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P:  10/2/2007 11:11:13 AM  
belle
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In conjuction with the diamond glossary found here: http://diamonds.pricescope.com/glossary.asp

I have compiled a list from the following threads about abbreviations that are commonly used on the forums. 

The list consists of both diamond and non diamond related terms that are most frequently used on the boards.  If there is something that you feel should be added to the list, please contact admin (or use  button) and the appropriate additions will be posted.
Many thanks to everyone who posted in the previous threads.  Your contributions are what made this list possible! 






ACA = A Cut Above (H&A brand at WF)

AFAIK: As far as I Know

AGS = American Gem Society

ASET = Angular Spectral Evalulation Tool (from AGS)

BF= Boyfriend

Bff = best friend forever

BM= Brick & Mortar (traditional jewelry store)

BM= Bridesmaid

BS = Brilliancescope

BTW = by the way

CA = crown angle

DC = DiamCalc software

DD =Dear daughter

DF = Dear Fiance

DH = Dear husband

DQD = Diamond Quality Document (the AGS report with cut grade information on it)

DQR = Diamond Quality Report  (It's what AGS calls their standard grading report instead of 'certificate')

DSS =diamond shrinkage syndrome

EC = emerald cut

ERD = Engagement Rings Direct (vendor)

Ering = engagment ring

ETA: Edited to Add

FI = fiance

FIL-=Father in Law

FMIL= Future mother in law

FWIW=For what it's worth

GIA = Gemological Institute of America

GOG = Good Old Gold (vendor)

H&A = Hearts and Arrows

HCA = Holloway Cut Adviser

HOF = Hearts on Fire (H&A brand sold at B&M stores)

HTH =Hope this helps

IIRC: If I Recall Correctly

IRL-in real life

IS = Idealscope

JA =James Allen (vendor)

JMHO= Just my humble opinion

KWIM--Know what I mean

LM =Leon Mege

MIL=Mother in Law

MOH= Maid of Honor

OEC- Old European Cut

OMC- Old Miner Cut

OTOH: On The Other Hand

PA = pavillion angle

PITA= Pain in the *BEEP*

ps = pricescope

RB = Round Brilliant

RHR-right hand ring

RSG = ready, set, go (jewelry line from Whitflash)

SA = Sales Associate

Sarin = A report of stone proportions produced by a non-contact measuring device (the market leader in this equipment is a company called Sarin Technology

SIL= Sister in Law

SO = significant other

SP= Signed Pieces (vendor)

STD= Save the Date (wedding)

TIA= Thanks in advance

TLA: Three Letter Acronym

TMI = Too much information

WF = Whiteflash (vendor)

WG-white gold

wring / wband = wedding ring / wedding band

WRT: With Regards To

YG-yellow gold

YMMV:
Your Mileage May Vary







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Posted:  10/2/2007 11:11:13 AM

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P: 10/2/2007 12:22:20 PM
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 Thank you Belle!!!




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Posted:  10/2/2007 12:22:20 PM
P: 10/2/2007 12:27:47 PM
Lorelei
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Great list Miss Belle!  We needed a list such as this, as it seems newbies are often asking about our abbreviations, so this will be useful to post for them.









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- Stephanie M Thorn

Posted:  10/2/2007 12:27:47 PM
P: 10/2/2007 1:29:06 PM
Kaleigh
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Nicely done belle, thanks!!!

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Posted:  10/2/2007 1:29:06 PM
P: 10/3/2007 9:21:33 PM
hlmr
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oops, one more acronym -

belle - best ever (for) language, learning (and diamond) education  



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Posted:  10/3/2007 9:21:33 PM
P: 10/4/2007 8:37:53 AM
belle
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thanks guys!
it was everyone's effort though, i just put it all together in one place and andrey made it look nice by adding the cool 'msg admin' button.

h- that was very cute!



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Posted:  10/4/2007 8:37:53 AM
P: 10/4/2007 8:45:12 AM
Lorelei
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Another I was asked the other day - PSER - Pricescoper









Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be...
- Stephanie M Thorn

Posted:  10/4/2007 8:45:12 AM
P: 10/4/2007 12:38:05 PM
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IMO- In my opinion
IMHO- In my honest opinion
ITA- I totally agree

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Posted:  10/4/2007 12:38:05 PM
P: 10/22/2007 12:57:31 AM
monarch64
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Belle--this is so helpful to newbies and everyone else...I just noticed this sticky!  Thanks!

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Posted:  10/22/2007 12:57:31 AM

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