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P: 4/7/2004 3:06:06 PM
dbgaap Ideal Rock Total Posts: 930 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 2/12/2004	Do you over wish you could just ask somebody, "Hey, what's the weight, clarity, color and cut of your stone?" translate: "your diamond looks a little cloudy, do you mind telling me the specs so I can make sure I get something better?" When I was researching cut, I went to a local B&M that was pretty helpful, I got Sarin reports, went home and ran HCA numbers and went back to look, look, look some more. I still couldn't tell the difference when I looked at stones with scores of 1.5 or 2.7 or 3.4. IN all humility, my eyes aren't that well developed. Just because I understand the science behind the cut doesn't mean I can discern varying qualities. BUT, I can tell a pretty diamond from a less-pretty diamond. Kinda like art. I know it when I like it.
Posted: 4/7/2004 3:06:06 PM

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P: 4/7/2004 3:11:20 PM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	Those scores are not suposed to be read down to the decimal point anyway... no wander. Given Sarin, you may want to calculate their HCAs by angles and percentages and see what the pairs of numbers for the same stone looks like (just don't forget to type in culet size, esp for the % version). Also, it may help to evaluate stones without the help of intense, direct lighting (the jeweler's shop). I hope that the three stones remain brothers in indirect light too. It would be an interesting test, I guess. Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 4/7/2004 3:11:20 PM

P: 4/7/2004 3:14:42 PM
Nicrez Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,230 Last Post: 10/21/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2004	Is it wrong that I HAVE?! embarassed I am just a jewelry animal, so when I see something pretty I inquire and want to know everything the owner will tell or knows! I noticed that some women rarely know, and tell me size or something, (many are OFF! Usually they state a smaller carat size...?) and then others will tell me color and clarity proudly, like I GOT A D, IF! or I got an SI1, but it's SO clean!!! What a deal! One lady told me that a VERY interesting antique piece she wore was MADE by her great great grandfather for her great great grandmother, and we both just oohed and ahhed at it on the train together. I think some people LIKE the attention and compliment that you ask, so I always smile and admire the bling, whatever color, size or clarity, but especially if it's unique and different! I DO NOT do it, to compare. If I was like that, I would be so outshined in the boob catergory I would just stay home! "Sometimes it's OK to throw rocks at girls...as long as they sparkle! " Nicrez, G.G., A.J.P.
Posted: 4/7/2004 3:14:42 PM

P: 4/7/2004 3:16:13 PM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,835 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	---------------- On 4/7/2004 3:06:06 PM dbgaap wrote: Do you over wish you could just ask somebody, 'Hey, what's the weight, clarity, color and cut of your stone?' translate: 'your diamond looks a little cloudy, do you mind telling me the specs so I can make sure I get something better?' ---------------- hahaha, this isn't really on topic, but what I'd LOVE to tell many ladies is, "hey, your diamond would look 10 times better if you just cleaned the thing!" lol It just kills me to see what could possibly be a beautiful stone be covered with junk like lotion and other gunk. Michelle
Posted: 4/7/2004 3:16:13 PM

P: 4/7/2004 3:26:33 PM
verticalhorizon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 840 Last Post: 3/24/2006 Member Since: 3/9/2004	That brings me to a similar question I had been meaning to ask: How many people actually do discuss all the nitty-gritty details with admirers, even those who don't ask? Do they look at you strange? VH (aka GroomZilla) --- This post was brought to you by the Church of Cut Quality. Note: I am not an expert. Just a friendly neighbor.
Posted: 4/7/2004 3:26:33 PM

P: 4/7/2004 3:37:57 PM
Nicrez Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,230 Last Post: 10/21/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2004	Yes, but those closest to me now understand I am insane, so they nod their heads politely and slowly back away from me as I keep chattering away about stones... If someone doesn't ask, I don't offer it. It's a symbol, not a badge of honor. If they care to know, I'll tell them, but I like to talk about HOW he proposed and HOW we looked forever and found it finally...I am also a sucker to promote radiants... And Michelle, I agree! Clean ye'r diamonds ladies! I almost had to take away MoreMoreMore's for that specific reason... "Sometimes it's OK to throw rocks at girls...as long as they sparkle! " Nicrez, G.G., A.J.P.
Posted: 4/7/2004 3:37:57 PM

P: 4/7/2004 3:40:25 PM
verticalhorizon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 840 Last Post: 3/24/2006 Member Since: 3/9/2004	I've been asking friends (people at the office) about their engagement rings. Size mostly, nothing too personal. Would I be overstepping any bounderies by delving any deeper? VH (aka GroomZilla) --- This post was brought to you by the Church of Cut Quality. Note: I am not an expert. Just a friendly neighbor.
Posted: 4/7/2004 3:40:25 PM

P: 4/7/2004 3:42:28 PM
Nicrez Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,230 Last Post: 10/21/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2004	Like a good psychiatrist, you will never go wrong by saying, "My what a lovely ring! Please tell me about it..." They could respond with the stats, the story or a shrug. Either way, no offense taken, right? "Sometimes it's OK to throw rocks at girls...as long as they sparkle! " Nicrez, G.G., A.J.P.
Posted: 4/7/2004 3:42:28 PM

P: 4/7/2004 3:49:09 PM
dbgaap Ideal Rock Total Posts: 930 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 2/12/2004	So, basically, now I will want somebody else to wear my ring and sit way across the conference room table so I can stand back and see how it looks! When I am bored at work, sitting in long meetings, I just gaze around the room and wonder about each person's jewelry. The most I've ever said was, "oh your ring is beautiful" but they usually don't offer much.
Posted: 4/7/2004 3:49:09 PM

P: 4/7/2004 3:52:33 PM
verticalhorizon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 840 Last Post: 3/24/2006 Member Since: 3/9/2004	There should be a PriceScope convention where everyone can get together and just go nuts in person! Hey Leonid, how about it? VH (aka GroomZilla) --- This post was brought to you by the Church of Cut Quality. Note: I am not an expert. Just a friendly neighbor.
Posted: 4/7/2004 3:52:33 PM

P: 4/7/2004 6:49:38 PM
fire&ice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,827 Last Post: 3/30/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2002	---------------- On 4/7/2004 3:06:06 PM dbgaap wrote: BUT, I can tell a pretty diamond from a less-pretty diamond. Kinda like art. I know it when I like it. ---------------- You have hit the nail on the head that no one else it getting. A diamond is art. It's not the artist, it's not the colors, it's not the subject, it's not the skill level. It's how they all relate together. And, for that, one must have to see it. Vertical, not one person has asked the specs of my stone. I told my best friend b/c she was dying to ask. I have had very funny comments. ONe person looked at it from all angles close & far and exclaimed "It's perfect" I just smiled and said "not really". The general public doesn't know. And, eyeclean is about 6". It would be tacky if someone took your finger any closer to their eye. It's pretty is the comment I most receive.
Posted: 4/7/2004 6:49:38 PM

P: 4/7/2004 7:02:58 PM
icelady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,030 Last Post: 10/21/2006 Member Since: 11/25/2003	---------------- On 4/7/2004 3:49:09 PM dbgaap wrote: So, basically, now I will want somebody else to wear my ring and sit way across the conference room table so I can stand back and see how it looks! LOL, I was just at the store where we bought my ring, to get a good cleaning and check, and I asked one of the ladies to put my ring on and stand across the room. I NEVER get to see what it looks like from afar. Thank goodness they know me well and know I am nuts like that! I am so glad that I have found people that understand! My husband and daughter think I have lost my mind! icelady
Posted: 4/7/2004 7:02:58 PM

P: 4/7/2004 7:55:46 PM
Nicrez Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,230 Last Post: 10/21/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2004	Ahh...don't worry Icelady, we have ALL lost our minds thanks to Price Scope! I never even considered doing that whole far away thing...wow. I'll have to try that! My recently engaged coworker has the same finger size, and she often asks if she can try mine on, and so we swap for fun, for a few minutes. Her stone is a WELL cut 1.ct princess, set in an x-prong, and as much as I am not a fan of princesses, hers has such character, I don't like taking it off!!! Each stone has a presence, and that is certainly like a piece of art... "Sometimes it's OK to throw rocks at girls...as long as they sparkle! " Nicrez, G.G., A.J.P.
Posted: 4/7/2004 7:55:46 PM

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