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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 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)
AVC = August Vintage Cushion ( GOG Cushion Brand )
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
FCD = Fancy Colored Diamonds
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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I have compiled a list from the 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
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)
AVC = August Vintage Cushion ( GOG Cushion Brand )
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
FCD = Fancy Colored Diamonds
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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