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Re: Need help finding a round diamond for an engagement ring
$ 6500 stone and $1000 engagement ring totals? |
by Ravinmad May 11th, 2013, 7:41 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Need help finding a round diamond for an engagement ring. Replies: 10 Views: 341 |
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Re: Anyone Purchase online from James Allen
got the wifes E ring diamond from them, price was amazing and we were able to upgrade in color 2grades and about .17 ct over what the local market has, and saved several hundred on the stone too. James Allen is good to go |
by Ravinmad February 27th, 2013, 7:32 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Anyone Purchase online from James Allen Replies: 8 Views: 243 |
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Re: Seeking eye clean 1.2 carat+
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1539494.asp This is my stab at finding you a stone that I think looks promising. Its in the price range, its G color, and 1.2+ carat see its one of them that was previously suggested before as well. 
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by Ravinmad November 24th, 2012, 7:23 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Seeking eye clean 1.2 carat+ Replies: 9 Views: 252 |
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Re: Best Stand Mixer?
Thank you, Texaskj! We may have broken down and joined in on the Kitchen Aid buying fun. :Up_to_something: In the Aqua Sky color. I'm so excited! Now I have to find some semi-healthy recipes to make with it. That said, I'm really looking forward to making cookies for everyone this year! :bigsmile: ... |
by Ravinmad November 24th, 2012, 7:01 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Best Stand Mixer? Replies: 33 Views: 512 |
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Re: is there a big diff from 1.33ct to 1.5ct?
If your budget for the diamond and setting is $12k, I definitely recommend staying at the 1.3-1.4 range for the diamond especially since you plan to have a halo. I'll second that opinion, given a defined budget of $12k, you're going to get a nicer stone typically staying under that 1.5 mark, and th... |
by Ravinmad November 24th, 2012, 6:49 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: is there a big diff from 1.33ct to 1.5ct? Replies: 15 Views: 614 |
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Re: Brian Gavin, James Allen, or Brick and Mortar
here's one i found, you could have this one and 2 others picked up and evaluated by their inhouse staff of gemologist. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1495961.asp twinning whisps, often times unable to be seen. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Excellent-C... |
by Ravinmad July 11th, 2012, 8:22 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Brian Gavin, James Allen, or Brick and Mortar Replies: 6 Views: 508 |
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Re: Brian Gavin, James Allen, or Brick and Mortar
I second that opinion, and realize that a typical bricks and mortar store cant operate on the margins a online retailer can. Find yourself a dandy of a 1+ carat in a price you can live with! |
by Ravinmad July 11th, 2012, 8:11 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Brian Gavin, James Allen, or Brick and Mortar Replies: 6 Views: 508 |
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Re: Greatly appreciate advice on a 1.2ct
I too prefer the JA stone of these two. |
by Ravinmad May 5th, 2012, 4:59 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Greatly appreciate advice on a 1.2ct Replies: 3 Views: 159 |
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Re: Please give advice on diamonds from BN/JA/WF
5k for the stone alone or for the setting/stone? just want to clarify here's a really nice .84Ct G VS2 with AGS Cert. PS priced at $4500 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1473925.asp |
by Ravinmad May 5th, 2012, 8:34 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Please give advice on diamonds from BN/JA/WF Replies: 10 Views: 282 |
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Re: 0.37 F VVS2 or 0.41 F VS1 with 130 US$ extra?
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1427989.asp http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1476502.asp .40 D vs2 thats 920 us with pricescope discount |
by Ravinmad April 23rd, 2012, 7:42 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: 0.37 F VVS2 or 0.41 F VS1 with 130 US$ extra? Replies: 3 Views: 199 |
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Re: 0.37 F VVS2 or 0.41 F VS1 with 130 US$ extra?
option 2 for the small increase in price and VS rated should be eye clean. edit: if you cant afford it, you cant afford it. Get what you can afford and sleep at night knowing you did your best
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by Ravinmad April 23rd, 2012, 7:16 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: 0.37 F VVS2 or 0.41 F VS1 with 130 US$ extra? Replies: 3 Views: 199 |
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Re: Help buying canadian diamonds
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1381016.asp http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1482930.asp here's a pair of canadian diamonds, G might be a bit out outside your wishes but I hope you can consider them. request some images, idealscopes, ... |
by Ravinmad April 12th, 2012, 7:05 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Help buying canadian diamonds Replies: 6 Views: 191 |
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Re: Which of these two diamonds should I pick?
ah, agreed DS I had a monday brain nerf on using HCA on them.  Do you have a budget your trying to maintain for this 1ct diamond? We might be able to suggest some ideas. |
by Ravinmad April 9th, 2012, 10:02 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Which of these two diamonds should I pick? Replies: 12 Views: 264 |
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Re: Which of these two diamonds should I pick?
can you get actual images, idealscopes, or any additional information that can be posted to help us, help you? |
by Ravinmad April 9th, 2012, 9:52 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Which of these two diamonds should I pick? Replies: 12 Views: 264 |
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Re: Overwhelmed guy looking for some guidance
is a 2.5+ carat diamond in your social circle the norm? As DS stated its best to judge things by those around you. I too would prefer a nicer, cleaner stone to the larger one, but to each their own and I'm not knocking you and her choices and taste, I am just curious of the motivation of such a larg... |
by Ravinmad April 9th, 2012, 9:46 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Overwhelmed guy looking for some guidance Replies: 24 Views: 662 |
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Re: Which considered to be better EGL or IGL
Diamonds come from a vast number of souces, go thru hundreds of different dealers, to thousands of cutters in several to a dozen or more major locations around the world. Ethics and standards vary. AGS/GIA try their best to give a standard or as oldminer stated the "Gold Standard" by which... |
by Ravinmad April 8th, 2012, 7:12 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Which considered to be better EGL or IGL Replies: 38 Views: 1549 |
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Re: Feather created by pressure or blow - possible or not?
I think the awnser is "it depends" A sharp, solid blow would probably have a bullet in a window or winshield effect with obvious indications. I am sure a diamond expert and most GIA GG's, appraisers, and such are trained to tell a natural feather versus a inflicted/impact crack/feather. De... |
by Ravinmad April 5th, 2012, 8:03 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Feather created by pressure or blow - possible or not? Replies: 12 Views: 279 |
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Re: REGISTERED MAIL is not as safe as we think!
Laws are funny things, they are almost appear benign and meaningless until they effect you personally in a legal or finicial way :read: ask anyone when dealing with the tax code, or estate issues, etc. Sadly, the statement below sums it up. The letter of the law it typically black and white, yet, we... |
by Ravinmad April 5th, 2012, 9:50 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: REGISTERED MAIL is not as safe as we think! Replies: 57 Views: 1477 |
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Re: Feather created by pressure or blow - possible or not?
+1 Gypsy's comment. Diamond is not impervious, thou sometimes we wish it was 
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by Ravinmad April 4th, 2012, 7:18 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Feather created by pressure or blow - possible or not? Replies: 12 Views: 279 |
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Re: Need Help with Diamond...Is this a good stone?
wow, thats a busy report with just about every type of inclusion you can imagine but for that size of stone at your price I am not sure you can do better. Whats the return policy on the stone? |
by Ravinmad April 4th, 2012, 6:38 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Need Help with Diamond...Is this a good stone? Replies: 10 Views: 295 |
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Re: REGISTERED MAIL is not as safe as we think!
that is a catch 22, dont insure so its not a red flag, but then you take a risk. Insure and put your package on someones radar.  Smith and Wesson protects my property 6 nights a week, you pick which 6 nights 
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by Ravinmad April 4th, 2012, 6:24 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: REGISTERED MAIL is not as safe as we think! Replies: 57 Views: 1477 |
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Re: Engagement Ring Help - $10,000 budget
so we're talking about a 9,000 stone and a 1,000 for a setting and tax or assorted variables? |
by Ravinmad April 3rd, 2012, 6:40 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Engagement Ring Help - $10,000 budget Replies: 4 Views: 1152 |
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average appraisal cost for a wedding set and insurance
All, Is there a base line or approximate a appraisal should cost for a diamond solitare with .54ct stone and simple gold wedding band? Stone is GIA certified, and that info would be included when the set was to be appraised . One local shop who isnt listed as an appraiser here offers appraisals for ... |
by Ravinmad April 3rd, 2012, 6:28 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: average appraisal cost for a wedding set and insurance Replies: 3 Views: 516 |
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Re: REGISTERED MAIL is not as safe as we think!
I get 100% that the mail is supposed to be secure, tampering with it a felony, etc, and understand your being pissed about the tampering and thank heavens you're as dilligent as you are in the fort knox packaging, seriously could you put up a post with images of how you make up your package as I thi... |
by Ravinmad April 3rd, 2012, 6:09 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: REGISTERED MAIL is not as safe as we think! Replies: 57 Views: 1477 |
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Re: Need advice on this diamond
it has the Yssie seal of approval, and that speaks alot  I checked the link and such out, Its a really nice stone and the Aset looks nice. How's the price for like stones? |
by Ravinmad April 2nd, 2012, 5:07 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Need advice on this diamond Replies: 4 Views: 161 |
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Re: First Time Diamond Buy
I would avoid IGI certs and thats alot of money for a stone, I have a suggestion in addition to those you have above already http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity&id=857 1.05ct J, SI1 but its a nice looking stone and likely this J's color is the same as t... |
by Ravinmad April 2nd, 2012, 9:59 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: First Time Diamond Buy Replies: 6 Views: 246 |
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Re: What to do regarding wedding band?
save up, you already stated you are unhappy with the current band and given the lower quality of the materials save for what you know now. |
by Ravinmad March 31st, 2012, 8:57 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: What to do regarding wedding band? Replies: 3 Views: 157 |
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Re: How to decide
I second DS's suggestion. Costco and Sams clubs I have been in have IGI certs, I have only been in 1 costco since getting into looking at diamonds but it has/had a IGI cert. bleh |
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Re: Fact or Myth...?
A small addition: All of our H&A-diamonds are cut and polished under no magnification at all. The promotional claim that you highlighted makes absolutely no sense. Live long, words spoken by a true cutter, someone who takes rough and makes it something so much more, not some ad companies slogan... |
by Ravinmad March 30th, 2012, 9:54 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Fact or Myth...? Replies: 7 Views: 370 |
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Re: Bracelet marked "Gerard"...
http://www.trademarkia.com/alain-gerard-85507458.html  http://www.illusionjewels.com/costumejewelrymarksg.html found this interestinglastly, this came up http://www.geraldsjewelry.com/index.aspx?p=About%20Us |
by Ravinmad March 29th, 2012, 10:02 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Bracelet marked "Gerard"... Replies: 8 Views: 232 |