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''Malaya'' is mostly used to describe a color or a type of garnet (described as a mix of several, sort of ''all others'' by any account)? Every yellow-to-red color seems to come under the name, with the price going by the color (hopefully)... so... I assumed t is a name for a type... |
by valeria101 April 30th, 2006, 6:16 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: is this malaya garnet a keeper? Replies: 26 Views: 1764 |
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Date: 4/29/2006 3:06:19 PM Author: Lynn B And while we are talking about fishtail pave, here's the #1 contender at this moment... this is shucash's ring... I would have brought that up if you didn't. The setting looks more wear-friendly than any of the other options for setting diamonds on th... |
by valeria101 April 29th, 2006, 9:50 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: *CONSIDERING* a re-set! Opinions/advice welcome! Replies: 97 Views: 5102 |
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Date: 4/29/2006 3:32:20 PM Author: NYbella Hi!...I actually have them already... How do they look on the ear?  They looks very dainty from this side of the screen. But gold is heavy... wonder if they sit like this on the war to...
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by valeria101 April 29th, 2006, 9:38 am Forum: Jewelry Pieces Topic: Signature Gurhan Earrings Replies: 21 Views: 1209 |
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Oh, no! I didn't mean it that way TH.... I hope you can restore the posts (the text must be saved as old versions still, click on 'View Revisions' on the bottom of each post's window to retrieve them ). It would be a shame for this thread to be killed off that way http://www.prices... |
by valeria101 April 29th, 2006, 9:21 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Asscher Recommended Performance Range...huh? Replies: 23 Views: 1026 |
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What a striking ring! Even in pictures...  Congratulations for the wonderful new setting. It makes quite a sight on your hand. I hope you will let this one get out of the closet very, very often (or.. never get back in th...
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by valeria101 April 29th, 2006, 5:13 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: KristyDarling''s 3-stone by Leon Mege Replies: 357 Views: 42548 |
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IMO, it would sound better to talk about ''performance'' and what not with a bit of research at hand. Even if with the like of HCA and AGS grades for brilliants remains much to talk about how the results relate to personal preference and what not, it feels better to have some certain background to ... |
by valeria101 April 29th, 2006, 2:02 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Asscher Recommended Performance Range...huh? Replies: 23 Views: 1026 |
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Would it be possible for your girl to get a plastic ''ring sizing'' set (online?) try it out, and send you the right ring from the bunch? Even faster should be for her to measure the diameter (two better than one) of a ring she is wearing, if she is wearing one on the same finger as... |
by valeria101 April 29th, 2006, 1:32 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Mark Morrell Sunburst Solitaire with GOG Solasfera Replies: 20 Views: 4641 |
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Date: 4/29/2006 6:17:50 AM Author: Dancing Fire the reason GOG is more expensive b/c you''re looking at ideal cut H&A stones. ''Guess so. The respective G/VS1 looks great though. And those at Blue Nile... I wish there pictures, and with even more that the diamonds would be... |
by valeria101 April 29th, 2006, 1:23 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Geez Louise!! :) Replies: 11 Views: 884 |
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If you track down the stories about ''Moremoremore''s quest for the perfect cushion trio, there must be pictures and critique of quite a few such stones around - not just those that she purchased in the end. LINK to finished ring There is a thread in the FAQ forum with all sorts of cushion cuts (ca... |
by valeria101 April 28th, 2006, 8:11 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Cushion Cut Pictures....? Replies: 18 Views: 4320 |
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'Windowshopper' ... any progress ? Since this band-ring-studded thread of yours, I kept dreaming all sorts of colorful rings. Would it be at all fun to put one or two on paper between us? If nothing all around perfect turns out ready made. http... |
by valeria101 April 28th, 2006, 2:02 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: heirloom: where to buy. Tiffany, Graff, HW Replies: 112 Views: 4075 |
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Date: 4/28/2006 7:17:25 AM Author: Lorelei Ana how did you calculate the depth measurement From the measurements given for the stone (12.66 – 12.74 x 7.43 mm), depth % = depth in mm / shorter diameter in mm. (i.e. 7.43/12.66) 
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by valeria101 April 28th, 2006, 1:58 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Please help! 7.08 cts. Diamond Replies: 7 Views: 886 |
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Date: 4/28/2006 12:22:53 AM Author: kcoursolle I love sparkles, why don't you get the setting you want, but stick white sapphires, white topaz's, or even CZ's ... It would make little difference. Diamonds that small are not terribly expensive. Also, to replace pave later, the setting wo... |
by valeria101 April 28th, 2006, 1:00 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: One more request..... Replies: 33 Views: 1221 |
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Date: 4/28/2006 5:33:48 AM Author: Steve SC Dear Everyone I got offer one certified diamond described below. Certified by IGI Bangkok. March,2006 7.08 cts. 12.66 – 12.74 x 7.43 mm. (58.7% depth, for what that matters) I-VVS2 (But it’s brownish I, not yellowish I.) (Equivalent I Diamond) Not a bad t... |
by valeria101 April 28th, 2006, 12:57 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Please help! 7.08 cts. Diamond Replies: 7 Views: 886 |
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Date: 4/27/2006 1:25:51 PM Author: Defender Is this due to the interest in the more sparkly crushed ice look over the faceted depth of the older style? ... maybe, but it doesn't sound like the public vote has that much to do with how diamonds are cut... Should one assume that the older style ... |
by valeria101 April 27th, 2006, 7:41 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Cushion Cut Pictures....? Replies: 18 Views: 4320 |
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No. The new ones have a cute little drawing of a profile (not related to the shape of the stone, just like the clarity plots) that resembles the format of the new certs for rounds. But there is no extra data. |
by valeria101 April 27th, 2006, 7:24 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: New GIA certificates for fancy shapes? Replies: 1 Views: 474 |
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'Guess you could avoid the $50 a pop trial and error... E.g. 1 carat AGS I/VS this one got top marks for brilliance and proportions... and happened to have "only" 'Excellent' polish. Yeah... and that kept the price a bit below 5k instead of a bit over. There are a few more ... |
by valeria101 April 27th, 2006, 7:17 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Please help!!! Which is more important P/S or going up a color grade? Replies: 6 Views: 667 |
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Ebay the pit... yeah... mostly. Only it is also the case that quite a few established businesses keep a presence there. That doesn't make them 'Ebay sellers' I would think. Picking something at random based on the blind trust and no hope of recourse must be quite diffe... |
by valeria101 April 27th, 2006, 2:43 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: seeking ideal demantoid Replies: 22 Views: 1361 |
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Date: 4/26/2006 10:01:02 PM Author: f4fred No, no... I meant the same style with a four prong princess head, not a six prong! I don''t think Vatche has a four prong version of the ''Crown'' (how would that look like ?... not sure if it would be very similar anyway). THIS looks like the closes... |
by valeria101 April 27th, 2006, 1:27 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: any pics of princess in this setting? opinions pls ladies! Replies: 20 Views: 3202 |
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Date: 4/26/2006 11:11:17 PM Author: ELL I am looking at a 3.15 round brilliant with these statistics. Can you please tell me in what ball park I should be as far as price? It is a E.G.L. European certed diamond (yes, I know this is red flag) dimentions 9.51 x 9.46 X 5.81 Polish Excellent Sym Excell... |
by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 11:11 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: 3.15 round brilliant. Help Replies: 33 Views: 1278 |
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Date: 4/27/2006 12:09:32 AM Author: diamondgirl06 One last thing. I love this ring, but I do have concerns now about its cut grading--especially for its valuation. My concern is not from looks as I stated above, people comment on its brilliance and brightness. Would it be crazy to have the ring rec... |
by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 10:45 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Question about my 3 oval diamond ring Replies: 6 Views: 819 |
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You may find these useful: Cushion cut story @ Good Old Gold and a database with pictures & basic stats @ Stuller . If you want to look just for cut types and details, any weight &color &n... |
by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 10:32 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Cushion Cut Pictures....? Replies: 18 Views: 4320 |
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Date: 4/27/2006 2:31:20 AM Author: riogems If you don't like the stone then keep looking. Ditto. There should be a sapphire of your liking for the money. Somewhere. I wouldn't get too hung up on the alleged 'bargain status' before something with the color you a... |
by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 10:02 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Ceylon Unheated 9x7 sapphire wholesale Replies: 13 Views: 1102 |
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Date: 4/27/2006 1:18:59 AM Author: andrewSD Now whether that is the cause of our perception that the SP ring is less ''rough'', still can''t say... They look quite different in the very detailed picture! Quite a bit so. All small details, but... that''s all there is to look at on ... |
by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 9:41 pm Forum: Jewelry Pieces Topic: eternity band with "rough" edges Replies: 74 Views: 4531 |
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Date: 4/26/2006 6:09:19 PM Author: MustangFan ...the sapphire he showed me is a prettier stone than $3200 at the other place which is sort of a chain store (Robbins Diamonds) Add a few more shops on the list and the respective price interval may well grow larger (from both ends, perhaps). http://ww... |
by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 12:19 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Ceylon Unheated 9x7 sapphire wholesale Replies: 13 Views: 1102 |
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Why skeptical? I am not a big fan of the 'wholesale-prices-special-for-you' story  but... every time I hear it I try to remind myself that the seller can't possibly know my feelings. If the treated/ untreated status is a big issue you want to b...
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by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 12:05 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Ceylon Unheated 9x7 sapphire wholesale Replies: 13 Views: 1102 |
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The size is not listed for all of these, right? And your setting held a 6mm square... Maybe a bit more would still work, but... it would be nice to know what fits and what doesn''t. About hardness and wearability - always wondered why isn''t there some popular scale of ''fitness to wear''. Mo... |
by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 11:16 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Suggestions? Replies: 33 Views: 1140 |
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Date: 4/26/2006 4:35:26 PM Author: dkennedymi They are willing to get it GIA certed but will tack this fee onto the price. They have also offered to have it re-cut as an ideal cut. Is it even worth considering? The price seems O.K., but I'm not sure it's worth the hastle. Comments? Great, but betwe... |
by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 10:55 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Comments on a Used Diamond Appreciated Replies: 6 Views: 749 |
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Guessing a pavilion angle around 42 degrees... and a relatively flat crown... and not the most brilliant thing in the world in consequence. OK, maybe that''s not the most optimistic picture but the numbers are far from complete (or precise, probably) and I can''t possibly see the di... |
by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 10:50 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Comments on a Used Diamond Appreciated Replies: 6 Views: 749 |
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by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 6:50 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Lily Pendant waxes are here Replies: 118 Views: 3601 |
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Can''t imagine in what context this may have come up. Could it be that aside the darkish wall color the respective environment would also have some sort of candlelight illumination (like a bar would at night - small dispersed sources in overall low light). Something like that would make diamonds lo... |
by valeria101 April 26th, 2006, 1:06 am Forum: Jewelry Pieces Topic: Does wood enhance a diamond''s sparkle? Replies: 5 Views: 745 |