When shopping for a diamond engagement ring, what do you need to know to get the best quality diamond for your money?|||To get the best quality stone for your money, educate yourself! Learn the basics of diamonds, the 4Cs, and remember that the most important of the Cs is CUT - please folks, cut does not refer to the shape of the diamond, it refers to the proportions of the stone.
A well cut stone reflects light better, creating the sparkle and fire that is the hallmark of a beautiful diamond. A poorly cut one looks "dead", it has little fire and color play, and tends to look kind of like an old CZ...
So, go to an independent jeweler, not a chain or mall store. Tell them what you *think* you're looking for, and let them find the best match for your money!
Good Luck!|||You need to know that they probably acquired that diamond unfairly and there was probably blood shed in the process of getting it.. I think buying diamonds are morally wrong.|||jewelers sell the 4C's
cut- shape of the diamond
color-clear starts at the letter D and goes all the way thru Z(dark and brown)
caret weight-the size of the diamond
clarity-this is how the diamond looks. VVS1-I3. The order is VVS1 or 2 then SI 1 or 2 then I 1,2, or 3. (VVS means very small inclusions (carbon spots) that cannot be seen thru the nakes eye-Slight inclusion means that there is something that can be seen but normally still hard to tell its there. the I--normally, when the carbon turns into a diamond -the carbon does not always form it can be a small black dot or it can look more like a white feather,.
Just remember-there is no perfect diamond!!!!
My suggestion would be go to an individual person not a chain and not in a mall. They have higher mark ups and they get what is bought for them by some purchaser who gets them in quanity. A smaller jewelry store or jeweler can take more time and probally has more training also.
Dont be afraid to ask questions.Make them show it to you thru a microscope so you can see everything in the diamond and have them use a tool that beeps when it touches a real diamond. I myself wouldn't pay over 4,000 for a SI one caret diamond. Shop around and compare prices and try to find one that has a GIA certification..... Oh and remember the prongs that hold the diamond in the mounting---10 is stronger than 14kt and white prongs are stronger than yellow.|||4 Cs is the most important. You can sacrifice on the size of your diamond but not its quality. So it would be adviseable to learn about the 4 Cs before you actually head towards shopping. Another thing that I would recommend to look for is the certification of diamonds which is equally important! Withiut a valid certification, diamonds are worthless. If you want to know more about the 4Cs or the certification of diamonds, visit http://www.b2cjewels.com/education.aspx
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Can I trade Pokemon from Diamond to HeartGold as SOON as I start my adventure?
Can I trade Pokemon from Diamond to HeartGold as SOON as I start my adventure?
Basically, I have a DS, and my sister has a DS. In one game I'll load HeartGold, and then I'll load up Diamond. Can I trade pokemon between versions before I get the National Dex?
Hopefully somebody who already has done this with a Japenese version can confirm my question.
Thank you.|||Yes you can, but you will first need to obtain the Johto dex [which you get at the beginning of the game] then you can trade
Be careful though b/c at first high level pokemon won't listen to you and will disobey|||You will need to obtain the national dex first.
Basically, I have a DS, and my sister has a DS. In one game I'll load HeartGold, and then I'll load up Diamond. Can I trade pokemon between versions before I get the National Dex?
Hopefully somebody who already has done this with a Japenese version can confirm my question.
Thank you.|||Yes you can, but you will first need to obtain the Johto dex [which you get at the beginning of the game] then you can trade
Be careful though b/c at first high level pokemon won't listen to you and will disobey|||You will need to obtain the national dex first.
What is so wrong about proposing with a ring that isnt a diamond?
is it not what the ring represents?
some of the "fake diamond" rings are beautiful and less expensive.
What is it about people that HAVE to have a diamond?|||there's no problem with that the ring symbolizes love and it doesnt matter what you can afford bc love doesnt have a price .|||um i love care at least that person love me
|||LOL, I was proposed to over breakfast--no diamond, no ring.
That was 10 years ago...|||IT WILL LOOK FAKE! |||A Girl needs a Diamond Ring OK specially if its an engagement Ring, by proposing with a fake ring you give her the feeling of being cheap and not worthy of a diamond ring. VERY BAD IDEA DUDE|||There's nothing wrong with it, if that's what your bride to be will accept. For me, a diamond was the only way to go, but for other women, they would accept CZ, pearl, birthstone, a stone that means something to each other, ect... Many brides today are chosing to go the untraditional route. Definately get her take on it first, don't just spring a fake ring on her and expect her to just accept it.|||cause it goes against the whole DeBeers marketing campaign which is rather successful.
DeBeers controls a bulk of the world market trade (or used to).
in a paraphrase... if it's not a diamond, it's not love.|||I see nothing wrong with it .. I didn't want a diamond.|||They're shallow and materialistic. That's what's wrong with them. If the person you're asking is more interested in what type of stone is in her ring rather than the initial question, then why are you even intending to marry her? Find someone who won't care if you give them a ring or not, someone who isn't concerned about the "finer" things in life.
Some women don't even want a real diamond in their ring simply for safety reasons and because it is something so small that costs so much they may be worried about ruining it or losing it.|||Nothing is wrong with it you just might want to check with your girl first. Some people really care and others don't.|||Materialism is alive and well in America...You simply must have the biggest, the best, the fastest, the newest...You must be a trend-setter in all regards...
Many people are married with no ring...A diamond ring is traditional, which is funny because most young people would rather die than be traditional in anything, but, when it comes to a diamond, well, tradition suddenly means something.
A person may not be financially able to afford a big diamond at this time...a token ring will work, a nice diamond can come weeks, months or even years down the road...When you are in love and being loved, who cares if there's a 2 pound rock on your finger...
I'm not sure but I think it was General McArthur during the second world war...who gave his wife a bag of peanuts and said, "I wish they were diamonds"....then, many years later he handed her a big diamond necklace and said, "I wish they were peanuts"...|||I agree with the person who said some people are just shallow and materialistic. One of my friends gave his fiancee a sterling silver ring in the shape of a rose, because that is her middle name and the name of her godmother. To her it didn't matter that it wasn't a diamond.
I felt the same way; my husband did give me a diamond, but I've seen many other rings that I 've liked just as well--sapphires, emeralds, aquamarine (my birthstone)... Hey, I was a Little House fan (the books), and I always thought Laura's engagment ring sounded lovely--a garnet with a pearl on either side. But that's beside the point, lol.
As for the CZ's or whatever, I don't think there's anything wrong with that, as long as you're not passing it off to your fiancee as a real diamond.|||If She wouldn't mind (which I wouldn't) then do it...|||go for it.|||I see nothing wrong with it, I hate diamonds due to DeBeers and their marketing schemes, their monopoly of the diamond market, and the whole Blood Diamonds issue. There are a lot of women who only want diamonds, and the bigger the better for them, but I disagree-my stance is that if you are truly in love, anything will work. I know that when and if I do ever get engaged, I want either a blue topaz or a citrine because they both look good on me, they aren't a diamond, and I don't want whoever proposes to me to spend two month's salary on a ring when a good enough ring can be bought for less and the money could go towards the wedding.
Heck, I got myself a blue topaz ring a few weeks ago that would be the ideal engagement ring for me.|||Sorry, it has to be a real diamond. Or you could have another gemstone instead and have it replaced with a diamond later on down the road when you have more money.|||If you don't give her a Diamond you will look cheap!!!So go buy her a diamond... THE BIGGER THE BETTER!!!LOL...
some of the "fake diamond" rings are beautiful and less expensive.
What is it about people that HAVE to have a diamond?|||there's no problem with that the ring symbolizes love and it doesnt matter what you can afford bc love doesnt have a price .|||um i love care at least that person love me
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|||LOL, I was proposed to over breakfast--no diamond, no ring.
That was 10 years ago...|||IT WILL LOOK FAKE! |||A Girl needs a Diamond Ring OK specially if its an engagement Ring, by proposing with a fake ring you give her the feeling of being cheap and not worthy of a diamond ring. VERY BAD IDEA DUDE|||There's nothing wrong with it, if that's what your bride to be will accept. For me, a diamond was the only way to go, but for other women, they would accept CZ, pearl, birthstone, a stone that means something to each other, ect... Many brides today are chosing to go the untraditional route. Definately get her take on it first, don't just spring a fake ring on her and expect her to just accept it.|||cause it goes against the whole DeBeers marketing campaign which is rather successful.
DeBeers controls a bulk of the world market trade (or used to).
in a paraphrase... if it's not a diamond, it's not love.|||I see nothing wrong with it .. I didn't want a diamond.|||They're shallow and materialistic. That's what's wrong with them. If the person you're asking is more interested in what type of stone is in her ring rather than the initial question, then why are you even intending to marry her? Find someone who won't care if you give them a ring or not, someone who isn't concerned about the "finer" things in life.
Some women don't even want a real diamond in their ring simply for safety reasons and because it is something so small that costs so much they may be worried about ruining it or losing it.|||Nothing is wrong with it you just might want to check with your girl first. Some people really care and others don't.|||Materialism is alive and well in America...You simply must have the biggest, the best, the fastest, the newest...You must be a trend-setter in all regards...
Many people are married with no ring...A diamond ring is traditional, which is funny because most young people would rather die than be traditional in anything, but, when it comes to a diamond, well, tradition suddenly means something.
A person may not be financially able to afford a big diamond at this time...a token ring will work, a nice diamond can come weeks, months or even years down the road...When you are in love and being loved, who cares if there's a 2 pound rock on your finger...
I'm not sure but I think it was General McArthur during the second world war...who gave his wife a bag of peanuts and said, "I wish they were diamonds"....then, many years later he handed her a big diamond necklace and said, "I wish they were peanuts"...|||I agree with the person who said some people are just shallow and materialistic. One of my friends gave his fiancee a sterling silver ring in the shape of a rose, because that is her middle name and the name of her godmother. To her it didn't matter that it wasn't a diamond.
I felt the same way; my husband did give me a diamond, but I've seen many other rings that I 've liked just as well--sapphires, emeralds, aquamarine (my birthstone)... Hey, I was a Little House fan (the books), and I always thought Laura's engagment ring sounded lovely--a garnet with a pearl on either side. But that's beside the point, lol.
As for the CZ's or whatever, I don't think there's anything wrong with that, as long as you're not passing it off to your fiancee as a real diamond.|||If She wouldn't mind (which I wouldn't) then do it...|||go for it.|||I see nothing wrong with it, I hate diamonds due to DeBeers and their marketing schemes, their monopoly of the diamond market, and the whole Blood Diamonds issue. There are a lot of women who only want diamonds, and the bigger the better for them, but I disagree-my stance is that if you are truly in love, anything will work. I know that when and if I do ever get engaged, I want either a blue topaz or a citrine because they both look good on me, they aren't a diamond, and I don't want whoever proposes to me to spend two month's salary on a ring when a good enough ring can be bought for less and the money could go towards the wedding.
Heck, I got myself a blue topaz ring a few weeks ago that would be the ideal engagement ring for me.|||Sorry, it has to be a real diamond. Or you could have another gemstone instead and have it replaced with a diamond later on down the road when you have more money.|||If you don't give her a Diamond you will look cheap!!!So go buy her a diamond... THE BIGGER THE BETTER!!!LOL...
How does diamond blade compare to stone blade for paving slabs?
I have a small angle grinder and used several disks and then burned it out trying to cut a 50mm concrete paving slab, using stone cutting disks.
Is a diamond blade better at cutting paving slabs?|||There are many types of diamond blade, of which stone blades are one. Some blades are designed to cut tiles - these have a continuous circular edge. Some are for concrete and stone - these have narrow notches around the edge, and some are for asphalt - these have wider notches around the edge. If you were using a proper stone blade to cut concrete then it would have burned out only because the diamonds had worn off ( this can happen without the blade looking visibly much different) or your grinder was too small. Most people would only cut 50mm paving slabs with a bigger 9" grinder or a petrol disc cutter which uses 12" blades. Those slabs are made out of strong concrete.|||Diamond blades are better because they stay the same size. Composite stone cutting discs wear away and the cut gets shallower.
If you are doing a lot of this work it's worth buying, borrowing or hiring a tool that can be used wet as it cuts quicker and stops the dust.|||Yes, the rough "stone" blades are designed to cut metal. To cut stone, you need a diamond blade.|||well diamond is indestructible and could easily cut through rocks so i suggest you should choose the diamond cutter.|||yes. the diamond blade will last much longer and cut faster and cleaner.
Is a diamond blade better at cutting paving slabs?|||There are many types of diamond blade, of which stone blades are one. Some blades are designed to cut tiles - these have a continuous circular edge. Some are for concrete and stone - these have narrow notches around the edge, and some are for asphalt - these have wider notches around the edge. If you were using a proper stone blade to cut concrete then it would have burned out only because the diamonds had worn off ( this can happen without the blade looking visibly much different) or your grinder was too small. Most people would only cut 50mm paving slabs with a bigger 9" grinder or a petrol disc cutter which uses 12" blades. Those slabs are made out of strong concrete.|||Diamond blades are better because they stay the same size. Composite stone cutting discs wear away and the cut gets shallower.
If you are doing a lot of this work it's worth buying, borrowing or hiring a tool that can be used wet as it cuts quicker and stops the dust.|||Yes, the rough "stone" blades are designed to cut metal. To cut stone, you need a diamond blade.|||well diamond is indestructible and could easily cut through rocks so i suggest you should choose the diamond cutter.|||yes. the diamond blade will last much longer and cut faster and cleaner.
How much would it cost to get my diamond reset?
My fiance chose a white gold setting, despite my preference for yellow gold. I would like to get my 0.83 round diamond reset in a yellow gold band with platinum prongs (4). I am curious as to how much that would cost and whether the jeweler would take my 14K white gold band as part of the payment.|||I had a diamond reset to white gold and it cost about $200.-. DOn't know if he;ll take the old band or not. Talk to her/him.
When you connect two DS to play Pokemon Diamond, does it save the current Pokemon game? Or does it start over?
When you connect two DS to play Pokemon Diamond, does it save the current Pokemon game? Or does it start over?|||saves current game
What is the best way to value a diamond myself, not using a jeweler?
I am looking at buying a diamond for my girlfriend (engagement ring). I don't want to spend way to much, and have a decent amount saved (5 digits) for this purpose but want to make sure i'm not paying too much. Anyone have any advice?|||The best place to look at value of diamonds would be http://www.pricescope.com. They have a price list from places you can buy on line for a reasonable amount. Wow! You are spending a lot on the ring, but she must be very very special! Whiteflash.com will ship your diamond to an independent appraiser if you want to have someone professional not affiliated with a jewelery store evaluate the diamond. They do this all the time. You can also get a letter of verification from them which will enable you to buy insurance as well. I recommend you go through Jeweler鈥檚 Mutual or Chubb - these places specialize in insuring jewelry.
Good luck!|||Make sure any diamond you look at has a GIA certificate. I wouldn't make an investment without one. Then shop around at a couple of stores and compare diamonds with a similar color, clarity and carat.
Other than an actual appraisal this is a good way to get an idea how much stores are marking up bc GIA grading is the same across the board.
Good luck!!|||Go to the pawn shops and ask lots of questions. They will school you in what is valuable. Then if you are lucky you will actually find a ring at one of them that you can get for half of what a jewelry store would charge, and they will usually size it for your at no charge. If anyone asks where you got the ring just say you have a friend who is a jeweler on the side and this is from his personal collection.|||If you're going to spend five digits on a diamond and it's for such an important purpose, why not have it properly appraised? Just sayin'.|||It's a rock. It's a shiny rock, but its still a rock.|||3 months salary
Good luck!|||Make sure any diamond you look at has a GIA certificate. I wouldn't make an investment without one. Then shop around at a couple of stores and compare diamonds with a similar color, clarity and carat.
Other than an actual appraisal this is a good way to get an idea how much stores are marking up bc GIA grading is the same across the board.
Good luck!!|||Go to the pawn shops and ask lots of questions. They will school you in what is valuable. Then if you are lucky you will actually find a ring at one of them that you can get for half of what a jewelry store would charge, and they will usually size it for your at no charge. If anyone asks where you got the ring just say you have a friend who is a jeweler on the side and this is from his personal collection.|||If you're going to spend five digits on a diamond and it's for such an important purpose, why not have it properly appraised? Just sayin'.|||It's a rock. It's a shiny rock, but its still a rock.|||3 months salary
Exactly how long does it take to turn diamond into graphite?
Diamond is less stable than graphite, so it'll spontaneously turn into graphite, although it takes a long long longgg time. But exactly how long (in years)? Can it be calculated?|||I have not run across an actual speculation. All I know is that its a very long time because of the high activation energy. But as with any geologic process its hard to say "exactly" how long anything takes.|||I thought that they were on the opposite sides of the hard test scale? Yes they are both carbon, but also different structurally.
How to delete an old profile on pokemon diamond and still able to save my new profile?
I heard you can delete it on the tittle screen by pressing up on the control pad, select, and B button and then after that, press new game and they`ll give me a warning. After all that, I played pokemon diamond, and tried saving it but it still wouldn`t let me. Am I doing something wrong?|||i dont think your doing anything wrong cuz i did that too and it worked. who ever designed that part of the game i hope is fired b/c the old way of just saving on top of the old game file was perfect how it was. that guy must have been high on LSD, weed, coke, and every thing else b/c it is a very stupid idea.|||I think after press up select and b you need to click the diamond in the pokemons cheast at the beginning of them game. After that you should be fine.|||1.You have to press new game
2.Then on your new game you have to save it
3.It will ask you if you want to overwrite the old file
4.Press yes
Hope this helps! ^^|||You Press, new game, and then save the new game! I hope it helps!
~Penguin~
2.Then on your new game you have to save it
3.It will ask you if you want to overwrite the old file
4.Press yes
Hope this helps! ^^|||You Press, new game, and then save the new game! I hope it helps!
~Penguin~
Where is the best place to sell diamond earrings?
I am trying to rid myself of a pair of relatively expensive diamond earrings, that were given to me from an ex. I don't particularly care for diamonds, given the nature of the politics surrounding the diamond industry. I would prefer not to sell them via ebay. I was hoping someone could provide information as to where I might sell them, otherwise. I appreciate any assistant anyone can provide. I would like to do so in the Los Angeles area. Thanks again!|||ebay.com|||hmm.. i'm not sure.. maybe you can find some place that sells diamonds and you can sell it to the people who own that place but.. that sounds quite impossible. even tho you don't want to sell it on ebay, that may be your only choice.|||pawn shop
How much would it cost to transfer a 1.5 carat diamond from a yellow gold ring to a white gold ring?
Hello - I have yet to get this ring appraised but I want to transfer the diamond (if possible) from the yellow gold ring to a white gold ring. Would the yellow gold have any trade-in value to the white gold ring? Can they even transfer the diamond? I'm obviously clueless when it comes to jewelry. This is for an engagement ring.|||If you are going to have 18ct white gold, then an average weight for a ring with a 1.5 ct diamond is going to be about 5 to 8 grams for an engagement type ring.
A cost of about 65 to 85 dollars per gram would be average.
Your old ring if it was 18 ct yellow gold would have a scrap value of about $25 per gram, if the stone can be removed without damaging the ring and the ring is a nice style them a manufacturer might allow a little more as a trade in, (I would).
If you are dealing with an upmarket jeweler you could double the making cost. Alas white and yellow gold are not the same price, because Platinum and or Palladium (both of which are far more expensive than the silver and copper and zinc which are used to alloy yellow gold)could be used to alloy the gold white and also a little greater difficulty in working with it.
If you are coming to Australia contact me and I would give you a good quote.
Search out a good manufacturing jeweler, they are normally found away from the street front or main shopping mall. look in the yellow pages, and shop around. Get a jeweler who will do the work rather than farm it out to others.
I hope she says Yes.|||The jeweler will transfer it for free, if you buy the new ring from them. But the rings themselves (without the diamond) are very inexpensive; a typical gold ring (white or yellow) would cost less than $100. Most better jewlers don't get involved in "trade in," but you can always sell the old ring seperately, on ebay or at any of the 1,000 places that buy gold. It'll be worth less than half the jewlery store price.|||There would be a trade in value, depending on the quality of the ring they may just use it for the metal. White gold engagement rings generally start at around $250 and go up from there. Remember that white gold and yellow gold are the same thing in the eyes of a jeweler, meaning it costs about the same.
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A cost of about 65 to 85 dollars per gram would be average.
Your old ring if it was 18 ct yellow gold would have a scrap value of about $25 per gram, if the stone can be removed without damaging the ring and the ring is a nice style them a manufacturer might allow a little more as a trade in, (I would).
If you are dealing with an upmarket jeweler you could double the making cost. Alas white and yellow gold are not the same price, because Platinum and or Palladium (both of which are far more expensive than the silver and copper and zinc which are used to alloy yellow gold)could be used to alloy the gold white and also a little greater difficulty in working with it.
If you are coming to Australia contact me and I would give you a good quote.
Search out a good manufacturing jeweler, they are normally found away from the street front or main shopping mall. look in the yellow pages, and shop around. Get a jeweler who will do the work rather than farm it out to others.
I hope she says Yes.|||The jeweler will transfer it for free, if you buy the new ring from them. But the rings themselves (without the diamond) are very inexpensive; a typical gold ring (white or yellow) would cost less than $100. Most better jewlers don't get involved in "trade in," but you can always sell the old ring seperately, on ebay or at any of the 1,000 places that buy gold. It'll be worth less than half the jewlery store price.|||There would be a trade in value, depending on the quality of the ring they may just use it for the metal. White gold engagement rings generally start at around $250 and go up from there. Remember that white gold and yellow gold are the same thing in the eyes of a jeweler, meaning it costs about the same.
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If diamond has a gouge in the table near the prong and a deep scratch near that, will it break?
Just bought a beautiful champagne diamond ring and every stone has at least a scratch, but one stone in particular has a Y-shaped scratch with a gouge just touching it - and is just about touching one of the prongs holding it. To the naked eye the ring is gorgeous, but concerned that one diamond in particular will break, especially if accidently hit against something. I would appreciate feedback concerning the durability of the damaged diamond and overall value of the ring. Thanks!|||Depends on the overall clarity of the damaged stone. If it has a decent internal clarity, then you are in less danger of breaking the stone. That said, you should definitely be even more careful with this ring then you may others without the damage - don't wear it to bed, don't wear it while washing your hands, doing housework.. don't expose it to abrasive liquids or solids, no acids (like lemon juice), and I wouldn't recommend using a sonic cleaner on it either... essentially, just wear it when you're going out somewhere, and store it safely in a jewelry box when not on your finger.
As for the value... obviously, with the severity of the scratches, it's worth less then an undamaged ring - but without some other details, like color, actual clarity, carat weight, # of stones, etc, there is no way for anyone to give you even a ballpark $ value...|||"Do Diamonds Break" - http://www.seaofdiamonds.biz/d鈥?/a>
As for the value... obviously, with the severity of the scratches, it's worth less then an undamaged ring - but without some other details, like color, actual clarity, carat weight, # of stones, etc, there is no way for anyone to give you even a ballpark $ value...|||"Do Diamonds Break" - http://www.seaofdiamonds.biz/d鈥?/a>
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How much does it cost to have a diamond reset?
My mom's diamond on her wedding ring fell out of its setting and i would like to have it reset as her anniversary present. Does anyone know how much it would cost to put it back in its setting?|||It really depends, but I would check with a local jeweler. General setting costs can run you from $75.00 to $200.00. Make sure that your diamond is insured before you have it reset. The jeweler is not liable to take responsibility for the diamond in case they chip the diamond during the setting process 鈥?Here is a link to Jeweler鈥檚 Mutual who specializes in insuring only precious gems, diamonds and jewelry http://www.whiteflash.com/info/insurance鈥?/a>
Good Luck!|||It won't cost you too much, around $ 50. the jeweler will reset it by putting the stone under the claws of the setting or something like this. This could be done within 1 hours.|||Most likely less than $100:) Same thing happened with my mom's and Mucklows is only charging her like $40 for reseting it:) resetting|||great, I suggestion you to visit shop, you can see it in person.
good luck!
Good Luck!|||It won't cost you too much, around $ 50. the jeweler will reset it by putting the stone under the claws of the setting or something like this. This could be done within 1 hours.|||Most likely less than $100:) Same thing happened with my mom's and Mucklows is only charging her like $40 for reseting it:) resetting|||great, I suggestion you to visit shop, you can see it in person.
good luck!
How much can I get for a diamond ring with names carved inside?
I once bought a golden/silver ring with a diamond in it, worth 400 euros.
The thing is, there are names carved on the inside. How much can I still get for it? Which parts of the ring will the jeweler re-use? Or just the diamond?
In case he can only use the diamond, can I ask him to give me the gold and silver back?|||There are a lot of things in consideration when it comes to jewelry. The price you paid and the estimated insurance value are of no relevance when you are trying to sell it. The band will be melted down and used for other jewelry if it is real gold. The weight and the percentage of gold to alloy makes a difference on the band's value. 10k gold is not as valuable as 14k or 18k. It should be stamped inside the band in tiny characters. The diamond may be worth a lot or nothing, depending on the weight, the cut and the quality. Even a large diamond can be pretty worthless if it is full of inclusions (flecks of carbon) or cracks. Certain cuts are prized more than others. Round is the most popular cut. Also, how much "fire" does the diamond have. Fire refers to how much it sparkles and refracts light. So you need to get a good appraisal and the price they end up quoting will be the insurance replacement value. You could probably expect to get half of that if you sell it retail. If the ring has names inside, it may be an antique and if so, may be worth more. Like I said, so many things to factor in. In the end, the ring is worth what someone is willing to pay you for it.|||What weight is the ring, is it 10K 14K? or gold filled. Right now pure gold is at a all time high, They may just want to buy the band from you depending on the weight and the size of the diamond.|||In know this doesn鈥檛 sound like much but the jeweler may give you 10 cents on the dollar for the diamond depending on what quality that diamond is and this is a stretch. He/she can give you scrap value on the gold 鈥?this can range form 15.00 to 35.00. You can try to sell the ring on EBAY or Craigslist and you may get more back than from your jeweler.
Good luck!
The thing is, there are names carved on the inside. How much can I still get for it? Which parts of the ring will the jeweler re-use? Or just the diamond?
In case he can only use the diamond, can I ask him to give me the gold and silver back?|||There are a lot of things in consideration when it comes to jewelry. The price you paid and the estimated insurance value are of no relevance when you are trying to sell it. The band will be melted down and used for other jewelry if it is real gold. The weight and the percentage of gold to alloy makes a difference on the band's value. 10k gold is not as valuable as 14k or 18k. It should be stamped inside the band in tiny characters. The diamond may be worth a lot or nothing, depending on the weight, the cut and the quality. Even a large diamond can be pretty worthless if it is full of inclusions (flecks of carbon) or cracks. Certain cuts are prized more than others. Round is the most popular cut. Also, how much "fire" does the diamond have. Fire refers to how much it sparkles and refracts light. So you need to get a good appraisal and the price they end up quoting will be the insurance replacement value. You could probably expect to get half of that if you sell it retail. If the ring has names inside, it may be an antique and if so, may be worth more. Like I said, so many things to factor in. In the end, the ring is worth what someone is willing to pay you for it.|||What weight is the ring, is it 10K 14K? or gold filled. Right now pure gold is at a all time high, They may just want to buy the band from you depending on the weight and the size of the diamond.|||In know this doesn鈥檛 sound like much but the jeweler may give you 10 cents on the dollar for the diamond depending on what quality that diamond is and this is a stretch. He/she can give you scrap value on the gold 鈥?this can range form 15.00 to 35.00. You can try to sell the ring on EBAY or Craigslist and you may get more back than from your jeweler.
Good luck!
What is the best way to cut a 90 degree angle diamond shape out of ceramic tile?
To give you a better idea of the shape I am looking for, look at a Lone Star Quilt pattern. I want to cut the diamond shapes used for the star, only out of ceramic tile. I know it is supposed to be a 90 degree angle cut, but dont know exactly how to do it on a wet saw with the tile pieces. I need to cut hundreds of the diamonds, and for them to be approximately 1.5 inches long.
Any ideas to help me out?!|||Chopsaw with a Diamond blade, cermaic blade. A chopsaw is what I used as a plumber, just a big Circular Saw that you start, then press down to cut stuff. The stuff being cut stays stable and in position and the cut is clean and fast. With a simple made wood jig you could ace those in good tme.|||turn the tile 45 degrees.
Any ideas to help me out?!|||Chopsaw with a Diamond blade, cermaic blade. A chopsaw is what I used as a plumber, just a big Circular Saw that you start, then press down to cut stuff. The stuff being cut stays stable and in position and the cut is clean and fast. With a simple made wood jig you could ace those in good tme.|||turn the tile 45 degrees.
How much does it cost to take the diamond off of an engagement ring and put onto a new band?
My girlfriend has stated that she loves her grandmas engagement ring, but I know she wants a white gold band instead. I wanted to know how much it would cost to have the diamond on her grandmas ring taken off and placed onto a new, white gold band. Thanks!|||Prices can vary depending on how complicated of setting you want it in. I would take it to a few different jewelers and price out different options. But honestly if she loves her grandma's ring and you take the diamonds out and put it into a new ring it's not really her grandma's ring anymore. If she wants a white gold band. I would invest your money into a new ring.|||About $50.
What would be the most efficient way to find a lost diamond in the remains of a burnt house?
Months back a couple of very close friends of mine lost everything they owned when their house burnt to the ground. All the remains have piled in the basement. Since they have had to move and don't have the time, they asked me to clean it up. I've cleared out almost all the big metal. Mainly what is left is a basement that has ashes about two feet deep and much broken and melted glass. They have offered me a reward if I can find a diamond that was in there, almost 3/4 carat. I have a good idea of approximately what area it is probably in. But how can I efficiently sift through all that ash and broken and melted glass to find it? I was told that diamonds show up well under a blacklight, but they couldn't even tell me what color they appear under a blacklight. And a lot of that glass shows up well too. Is there any way I can do this task with some sort of ease? I want to find it for them, but I don't have a year to sift through ash and the weather's gettin cold and it will snow soon.|||There is an equipment use in jewellries store,..to check wether a diamond is genuine or not.If the jewelry is diamond,..this equipment will make a beeping noise/alarm.
If u can borrow..one of this equipment,..it will be faster.|||Also try spraying the charcoal/ash with fine water spray while sifting, to make the diamond sparkle. Hope this helps.|||I think they just don't want to do the cleanup.
I doubt there is a diamond or they would be looking for it themselves.|||Any blonde chick with a little pooch that lives in beverly hills, living off her **** and ***.
She should find it for you real quick.
Or hell, any woman.
Oh screw it, ill find it. lol|||most efficient give up
second refire it so ash is smaller|||the diamond will sink if u put lots of water into the basement while the dust will flood...o find more people to search for it...
otherwise u need to use carbon tracker as diamond is some kind of carbon
If u can borrow..one of this equipment,..it will be faster.|||Also try spraying the charcoal/ash with fine water spray while sifting, to make the diamond sparkle. Hope this helps.|||I think they just don't want to do the cleanup.
I doubt there is a diamond or they would be looking for it themselves.|||Any blonde chick with a little pooch that lives in beverly hills, living off her **** and ***.
She should find it for you real quick.
Or hell, any woman.
Oh screw it, ill find it. lol|||most efficient give up
second refire it so ash is smaller|||the diamond will sink if u put lots of water into the basement while the dust will flood...o find more people to search for it...
otherwise u need to use carbon tracker as diamond is some kind of carbon
How can I find out if what appears to be a diamond really is a diamond?
Besides the cutting glass what other ways are there of finding out if indeed it is a diamond before having to ask a jeweler.|||Real diamonds refract so much light that if you place it over print you wont be able to use it as a magnifying glass.Looking closely at the specks, ridges, and facets can also give you a clue into the identity of your gem. Diamonds do have inclusions, tiny bits of other minerals that got crushed into the diamond while it formed deep under the earth. However, if the facets have worn or rounded edges, bubbles, or if the gem looks rippled or pitted, it is probably glass. Those gems that are perfectly clear, with absolutely no inclusions, are probably quartz. Also normally diamonds conduct heat so breath on it and if there is no moisture or condensation on it chances are it may be real.|||Just make sure it isn't a blood diamond. well try using that diamond to cut another diamond. if it works it's real|||a real diamond will cut glass|||MAIL IT TO ME AND IF ITS FAKE YOU'LL RECEIVE IT BACK!!!!|||There are numerous materials that are clear and harder than glass. There is no single test that is not destructive that can eliminate the possibility that one of those other materials is what appears to be a diamond. If you really need to know you need the tools and experience of a certified gemologist.|||Refractive Index and inclusion can differentiate between the real and imitation diamond or any gem.|||Any jeweler would have a tester that does this.
Why would you have a problem asking?|||The field guide for Rocks and Mineral of North America is a very good resource for this topic!
Why would you have a problem asking?|||The field guide for Rocks and Mineral of North America is a very good resource for this topic!
What is the best way to find diamond in Minecraft?
I have been searching for diamond in Minecraft for a while now and I have only found 2 diamond. I have been searching in the bottom 16 layers and having no luck. I have found 30+ Gold, 450+ Red Stone, and only 2 diamond. What am I doing wrong?|||You usually find diamonds near lava which is deep under the surface, Diamonds are very rare, and can usually diamonds in an underground cave by lava.|||Diamond tends to show up near the lava layer. I search around lava pits, going back 5 blocks from it, and 5 blocks into the ceiling. If you are feeling particularly adventurous, fill in the lava with dirt and mine that out too.
To summarize, dig in the same level as lava, and USE CAVES. Caves are a wonderful way to find any sort of resource.
If all else fails, try mining somewhere else.|||It is usually found near lava. I found it about 5 blocks above lave. (It might even be below lava)|||it is mostly just luck unless you start strip mining
To summarize, dig in the same level as lava, and USE CAVES. Caves are a wonderful way to find any sort of resource.
If all else fails, try mining somewhere else.|||It is usually found near lava. I found it about 5 blocks above lave. (It might even be below lava)|||it is mostly just luck unless you start strip mining
What is the speed of light in a diamond that has an index of refraction of 2.3927?
What is the speed of light in a diamond that has an index of refraction of 2.3927?|||Recall that the speed of light in a substance is equal to the speed of light in a vacuum (3 x 10^8 m/s) divided by the refractive index of the substance.
So, speed of light in diamond = (3 x 10^8 m/s)/2.3927 = 1.25 x 10^8 m/s.
So, speed of light in diamond = (3 x 10^8 m/s)/2.3927 = 1.25 x 10^8 m/s.
What is a diamond parcel or parcel of diamonds?
I am looking at loose diamonds for a friends engangement ring. I keep coming accross listings for diamond parcels? Does that mean a group of diamonds or is it one stone?|||A parcel of diamonds is exactly what it means. Basically a package of diamonds. When people are selling by the parcel they are selling diamonds in bulk. However, because of the high costs of diamonds and the fact that they're small, bulk doesn't mean pounds of the stuff, but maybe 50+ or 100+ carats of it. Diamonds that are sold by the parcel tend to be smaller. For example melees (small diamonds), or if they're larger sizes then they're usually commercial quality. But even the larger sizes are not commonly over 1.00 ct each in a parcel. You might find a parcel of 20 pointers which is 1/5 of a carat each. In your case they're most likely hundreds if not thousands of small diamonds (a few points each) totalling a large sum of carats.
What is the speed of light in a diamond that has an index of refraction of 2.3927?
What is the speed of light in a diamond that has an index of refraction of 2.3927?|||Recall that the speed of light in a substance is equal to the speed of light in a vacuum (3 x 10^8 m/s) divided by the refractive index of the substance.
So, speed of light in diamond = (3 x 10^8 m/s)/2.3927 = 1.25 x 10^8 m/s.
So, speed of light in diamond = (3 x 10^8 m/s)/2.3927 = 1.25 x 10^8 m/s.
Where and when is it appropriate to wear diamond stud earrings?
For example,
Are they fancy enough for attending weddings? Or would something like diamond chandelier earrings be more appropriate?
Do people wear them for routine stuff like going to the cinema or when they're out shopping?|||Diamond stud earrings are very versatile. Depending on their size, they can be worn anywhere. They are fancy enough to be worn to weddings, and can be casual enough to wear out shopping. It's really what's worn with them that would make them either too dressy or casual. If they're really small ones, you could literally wear them anywhere.. even camping, hiking, etc. (large studs might look a bit silly in those situations though).|||I wear my diamond studs every day, unless I feel like putting on some dangley ones or if I have a pair to match a specific outfit. I wear them everywhere -- including shopping, work, sitting around my place and even to bed!
Diamond chandelier would be great for a wedding, but the studs will work for that too. That's the best thing about them -- they are great all the time. :)|||If I ever get some diamond studs I'll pierce my ear and give them their own hole.I would dress around them or stay the way I am....|||i wear them every day, i would say diamond chandelier earrings would be better for a wedding|||at your marriage|||when ever you choose to. I wear my studs my husband bought me when i go to class all the time, i wear whatever i want to wear. if you like them, wear them when ever you want to.|||Well, how formal is the dress for the wedding? Chandelier earrings I would think would be more casual. The more conservative the affair, the more subdued the jewelry. So if you can find out how casual or formal, you can decide between the studs or the chandeliers. (You wouldn't want anyone calling you a shamless hussey now, would you?LOL!)|||hello diamonds wear them to a wedding!|||Diamond studs can be worn with just about any outfit. They are simple and classic. They would be great for a wedding . They can also be worn with a cute pair of jeans, sandals and pretty shirt. You can wear them 24/7! I wish I had a bigger pair of them!|||diamond studs can be worn anywhere.|||You can wear diamond studs anywhere for any occassion. I wear mine everyday. The outfit you wear with it will dress them up or down.|||I wear my diamond studs almost everyday, regardless of what I'm doing. They are very versatile.|||Diamond chandelier earrings are very tacky. Unless they are real diamonds and they aren't bigger than your face! Diamond stud earrings are very versatile. It depends on the size of the diamond. If it is a small diamond then you can wear them with almost anything. If it is a large diamond then you can wear them with a prom dress maybe....or any very fancy dress. But don't wear a large diamond stud with a very casual outfit. It is very tacky.
Are they fancy enough for attending weddings? Or would something like diamond chandelier earrings be more appropriate?
Do people wear them for routine stuff like going to the cinema or when they're out shopping?|||Diamond stud earrings are very versatile. Depending on their size, they can be worn anywhere. They are fancy enough to be worn to weddings, and can be casual enough to wear out shopping. It's really what's worn with them that would make them either too dressy or casual. If they're really small ones, you could literally wear them anywhere.. even camping, hiking, etc. (large studs might look a bit silly in those situations though).|||I wear my diamond studs every day, unless I feel like putting on some dangley ones or if I have a pair to match a specific outfit. I wear them everywhere -- including shopping, work, sitting around my place and even to bed!
Diamond chandelier would be great for a wedding, but the studs will work for that too. That's the best thing about them -- they are great all the time. :)|||If I ever get some diamond studs I'll pierce my ear and give them their own hole.I would dress around them or stay the way I am....|||i wear them every day, i would say diamond chandelier earrings would be better for a wedding|||at your marriage|||when ever you choose to. I wear my studs my husband bought me when i go to class all the time, i wear whatever i want to wear. if you like them, wear them when ever you want to.|||Well, how formal is the dress for the wedding? Chandelier earrings I would think would be more casual. The more conservative the affair, the more subdued the jewelry. So if you can find out how casual or formal, you can decide between the studs or the chandeliers. (You wouldn't want anyone calling you a shamless hussey now, would you?LOL!)|||hello diamonds wear them to a wedding!|||Diamond studs can be worn with just about any outfit. They are simple and classic. They would be great for a wedding . They can also be worn with a cute pair of jeans, sandals and pretty shirt. You can wear them 24/7! I wish I had a bigger pair of them!|||diamond studs can be worn anywhere.|||You can wear diamond studs anywhere for any occassion. I wear mine everyday. The outfit you wear with it will dress them up or down.|||I wear my diamond studs almost everyday, regardless of what I'm doing. They are very versatile.|||Diamond chandelier earrings are very tacky. Unless they are real diamonds and they aren't bigger than your face! Diamond stud earrings are very versatile. It depends on the size of the diamond. If it is a small diamond then you can wear them with almost anything. If it is a large diamond then you can wear them with a prom dress maybe....or any very fancy dress. But don't wear a large diamond stud with a very casual outfit. It is very tacky.
Is diamond in diamond ring an adjective or is the whole thing a noun?
I think that "diamond ring" is a noun and there is no adjectives used but some people think diamond is describing the ring, please explain|||i am pretty sure that it is an adj. cuz what about a ruby ring or emerald ring? ruby and emerald are describing the ring.
What is the best way to clean a diamond without ruining it?
Without using harsh chemicals. I don't want to mess up any coatings or damage the diamond or setting in any way but want to get it to shine as much as possible.|||Jewelry cleaner - you can pick it up at any grocery or drug store. There shouldn't be any "Coatings" on a genuine diamond.
Another good trick - alcohol wipes - just swipe one across the stone surface - it will remove all fingerprints and dirt quickly.|||Take it to a professional Jewelry Adviser and have them clean it.
Another good trick - alcohol wipes - just swipe one across the stone surface - it will remove all fingerprints and dirt quickly.|||Take it to a professional Jewelry Adviser and have them clean it.
What is the best way to clean diamond rings?
I have just aquired a new diamond/sapphire ring and would like to keep it sparkling , how can I do this ?|||you can do following to keep your rings:
1. never swimming and take shower with the ring. because the chemicals from water will damage the ring.
2. never clean the ring with toilet paper or any kind of paper. u need a soft leather to clean it if it is needed.
3. if it is dirty, you could put it into a bowl of water , drop a drop of detergent into water. mixed. put the ring inside for 15 to 30 minutes. use a soft brush to brush it. then clean it with clean water. take it out and put it on a pc of toilet paper and let it dry by itself.
4. if there is scratch on the ring, there is no other way, bring it to a jeweler and they have to polish the pc and re-plate it.
i m a jeweler from china. u r welcome to contact me if u have any questions about jewelry.|||Hello,
1 Polish the ring with a clean cloth. This removes any dirt and oil that has built up while you have been wearing it.
2 Place the sapphire ring on top of a towel. Use a commercial fine jewelry cleaner to begin scrubbing the ring. These cleaners typically come with a soft bristled brush that you can use.
3 Clean the entire ring thoroughly. Scrub the prong area, the inside and the outside of the band.
4 Fill a bowl with lukewarm water. Submerge the ring in the water for several minutes to remove all dirt and soap residue.
5 Dry the ring with a soft towel. Return the ring to your finger or place in a cool, dry area for storage.
6 Wash the jewelry cleaner brush. You want to clean the brush before you replace the brush into the cleaning solution.
I hope this helps
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Lots of people use at home remedies such as washing up liquid or even leaving the diamond ring in coca-cola overnight to get rid of unwanted stain/marks. Although you should stay away from using chlorine bleach.
If you arent comfortable with a home-remedy there are plenty of specialist cleaning equipment that your can buy specifically for cleaning diamond rings.|||There are 2 ways to clean jewlery. First if it is faded silver you can use toothpaste and it brings the silver coloring back. The second is jewlery cleaner, it is sold at stores.|||jewellry cleaner you can buy this in argos and isnt expensive|||Fairy Liquid, works everytime for me on my earrings =)|||Drop it coca cola over night, then rinse off with clean water.
1. never swimming and take shower with the ring. because the chemicals from water will damage the ring.
2. never clean the ring with toilet paper or any kind of paper. u need a soft leather to clean it if it is needed.
3. if it is dirty, you could put it into a bowl of water , drop a drop of detergent into water. mixed. put the ring inside for 15 to 30 minutes. use a soft brush to brush it. then clean it with clean water. take it out and put it on a pc of toilet paper and let it dry by itself.
4. if there is scratch on the ring, there is no other way, bring it to a jeweler and they have to polish the pc and re-plate it.
i m a jeweler from china. u r welcome to contact me if u have any questions about jewelry.|||Hello,
1 Polish the ring with a clean cloth. This removes any dirt and oil that has built up while you have been wearing it.
2 Place the sapphire ring on top of a towel. Use a commercial fine jewelry cleaner to begin scrubbing the ring. These cleaners typically come with a soft bristled brush that you can use.
3 Clean the entire ring thoroughly. Scrub the prong area, the inside and the outside of the band.
4 Fill a bowl with lukewarm water. Submerge the ring in the water for several minutes to remove all dirt and soap residue.
5 Dry the ring with a soft towel. Return the ring to your finger or place in a cool, dry area for storage.
6 Wash the jewelry cleaner brush. You want to clean the brush before you replace the brush into the cleaning solution.
I hope this helps
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www.212diamondcity.com|||There is all manner of ways to go about this.
Lots of people use at home remedies such as washing up liquid or even leaving the diamond ring in coca-cola overnight to get rid of unwanted stain/marks. Although you should stay away from using chlorine bleach.
If you arent comfortable with a home-remedy there are plenty of specialist cleaning equipment that your can buy specifically for cleaning diamond rings.|||There are 2 ways to clean jewlery. First if it is faded silver you can use toothpaste and it brings the silver coloring back. The second is jewlery cleaner, it is sold at stores.|||jewellry cleaner you can buy this in argos and isnt expensive|||Fairy Liquid, works everytime for me on my earrings =)|||Drop it coca cola over night, then rinse off with clean water.
How much could I get for a diamond necklace?
I can't pay to go have it appraised so I am looking on here for ideas. It is a 1/2 karat stone set in a 14kt gold necklace. Not sure of the quality of the diamond however I can't see any major flaws in it like cracks or discoloration, I am also not an experienced jeweler.|||Diamonds vary greatly in value depending on their clarity, cut and color.
I would take it to a certified gemologist.|||Diamonds are examined under a jewlers microscope. 14 k gold also examine because it could be plated and a jewlers chemicals can tell. Seee if you can find an asociate who will test forfree. If the
diamond is a ble-white depending on the setting, the weight of the chain, the quality and size of the chain you are looking at from $150 to $2500. But it would have to be highly rated to get that price. Also need to know who made it.|||you could have the necklace weighed and check the cash for gold, than about the 1/2 carat stone, would have the rough value of around $600, while you can also add some cost for the craft work|||$1. Problem solved.
I would take it to a certified gemologist.|||Diamonds are examined under a jewlers microscope. 14 k gold also examine because it could be plated and a jewlers chemicals can tell. Seee if you can find an asociate who will test forfree. If the
diamond is a ble-white depending on the setting, the weight of the chain, the quality and size of the chain you are looking at from $150 to $2500. But it would have to be highly rated to get that price. Also need to know who made it.|||you could have the necklace weighed and check the cash for gold, than about the 1/2 carat stone, would have the rough value of around $600, while you can also add some cost for the craft work|||$1. Problem solved.
What's the difference between Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl?
I am getting close to finishing Pokemon Pearl (I think I am becoming a fangirl) and wanted to know if it was worth it to get Pokemon Diamond for the DS? Are the story lines the same? Are there only a few tweaks? Are they completely different? Thanks!|||pokemon diamond and pokemon pearl are based on a common storyline, and the only difference is in getting hands on a certain set of pkmn. some like diaga are diamond exclusives, while another some like palkia are pearl exclusives. so definitely, getting a somewhat carbon copy of another game, especially if you dont get it for free, as a gift or something, is not at all worthy.
if you liked the sinnoh adventure and need some change in pace, go for pokemon platinum, which too i wont recommend much.
if you really need something new and different, pokemon heartgold or soulsilver is the best for you, right now in english.
pokemon black and white, an entirely new series, has made its debut in japan and will hit the u.s only next year.|||i finished pearl a while back then played my friends diamond game. they were exactly the same except for different pokemon. its not worth getting it.|||The story lines are extremely similar. Only difference is catching dialga/palkia really in the storyline
No, it's not worth getting Diamond as well, only differences is the mail legendaries and a few other catchable pokemon and fossils.
Get Platinum, you can get both Dialga AND Palkia, there's the Dimension world AND the Battle Fronteir|||Storyline very smilar but pokemon are different and no its not worth gettin diamond but get platinum its more worth getting platinum|||The only thing is the legendarys are different in Diamond you get Dialga and in Pearl you get Palkia. But there are some normal pokemon you can only catch in one of the games. Misdreavous can only be found in the wild in Pokemon Pearl for instance.|||Maybe if you went here. This tells you so much differences in the Games... I guess not so much but anyways here is the site.
http://www.psypokes.com/dp/differences.p鈥?/a>
Hope this helps|||A Diamond is rarer compared to a Pearl in the Pokemon world, aka 鈥榬ealm鈥?|||they each have some exculsive pokemon that you cannot find in the other game.
ex. diamond has merkrow (spelling sucks srry) and peal doesn't.|||They're not that different. The story line is the same. But some of the pokemon you catch in the wild are different from the pokemon you catch in pearl. And in diamond you catch dialga and dialga is way better thn palkia in my world. So ya get it. I think diamond is better of course.|||Don't get diamond. It is pretty much the same as Pearl. I would get HeartGold or SoulSilver.
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/H鈥?/a>|||Both of them are the same just in Diamond the pokemon is Dialga and Pokemon Pearl is Palkia. The story line is the same. I wouldn't get Diamond if you have Pearl. I would get some other pokemon game like Pokemon Platinum or Pokemon Soulsilver or Heartgold.
If you want to know more about the pokemon games go to this website. and scroll down to the column video games.
http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml|||In Pokemon Diamond in sky pillar you see dialaga but in Pearl you see Palkia and they have different kind of pokemon you spot in each version like Mr.mine and Bonsly.It Not worth get the Diamond it kind of the same as Pearl but different Pokemon spoted it better to get pokemon Heart gold or Soulsilver.|||i wouldn't get diamond its the exact same except for the Pokemon|||In Diamond, you catch Dialga, and in Pearl, you catch Palkia.
Diamond also has Seel, Dewgong, Scyther, Scizor, Murkrow, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Poochyena, Mightyena, Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Keclon, Honchkrow, Stunky, and Skuntank.
Pearl has Slowpoke, Slowbro, Pinsir, Slowking, Misdreavus, Houndour, Houndoom, Stantler, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein, Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence, Mismagius, Glameow, and Purugly.|||Only the pokemon , items ( like fossils ) . You better get yourself a wifi and finish you pokedex , or maybe you buy pokemon soul silver or heart gold?|||I would not get diamond because the story line is the same, There are a couple different Pokemon such as you can get dialga instead of Palkia and Cranidos instead of Sheildon. They are very similar. I wouldn't get Diamond after you have finished pearl but there is many other fun Pokemon games that have different plots. Hope I helped|||The storylines are the same, but there are certain pokemon that only appear in Pokemon Diamond, plus you get the legendary pokemon Dialga in Diamond. You can't get that in Pearl. I suggest you get it if you want to complete your Pokedex.
Woo! I'm a fangirl too ^-^ except i've been one since i was like 6.|||There is one major difference between Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. In Diamond the Main Legendary is Dialga and in Pearl the main Legendary is Palkia. Also some pokemon in Pearl you can't get in Diamond and some pokemon in Diamond you can't get in Pearl. So basically, the main legendaries are the only difference in the storyline.
if you liked the sinnoh adventure and need some change in pace, go for pokemon platinum, which too i wont recommend much.
if you really need something new and different, pokemon heartgold or soulsilver is the best for you, right now in english.
pokemon black and white, an entirely new series, has made its debut in japan and will hit the u.s only next year.|||i finished pearl a while back then played my friends diamond game. they were exactly the same except for different pokemon. its not worth getting it.|||The story lines are extremely similar. Only difference is catching dialga/palkia really in the storyline
No, it's not worth getting Diamond as well, only differences is the mail legendaries and a few other catchable pokemon and fossils.
Get Platinum, you can get both Dialga AND Palkia, there's the Dimension world AND the Battle Fronteir|||Storyline very smilar but pokemon are different and no its not worth gettin diamond but get platinum its more worth getting platinum|||The only thing is the legendarys are different in Diamond you get Dialga and in Pearl you get Palkia. But there are some normal pokemon you can only catch in one of the games. Misdreavous can only be found in the wild in Pokemon Pearl for instance.|||Maybe if you went here. This tells you so much differences in the Games... I guess not so much but anyways here is the site.
http://www.psypokes.com/dp/differences.p鈥?/a>
Hope this helps|||A Diamond is rarer compared to a Pearl in the Pokemon world, aka 鈥榬ealm鈥?|||they each have some exculsive pokemon that you cannot find in the other game.
ex. diamond has merkrow (spelling sucks srry) and peal doesn't.|||They're not that different. The story line is the same. But some of the pokemon you catch in the wild are different from the pokemon you catch in pearl. And in diamond you catch dialga and dialga is way better thn palkia in my world. So ya get it. I think diamond is better of course.|||Don't get diamond. It is pretty much the same as Pearl. I would get HeartGold or SoulSilver.
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/H鈥?/a>|||Both of them are the same just in Diamond the pokemon is Dialga and Pokemon Pearl is Palkia. The story line is the same. I wouldn't get Diamond if you have Pearl. I would get some other pokemon game like Pokemon Platinum or Pokemon Soulsilver or Heartgold.
If you want to know more about the pokemon games go to this website. and scroll down to the column video games.
http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml|||In Pokemon Diamond in sky pillar you see dialaga but in Pearl you see Palkia and they have different kind of pokemon you spot in each version like Mr.mine and Bonsly.It Not worth get the Diamond it kind of the same as Pearl but different Pokemon spoted it better to get pokemon Heart gold or Soulsilver.|||i wouldn't get diamond its the exact same except for the Pokemon|||In Diamond, you catch Dialga, and in Pearl, you catch Palkia.
Diamond also has Seel, Dewgong, Scyther, Scizor, Murkrow, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Poochyena, Mightyena, Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Keclon, Honchkrow, Stunky, and Skuntank.
Pearl has Slowpoke, Slowbro, Pinsir, Slowking, Misdreavus, Houndour, Houndoom, Stantler, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein, Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence, Mismagius, Glameow, and Purugly.|||Only the pokemon , items ( like fossils ) . You better get yourself a wifi and finish you pokedex , or maybe you buy pokemon soul silver or heart gold?|||I would not get diamond because the story line is the same, There are a couple different Pokemon such as you can get dialga instead of Palkia and Cranidos instead of Sheildon. They are very similar. I wouldn't get Diamond after you have finished pearl but there is many other fun Pokemon games that have different plots. Hope I helped|||The storylines are the same, but there are certain pokemon that only appear in Pokemon Diamond, plus you get the legendary pokemon Dialga in Diamond. You can't get that in Pearl. I suggest you get it if you want to complete your Pokedex.
Woo! I'm a fangirl too ^-^ except i've been one since i was like 6.|||There is one major difference between Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. In Diamond the Main Legendary is Dialga and in Pearl the main Legendary is Palkia. Also some pokemon in Pearl you can't get in Diamond and some pokemon in Diamond you can't get in Pearl. So basically, the main legendaries are the only difference in the storyline.
What naturally occurring substance would a jeweler use to cut diamond?
Cutting materials need to be as hard or harder than the substance they will cut. Diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring substance known. Therefore, what naturally occurring substance would a jeweler use to cut diamond?|||Diamonds are usually "cut" by fracturing. Then they are polished using diamond dust.|||Ashley lol American school question???? out of your Science book.. lol me too.. Im lookin for that answer
|||wouldnt they cut it with another diamond idkk :)
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How can I get involved with the diamond cutting industry in Israel?
I've been fascinated by both Israel and diamond cutting for quite some time now. I find it hard to get contacts though. I've been teaching 3D computer modelling for almost ten years now, and I've heard that that is commonly used in that field, imagining now that it may give me a point of entry into the trade. But which are the company names? I'm trying to find some sort of first contact.
Thanks for your help.|||To answer you, here are a few useful sights for the Israeli diamond industry
http://www.israelidiamond.co.il/english/鈥?/a>
http://www.google.com/search?q=diamond+i鈥?/a>|||I had a friend a few years ago that wanted to be a gem cutter.
I remember he went first in Mumbai, India where he learned how to cut small diamonds and he stayed there for a year and a half.
After this he went to Antwerp where he did not like the people there so he ended up in Russia which is considered to be the best place to learn how to cut big diamonds.
I haven't heard of him, so I presume he still lives in Moscow.
Greetings|||First you have to shed your morality and ethics.
The company to contact in Israel is Blood diamonds by the bushel. Their motto, "we don't care who dies as long as we make money on their blood".|||Try training in America where there are more stone cutters and plenty of Jews. Then go to Israel and start a business of your own.
I think you will find few Jews cut. They sell.|||You must be as well a kind of diamond cutter by yourself, because thats a job with a lot of honesty and not everybody can do this job.
You may try, but I doubt it that it works.
Franky
Thanks for your help.|||To answer you, here are a few useful sights for the Israeli diamond industry
http://www.israelidiamond.co.il/english/鈥?/a>
http://www.google.com/search?q=diamond+i鈥?/a>|||I had a friend a few years ago that wanted to be a gem cutter.
I remember he went first in Mumbai, India where he learned how to cut small diamonds and he stayed there for a year and a half.
After this he went to Antwerp where he did not like the people there so he ended up in Russia which is considered to be the best place to learn how to cut big diamonds.
I haven't heard of him, so I presume he still lives in Moscow.
Greetings|||First you have to shed your morality and ethics.
The company to contact in Israel is Blood diamonds by the bushel. Their motto, "we don't care who dies as long as we make money on their blood".|||Try training in America where there are more stone cutters and plenty of Jews. Then go to Israel and start a business of your own.
I think you will find few Jews cut. They sell.|||You must be as well a kind of diamond cutter by yourself, because thats a job with a lot of honesty and not everybody can do this job.
You may try, but I doubt it that it works.
Franky
What does it cost to have a diamond put back in a ring?
My diamond fell out of my engagement ring, I managed to find it. Does anyone know how much it will cost to have it put back in? It is a princess cut solitaire, I am unsure of the size.|||If you purchased your ring from a reputable place then they should repair it for free. I would approach your jeweler and ask him if he can repair it before you go to another place and pay.|||It shouldn't cost more than $100. Many online retailers offer diamond replacement as a service. You just send the ring and diamond to them, they replace it, and then send it back. This just happened to my friend a few months ago. I believe she used this site to help her: http://www.danforthdiamond.com|||The cost will also depend upon whether or not you get more prongs added to your setting. If it fell out, you may want to consider it. The jeweler will give you a price upon examining the ring.|||it dosent coast much, about 100-200 max, depending on the diamond and the ring|||My cousin had that happen and it really depends on where you went..
And even then it really isnt that much.|||about $100
And even then it really isnt that much.|||about $100
What would happen if you dropped a diamond on a piece of talc?
If you just scratch talc with your fingernail then flakes come off, and diamond is the hardest known mineral.|||Sounds like you know the answer: nothing to the diamond and the talc will dent and/or flake.
Is diamond stud earrings to much for a 1 year anniversary?
I was planning to buy my girlfriend diamond stud earrings for our 1 year anniversary spending between 400-600. I was wondering if that would be to much to do since I already did buy her a necklace and bracelet for previous occassions. To much in the sense of spoiling her and by the way what size should would look good on her 1/3 or 1/2 t.w for a 5'4 height 110 lb person.|||get her the biggest..... purest oines the store gotz|||If you can afford them go for it!! I would love for a guy to spoil me like that=] and bigger the better, even if she's small.|||I think if they are 1/3-1/2 t.w. they would make a great gift.|||It's a really nice idea and if you can afford it then go for it.
I understand what you're saying about possibly spoiling her but i'm sure she'll appreciate the gifts instead of getting used to them.|||Studs are perfect, especially since you already bought her a necklace and bracelet.
As for the size of the stone....it doesn't really depend on her size, it depends on the type of person she is...
Bigger stone = more flashy
smaller stone = more conservative
If your not sure go midway! Midway can be dressed up or down.
Only thing left to buy after this is a ring... :)
Good luck!|||yes it is too much for a pair of earring. try pearl stud within 200, less money and in 18k gold, http://www.pearlhours.com/index.php?url=鈥?/a>
I understand what you're saying about possibly spoiling her but i'm sure she'll appreciate the gifts instead of getting used to them.|||Studs are perfect, especially since you already bought her a necklace and bracelet.
As for the size of the stone....it doesn't really depend on her size, it depends on the type of person she is...
Bigger stone = more flashy
smaller stone = more conservative
If your not sure go midway! Midway can be dressed up or down.
Only thing left to buy after this is a ring... :)
Good luck!|||yes it is too much for a pair of earring. try pearl stud within 200, less money and in 18k gold, http://www.pearlhours.com/index.php?url=鈥?/a>
Is Diamond Head in Hawaii fit for the disabled and elderly?
My parents and I planning a trip to Hawaii this spring. I've heard that Diamond Head is a great place to go for great views. I've read some things about hikes and narrow passages. My parents are older and they can't take heavy hikes or lots of stairs. Is this a place we should plan on bypassing?|||The climb to the top of the summit is over 760 feet high and can be very challenging for the elderly or disabled individuals. There are also over 170 steps that your parents will be required to climb. You can visit the Diamond Head information and facts page at http://www.sharinghawaii.com/attractions鈥?/a> for more info.
There are plenty of other scenic locations on Oahu that are more accessible to the elderly, such as the Pali lookout. They could also consider a easy hiking trip to Manoa Falls or Waimea Falls - learn more at http://www.sharinghawaii.com/attractions鈥?/a>|||There's probably a couple hundred stairs. I would pass.|||Here is information on hiking Diamond Head and other trails, I would say your parents should pass on hiking Diamond Head.
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/hiking/dia鈥?/a>
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/duke_kahan鈥?/a> Oahu Island site views.|||It's a short hike, but the stair is not good for them.|||no way! too steep!|||yeah, it's a big diamond head, maybe like 43 karats, enjoy the sparkling diamond when you get there. but you can't steal it, because there are many security|||I'm sorry but Diamond Head is just not accessible, there are a lot of stairs (99+) and the passages are narrow, so Diamond Head simply won't work
BUT - try the Pali lookout - you drive right up to the parking lot and it is only a few steps to the lookout. From there you can see a panoramic views of Honolulu, Diamond Head, KoKo Head, the wide Pacific Ocean and more - its windy so hold onto your hat =)
Aloha!
There are plenty of other scenic locations on Oahu that are more accessible to the elderly, such as the Pali lookout. They could also consider a easy hiking trip to Manoa Falls or Waimea Falls - learn more at http://www.sharinghawaii.com/attractions鈥?/a>|||There's probably a couple hundred stairs. I would pass.|||Here is information on hiking Diamond Head and other trails, I would say your parents should pass on hiking Diamond Head.
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/hiking/dia鈥?/a>
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/duke_kahan鈥?/a> Oahu Island site views.|||It's a short hike, but the stair is not good for them.|||no way! too steep!|||yeah, it's a big diamond head, maybe like 43 karats, enjoy the sparkling diamond when you get there. but you can't steal it, because there are many security|||I'm sorry but Diamond Head is just not accessible, there are a lot of stairs (99+) and the passages are narrow, so Diamond Head simply won't work
BUT - try the Pali lookout - you drive right up to the parking lot and it is only a few steps to the lookout. From there you can see a panoramic views of Honolulu, Diamond Head, KoKo Head, the wide Pacific Ocean and more - its windy so hold onto your hat =)
Aloha!
What to do with no longer needed Diamond studs?
I bought a pair of 1/4 carat diamond stud earrings planning ahead for a female friends birthday. Unfortunately, we are no longer friends. I can't return them because I bought them at an outlet store that only does exchanges. What would you suggest I do to get some sort of use out of them? They are just sitting in a velvet box in my desk doing nothing. I don't know anyone else they'd make an appropriate gift for. I think they are very nice looking but small. |||you can just hang onto them. diamonds are a special gift, despite the size.
you might can regift them at a relative's birthday or for a christmas gift.
if you were a female, you could have them reset into a ring to accent another diamond or other gem stone. i did this with an diamond earring and pendant set. it made a spectacular ring.
it also goes to show you can't predict friendships and you really can't buy gifts ahead of the fact. anything can happen.
|||I decided to get my left ear pierced, now I have a nice stud for when it heals as well as a spare :)
|||diamonds are forever
give them to female family member
mothers day
birthday|||1.Give them to your mom/sister
2.Sell them on craigslist or ebay.
Its that simple.
you might can regift them at a relative's birthday or for a christmas gift.
if you were a female, you could have them reset into a ring to accent another diamond or other gem stone. i did this with an diamond earring and pendant set. it made a spectacular ring.
it also goes to show you can't predict friendships and you really can't buy gifts ahead of the fact. anything can happen.
|||I decided to get my left ear pierced, now I have a nice stud for when it heals as well as a spare :)
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give them to female family member
mothers day
birthday|||1.Give them to your mom/sister
2.Sell them on craigslist or ebay.
Its that simple.
What is the average Diamond Carrot size for an engagement ring?
Im looking int engagement rings and i have no idea what im looking for. We have talked and she wants something that is simple and elegant so im going with a white gold band with a single diamond. But what size diamond? I guess what im getting at is what is the average carrot size for an engagement ring?|||It's really impossible to answer this. Not just because everyone has different tastes, but because any "averages" you might be able to hunt up will be provided by industry organizations. That means the jewelry stores that belong to the organizations will have reported the sizes of what they market as engagement rings, and then the organization will have spit out the mean like it, well, means something.
But it doesn't. Because not only is a mean really useless (you can have a lot of small diamonds averaged in with a few whoppers and get a really inaccurate picture from that), but the "average" itself won't take into account a whole, whole lot of engagement rings that aren't sold as such.
Say the jewelry store has their expensive diamond rings labeled "engagement rings" and their less expensive rings labeled "promise rings." Maybe they sell more promise rings than anything else, and maybe they sell those promise rings to men intending to propose with them. But those rings won't be averaged into the mean, because the industry organization only wants to hear about the "engagement" rings.
Why is this? Why, to skew the mean figure upward and make you think you're supposed to be buying a larger diamond than most people really buy.
The best thing to do is to ask your girlfriend to show you some pictures of rings she likes. Then you'll get an idea of the kind of stone she wants and how large she's hoping it will be. And if it's doable, great. If it's not, you guys can have a talk and try to merge her expectations with your financial reality.|||The size of the carat is not the only thing that matters when purchasing a diamond. Cut, clarity and color play just as big a factor. You can get a 2 carat diamond for dirt cheap, but it will be yellowed in color, have visible marks with the naked eye etc. The size of a diamond for a solitaire ring which is what your girlfriend seems to be interested in is also going to range depending on where you live. From state to state it jumps from 1/4 carat to 1 carat because of the average income in those areas. Less wealthy areas are of course going to have smaller lower cost and quality diamonds. I would say your best bet is to go to a local jeweler, avoid a chain store if possible because they do charge more for lower quality and actually look at the rings themselves. I've seen diamonds that were 2/3 carat cut to look as though they are much larger and 2 carat diamonds that were badly mounted and looked very small. Quality is really what matters the most and a good jeweler will take the time to really show you and teach you about diamonds. Most women would be happier with a smaller but high quality diamond then a large poor quality one. Oh and its carat not carrot hun, which is why some idiot made the comment before mine. Good luck!|||I have no idea what your budget is. I think you should ignore what the "average" is and focus on what you can afford. Besides, the average really does depend on where you are. I have a smaller than average ring for San Francisco (where I live), but larger than average ring for Arkansas (where I'm from). But, either way - I love it, it's classic, and we did not go into debt to buy it!
I really like this ring:
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches鈥?/a>
And it includes the band. Overstock.com is almost always having some sort of sale or promo code, so I'd google "overstock.com codes" and see if there are any discount codes out there.
This is also very pretty and bluenile.com does not charge sales tax or shipping. They sell very good quality things:
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-ring-whi鈥?/a>|||personally i have a .75 carrot ring and it's perfect for me - a friend of mine has a half and that's perfect - my mom has a 1.25 and it's perfect
forget about "average" it really doesn't matter :)
this is a taste based question
does she like small %26amp; simple (you mention simple in your question) or larger %26amp; more bulky in terms of her every day jewelry?
it needs to be something that fits her personality and that she can wear every day
talk to her closest friends and family...they're the most likely to know what she'd like
and remember quality is more important to MOST of us than size - i'd much rather have a clean shiny smaller stone than a big rock with tons of carbon in it|||Most people are focused on the carat weight. Look at the cut first. With a Whiteflash A Cut Above Super Ideal H%26amp;A diamond you will have excellent light performance where your diamond will be brilliant under most diffused lighting conditions. You can go for a little less in carat weight for your finger size and focus in on the perfect cut. The average ct weight is .5 - 1.2
Good Luck!|||average is probably around 1/2 to 3/4 carat overall, however there are some areas where salaries tend to be higher (like NYC) where the average carat size is probably higher because buyers can afford a larger ring.
Where I live now, in Central Pennsylvania, most women have under 1 carat. When I lived just outside of New York, the women tended to have 1 to 2 carat stones.|||Carat, not carrot (that's what rabbits eat).
It depends on what region of the country you are in.
You can do better on prices if you go online.
I got my wife's ring at Diamond Brokers of Florida:
http://www.dbof.com/
Or you could check out these other online sources:
www.WhiteFlash.com
www.GoodOldGold.com
www.ExcelDiamonds.com
www.BlueNile.com
Blue Nile's database is good, but they don't provide you with photos or analysis reports (ASET, Isee2, B-scope, etc) of the diamond. I wouldn't go with them for that reason.
Happy hunting.
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But it doesn't. Because not only is a mean really useless (you can have a lot of small diamonds averaged in with a few whoppers and get a really inaccurate picture from that), but the "average" itself won't take into account a whole, whole lot of engagement rings that aren't sold as such.
Say the jewelry store has their expensive diamond rings labeled "engagement rings" and their less expensive rings labeled "promise rings." Maybe they sell more promise rings than anything else, and maybe they sell those promise rings to men intending to propose with them. But those rings won't be averaged into the mean, because the industry organization only wants to hear about the "engagement" rings.
Why is this? Why, to skew the mean figure upward and make you think you're supposed to be buying a larger diamond than most people really buy.
The best thing to do is to ask your girlfriend to show you some pictures of rings she likes. Then you'll get an idea of the kind of stone she wants and how large she's hoping it will be. And if it's doable, great. If it's not, you guys can have a talk and try to merge her expectations with your financial reality.|||The size of the carat is not the only thing that matters when purchasing a diamond. Cut, clarity and color play just as big a factor. You can get a 2 carat diamond for dirt cheap, but it will be yellowed in color, have visible marks with the naked eye etc. The size of a diamond for a solitaire ring which is what your girlfriend seems to be interested in is also going to range depending on where you live. From state to state it jumps from 1/4 carat to 1 carat because of the average income in those areas. Less wealthy areas are of course going to have smaller lower cost and quality diamonds. I would say your best bet is to go to a local jeweler, avoid a chain store if possible because they do charge more for lower quality and actually look at the rings themselves. I've seen diamonds that were 2/3 carat cut to look as though they are much larger and 2 carat diamonds that were badly mounted and looked very small. Quality is really what matters the most and a good jeweler will take the time to really show you and teach you about diamonds. Most women would be happier with a smaller but high quality diamond then a large poor quality one. Oh and its carat not carrot hun, which is why some idiot made the comment before mine. Good luck!|||I have no idea what your budget is. I think you should ignore what the "average" is and focus on what you can afford. Besides, the average really does depend on where you are. I have a smaller than average ring for San Francisco (where I live), but larger than average ring for Arkansas (where I'm from). But, either way - I love it, it's classic, and we did not go into debt to buy it!
I really like this ring:
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches鈥?/a>
And it includes the band. Overstock.com is almost always having some sort of sale or promo code, so I'd google "overstock.com codes" and see if there are any discount codes out there.
This is also very pretty and bluenile.com does not charge sales tax or shipping. They sell very good quality things:
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-ring-whi鈥?/a>|||personally i have a .75 carrot ring and it's perfect for me - a friend of mine has a half and that's perfect - my mom has a 1.25 and it's perfect
forget about "average" it really doesn't matter :)
this is a taste based question
does she like small %26amp; simple (you mention simple in your question) or larger %26amp; more bulky in terms of her every day jewelry?
it needs to be something that fits her personality and that she can wear every day
talk to her closest friends and family...they're the most likely to know what she'd like
and remember quality is more important to MOST of us than size - i'd much rather have a clean shiny smaller stone than a big rock with tons of carbon in it|||Most people are focused on the carat weight. Look at the cut first. With a Whiteflash A Cut Above Super Ideal H%26amp;A diamond you will have excellent light performance where your diamond will be brilliant under most diffused lighting conditions. You can go for a little less in carat weight for your finger size and focus in on the perfect cut. The average ct weight is .5 - 1.2
Good Luck!|||average is probably around 1/2 to 3/4 carat overall, however there are some areas where salaries tend to be higher (like NYC) where the average carat size is probably higher because buyers can afford a larger ring.
Where I live now, in Central Pennsylvania, most women have under 1 carat. When I lived just outside of New York, the women tended to have 1 to 2 carat stones.|||Carat, not carrot (that's what rabbits eat).
It depends on what region of the country you are in.
You can do better on prices if you go online.
I got my wife's ring at Diamond Brokers of Florida:
http://www.dbof.com/
Or you could check out these other online sources:
www.WhiteFlash.com
www.GoodOldGold.com
www.ExcelDiamonds.com
www.BlueNile.com
Blue Nile's database is good, but they don't provide you with photos or analysis reports (ASET, Isee2, B-scope, etc) of the diamond. I wouldn't go with them for that reason.
Happy hunting.
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How to clean a diamond and regain its shine?
Iam a college going girl. i own a diamond ring, a penden, a braclet and a earing, so there is no exposure to heat, dust or smoke. but the diamond gets dark. it is real dimond and i do not have heat in my body. can you tell me how to clean it.|||I would just take it to the jewler and get it cleaned. I don't think its that much. like $50. I think its worth it to just go and get it done than try and figure out how to do it youself, and have the chance of screwing it up or it not working. hope I helped. good luck!|||toothpaste and an old toothbrush, but be carefull of the setting|||Try using a cheep toothpaste and a soft toothbrush. Rinse it thoroughly, this should help.|||Soda water works awesomely! I used to bartend and whenever I was done for the night I'd spray a little club soda on my ring and it looked like new again...actually worked better than the cleaner I bought at the jewelery store!|||Toothpaste will give it a great shine, brush it like you do your teeth.............|||How about cleaning with a toothbrush and toothpaste.If you are in College,you should know how to hit spell check.It is very hard to try to figure out what you're trying to say.....
What can you do after you finish pokemon emerald or diamond?
I hav pokemon emerald and diamond, and I finished them both. What is there that I can do? I already know about the battle zone in diamond, and the battle zoney place in emerald, and I already know to try and catch all the legendaries(I'm hunting down Kyogre right now) but is there anything else to do? I wanna know so that I can figure out what new game I wanna buy.|||You can do two things right now..
1. Complete your pokedex
2. Make a perfect team and train your pokemon|||Complete The Regional Pokedex :)|||The only problem with pokemon games is once you finish, there's not much else to do. I'd go and buy a new one :P
1. Complete your pokedex
2. Make a perfect team and train your pokemon|||Complete The Regional Pokedex :)|||The only problem with pokemon games is once you finish, there's not much else to do. I'd go and buy a new one :P
How to apply a diamond coating?
In my chemistry textbook it says there is a way to apply a ultra-strong diamond coating to any surface. It says all you need to do is get some hydrogen (h2) and methane (CH4) and mix it together, dip the thing you want to coat in the mixture, then use a microwave-like energy source, and the result is a thin diamond coating. Any help, tips, or ideas?|||I've not heard about making diamond coatings using methane and hydrogen.
Applying a diamond coating to all sorts of everyday objects is certainly a good idea. The reason we can't go out and buy diamond-coated hockey sticks or shovels or knives or other items is cost. Not because the raw materials are particularly expensive, the process to do it is tricky. The techniques for applying diamond coatings generally involve very high pressures, or very high temperatures, around 1000 deg C (or both). That's hot enough to make your hockey stick spontaneously combust.
It wouldn't surprise me to see such coatings appear on more everyday objects in the next 15-20 years, as the technology becomes cheaper.
Applying a diamond coating to all sorts of everyday objects is certainly a good idea. The reason we can't go out and buy diamond-coated hockey sticks or shovels or knives or other items is cost. Not because the raw materials are particularly expensive, the process to do it is tricky. The techniques for applying diamond coatings generally involve very high pressures, or very high temperatures, around 1000 deg C (or both). That's hot enough to make your hockey stick spontaneously combust.
It wouldn't surprise me to see such coatings appear on more everyday objects in the next 15-20 years, as the technology becomes cheaper.
What is the best diamond out there for the price?
There are a lot of diamond brands out there... Celebration, Leo, Lazare, Elexese, etc.
What diamond is the best "bang for your buck"?|||Platinum and Baguette Diamond
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013VH鈥?/a>|||I don't know if you are still looking but I am going with Lazare.
What diamond is the best "bang for your buck"?|||Platinum and Baguette Diamond
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013VH鈥?/a>|||I don't know if you are still looking but I am going with Lazare.
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What diamond engagement ring resembles the Whitehall White Star ring?
My girlfriend loved the Whitehall White star ring but now that store has goen bankrupt and they are no longer available. Are there any other rings that resemble that one? It had a small diamond mounted in the band under the solitaire so when you look at the side you can see it. Thanks for all the help.|||Do you have a picture or link?
My understanding is that a Whitehall white star diamond is simply a branded diamond with more facets than the typical Princess or Round Brilliant cut. Kay and Jared Jewelers sells their "Leo" diamond (with more facets) which is probably similar. Personally, I would never buy a diamond from Kay, Jared, or any other mall store. You probably dodged a bullet with Whitehall going out of business - you likely would have gotten ripped off with a low-clarity fad diamond with an EGL certification.
When you do buy, make sure your diamond has a AGS or GIA certification - these certification labs have the best reputation. Look for "ideal" or "excellent" cut! You can add 100 extra facets to a diamond, but it won't sparkle in all light environments unless the actual proportions are perfect - that's why you want AGS Ideal or GIA Excellent cut grades.
Are you looking for a Round or Princess cut? And basically, you're looking for a setting with a surprise stone, right? A setting with a surprise diamond can be found almost anywhere.
Here's an incredibly overpriced, low quality ring from Jared with a surprise diamond on the side (see images): http://www.jared.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s鈥?/a>
Here's a reasonably priced setting from Whiteflash with a surprise stone (see enlarged image): http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rin鈥?/a>
As for diamonds, these are lovely - ideal proportions, AGS/GIA certified, and reasonably priced (sorry, I'm not sure what size diamond you're looking for). All of these have pictures and analysis of each actual diamond:
Round:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1鈥?/a>
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/鈥?/a>
(I LOVE this diamond): http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6152/
Princess:
http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princ鈥?/a>
http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princ鈥?/a>
http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princ鈥?/a>
You could also check BlueNile for pricing, however BlueNile doesn't have any actual diamond images, so you'd have to purchase and have the diamond delivered before you actually get to see the diamond. That's a deal breaker for me.
My understanding is that a Whitehall white star diamond is simply a branded diamond with more facets than the typical Princess or Round Brilliant cut. Kay and Jared Jewelers sells their "Leo" diamond (with more facets) which is probably similar. Personally, I would never buy a diamond from Kay, Jared, or any other mall store. You probably dodged a bullet with Whitehall going out of business - you likely would have gotten ripped off with a low-clarity fad diamond with an EGL certification.
When you do buy, make sure your diamond has a AGS or GIA certification - these certification labs have the best reputation. Look for "ideal" or "excellent" cut! You can add 100 extra facets to a diamond, but it won't sparkle in all light environments unless the actual proportions are perfect - that's why you want AGS Ideal or GIA Excellent cut grades.
Are you looking for a Round or Princess cut? And basically, you're looking for a setting with a surprise stone, right? A setting with a surprise diamond can be found almost anywhere.
Here's an incredibly overpriced, low quality ring from Jared with a surprise diamond on the side (see images): http://www.jared.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s鈥?/a>
Here's a reasonably priced setting from Whiteflash with a surprise stone (see enlarged image): http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rin鈥?/a>
As for diamonds, these are lovely - ideal proportions, AGS/GIA certified, and reasonably priced (sorry, I'm not sure what size diamond you're looking for). All of these have pictures and analysis of each actual diamond:
Round:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1鈥?/a>
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/鈥?/a>
(I LOVE this diamond): http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6152/
Princess:
http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princ鈥?/a>
http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princ鈥?/a>
http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princ鈥?/a>
You could also check BlueNile for pricing, however BlueNile doesn't have any actual diamond images, so you'd have to purchase and have the diamond delivered before you actually get to see the diamond. That's a deal breaker for me.
What websites show the diamond rings they sell on an actual finger?
There are so so so so so SO many questions on Yahoo Answers already asking "would an X carat ring look okay on an X size finger?" or "would this diamond look too big on my hand?" And I'm stuck in the same predicament.
Are there any websites out there that sell diamond rings and show a picture of it on an actual (not plastic) hand so people can judge what it'll look like?
Thanks so much!|||Thank you. You gave me very good idea.I think to do that in my site soon. If you want to learn more about diamonds and engagement rings, please look at my blog at http://loose.diamonds.verifiedbuy.com
If you need more help please feel free to contact me via the blog site, and I will do my best to help you.
Are there any websites out there that sell diamond rings and show a picture of it on an actual (not plastic) hand so people can judge what it'll look like?
Thanks so much!|||Thank you. You gave me very good idea.I think to do that in my site soon. If you want to learn more about diamonds and engagement rings, please look at my blog at http://loose.diamonds.verifiedbuy.com
If you need more help please feel free to contact me via the blog site, and I will do my best to help you.
Where can I buy diamond ring at a good pries?
I have heard that some of the leading brands sell the diamond ring at much much higher rate then what they are worth. I do not want to go for cheap diamond ring but want to make sure I get the worth what I pay.|||Turn online. Try bluenile.com and whiteflash.com|||Buying a ring starts with buying a diamond. It really depends on how or where you decide to buy a diamond. Here are some good rules of thumb you may find helpful. Buying a certified diamond is definitely important in terms of authentication of your diamond - http://www.whiteflash.com/about-diamonds鈥?/a> Buying settings depends on Solitaire 鈥?without diamonds or diamond engagement ring with diamonds 鈥?hope this link will help you on the settings as well.
Good Luck!|||When it comes to jewellery sales a few things affect price.
1. Are they a special 'name brand' (eg. Tiffany and co)
2. Are a big chain?
a) are they the 'more expensive type chain', or a 'cheaper type chain' (Like Walmart)
3. What types of costs are they incurring just by being open (Think rent for a store in Hollywood vs a small town)
Im sure there are more, but these are off the top of my head.
When a store sells you a ring, or necklace, they need to make sure the price covers their cost to buy it, then their costs to have a location for you to buy it, advertising to make you come in... etc... Then certain stores get the luxury of raising the price some more because they are 'special' (again think Tiffany's).
Is a 1 carat diamond of H SI1 quality from Tiffany and co. any better than a 1 carat H SI1 diamond from your local jeweller?
Absolutely NOT!
The quality of the gold, the quality of the gem/diamond is the same not matter which brand it is under.
The price of jewellery at store is inflated for profit, and profit alone.
Now that I've said all of this, i would like to offer our services...
I work for a small Canadian company (RocksDiamondDeals), and we specialized in loose diamonds (certified and non-certified) and gemstones. We also custom make jewellery on request.
Our prices (even with custom made jewellery) are below retail.
We run primarily online which allows us to keep our costs down.
I welcome you to visit our website (www.rocksdiamonddeals.net) or to email me at sales@rocksdiamonddeals.net in the even you have more questions, or are simply interested in purchasing with us.
I hope i have been helpful,
Patience
@RocksDiamondDeals|||My partner is getting my ring custom made from a local boutique jeweller. She buys her diamonds direct then makes the ring, so she is substancially cheaper than any store we have seen!
In fact we are getting a ring for $5000 with a very intricate band, that we have seen in stores for $10 000 with a plain band. I reckon if this ring was in stores it would retail for $10,000-$15,000 depending on the store.
So, go to a local jeweller, see what they can do for you :)|||Check out this site, they have a bunch.|||Pawn shops.
Good Luck!|||When it comes to jewellery sales a few things affect price.
1. Are they a special 'name brand' (eg. Tiffany and co)
2. Are a big chain?
a) are they the 'more expensive type chain', or a 'cheaper type chain' (Like Walmart)
3. What types of costs are they incurring just by being open (Think rent for a store in Hollywood vs a small town)
Im sure there are more, but these are off the top of my head.
When a store sells you a ring, or necklace, they need to make sure the price covers their cost to buy it, then their costs to have a location for you to buy it, advertising to make you come in... etc... Then certain stores get the luxury of raising the price some more because they are 'special' (again think Tiffany's).
Is a 1 carat diamond of H SI1 quality from Tiffany and co. any better than a 1 carat H SI1 diamond from your local jeweller?
Absolutely NOT!
The quality of the gold, the quality of the gem/diamond is the same not matter which brand it is under.
The price of jewellery at store is inflated for profit, and profit alone.
Now that I've said all of this, i would like to offer our services...
I work for a small Canadian company (RocksDiamondDeals), and we specialized in loose diamonds (certified and non-certified) and gemstones. We also custom make jewellery on request.
Our prices (even with custom made jewellery) are below retail.
We run primarily online which allows us to keep our costs down.
I welcome you to visit our website (www.rocksdiamonddeals.net) or to email me at sales@rocksdiamonddeals.net in the even you have more questions, or are simply interested in purchasing with us.
I hope i have been helpful,
Patience
@RocksDiamondDeals|||My partner is getting my ring custom made from a local boutique jeweller. She buys her diamonds direct then makes the ring, so she is substancially cheaper than any store we have seen!
In fact we are getting a ring for $5000 with a very intricate band, that we have seen in stores for $10 000 with a plain band. I reckon if this ring was in stores it would retail for $10,000-$15,000 depending on the store.
So, go to a local jeweller, see what they can do for you :)|||Check out this site, they have a bunch.|||Pawn shops.
Is diamond earrings to much for a 1 year anniversary?
I was planning to buy my girlfriend diamond earrings for our 1 year anniversary spending between 400-600. I was wondering if that would be to much to do since I already did buy her a necklace and bracelet for previous occassions. To much in the sense of spoiling her and by the way what size should would look good on her 1/3 or 1/2 t.w for a 5'4 height 110 lb person.|||I think the question is what if you break up? Would you regret spending that much money and losing it?|||that's good|||Earrings is a great idea. Definitley do that.|||No,,it just shows how much you love her!|||:) its okayy :)|||Depends. If you like her enough to stick around with her for a full year and you have a healthy income, why not spoil her? She probably desrves it, if shes put up with you for that long!
If you think things are slipping, or will be put in debt by this, then don't, it's not worth it. She'll understand.
But i think you should|||That is a really good idea.|||no way|||That is a great idea.Get it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i鈥?/a>|||well.. the thing is.. if your relationship is really good and you know you are going to be with her for a long time then yes, definitely go for it!! its a really great idea. however, you have to stop and think, what would happen if the relationship ended. if you did get her real ones i would buy small ones..
maybe you could get her fake diamonds that look real like cubic zirconia. it looks real but you dont have to pay the huuge price.
then when you know she is the one you can get her real ones. its just something to think about...
If you think things are slipping, or will be put in debt by this, then don't, it's not worth it. She'll understand.
But i think you should|||That is a really good idea.|||no way|||That is a great idea.Get it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i鈥?/a>|||well.. the thing is.. if your relationship is really good and you know you are going to be with her for a long time then yes, definitely go for it!! its a really great idea. however, you have to stop and think, what would happen if the relationship ended. if you did get her real ones i would buy small ones..
maybe you could get her fake diamonds that look real like cubic zirconia. it looks real but you dont have to pay the huuge price.
then when you know she is the one you can get her real ones. its just something to think about...
Friday, September 23, 2011
Is it safe to mail a diamond ring? Where I get the details about the delivery of diamond jewellery?
Is it safe to mail a diamond ring? Where I get the details about the delivery of diamond jewellery?|||Depends. Get insurance that covers the full amount of the ring just in case. Ask at your post office. But if the ring has specific sentimental value, don't do it! would be worth flying/driving to the place you want to send it.|||yes u can get all the basic information relating to the diamond jewelery
has nice collection of diamond rings and related jewelery..
http://www.diamondrings.co.za
is very secured site..
..enjoy|||No|||noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!鈥?i wouldnt do it! its dimonds!!!! a girls best friend! ppl steal from mail, like ppl in postal its happened to my family before.
has nice collection of diamond rings and related jewelery..
http://www.diamondrings.co.za
is very secured site..
..enjoy|||No|||noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!鈥?i wouldnt do it! its dimonds!!!! a girls best friend! ppl steal from mail, like ppl in postal its happened to my family before.
Is it common to set a diamond in an engagement right that sits above the halo?
I have a family diamond that is 1.24 ct. The engagement ring has a setting that is made for a 1 ct diamond. I spoke with the jeweler and they said that the diamond will sit a little above the halo. Is this common?|||Quite common. I think most stones in halos are set above the halo rather than flush with it. You just don't often realize it since you can't really tell from the top view.|||Thanks for your help!!
|||Does it matter to you? That is the important question. Rings come in many styles. But make sure the jeweler is happy doing it - you do want the jewel set firmly.|||I don't know if that's common but I have seen rings like that, so it's not outside the realm of reality.
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|||Does it matter to you? That is the important question. Rings come in many styles. But make sure the jeweler is happy doing it - you do want the jewel set firmly.|||I don't know if that's common but I have seen rings like that, so it's not outside the realm of reality.
Why does a diamond change directly from a solid state to a gaseous state?
A diamond is comprised of only ionic bonds.
A diamond is comprised of interspersed ionic and covalent bonds.
A diamond is formed from hydrogen bonds.
A diamond is hexagonal.
A diamond is a network solid formed from carbon.|||A diamond is a network solid formed from carbon.
A diamond is comprised of interspersed ionic and covalent bonds.
A diamond is formed from hydrogen bonds.
A diamond is hexagonal.
A diamond is a network solid formed from carbon.|||A diamond is a network solid formed from carbon.
How to photograph a diamond ring?
I want to pgotograph the diamond ring I bought for my beloved. Every picture come out blurry because the flash shines on the diamond. My cameras a kodak V1003 10 MP. Any suggestions?|||turn the flash off
use a tripod
a|||Get a different camera, one that can handle a macro lens like Nikon or Canon. If you want a really good picture, then use a light tent and diffused lighting with a darker backround so the diamond will stand out. You can also add a small penlight for highlights and sparkle to the edges of the diamond.|||It's going to be pretty tough to get a great picture with your camera. I have a stock answer that I post for people who want to take jewelry photos for eBay. If you read this, I think you will get the best results that you can with your camera. I have some examples taken with an SLR with a dedicated macro lens, but it would be a long shot for you to come up to that quality - which isn't even "catalog" quality.
Since you have 10 MP to play with AND a decent sized sensor, you might do better to back off from the subject and then crop out a portion of the frame to come up with the final image.
~~~~~~~~~~
For objects photographed from a distance of 3-4 feet, absolutely any digital camera and any "digital photographer" can get a suitable image. Don't forget that the largest picture eBay will display (unless you are hosting your own images) is 800 x 800 pixels or less than 1 megapixel. For jewelry or other small items, you have to learn macro technique. You can also do this with almost any digital camera, but here's an article that I wrote about jewelry in specific. I am sure that you will find it helpful.
The best way to take photos of jewelry for a web site is with a digital SLR and a macro lens. If you are not going to go with a DSLR, almost any point and shoot with a macro mode will serve you well. The thing is, I feel that you need to use the flash to force the aperture to close while still having enough light for an exposure. Many here will tell you different, but follow this advice and see what you think.
Use your macro setting and experiment. Let's say you have a point and shoot camera with macro and a flash on the camera. You might have to go to a manual mode to do this, but...
Put your item on a nice background surface. I like to just put it in a ring box or on some velour. Zoom out at least half-way so that you will be working about a foot away from the ring. Be sure that you get focus confirmation. Shoot a picture USING flash. Check the LCD for the result. If you have overexposed the item, use the EV adjustment to reduce the exposure. For small items, I often find that I need to reduce the exposure by about 1.0 EV. (That's -1.0 EV.) It is better to have the item properly exposed and the background underexposed, so just worry about the jewelry for now. Using a deliberate underexposure will cure the "too shiny" appearance of the stones and metal.
If you know how, you can use either full manual exposure or just Aperture Priority and choose a smaller aperture (larger number) to make the ring show up in better focus.
If you have a DSLR, post your question again stating the kind of camera that you have and the lens that you are using and we will give more details.
If you are doing any image processing at all, such with Photoshop or it's cousins, you can crop the image to 800 pixels by 800 pixels and use Supersize images on eBay. I always use the Picture Pack when I am selling anything of any value.
Check out http://www.members.aol.com/swf08302/hear鈥?/a> which I did a while ago using a Nikon Coolpix 5400 exactly as described above. I do NOT think this is acceptable, but we decided not to sell the ring anyhow, so I didn't bother to do a better job. It's still better than some I've seen. I don't keep old photos of sold items around, so I don't have much to show you, but at least you know that it's possible to get an acceptable result even without spending huge dollars on your equipment.
The key things to remember are:
-Macro setting
-Zoom out to get about a foot away from your subject
-Use flash
-Try different EV settings and expect that you will end up with a negative EV setting, such as -1.0 EV.
I happen to have some photos from old auctions on an FTP site. I think that these were all taken with a 3 MP Nikon Coolpix 885.
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/carvina.鈥?/a>
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/skullfro鈥?/a>
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/konkontu鈥?/a>
(The patch is about 4 inches long.)
Here are a couple of coin photos done exactly as described, but using a D200:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei鈥?/a>
I did these with my Nikon Coolpix 4600, just to show you what a really inexpensive camera can do. It's a 4 MP camera that I paid about $150 for a couple of years ago.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei鈥?/a>
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei鈥?/a>
Here are a couple more auction photos done as described, using a 60 mm macro lens on a DSLR:
800 x 800 http://www.members.aol.com/swf08302/york鈥?/a>
800 x 800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei鈥?/a> (light box)
800 x 800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei鈥?/a> (light box)
800 x 800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04鈥?/a> (light box)
800 x 800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04鈥?/a>
I finally posted that auction back in July: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie鈥?/a>
If you are interested in a full description of an SLR set-up, post a new question and ask specifically for that information. I'm gathering from the nature of your question that you might be in the point and shoot market.|||Option 1) Use the "macro" or "Super macro" mode if the camera has it (as that's the sort of task Macro mode was designed to do).............. and try taking the pic from as far away as you can get away with, and zoom in.
Option 2) a variation of Option 1, but turn the flash off and use a different light source (e.g. under the light above a diningtable, etc).
Option 3) Get a better quality camera.......... you don't have to break the bank with an expensive Digital SLR, as Fuji %26amp; Olympus are currently making some damn good cameras right now that fit between a Compact and an SLR, such as:
Fuji S6500fd / S6000fd (I've got one, and it's 'kin brilliant)
Fuji S5700 / S700
Fuji S5200/S5600 (replaced by S5700/S700)
Olympus SP-510uz
Olympus SP-550uz|||Every pictures came out blurry,because you didn't use Tripod for slower shutter speed,if you didn't want a diamond ring so shining ,put on your flash with Lightsphere and bounce on a ceiling, it will be giving the best results,let try it now.
use a tripod
a|||Get a different camera, one that can handle a macro lens like Nikon or Canon. If you want a really good picture, then use a light tent and diffused lighting with a darker backround so the diamond will stand out. You can also add a small penlight for highlights and sparkle to the edges of the diamond.|||It's going to be pretty tough to get a great picture with your camera. I have a stock answer that I post for people who want to take jewelry photos for eBay. If you read this, I think you will get the best results that you can with your camera. I have some examples taken with an SLR with a dedicated macro lens, but it would be a long shot for you to come up to that quality - which isn't even "catalog" quality.
Since you have 10 MP to play with AND a decent sized sensor, you might do better to back off from the subject and then crop out a portion of the frame to come up with the final image.
~~~~~~~~~~
For objects photographed from a distance of 3-4 feet, absolutely any digital camera and any "digital photographer" can get a suitable image. Don't forget that the largest picture eBay will display (unless you are hosting your own images) is 800 x 800 pixels or less than 1 megapixel. For jewelry or other small items, you have to learn macro technique. You can also do this with almost any digital camera, but here's an article that I wrote about jewelry in specific. I am sure that you will find it helpful.
The best way to take photos of jewelry for a web site is with a digital SLR and a macro lens. If you are not going to go with a DSLR, almost any point and shoot with a macro mode will serve you well. The thing is, I feel that you need to use the flash to force the aperture to close while still having enough light for an exposure. Many here will tell you different, but follow this advice and see what you think.
Use your macro setting and experiment. Let's say you have a point and shoot camera with macro and a flash on the camera. You might have to go to a manual mode to do this, but...
Put your item on a nice background surface. I like to just put it in a ring box or on some velour. Zoom out at least half-way so that you will be working about a foot away from the ring. Be sure that you get focus confirmation. Shoot a picture USING flash. Check the LCD for the result. If you have overexposed the item, use the EV adjustment to reduce the exposure. For small items, I often find that I need to reduce the exposure by about 1.0 EV. (That's -1.0 EV.) It is better to have the item properly exposed and the background underexposed, so just worry about the jewelry for now. Using a deliberate underexposure will cure the "too shiny" appearance of the stones and metal.
If you know how, you can use either full manual exposure or just Aperture Priority and choose a smaller aperture (larger number) to make the ring show up in better focus.
If you have a DSLR, post your question again stating the kind of camera that you have and the lens that you are using and we will give more details.
If you are doing any image processing at all, such with Photoshop or it's cousins, you can crop the image to 800 pixels by 800 pixels and use Supersize images on eBay. I always use the Picture Pack when I am selling anything of any value.
Check out http://www.members.aol.com/swf08302/hear鈥?/a> which I did a while ago using a Nikon Coolpix 5400 exactly as described above. I do NOT think this is acceptable, but we decided not to sell the ring anyhow, so I didn't bother to do a better job. It's still better than some I've seen. I don't keep old photos of sold items around, so I don't have much to show you, but at least you know that it's possible to get an acceptable result even without spending huge dollars on your equipment.
The key things to remember are:
-Macro setting
-Zoom out to get about a foot away from your subject
-Use flash
-Try different EV settings and expect that you will end up with a negative EV setting, such as -1.0 EV.
I happen to have some photos from old auctions on an FTP site. I think that these were all taken with a 3 MP Nikon Coolpix 885.
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/carvina.鈥?/a>
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/skullfro鈥?/a>
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/konkontu鈥?/a>
(The patch is about 4 inches long.)
Here are a couple of coin photos done exactly as described, but using a D200:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei鈥?/a>
I did these with my Nikon Coolpix 4600, just to show you what a really inexpensive camera can do. It's a 4 MP camera that I paid about $150 for a couple of years ago.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei鈥?/a>
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei鈥?/a>
Here are a couple more auction photos done as described, using a 60 mm macro lens on a DSLR:
800 x 800 http://www.members.aol.com/swf08302/york鈥?/a>
800 x 800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei鈥?/a> (light box)
800 x 800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei鈥?/a> (light box)
800 x 800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04鈥?/a> (light box)
800 x 800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04鈥?/a>
I finally posted that auction back in July: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie鈥?/a>
If you are interested in a full description of an SLR set-up, post a new question and ask specifically for that information. I'm gathering from the nature of your question that you might be in the point and shoot market.|||Option 1) Use the "macro" or "Super macro" mode if the camera has it (as that's the sort of task Macro mode was designed to do).............. and try taking the pic from as far away as you can get away with, and zoom in.
Option 2) a variation of Option 1, but turn the flash off and use a different light source (e.g. under the light above a diningtable, etc).
Option 3) Get a better quality camera.......... you don't have to break the bank with an expensive Digital SLR, as Fuji %26amp; Olympus are currently making some damn good cameras right now that fit between a Compact and an SLR, such as:
Fuji S6500fd / S6000fd (I've got one, and it's 'kin brilliant)
Fuji S5700 / S700
Fuji S5200/S5600 (replaced by S5700/S700)
Olympus SP-510uz
Olympus SP-550uz|||Every pictures came out blurry,because you didn't use Tripod for slower shutter speed,if you didn't want a diamond ring so shining ,put on your flash with Lightsphere and bounce on a ceiling, it will be giving the best results,let try it now.
What piercing would look good with my diamond nose stud?
What piercing would look good with it..
I was thinking a small diamond monroe but i dunno.
What do you think?|||i think a monroe is adorable. i'm considering getting one myself, and i have a nose piercing. i would just make sure to get it on the opposite side of your nose piercing to balace it out more. I personally love monroes, and I think they are just PRETTY, very feminine. Also, i think regular lip piercings are cute too, but less feminine and stuff. If you get one of those (or spider bites, i wouldnt get snake bites), i suggest getting it on the opposite side as well.|||Personally, I think anything goes with a nose piercing. I have a nose piercing with a tiny clear diamond in it and it doesn't clash with anything. A small diamond monroe sounds cute! If my husband wasn't so against piercings I might get one of those.
I was thinking a small diamond monroe but i dunno.
What do you think?|||i think a monroe is adorable. i'm considering getting one myself, and i have a nose piercing. i would just make sure to get it on the opposite side of your nose piercing to balace it out more. I personally love monroes, and I think they are just PRETTY, very feminine. Also, i think regular lip piercings are cute too, but less feminine and stuff. If you get one of those (or spider bites, i wouldnt get snake bites), i suggest getting it on the opposite side as well.|||Personally, I think anything goes with a nose piercing. I have a nose piercing with a tiny clear diamond in it and it doesn't clash with anything. A small diamond monroe sounds cute! If my husband wasn't so against piercings I might get one of those.
How much would putting a cubic zirconium diamond on a necklace cost?
It looks to be about a 1 1/2 carat cubic zirconium loose diamond. I'd like to put it on a necklace and give it to my girlfriend for Christmas. How much do u think it would cost to put on a necklace?|||some shops on the internet offer snap in settings in gold or silver. You can just push in your stone and it's all finished. You will have to measure the stone to buy the exact matching pendant.|||I think www,celebrity-styles,us has really got some new happenings of glamor world. Really like the new hair styles of Zeta Zones and Britney there!! Nice tips on Fashion, Beauty and how to have a contemporary lifestyle.|||go ask the jewelry store or something. im sure they can tell you
What is the best diamond buying guide?
I am looking to buy a diamond ring for my Mother on Mother's Day. I am looking for a diamond buying guide that explains what to look for and stuff. Anyone please?|||Hi, I went through this last year. Buying a diamond could be very complicated, however I looked into it and found a guide that is super cool, plus, if you already know that you want to get a diamond ring for Mother's Day, there are a few guides made just for this task, you will find a description of them at the following link,
http://jewelsit.com/blog/?cat=3
I hope this helps. Happy shopping!! :)
http://jewelsit.com/blog/?cat=3
I hope this helps. Happy shopping!! :)
How much does a diamond necklace cost?
I want to get my mother a diamond necklace for her birthday and it about 9 months away, so I have plenty of time to make the money. I wanted to know how much does a diamond necklace usually cost? I want to get my mother something special before I graduating high school.|||it depends on what store you are planning to get the necklace from.|||It depends on what store the necklace is from. Also, if you want a statement necklace, (like this one:http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.asp鈥?/a> it's going to be really expensive. If you just want a little pendant (like this:http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.asp鈥?/a> it will be much cheaper.
Also, a Zales necklace is a lot cheaper than a Tiffany%26amp;Co. one. The quality won't be the same, but a cheap zales necklace is affordable.
Also, a Zales necklace is a lot cheaper than a Tiffany%26amp;Co. one. The quality won't be the same, but a cheap zales necklace is affordable.
What does the set of numbers inside my diamond ring mean?
I recently purchased a diamond engagement ring from an antique dealer. There is an eight digit number along side the carat weight of the diamond preceded with a diamond emblem. Does that number mean it is a certified diamond? If so, where can I find the info for this ring?|||It could be a lab grade report number (cert number)...however I find it odd that they would inscribe it into the shank of the ring...An 8 digit number would most likely be a GIA number (Gemological Institute of America). You could contact them, give them the number, and see if they have a lab report tied to the number...I don't believe that recycle numbers, so if your diamond went through GIA, they should have a record of it.
Good Luck!
Tim
Emma Parker %26amp; Co.
www.emmaparkerdiamonds.com|||yep its a certified ring. i have the same thing inside my gold ring. xcept there like 3 digits.
Good Luck!
Tim
Emma Parker %26amp; Co.
www.emmaparkerdiamonds.com|||yep its a certified ring. i have the same thing inside my gold ring. xcept there like 3 digits.
How and where can i sell a diamond engagement ring?
I have a three stone diamond engagement ring that I no longer need, where and how can I sell it? I have an appraisal signed by a professional company, so I already know the worth.|||e-bay|||www.thediamondtrade.com .......they buy diamonds and pay far above other buyers
|||you could sell it to me|||CRAIGSLIST.COM I SELL EVERYTHING ON CRAIGSLIST OR EBAY!!!|||Try e-Bay, those idiots buy all kinds of stuff at higher than retail prices.|||Ebay
Newspaper article|||Ebay would probably be your best bet.....I am selling one on there right now and it has bids. It's getting close to Christmas....jewelry makes a great gift!! GOOD LUCK|||craigslist is free, ebay will rake in the fees ..your choice.|||Sell it to a jeweler as an estate piece or sell it on craigs list or ebay, put an ad in the local paper, pawn shop, Save it and have it re-set when you finally do need it again.|||my boyfriend is looking for one for me because he cant find a good enough one here and he dont want to spend like a thousand dollars on something like that because there is no point and i see where hes comeing from too but y dont u need it any more how come u dont take it back to the store where u got it from they might u give u a full refund|||Sell it yourself, don't sell it to a pawn shop. They will give you about 10% of its value and sell it foe 150%.|||i will take it off your hands for the small fee of a wedding and half of all your assets in the divorce!!
either that try ebay, or a second hand jewellers, or any jewellers - see what they can offer you for it and if its more than your valuation take the money and run, if less then show them your valuation and see if they can match it!!|||Pawn shop.
How much do you want for it?
Make me a deal.|||Take pictures of them, upload them on your computer, make an e-bay account,go to sell and follow directions from there!
good luck, i wish i could buy them!!|||Most likely a Pawn Shop, but they won't really give you what it's worth. My brother paid $1500 for a 1/3 of a karat and sold it back to the same jeweler a year later for $300. The resale on diamonds is never what the are worth or appraise for, unfortunately. You could try to sell it locally, via a local paper (like the Penny Saver) - or try online with ebay.|||Ebay!
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Newspaper article|||Ebay would probably be your best bet.....I am selling one on there right now and it has bids. It's getting close to Christmas....jewelry makes a great gift!! GOOD LUCK|||craigslist is free, ebay will rake in the fees ..your choice.|||Sell it to a jeweler as an estate piece or sell it on craigs list or ebay, put an ad in the local paper, pawn shop, Save it and have it re-set when you finally do need it again.|||my boyfriend is looking for one for me because he cant find a good enough one here and he dont want to spend like a thousand dollars on something like that because there is no point and i see where hes comeing from too but y dont u need it any more how come u dont take it back to the store where u got it from they might u give u a full refund|||Sell it yourself, don't sell it to a pawn shop. They will give you about 10% of its value and sell it foe 150%.|||i will take it off your hands for the small fee of a wedding and half of all your assets in the divorce!!
either that try ebay, or a second hand jewellers, or any jewellers - see what they can offer you for it and if its more than your valuation take the money and run, if less then show them your valuation and see if they can match it!!|||Pawn shop.
How much do you want for it?
Make me a deal.|||Take pictures of them, upload them on your computer, make an e-bay account,go to sell and follow directions from there!
good luck, i wish i could buy them!!|||Most likely a Pawn Shop, but they won't really give you what it's worth. My brother paid $1500 for a 1/3 of a karat and sold it back to the same jeweler a year later for $300. The resale on diamonds is never what the are worth or appraise for, unfortunately. You could try to sell it locally, via a local paper (like the Penny Saver) - or try online with ebay.|||Ebay!
What is the average price of a diamond in 2000 and 2009?
I know it all depends on cut and clarity, etc. I am just looking for the average price of any sort of diamond in 2000 and 2009 whether it be per carat or just over all. Please give the site found. Thanks.|||Google it!!
When getting a lip piercing, can you start with a diamond stud? Or do you have to start with that ball stud?
I've watched various videos online of people getting their lip pierced. I want to get my right side done, but I like the looks of the diamond stud better than the regular ball stud. Do I have to start out with the ball, or can I get the initial piercing done with a diamond stud?|||Get it done w/a stud and then wait atleast a week and go buy some diamond threaded balls (the diamond stud tops) and just change the ball. Not the actually bar. ^^ That's what i did when i got mine done. Diamond studs are so classy%26lt;3
Go to walmart! I bought a lot of eyebrow studs,(they have more diamond tops,plus i have a horse shoe ring for my lip,so i need double of the same studs) they were only $12 bucks! XD and the colors got were,blue,purple,pink and white diamonds ^^
Good luck|||a studs a stud..you're buying whatever you want..i started off with a hoop...just make sure to clean it very very very good! and when you get it done go buy a slushy from sonic it will help with the swelling.|||You can't start with a diamond stud. You can do a hoop or the regular ball stud. They use a longer post to accomodate the swelling. I believe my piercer changed mine within a few weeks to something shorter.|||Depends on where you go, some piercests have a choice in what you start off with some just use stainless steel, However you can usually buy the balls by themselves so you could change the ball on the stud just disinfect it first.|||You can be pierced with a gem head instead of a plain one. It just depends on what the studio you go to offers.|||I've always had a diamond stud in mine...the gem that you get doesn't matter. Studs heal easier as long as you go to a piercer that knows what they are doing so you get a long enough bar for swelling.
Go to walmart! I bought a lot of eyebrow studs,(they have more diamond tops,plus i have a horse shoe ring for my lip,so i need double of the same studs) they were only $12 bucks! XD and the colors got were,blue,purple,pink and white diamonds ^^
Good luck|||a studs a stud..you're buying whatever you want..i started off with a hoop...just make sure to clean it very very very good! and when you get it done go buy a slushy from sonic it will help with the swelling.|||You can't start with a diamond stud. You can do a hoop or the regular ball stud. They use a longer post to accomodate the swelling. I believe my piercer changed mine within a few weeks to something shorter.|||Depends on where you go, some piercests have a choice in what you start off with some just use stainless steel, However you can usually buy the balls by themselves so you could change the ball on the stud just disinfect it first.|||You can be pierced with a gem head instead of a plain one. It just depends on what the studio you go to offers.|||I've always had a diamond stud in mine...the gem that you get doesn't matter. Studs heal easier as long as you go to a piercer that knows what they are doing so you get a long enough bar for swelling.
How big of a diamond can I get for $5k, I dont want to see any flaws with naked eye?
I am buying an engagement ring, I already have the setting picked out. I need to choose the diamond and definitley prefer quality over the size. But I am wondering what size diamond I can get for around $5,000 without any noticeable flaws with the naked eye|||Try an online site like bluenile.
SI2 clarity means flaws can be seen with 10x loupe. You also want to consider cut and color.
http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details鈥?/a>
It's a 1.21 carat diamond, but has a strong fluorescence which you want to avoid.
For $3500 - $5000, you can get 1 carat and reasonable quality.|||It depends on where you shop. Go to several jewelers and ask to see their selection of high quality stones. They should be quite happy to teach you about the 3Cs of diamonds, and show you what they have. The more perfect the stone, the more it will cost for smaller stones. If you are getting something really precious, you may want to have them make a duplicate of it in the same quality of gold with a CZ for daily wear, and keep the genuine stone in safe keeping for holiday and special event use only.
SI2 clarity means flaws can be seen with 10x loupe. You also want to consider cut and color.
http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details鈥?/a>
It's a 1.21 carat diamond, but has a strong fluorescence which you want to avoid.
For $3500 - $5000, you can get 1 carat and reasonable quality.|||It depends on where you shop. Go to several jewelers and ask to see their selection of high quality stones. They should be quite happy to teach you about the 3Cs of diamonds, and show you what they have. The more perfect the stone, the more it will cost for smaller stones. If you are getting something really precious, you may want to have them make a duplicate of it in the same quality of gold with a CZ for daily wear, and keep the genuine stone in safe keeping for holiday and special event use only.
Where can I find a decent diamond engagement ring for a good price?
I've been told to stay away from Retail Stores and maybe check out Pawn shops...but I'm afraid to get dup'd by one of them since I'm not going to be able to tell the difference between a diamond and a cubic zirconium. What to do?|||Online! The online stores have really small overhead costs so they don't overcharge you. My husband bought my engagement ring from Union Diamond, and when he got it appraised he found out that he only spent 75% of the estiamted value.
Blue Nile is highly regarded. My SIL's ring is from there and it's beautiful. I suggest you set a budget, educate yourself about diamonds, and then start shopping.
Also, as a point to the answer above mine: EGL certifications aren't considered good. GIA is the largest company around and is well-respected, and if you are getting a round diamond AGS certifications are great.|||thank you every for your answers! this really helps a clueless guy like me find something beautiful for my hopefully 'future' fiance. i wish i could give 'best answer' to more people but i cant, but i really do appreciate everythign everyone said. thank you sooo much for your answers!!
|||Most major cities have a diamond district or a downtown area where things are manufactured and can be purchased for cheaper. I live in Los Angeles and told my boyfriend to go to downtown to get my ring. He was able to get a great ring custom made that cost 1/5 of it's retail price. Also be sure to get a GIA or EGL certificate for your diamond (ask the jeweler for one. If he doesn't have one go elsewhere). That way you know it's not a fake.|||You should really look at bluenile.com - they have great deals, good diamonds, NO SALES tax and free shipping. They have premade rings and you can design your own if you don't like it. You may want to look at ebay and see if there are any bluenile rings you could purchase used. Here are some thoughts:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLUE-NILE-46-CARAT-G鈥?/a>
http://www.bluenile.com/engagement-rings鈥?/a>
Arrange it by price and you'll see that there are some beautiful rings for less than $1000.|||If you have a riddle's around you, go there. I love there jewelry, but I would not recommend going to their website. They have way more choices in stores and they are very reasonable. Good luck.|||Kay Jeweler's has beautiful engagement rings, and wonderful sales and great deals on wedding sets also!!|||don't be afraid to shop online. Online retailers sometimes have the best prices. My friend just purchased a beautiful wedding band from http://www.jewelryninja.com|||we got mine a jared was not that much and they have credit
Blue Nile is highly regarded. My SIL's ring is from there and it's beautiful. I suggest you set a budget, educate yourself about diamonds, and then start shopping.
Also, as a point to the answer above mine: EGL certifications aren't considered good. GIA is the largest company around and is well-respected, and if you are getting a round diamond AGS certifications are great.|||thank you every for your answers! this really helps a clueless guy like me find something beautiful for my hopefully 'future' fiance. i wish i could give 'best answer' to more people but i cant, but i really do appreciate everythign everyone said. thank you sooo much for your answers!!
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|||Most major cities have a diamond district or a downtown area where things are manufactured and can be purchased for cheaper. I live in Los Angeles and told my boyfriend to go to downtown to get my ring. He was able to get a great ring custom made that cost 1/5 of it's retail price. Also be sure to get a GIA or EGL certificate for your diamond (ask the jeweler for one. If he doesn't have one go elsewhere). That way you know it's not a fake.|||You should really look at bluenile.com - they have great deals, good diamonds, NO SALES tax and free shipping. They have premade rings and you can design your own if you don't like it. You may want to look at ebay and see if there are any bluenile rings you could purchase used. Here are some thoughts:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLUE-NILE-46-CARAT-G鈥?/a>
http://www.bluenile.com/engagement-rings鈥?/a>
Arrange it by price and you'll see that there are some beautiful rings for less than $1000.|||If you have a riddle's around you, go there. I love there jewelry, but I would not recommend going to their website. They have way more choices in stores and they are very reasonable. Good luck.|||Kay Jeweler's has beautiful engagement rings, and wonderful sales and great deals on wedding sets also!!|||don't be afraid to shop online. Online retailers sometimes have the best prices. My friend just purchased a beautiful wedding band from http://www.jewelryninja.com|||we got mine a jared was not that much and they have credit
Where can I find the cheapest diamond engagement rings possible that are still good quality?
I will be getting engaged soon and I really want to get a spectacular diamond ring for my finance but I don't exactly have that much money. Is there any particular place I should be looking to find some great deals on quality rings?|||Well there are a few ways to find great deals on cheap diamond engagement rings with one especially good way being the aforementioned method of keeping a lookout for big sales and jewelry stores going out of business.
However, nowadays one of the most cost-efficient methods for purchasing cheap diamond rings is via the web through online auction sites.
One auction site in particular allowed me to purchase a diamond engagement ring for my fiance at 89% off the retail value. It was absolutely beautiful, she loved it and I didn't have to break my bank.
I learned where to find this auction site and how to get the best deals via http://www.cheap-diamond-engagement-rings.info
Go there and check it out yourself and learn about this auction site and I'm sure you'll be able to snag some great deals as well on engagement rings.
Best of luck! :)|||Try Walmart
They do have a great selection of Diamond rings for less.
When I was to be married to my husband, his ring alone cost $500...that's just a standard white gold wedding band! My ring was a ton more, $800.
We purchased our through Zales, and these were the most decent priced rings that were of good quality.
So depending on your budget, I would look around at your local department stores and check out there pricing. After all, no one else will know where you purchased it other than the two of you...so you could over exaggerate when they ask and no one will ever know!
lol
best of luck!|||Depending, Dunkins Diamonds is having a lot of 75% off sales because of stores closing, then there is walmart,or sam's club. heck you can even try ebay, or bids.com-I like this site!!!!!|||um wherever u live look around and see if there are any jewerly stores closing, you could prob get some fab deals on rings from going out of buisness stores|||Have you tried craigslist?|||good luck|||t %26amp; co baby
However, nowadays one of the most cost-efficient methods for purchasing cheap diamond rings is via the web through online auction sites.
One auction site in particular allowed me to purchase a diamond engagement ring for my fiance at 89% off the retail value. It was absolutely beautiful, she loved it and I didn't have to break my bank.
I learned where to find this auction site and how to get the best deals via http://www.cheap-diamond-engagement-rings.info
Go there and check it out yourself and learn about this auction site and I'm sure you'll be able to snag some great deals as well on engagement rings.
Best of luck! :)|||Try Walmart
They do have a great selection of Diamond rings for less.
When I was to be married to my husband, his ring alone cost $500...that's just a standard white gold wedding band! My ring was a ton more, $800.
We purchased our through Zales, and these were the most decent priced rings that were of good quality.
So depending on your budget, I would look around at your local department stores and check out there pricing. After all, no one else will know where you purchased it other than the two of you...so you could over exaggerate when they ask and no one will ever know!
lol
best of luck!|||Depending, Dunkins Diamonds is having a lot of 75% off sales because of stores closing, then there is walmart,or sam's club. heck you can even try ebay, or bids.com-I like this site!!!!!|||um wherever u live look around and see if there are any jewerly stores closing, you could prob get some fab deals on rings from going out of buisness stores|||Have you tried craigslist?|||good luck|||t %26amp; co baby
What is the probability of a diamond forming?
If possible please include references or accreditation's
To break down the question more the chance of it forming at all?
the chance of it forming from carbon?
and the chance of it becoming mere graphite or a diamond?
thank you for your time :)|||This isn't really a question for probability. At the right temperature and pressures and purity carbon will form diamonds 100% of the time. At any other temperature, pressure and purity it will not, 100% of the time.
If you were trying to ask what percent of carbon on the earth is is diamond form, that it still not a probability question.|||Diamonds are formed from carbon... These are formed at extremely deep levels in the earths crust when high pressure and extreme heat are subject to the carbon. When Volcanic pressure is released these diamond rocks which are thrust up containing diamonds are known as Kimberlite rocks... this is usually, and only accomplished through volcanic activity areas with high carbon deposits... like Africa, and a few areas in South America, as well as India!|||Diamonds form in hot high pressure areas
They are most commonly found in an ultramafic igneous rock called kimberlite, which in turn is formed in deep volcanic vents leading from the mantle into the crust
To break down the question more the chance of it forming at all?
the chance of it forming from carbon?
and the chance of it becoming mere graphite or a diamond?
thank you for your time :)|||This isn't really a question for probability. At the right temperature and pressures and purity carbon will form diamonds 100% of the time. At any other temperature, pressure and purity it will not, 100% of the time.
If you were trying to ask what percent of carbon on the earth is is diamond form, that it still not a probability question.|||Diamonds are formed from carbon... These are formed at extremely deep levels in the earths crust when high pressure and extreme heat are subject to the carbon. When Volcanic pressure is released these diamond rocks which are thrust up containing diamonds are known as Kimberlite rocks... this is usually, and only accomplished through volcanic activity areas with high carbon deposits... like Africa, and a few areas in South America, as well as India!|||Diamonds form in hot high pressure areas
They are most commonly found in an ultramafic igneous rock called kimberlite, which in turn is formed in deep volcanic vents leading from the mantle into the crust
What's the difference between diamond and regular push ups?
I do both regularly, I've been told that diamond push ups work the triceps and lower pectorals and regular push ups work the upper chest and shoulders more.|||what happens in pushups normally is that your hands are about shoulder width apart. This helps your outer chest more(toward arm-pits). It also helps your shoulders toward the front. Diamond places hands closer together which makes you contract more the inner chest, toward center. It does also work triceps a bit more depending on your form. With a good form you might even feel it in the back or your neck.
What happens if i send a diamond ring in a paper envelope?
What happens if i send a diamond ring in a paper envelope?|||OMG don't do that. The ring will wear a hole in the envelope and fall out. Put the ring in the ring box that it came in, put the ring box in a padded bubble envelope, insure the package and mail it|||Unfortunately we just received an empty envelope from a hotel clerk that sent a necklace my wife left behind. The problem is the automatic address sorting machines. they grab the envelopes and move them along like automatic ball throwing machines. a small hole will form around the ring and it will fall out.|||Unless you pack it sensibly and send it by recorded delivery, then you run the unnecessary risk of it mysteriously disappearing.|||It either gets delivered, lost, or stolen by postal employees
How can i clean my platinum/diamond engagement ring?
does anyone have any household tips/advice for shining and cleaning my platinum solitaire diamond ring? i have heard that when you get it polished by the jeweler, you lose a little bit of platinum each time. what's the best way to clean it at home?|||Toothbrush and toothpaste..or dishsoap...dont'! drop it down the drain though!!!:)|||DON'T use toothpaste on your diamond-it'll scratch it %26amp; the platinum! Diamonds are hard, not indestructible. Use jewelry cleaner or dishsoap. Also, plat. is more malleable than gold-when the jeweler polishes it, there's NO metal lost, just redistributed. This is not true of more brittle gold.
|||I've never heard that about the jeweler...and my mom is one so I hope I'd know! I just stop by the store every other week or so and they will do it for free, as they will anyone. :)|||toothpaste and soft bristle toothbrush. Scrub over a towel on the counter and dip in a bowl of warm water so you don't risk dropping it down the sink. Scrub lightly! (Toothpaste is a great jewelry cleaner! Avoid toothpaste with baking soda in it as that is an abrasive. Use cheap PASTE, not gel.)|||You shouldn't use any household products. a jewlery store can provide you with a delicate jewlery cleaning soultion that is safe for most jewlery. Also, platinum does tarnish or get a "bettina". Some people polish to a high gloss others keep the tarnish. tarnish does not diminsh the value of platinum. Also, While gold and silver jewlery may scracth. These scratches mean a loss of material. Platinum scracthes as well, but does not lose its weight. The metal is merely displaced to antoher location. A jeweler trained in platinum should be the only perosn you take it too. It should also be professional cleaned twice a year!|||A little warm water and ammonia works great. Leave it soak then either use an old toothbrush or soft towel to remove the grime.
Tooth paste and brush does a job also.
You can purchase jewelry cleaner and follow the instructions.|||50/50 water and Mr. Clean.
Let them soak for a few minutes, then scrub them with an old toothbrsh.
Works best!|||i have heard that windex is great for diamonds and a soft toothbrush..|||put it in a bit of gin and leave for 10 minutes.....|||I use toothpaste and an old tooth brush, and it works great. But my ring isn't all platinum, just my prongs. But the jeweler told me that was okay for it. Also you can boil water and ammonia and put hard stones in it, but I haven't done that. I also really like the wal-mart brand jewelry cleaner I use that pretty frequently also.|||I've always cleaned my rings with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Get a soft toothbrush. It's always worked for me and I've never had any problems.|||Well I麓m not to sure about the Platinum, but for the diamond , use a solution made from 1 tablespoon of ammonia %26amp; a few soap flakes in 2 cups of warm water. Rinse afterwards in clear water and dip them in surgical spirits to restore their lustre|||I use toothpaste and a soft bristle toothbrush on all of my platinum, silver, and gold jewelry. Works great and doesn't scratch.|||A denture cleaning tablet. Put your ring in while it bubbling. let it soak for a little while, rinse and wipe dry. It works on little particles under the prongs, like hand lotion, dirt and skin.|||I have platinum and daimonds, too. I clean mine at home, no prob. I use a soft toothbrush and windex multi-purpose spray at home once a week. I've never heard that you lose a little platinum with a jeweler doing the cleaning. Maybe they were talking about jewelry that's just platinum dipped? It's usually a mild cleanser in a sonic cleaner, or the steam cleaner at my jeweler.
I watched Martha Stewart do it on t.v. She used ammonia and water bath, soaked it then used a toothbrush under running warm water.
Whatever you do be sure you put the stopper in the sink before you rinse it!|||get some jewelery cleaner|||I know that one way to clean jewelry a for sure home remedy is to use peroxide. Soak it in peroxide, and then hand polish it as you dry it off with maybe a jewelry cleaning cloth.
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|||I've never heard that about the jeweler...and my mom is one so I hope I'd know! I just stop by the store every other week or so and they will do it for free, as they will anyone. :)|||toothpaste and soft bristle toothbrush. Scrub over a towel on the counter and dip in a bowl of warm water so you don't risk dropping it down the sink. Scrub lightly! (Toothpaste is a great jewelry cleaner! Avoid toothpaste with baking soda in it as that is an abrasive. Use cheap PASTE, not gel.)|||You shouldn't use any household products. a jewlery store can provide you with a delicate jewlery cleaning soultion that is safe for most jewlery. Also, platinum does tarnish or get a "bettina". Some people polish to a high gloss others keep the tarnish. tarnish does not diminsh the value of platinum. Also, While gold and silver jewlery may scracth. These scratches mean a loss of material. Platinum scracthes as well, but does not lose its weight. The metal is merely displaced to antoher location. A jeweler trained in platinum should be the only perosn you take it too. It should also be professional cleaned twice a year!|||A little warm water and ammonia works great. Leave it soak then either use an old toothbrush or soft towel to remove the grime.
Tooth paste and brush does a job also.
You can purchase jewelry cleaner and follow the instructions.|||50/50 water and Mr. Clean.
Let them soak for a few minutes, then scrub them with an old toothbrsh.
Works best!|||i have heard that windex is great for diamonds and a soft toothbrush..|||put it in a bit of gin and leave for 10 minutes.....|||I use toothpaste and an old tooth brush, and it works great. But my ring isn't all platinum, just my prongs. But the jeweler told me that was okay for it. Also you can boil water and ammonia and put hard stones in it, but I haven't done that. I also really like the wal-mart brand jewelry cleaner I use that pretty frequently also.|||I've always cleaned my rings with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Get a soft toothbrush. It's always worked for me and I've never had any problems.|||Well I麓m not to sure about the Platinum, but for the diamond , use a solution made from 1 tablespoon of ammonia %26amp; a few soap flakes in 2 cups of warm water. Rinse afterwards in clear water and dip them in surgical spirits to restore their lustre|||I use toothpaste and a soft bristle toothbrush on all of my platinum, silver, and gold jewelry. Works great and doesn't scratch.|||A denture cleaning tablet. Put your ring in while it bubbling. let it soak for a little while, rinse and wipe dry. It works on little particles under the prongs, like hand lotion, dirt and skin.|||I have platinum and daimonds, too. I clean mine at home, no prob. I use a soft toothbrush and windex multi-purpose spray at home once a week. I've never heard that you lose a little platinum with a jeweler doing the cleaning. Maybe they were talking about jewelry that's just platinum dipped? It's usually a mild cleanser in a sonic cleaner, or the steam cleaner at my jeweler.
I watched Martha Stewart do it on t.v. She used ammonia and water bath, soaked it then used a toothbrush under running warm water.
Whatever you do be sure you put the stopper in the sink before you rinse it!|||get some jewelery cleaner|||I know that one way to clean jewelry a for sure home remedy is to use peroxide. Soak it in peroxide, and then hand polish it as you dry it off with maybe a jewelry cleaning cloth.
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