Peter W.. Rowe, schrieb:
> On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:24:59 -0700, in rec.crafts.jewelry papa smurf
> <DSOldham@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>
>>> Ok so now that is out there. I have been shopping around. I know
>>> what I like when I see it. I will list the diamond specs that I have
>>> chosen below. When I compare prices, same diamond specs, from the net
>>> to a store retailer it really makes a significant difference in price
>>> (as I am sure you are all aware).
>>>
>>> Color: DEF (Colorless)
>>> Clarity: VS1 and up
>>> Carrots: 1.5 - 2.0
>>> Certified GIA
>>> Cut: Excellent
>>>
.....
>
> And one final note. Please don't totally blow your whole budget on the
> diamond. Save some for a good, well made, well designed mounting.
Great
> furnature in a well decorated living room isn't so enjoyable if the roof
leaks
> and the heating doesn't work. The setting has a lot to do with how long
your
> bride will be wearing the ring with enjoyment. And don't assume that
always
> more costly is always better. You can get mountings that are so totally
> encrusted with tiny diamonds everywhere that there's not much metal left
holding
> the ring together. Flashy, but fragile. Others with some of this
effect may be
> done much better, equally flashy, and still be honoring the engineering
and
> metalurgy that makes a ring last a long time.
>
> Hope all tht helps.
>
> Peter Rowe
He should know that with this criteria he won´t find a diamond below
15.000,-
US Dollars.
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Heinrich Butschal
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