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mnreefman · 04-30-2005, 11:52 PM

yes, was it a certified diamond? does it come with a gemoloical report? the sparkle of the diamond is more based upon the cut than anything. it also is the most infulential part of the cost of the diamond. you can have a flawless diamond however if it not porportionaly sound, the light doesnt refract correctly. however you can have a severly included dia, with a "ideal" cut and it will twinkle.. next off the clarity. the clarity is the diamonds "birth marks"... as diamonds form under ground they form around different minerals which leave deposits. most will look either like black spec or white. the clarity is the measure of size and ammount of these, the less and smaller the more rare it is. next up is the color... anything rated d-i is great, i personally wouldnt go with anything lower than a i... j-k-l on down you get alot of yellow hues. now with your setting which is white gold, the color isnt as noticable.... not artificail colors comin through the bottom...
anyways this is stuff im sure your jeweler went over...

BoomerD · 05-01-2005, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BoomerD

RUN SCREAMING FROM THE BUILDING BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!!

Ok, get ready for that ol' ball & chain. This June, I get fitted for a gold one...30 years of "wedded bliss".

O.K., as for explanations of the jewelry stuff. Stones are measured in Carats. It is a unit of weight, consisting of 100 points (percents) That 36 point stone is 36% of a carat, so the total diamond weight is 60 points, or .60 carats. NOT BAD! Gold is also measured in Karat weight. Pure gold is considered to be 24 karat, or 24 parts out of 24 are gold. 18K is 18/24ths pure gold, and 14Kis 14/24ths pure. 18 is considered HIGH QUALITY. It sounds like you "done good" . I'm not going to attempt to give recommendations for the engraving. Not my forte.
Congrats on the impending disaster...I mean wedding. Hopefully, it will be long lasting and full of happiness.

Gawd! WHO put THAT in my post?

<sorry, edited my pour speling>

Gina · 05-01-2005, 06:53 AM

Diamond Information

Check this out. Maybe it might help you understand diamonds a little bit better.

TDEVIL · 05-01-2005, 11:36 AM

Congrats

i wish you both the best

Jay

Sharkbait · 05-01-2005, 06:10 PM

I agree with BoomerD , but if you know what you're doing, by all means.CONGRATS!Gina can you get me the phone # to Antwerp, Belguim? Need to know what time the guards take lunch hehe.

Gina · 05-01-2005, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharkbait

I agree with BoomerD , but if you know what you're doing, by all means.CONGRATS!Gina can you get me the phone # to Antwerp, Belguim? Need to know what time the guards take lunch hehe.

I'll let you know as soon as I get back with my share! LOL

Michael_Lambert · 05-01-2005, 07:48 PM

Cliff, Sorry about chat my internet went down!

I dropped into the store today to talk with the owner ( Good friends of the family im marrying into ) So he gave me a great deal!

Cut : Ideal
Color: G2.. ?
Clarity: VS2
Weight: 32 points.. the main diamond and then 4 little 12 point diamonds on the sides. Was told all in total just over 3/4's of a Carat...

I paid $1800 Canadian.. we got it apraised for $2899.. More than he had originaly thought ( apraised by a 3rd party )

I hope this means something to you guys.. means noting to me.. all i konw is its nice.. and shinny

BoomerD · 05-01-2005, 07:54 PM

Here's the link to that diamond explanation from Gina's link:
http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_edu...re&mod=ba sic
and more information here:
http://diamonds.pricescope.com/

Gina · 05-01-2005, 08:21 PM

Thats not a bad diamond. There is no G2 for color. You probably got that mixed up. It's probably only G.

I got a diamond that my Mom wore when she passed away and it is a 1.42 carat. G in color and VS2 in clarity. It is a very nice diamond. If you look into the diamond with a jewerls loop you can see 3 small pieces of dirt.

Check out the info on the links provided and learn a little about diamonds. I love diamonds so, I found it all interesting.

Michael_Lambert · 05-01-2005, 08:58 PM

Yea when i looked at the diamond under there Microscop i could see a couple i think there was only two dark spots.. But to look at the diamond with my naked eye.. i could not see nothing.. i cant even see the Serial# by the naked eye.. Really happy with it!

mnreefman · 05-02-2005, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina

Thats not a bad diamond. There is no G2 for color. You probably got that mixed up. It's probably only G.

I got a diamond that my Mom wore when she passed away and it is a 1.42 carat. G in color and VS2 in clarity. It is a very nice diamond. If you look into the diamond with a jewerls loop you can see 3 small pieces of dirt.

Check out the info on the links provided and learn a little about diamonds. I love diamonds so, I found it all interesting.

gina... nice diamond however if it is a vs2 you can not no way no how see any inclusions useing a loop.. it must be under 30xmagnification to notice.

as far as g2 it all depends on who certified the diamond... my guess is it is a g-h in the rating scale and the company says g2....

04-30-2005, 11:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	yes, was it a certified diamond? does it come with a gemoloical report? the sparkle of the diamond is more based upon the cut than anything. it also is the most infulential part of the cost of the diamond. you can have a flawless diamond however if it not porportionaly sound, the light doesnt refract correctly. however you can have a severly included dia, with a "ideal" cut and it will twinkle.. next off the clarity. the clarity is the diamonds "birth marks"... as diamonds form under ground they form around different minerals which leave deposits. most will look either like black spec or white. the clarity is the measure of size and ammount of these, the less and smaller the more rare it is. next up is the color... anything rated d-i is great, i personally wouldnt go with anything lower than a i... j-k-l on down you get alot of yellow hues. now with your setting which is white gold, the color isnt as noticable.... not artificail colors comin through the bottom... anyways this is stuff im sure your jeweler went over... __________________ http://reefrock.com

05-01-2005, 06:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,832 View Gallery Karma Komment	Diamond Information Check this out. Maybe it might help you understand diamonds a little bit better. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

05-01-2005, 11:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	Congrats i wish you both the best Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

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Sharkbait Scopas Tang Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 426 View Gallery Karma Komment	I agree with BoomerD , but if you know what you're doing, by all means.CONGRATS!Gina can you get me the phone # to Antwerp, Belguim? Need to know what time the guards take lunch hehe. __________________ 'Cause I'm as free as a Bird Wrasse...

05-01-2005, 07:48 PM	#22 (permalink)
Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 586 View Gallery Karma Komment	Diamond Info.. Cliff, Sorry about chat my internet went down! I dropped into the store today to talk with the owner ( Good friends of the family im marrying into ) So he gave me a great deal! Cut : Ideal Color: G2.. ? Clarity: VS2 Weight: 32 points.. the main diamond and then 4 little 12 point diamonds on the sides. Was told all in total just over 3/4's of a Carat... I paid $1800 Canadian.. we got it apraised for $2899.. More than he had originaly thought ( apraised by a 3rd party ) I hope this means something to you guys.. means noting to me.. all i konw is its nice.. and shinny

05-01-2005, 07:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here's the link to that diamond explanation from Gina's link: http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_edu...re&mod=ba sic and more information here: http://diamonds.pricescope.com/ __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

05-01-2005, 08:21 PM	#24 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,832 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thats not a bad diamond. There is no G2 for color. You probably got that mixed up. It's probably only G. I got a diamond that my Mom wore when she passed away and it is a 1.42 carat. G in color and VS2 in clarity. It is a very nice diamond. If you look into the diamond with a jewerls loop you can see 3 small pieces of dirt. Check out the info on the links provided and learn a little about diamonds. I love diamonds so, I found it all interesting. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

05-01-2005, 08:58 PM	#25 (permalink)
Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 586 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yea when i looked at the diamond under there Microscop i could see a couple i think there was only two dark spots.. But to look at the diamond with my naked eye.. i could not see nothing.. i cant even see the Serial# by the naked eye.. Really happy with it!

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