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Contingent Offer (14.08)
The safest approach in making an offer on a stone without a reputable report, is to make it contingent on weight, clarity and color after removing it from the mounting.
Contingent Offer (14.08)
The safest approach in making an offer on a stone without a reputable report, is to make it contingent on weight, clarity and color after removing it from the mounting.
Blue Fluorescence Effect (14.07)
Strong blue fluorescence will undoubtedly detract yellow in a diamond.
Blue Fluorescence Effect (14.07)
Strong blue fluorescence will undoubtedly detract yellow in a diamond.
A Setter’s Rule of Thumb (14.06)
The general rule of thumb is to mount white diamonds in white metals (platinum or white gold) and off -color diamonds in yellow gold.
A Setter’s Rule of Thumb (14.06)
The general rule of thumb is to mount white diamonds in white metals (platinum or white gold) and off -color diamonds in yellow gold.
Master Stones (14.05)
A comparison diamond or master stones are highly recommended for use in attempting to grade color in a mounting.
Master Stones (14.05)
A comparison diamond or master stones are highly recommended for use in attempting to grade color in a mounting.
The Metal Effect on Color (14.04)
The easiest metals to grade color in are platinum and rhodium plate over platinum or white gold.
The Metal Effect on Color (14.04)
The easiest metals to grade color in are platinum and rhodium plate over platinum or white gold.
Clean it First (14.03)
Make sure the diamond in the mounting is very clean. If an ultra-sonic cleaner and steamer is not available use a diluted household cleaner in warm water and lightly clean...
Clean it First (14.03)
Make sure the diamond in the mounting is very clean. If an ultra-sonic cleaner and steamer is not available use a diluted household cleaner in warm water and lightly clean...