what are pointers?

[pannini]

i tried to run a search on the terminology but couldn''t find a clear-cut answer. basically, i hear people describe their melees as 2 pointers, etc. and i just want to fully understand and visualize what they are saying. this way, i can be just as excited and in the know in the SMTR forum!

thanks.

 

[Ellen]

Here ya go.

http://diamonds.pricescope.com/carat.asp

A ‘point’ is 1/100 of a carat so 0.25ct is called 1/4ct, 25 points or 25pt.

 

[denverappraiser]

This is the technical term for the people here on Pricescope who will take a set of shopping specifications that you’re looking for and will point you towards a particular stone. A 25 pointer would be a stone that’s highly recommended by lots of people.

Oh yeah, also what Ellen said.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 6/1/2009 6:29:02 PM
Author: denverappraiser
This is the technical term for the people here on Pricescope who will take a set of shopping specifications that you’re looking for and will point you towards a particular stone. A 25 pointer would be a stone that’s highly recommended by lots of people.


Oh yeah, also what Ellen said.


Neil Beaty

GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA

Professional Appraisals in Denver

lol I was gonna say the fingers between the thumbs and the naughty fingers.
Or what Ellen said.

 

[Ellen]

Oh you funny people.

 

[Rockdiamond]

Isn''t it also a breed of doggie?

 

[DiamondExpert]

Aren''t they sisters?

Actually it''s what you use when you give a talk!

 

[pannini]

LOL. you guys are silly.

 

[oldminer]

A pointer is a .01carat weight diamond. This is about 1.3mm in diameter for a round stone. 2 pointers are about 1.7mm diameter. a quater carat diamond is sometimes called a 25 pointer and is about 4mm in diameter.