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I found that the HCA is very consistant with what you will see in the i-scope. Also, with the naked eye it is easy to to tell the difference between a stone that scores a 3.4 and one that scores a 0.6. Best of all, I found that Tiffany''s has HA stones, but they just don''t know it :) Thanks to Gar... |
by SpeedracerII September 28th, 2007, 8:16 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: A day at Tiffany''s with the I-Scope... Replies: 13 Views: 7707 |
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Date: 9/22/2007 4:57:18 PM Author: diamondseeker2006 Jen, you need to list the measurements of the stone. The table does not determine the overall size of the stone. You need the mm width and length of each stone to know which is larger. These are not RB''s they are square modified cut whatever tha... |
by SpeedracerII September 22nd, 2007, 11:55 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: I''m New here. Please Help. Thanks.... Replies: 8 Views: 368 |
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Date: 9/22/2007 3:13:09 PM Author: dunndeal Lumpkin, Thanks for the great report. The Jareds near us still only carries IGI from what I''ve heard. Maybe they are test marketing better goods like AGS ideals in their newer stores. This would be smart given how educated the consumer is nowadays. I''ll... |
by SpeedracerII September 22nd, 2007, 11:51 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Trip to Jareds Replies: 11 Views: 1219 |
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Not an expert either but a common misconception is that diamonds are indestructible. They may be hard, but they are not indestructible. Take a hammer to it and you can crush it, they can be burned too. So impacts can chip the stones, especially if your setting allows contact with t... |
by SpeedracerII September 21st, 2007, 8:21 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: I should know better... Replies: 7 Views: 740 |
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Here is an AGS ideal cut stone of similar color/clarity for ~$1,000... http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3465/ |
by SpeedracerII September 21st, 2007, 8:13 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Scamed at the jewelery store?? Replies: 8 Views: 835 |
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Date: 9/19/2007 11:05:41 AM Author: kellyfish The B&M (mom & pop type) where I will be looking will actually be the place where the trade-in would occur. I feel a bit guilty about doing a trade-in as they called my current stone in especially for me as it is not a shape they have re... |
by SpeedracerII September 21st, 2007, 7:56 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: yet another low color question Replies: 14 Views: 880 |
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Date: 9/21/2007 8:54:14 AM Author: WagSoja I dont know if I feel comfortable asking for an idependent apraisal somewhere else. They are diamond cutters themselves, so If I ask I feel like I am saying ''I dont trust you''. As for the pavillion and crown, I will have to read up on but if it the Table... |
by SpeedracerII September 21st, 2007, 7:36 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: GIA vs EGL ? Replies: 19 Views: 636 |
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Date: 9/19/2007 8:48:22 PM Author: baby monster Speedracer, I see that WF added your ring to its showcase. I think your pictures look better than WF''s  Cool! I guess they didn''t like the matching wedding band http://www.pricescope.com/id...
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by SpeedracerII September 21st, 2007, 7:10 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: What''s Better Than One Box from WF???? Replies: 48 Views: 3773 |
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Boy I just hit "submit" and the whole post was empty... so I'm typing this twice  . must be user error. Yes and I1 can be eye clean but much less likely then a higher grade. It is the exception for sure and of course the whole ...
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by SpeedracerII September 21st, 2007, 6:52 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: I1? are they eye clean? Replies: 14 Views: 989 |
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Date: 9/18/2007 11:03:37 PM Author: SpeedracerII This is a picture of platinum on platinum wear on my wife''s rings. Now these two rings are designed to fit together about as ideally as two rings could. They almost lock together. There is no contact between the stones and the metal of the shank or ... |
by SpeedracerII September 18th, 2007, 5:05 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Sautering/Soldering platinum rings Replies: 15 Views: 7872 |
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This is a picture of platinum on platinum wear on my wife''s rings. Now these two rings are designed to fit together about as ideally as two rings could. They almost lock together. There is no contact between the stones and the metal of the shank or bezel. When I had these tw... |
by SpeedracerII September 18th, 2007, 5:03 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Sautering/Soldering platinum rings Replies: 15 Views: 7872 |
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Date: 9/16/2007 11:29:37 AM Author: lienTN Thanks, DS and Speedracer. I wonder if I should ask for the full appraisal report from Arthur deMello. What I''ve asked him for is an informal report but it already costs $475 (or something like that, if my memory serves me right), whereas the full apprais... |
by SpeedracerII September 17th, 2007, 11:35 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: 4.79ct Tiffany Lucida Replies: 92 Views: 5445 |
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In case you are interested, this is the on-line version of the GIA cert... ----------------------------------------------------------- Report Type: GIA Diamond Grading Report Date of Issue: January 14, 2002 Cut-Cornered Square Mixed Cut Measurements: 9.79 x 9.74 x 6.77 mm Carat Weight: 4.79 Color G... |
by SpeedracerII September 15th, 2007, 7:39 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: 4.79ct Tiffany Lucida Replies: 92 Views: 5445 |
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I would be totally comfortable buying a J color stone. This stone is one of the three that I had shipped to a local appraiser and personally looked at. http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2713/ It is a J but an ideal cut. It is a beautiful stone. Sitting this stone... |
by SpeedracerII September 14th, 2007, 5:42 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: J VS2 or I SI1 or other ?????? Replies: 54 Views: 1546 |
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Date: 9/14/2007 10:45:01 PM Author: decodelighted I love everything about the design *except* the heart prongs. I kinda think they''re a bit too big for the stone & could be overwhelming. Smaller single claw prongs will best flatter the stone IMHO. In the casting process the ring will come... |
by SpeedracerII September 14th, 2007, 5:15 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Thoughts on these CADs Replies: 17 Views: 641 |
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Just to add my 2 cents... from my experience WF has been more than accommodating. I also had some stones brought in for inspection at a local appraiser. I only paid a deposit on three stones ($500 ea) and it was made clear to me that they would like them returned within a week. ... |
by SpeedracerII September 13th, 2007, 8:17 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Question about Whiteflash problem Replies: 29 Views: 1923 |
I will send you a PM... if I can figure out how that is... |
by SpeedracerII September 5th, 2007, 6:28 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: What''s Better Than One Box from WF???? Replies: 48 Views: 3773 |
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Date: 9/1/2007 9:43:34 AM Author: AggieTexan I''m mostly a lurker, but I REALLY want to post pictures of my new (20th Anniversary) ring. The problem is I''m having a difficult time taking a decent picture. Some of you take GORGEOUS pictures of your rings. Do you have any tips or suggestions for me?... |
by SpeedracerII September 2nd, 2007, 8:42 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Photography Help Replies: 4 Views: 433 |
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WF made this one for me. http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/what-s-better-than-one-box-from-wf-t67872.html But the shank is about 4mm at the top. We used rounds for the curved part and princess for the side. Getting a band that is 2mm total in width doens''t le... |
by SpeedracerII September 1st, 2007, 3:47 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Curved channel set princess wedding bands Replies: 6 Views: 1195 |
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My wife''s new ER... It is not easy to take a picture of ''fire.'' The camera lens seems to somehow remove the sparkle that your eyes see. I have some cool jpeg movies but they are too big to upload. |
by SpeedracerII August 31st, 2007, 9:46 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: The Fire Thread! Replies: 1710 Views: 56742 |
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Date: 8/28/2007 2:42:02 PM Author: Fly Girl Great wedding set! Love the design and particularly the great center stone. A feather for an I1 that gets lost in the glitter is a great, great way to go!  BTW, my original e-ring (purchased circa 197...
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by SpeedracerII August 31st, 2007, 9:30 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: What''s Better Than One Box from WF???? Replies: 48 Views: 3773 |
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Thanks everyone. Trust me that feather is impossible to see with your eyes full of fire  ! Date: 8/26/2007 11:47:34 AM Author: baby monster Date: 8/26/2007 12:45:22 AM Author: SpeedracerII The feather in that picture is just at...
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by SpeedracerII August 27th, 2007, 5:38 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: What''s Better Than One Box from WF???? Replies: 48 Views: 3773 |
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Date: 8/26/2007 12:06:12 AM Author: PRed There is a great 90 year old family jeweler literally right at the outlet of my neighborhood. I plan to visit them shortly and see how they''d deal with a situation such as this. What is actually involved in the setting of the diamond into a band, by the way... |
by SpeedracerII August 25th, 2007, 7:06 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Buying the diamond and band separately? Replies: 7 Views: 498 |
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Date: 8/25/2007 9:59:50 PM Author: baby monster Wow love the setting  and the bezel makes the stone look huge And I can't see any inclusions from the close-up pic you posted, just a gorgeo...
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by SpeedracerII August 25th, 2007, 6:45 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: What''s Better Than One Box from WF???? Replies: 48 Views: 3773 |
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Date: 8/25/2007 8:38:25 PM Author: aurora85 Speedracer, Thanks for the help! That is what I suspected..that the price is awfully high. The problem i''m running into is finding actual jewlers that sell the stones you have shown above? What I want to do is find a stone that performs just as well as t... |
by SpeedracerII August 25th, 2007, 3:31 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: New to site..need advice on engagement diamond Replies: 6 Views: 360 |
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Date: 8/25/2007 8:38:25 PM Author: aurora85 Speedracer, Thanks for the help! That is what I suspected..that the price is awfully high. The problem i'm running into is finding actual jewlers that sell the stones you have shown above? What I want to do is find a stone that performs just as well as th... |
by SpeedracerII August 25th, 2007, 3:22 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: New to site..need advice on engagement diamond Replies: 6 Views: 360 |
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If the stone was enhanced before it was graded it should show up on the cert as far as I know. That doesnt mean it couldn''t have been drilled or enhanced after the cert. If the stone was drilled you would be able to tell under a microscope, (or your appraiser should find it), other kind... |
by SpeedracerII August 25th, 2007, 2:39 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Laser Drilling Replies: 5 Views: 425 |
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I did this and had the setting manufacturer set the stone. In this case I bought the stone from GOG and the setting from WF. http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/what-s-better-than-one-box-from-wf-t67872.html Whiteflash charged $70 to set the stone since it was not the... |
by SpeedracerII August 25th, 2007, 2:09 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Buying the diamond and band separately? Replies: 7 Views: 498 |
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Date: 8/25/2007 7:32:29 PM Author: aurora85 I'm looking to finally get engaged and have been reading up on the forums for awhile. I went to a local B&M today to check out things in person. Saleswoman was very nice and helpful, but she was really focused on selling a Hearts on Fire diamond. ... |
by SpeedracerII August 25th, 2007, 1:53 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: New to site..need advice on engagement diamond Replies: 6 Views: 360 |
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Date: 8/25/2007 3:59:15 PM Author: thing2of2 Oh wow, they''re really gorgeous! So unique and modern, but not too ''designy,'' if you know what I mean. And I can''t believe that is an I1! I''d take an I1 like yours any day! They look great on your wife''s hand, too! Congratulations on your wedding, ... |
by SpeedracerII August 25th, 2007, 1:09 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: What''s Better Than One Box from WF???? Replies: 48 Views: 3773 |
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