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- Tue Jun 09, 2015 1:27 am
- Forum: Diamonds
- Topic: Unique Diamonds
- Replies: 14
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Unique Diamonds
From April 2010 Taking a Close Look at Unique Diamonds *Pics at link below* The Wittelsbach-Graff diamond (31.06 ct, left) and the Hope diamond (45.52 ct, right) apparently were not cut from the same crystal, even though they share several similarities, such as strong red phosphorescence (bottom). C...
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 1:23 am
- Forum: Diamonds
- Topic: Issues with Diamonds
- Replies: 15
- Views: 787
Re: Issues with Diamonds
Plasma etching diamonds: Tucson Technology Recap "The experiments centered on modifying diamond refraction and reflection properties to improve light dispersion, commonly referred to by the trade as “fire”. Using mirco-lithography by plasma etching, the process creates a series of grating line...
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 1:20 am
- Forum: Diamonds
- Topic: Issues with Diamonds
- Replies: 15
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Issues with Diamonds
RESPONSIBLE DIAMONDS POSITION STATEMENT Jewelers of America advocates the highest possible ethical, social and environmental standards in the diamond and jewelry trade and among its members. Jewelers of America members must adhere to our Code of Professional Practices, which includes human rights, ...
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 1:17 am
- Forum: Diamonds
- Topic: Colored Diamonds
- Replies: 47
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Re: Colored Diamonds
Going GaGa for Green "Any fancy color green diamond is a rare treat to behold. Natural large green diamonds are almost unheard of. So attendees at Sotheby's November 17th auction in Geneva are in for a once in a lifetime glimpse. Up for bidding will be a 2.52 carat cushion shaped natural green...
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:17 am
- Forum: Diamonds
- Topic: Colored Diamonds
- Replies: 47
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Re: Colored Diamonds
Hunting for Diamonds in the Rough By JEMIMA SISSONS Looking for an Alternative to Flashy Gems, Discerning Shoppers Turn to Black Stones and Natural Cuts "When Sarah Taylor, a 27-year-old law graduate from London, received an engagement ring, she was more than a little shocked, and not only bec...
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:15 am
- Forum: Diamonds
- Topic: Clarity Enhanced Diamonds
- Replies: 1
- Views: 255
Re: Clarity Enhanced Diamonds
dare I ask why it surprises you? I haven't read the backstory - the article linked to only gives a summary of the decision... which sounds like a basic advertising ruling.. in that any company can offer comparisons between products in advertisements as long as the information given in those adverti...
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:08 am
- Forum: Diamonds
- Topic: Clarity Enhanced Diamonds
- Replies: 1
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Clarity Enhanced Diamonds
From November 2009 Wow! This ruling really surprises me! Jury Rules Against Blue Nile in $60.1 Million Lawsuit JCK Staff -- JCK Online, 11/2/2009 12:12:32 PM "A federal jury in Seattle dismissed Blue Nile Inc.'s $60.1 million claim against The Yehuda Diamond Company following a six-day trial, r...
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:04 am
- Forum: Diamonds
- Topic: Colored Diamonds
- Replies: 47
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Re: Colored Diamonds
Rio Tinto Pink Tender Closes With ‘Exceptional Results’ (October 22, '09, 4:56 Edahn Golan) "The Argyle Shalimar, a 1.25 carat purplish pink round diamond (above) was one of 43 diamonds sold at the 2009 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender. All diamonds offered at Rio Tinto’s 25th Argyle Pink Diamonds ...
- Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:57 pm
- Forum: Diamonds
- Topic: Colored Diamonds
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3378
Re: Colored Diamonds
From October 2009 Museum of Natural History Has Diamond Exhibit JCK Staff -- JCK Online, 10/15/2009 "The American Museum of Natural History in New York is exhibiting 25 diamonds in the museum's Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems. Diamonds in the display include an intense pink brilliant set in gold w...
- Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:57 pm
- Forum: Diamonds
- Topic: Colored Diamonds
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3378
Re: Colored Diamonds
I would bid if only it were a matched pair. That and winning the Lottery. A few times. One in the hand's worth two in the Christie's catalog. This one's very tiny but all mine: GJsFuchsiaDiamond.jpg Only .035ct, haven't quite gotten the hang of macros with this camera, color's a clearer pink than t...