Ellen
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I see this particular post has already been chewed on, but I''ll bite too. It''s not stating anything we haven''t heard before, but the sentiments never cease to amaze me.Date: 5/13/2009 1:07:55 PM
Author: DiamondFlame
Iirc ''experts'' used to think that personal computing is pure fantasy, that there is only room for 2-3 supercomputers in the world.![]()
Let''s not get too hung up on ''facts''. The ''purists'' seem to hold on to the mistaken belief that every consumer wants the brightest sparkliest diamond and would point out that the angle combo is sub-optimal, ASET doesn''t look great, too much leakage etc. Take away the IS, ASET, HCA, C/P angles, etc and what do you have left? Someone who''s too afraid to trust his own eyes. Our forefathers have been buying and cutting great looking diamonds WITHOUT these technologies. I''m not sure if anyone could appreciate the possibiility that the IS, ASET, HCA stuff have already been ''factored in'' by the brain through years of experience. Computers are simply no match for the human mind. I''m not against the use of technology but they should not be the final word in assessing a diamond''s beauty. I''d much rather pick a diamond cut by a master craftsman over one cut through precision engineering.
Btw do you think that if you were to line up Pricescopers'' ''perfect'' H&As or RBs side by side, barring the size/color differences they probably look very much like ''clones'' of each other?Care to start such a thread in SMTR?![]()
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Let''s take your comment that we assume every poster wants the brightest, sparkliest diamond. That''s not always the case, and there are those that let us know that, and we respect this when trying to help them. I''ve helped many a poster find just what they want. But, just for a minute, let me ask, why wouldn''t we assume that? Why would you want a less sparkly diamond?


Then, if we take away all the technology we have, you ask what we''re left with. I''ll tell you what, a total crap shoot. Now we have nothing but some numbers. Hmmmm. And no stone in front of us. So we can''t have customers "choosing with their eyes". This one always cracks me up, and drives me nuts. You can''t use your eyes online anyway! Unless you have super human vision, in which case, get away from me you freak.

Your last point touches on H&A rounds. Yes, all of our stones together might look very similar. And stunning.

I am always puzzled at people who seem to get irritated at those of us who are interested in cut, who pay attention to details, who like to research and use newer technologies, and that we use all this to help posters. If people want to experience the fun and romance of choosing with their eyes, they can absolutely go shopping at real stores to do that. We are not stopping them, and I think we would all encourage them to do so! I have actually done that. *gasp* I understand why they might.

But for those that come here asking for help, we will continue to do what we do. And we will continue doing it, because it works.
