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Strong Blue Detracts Yellow (10.07)
Strong Blue Detracts Yellow (10.07)The second obstacle in this case, was a strong (undetected) blue fluorescence. Strong blue fluorescence and sometimes medium blue, will partially cancel yellow; a “K-L” color...
Strong Blue Detracts Yellow (10.07)
Strong Blue Detracts Yellow (10.07)The second obstacle in this case, was a strong (undetected) blue fluorescence. Strong blue fluorescence and sometimes medium blue, will partially cancel yellow; a “K-L” color...
From an H to a K? (10.06)
From an H to a K? (10.06)How could a “K” color look like an “H” in the mounting? Usually when using a comparison stone, you can come relatively close to...
From an H to a K? (10.06)
From an H to a K? (10.06)How could a “K” color look like an “H” in the mounting? Usually when using a comparison stone, you can come relatively close to...
What Happened? (10.05)
What Happened? (10.05)How did you go wrong? The correct diameter of the stone was 6.7 mm but since the pavilion was enclosed it was impossible to measure the depth. This...
What Happened? (10.05)
What Happened? (10.05)How did you go wrong? The correct diameter of the stone was 6.7 mm but since the pavilion was enclosed it was impossible to measure the depth. This...
Unlikely? (10.04)
Unlikely? (10.04)This scenario may seem unlikely, but it is not. Many unscrupulous dealers will intentionally hide the inclusions or chips, to deceive the buyer into thinking it is a higher...
Unlikely? (10.04)
Unlikely? (10.04)This scenario may seem unlikely, but it is not. Many unscrupulous dealers will intentionally hide the inclusions or chips, to deceive the buyer into thinking it is a higher...
One Possible Scenario (10.03)
One Possible Scenario (10.03)Lets look at a possible scenario to illustrate the potential financial loss for the unwary. A man brings you an impressive looking diamond, mounted in a beautiful...
One Possible Scenario (10.03)
One Possible Scenario (10.03)Lets look at a possible scenario to illustrate the potential financial loss for the unwary. A man brings you an impressive looking diamond, mounted in a beautiful...
The Downside (10.02)
The Downside (10.02)Buying mounted diamonds is almost like buying a used car without having a mechanic check it for problems or buying a house without inspection reports. You are rolling...
The Downside (10.02)
The Downside (10.02)Buying mounted diamonds is almost like buying a used car without having a mechanic check it for problems or buying a house without inspection reports. You are rolling...