Need help- Oz GST laws when recut diamond is posted back
I agree with nomissjane that you should try to clarify beforehand, but I can see how your situation could be considered different and exempt from GST. Since nomissjane purchased a new setting, she didn't technically own it for the required 12 month period to qualify as an "unaccompanied person... |
by Chloegal July 16th, 2012, 3:10 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Need help- Oz GST laws when recut diamond is posted back Replies: 9 Views: 198 |
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Re: Need help- Oz GST laws when recut diamond is posted back
It is mind blowing that getting a diamond reset or set attracts GST when posted back to OZ on the previously owned diamond! Especially in the cases of the diamond being the main value with a very small percentage of total value being the setting! That`s just robbery. 
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by Chloegal July 16th, 2012, 3:07 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Need help- Oz GST laws when recut diamond is posted back Replies: 9 Views: 198 |
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Re: Need help- Oz GST laws when recut diamond is posted back
Thanks everyone.I will ring the tax department. I would be surprised to hear that a pre owned diamond sent to America only for a GIA certificate would attract GST? The recut is a repair as far as I know, especially if it is having scratches and chips polished out. But I`m not sure if the tax departm... |
by Chloegal July 15th, 2012, 5:12 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Need help- Oz GST laws when recut diamond is posted back Replies: 9 Views: 198 |
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Re: YAY, bought my diamonds!! 2 x ESi2 SBF 1carat. 2nd thoug
They sound amazing and I hope they look great in the day too. From the photo they look beautiful and white. I think you got a great looking set for your budget and that they will look stunning when set. |
by Chloegal July 15th, 2012, 1:30 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: YAY, bought my diamonds!! 2 x ESi2 SBF 1carat. 2nd thoughts? Replies: 16 Views: 603 |
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Need help- Oz GST laws when recut diamond is posted back
Hi everyone, I have successfully sent out a diamond from Australia to BG to be recut and I will be sharing all the details with you after in order to give back to the amazing community here. Hopefully this will help others with their diamond research and knowledge. :appl: However meanwhile I have an... |
by Chloegal July 15th, 2012, 12:52 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Need help- Oz GST laws when recut diamond is posted back Replies: 9 Views: 198 |
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Re: Re. trip to NY and keen to get a diamond recut on this t
Hi guys,( Kenny and Webdiva) :wavey: The diamond has been sent to BG and he will have it ready to fedex to me while I am in NY. Thanks for your advice. Lesley helped me from A to Z and basically held my hand with lots of patience as I had NO idea on how to fedex or how international postage even wor... |
by Chloegal July 15th, 2012, 12:04 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Re. trip to NY and keen to get a diamond recut on this trip Replies: 6 Views: 369 |
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Re: Calling Yssie, Dreamer_D - Please advise
Is it a possibility for this diamond to be firery and with better light return if it has its lower facets (pavillion) recut? Just out of curiosity? Not that I am advicing to buy a diamond that needs recutting from the outset. |
by Chloegal July 14th, 2012, 4:53 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Calling Yssie, Dreamer_D - Please advise Replies: 9 Views: 329 |
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Re: Buying a setting for large loose diamond
I sort of agree with all the comments so far, plus my jaw is wide open in shock at all the parts of theis story. I`m swapping between `no way known` to `ok, it`s possible.....maybe`. Maybe it`s just the way that the Jethro is telling the story,but it feels sort of like someone dropping bombs! eg loo... |
by Chloegal July 6th, 2012, 2:36 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Buying a setting for large loose diamond Replies: 45 Views: 1669 |
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Re: paying tax twice
Wow, I`m really surprised that the store couldn`t treat the first sale as a total return (especially as it is within a month from sale date) and refund all relevant taxes, and then process the new sale. I`m sure they would have a measure of discretion to do this instead of what they are doing in tre... |
by Chloegal July 3rd, 2012, 5:52 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: paying tax twice Replies: 13 Views: 442 |
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Re: Recycled E-Ring to Stacking Diamond Eternity Band!
Wow, nine years!!!! I can`t believe how time flies. I must admit I`m loving the `new` look. I have to decide on how to set my new round and your temporary setting sort of looks really easy on the eye and classy. I may even be tempted to throw aside my halo ideas for the simplicity of your new set! C... |
by Chloegal July 1st, 2012, 9:58 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Recycled E-Ring to Stacking Diamond Eternity Band! Replies: 21 Views: 1275 |
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Re: Comparison Photos of my Victor Canera, SK, Leon Ring Set
SK's prongs ... in addition to different sized prongs, they are also pointing at different directions (use the corners of the table as reference points) : http://www.pricescope.com/files/images/SKprongs.JPG in this photo you can also start to see bumpy / uneven parts of the halo - most prominently ... |
by Chloegal July 1st, 2012, 9:03 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Comparison Photos of my Victor Canera, SK, Leon Ring Setting Replies: 100 Views: 12590 |
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Sending a diamond to BG from Australia
Hi I am tryng to get the fedex paper work in order to then send a poorly cut diamond to BG for recut. I`m sure BG will be able to supply photos and info etc for the purposes of sharing this endevour with others here! I`m very excited and can`t wait to share the results with you all as the story unfo... |
by Chloegal July 1st, 2012, 8:15 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Sending a diamond to BG from Australia Replies: 0 Views: 95 |
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Re: I hope I don't sound ungrateful, but...
how is the number of friends someone has a judge of character? i have 1000 friends on facebook, I must have great character! most of the other advice I agree with here. the allure of a new rock will wear off quickly and if this guy doesn't turn out to be the guy you thought he was, then you are goi... |
by Chloegal June 29th, 2012, 9:40 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: I hope I don't sound ungrateful, but... Replies: 87 Views: 4500 |
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Re: I hope I don't sound ungrateful, but...
I personally would hold off on the engagement because there seems to be a lack of communication between you. In life there will always be hard decisions and challenges that you will need to face head on together. If he is making you jump through hoops to get a ring, I can`t imagine what else he will... |
by Chloegal June 29th, 2012, 1:39 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: I hope I don't sound ungrateful, but... Replies: 87 Views: 4500 |
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Re: Help please! Ripped off :(
If this makes you feel better I would like to explain that all consumers loose money when they go to trade up a garden variety diamond. Had you bought a more expensive diamond that was correctly priced and certified, chances are that you would be actually loosing more in the trade up than you are no... |
by Chloegal June 5th, 2012, 5:22 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Help please! Ripped off :( Replies: 40 Views: 1739 |
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Re: WWPSD? Live w/ it? Return to original B&M? New w/PS Vend
I agree with Charmy, ask them to fix it one more time--with a different manufacturer. IIRC you are in Canada and I have seen one manufacturer with that (*sorry*) hideous 'white gold' alloy and I was speechless the first time I saw it, I felt so bad for the owner. I can't even describe what it looks... |
by Chloegal June 5th, 2012, 12:38 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: WWPSD? Live w/ it? Return to original B&M? New w/PS Vendor? Replies: 98 Views: 2130 |
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Re: WWPSD? Live w/ it? Return to original B&M? New w/PS Vend
I once had a ring made up that looked like that and it turned out that the person making it used a really cheap alloy that he mixed in with the gold. It was unfixable even with repeated rhodeum platings. It upsets me to this day as it was a full priced transaction that cost over $3000. In your case ... |
by Chloegal June 5th, 2012, 12:30 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: WWPSD? Live w/ it? Return to original B&M? New w/PS Vendor? Replies: 98 Views: 2130 |
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Re: Custom stress - not having fun
I personally have never had luck getting anything cusom made. And even if it turned out (in the end) the process itself was a killer and way too stressful. Re your situation, the length of time seems to be a red flag that things are not right. For one reason or another their relationship and handlin... |
by Chloegal June 3rd, 2012, 10:57 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Custom stress - not having fun Replies: 43 Views: 1464 |
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Re: My very rare vintage opal and yellow gold bracelet
Thanks everyone, you have really made my day! HotPossum- Where did your fil mine? Also re opals, the good ones have always been expensive. Probably more than people realise. And I think that although most people would love to wear a top quality opal, they would never choose to spend $ on an opal bef... |
by Chloegal June 1st, 2012, 4:16 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: My very rare vintage opal and yellow gold bracelet Replies: 15 Views: 568 |
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