Helpful Threads Archive

[LaylaR]

Per request, I am adding this post where I describe three different jewelry manufacturing processes to the Helpful Threads Archive:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-does-it-all-work.244700/

 

[Justin1981]

Hi Everyone.
I thought it would be nice if everyone could post links about threads that helped them on this forum.
Something like this:


Description: A good thread about how to add pictures to you posts.

https://www.pricescope.com/forum/faq1/how-to-upload-reduce-pictures-for-posting-t41381.html

 

[Justin1981]

Usually, diamonds shoppers want insurance, and there's lots of options for this. Frequently, people will either add a rider to their homeowner's or apartment insurance, or, shoppers can get stand alone insurance.

Most riders are replacement type insurance. For the stand alone type, the most well known, and most frequently listed ones, are Jeweler's Mutual and Chubb, these were listed here in the FAQ section back in 2002, and that information is current even now. For these stand alone insurers, the first is also replacement, and the second is cash out, tending to cost somewhat more...but also possibly providing more options, primarily that of cash in lieu of a replacement diamond ring of like kind.

Since 2004, people have been challenged to actually get Chubb, and the number of threads on this subject is incredible. Possibly whenever you'll read this, you'll have been told by several agents Chubb can't be gotten as a stand alone jewelry policy any longer, but, at least if you've spent at least $10K, you could review this thread from Hangout and understand you probably just haven't talked to the right people yet. Who the right people are may change from time to time, but if experience serves...somebody will offer it. Just don't expect to be told the truth by either a local (to you) agent who otherwise does sell Chubb, or especially, corporate offices for Chubb itself.

 

[LLJsmom]

@sledge gives a very good breakdown of the general levels of diamond cuts per grading reports.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/upgrading-to-4ct-need-advice.246154/page-2#post-4480027

 

[LLJsmom]

What do you do if you've just found out that you have been sold a clarity enhanced diamond, and you don't like it?

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...i-was-sold-a-clarity-enhanced-diamond.246174/

 

[tyty333]

Good Bow-tie information with comments by Garry (Cut-Nut)

Acceptable Bow Tie?

Hi all, I'm about to pull the trigger on this oval diamond, but unfortunately I cannot view it in person. I'm worried about a possible "bow tie" effect and wanted to see if anyone can give their opinion as to whether this is an acceptable. Thank you...

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[La2020]

Useful emerald cutting selection tips by @tyty333

Emerald Cut Recommendations

I was here 8 years ago as a young man with little money and this forum helped me greatly in my quest to understand Emerald Cuts! With your help I found a very nice 1.1 carat EC diamond for an engagement ring and have been happily married since. In those 8 years I have forgotten all of what I...

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[canuk-gal]

HI:

@Tonks thread on her custom cut (diamond) WF ring is a very useful/helpful thread.

An upgrade journey … from a research perspective

First, a warning: this will be very long with multiple parts, and it will take me a while to get it all posted. Part 1 Our 20th anniversary is this year, and for about six years now my husband has told me he wants to upgrade my engagement ring this year. To say I have been thinking about this...

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cheers--Sharon