My girlfriend says if water is constantly flowing over a diamond eventually it will break down and apart. I say that because diamonds are harder than anything that might be in water, they are immune to such erosion and weathering. She says that's idiotic, and BOY does that grind my gears! What do you think, green?
posted by lain
on Mar 4, 2013 -
25 answers
I am about to be engaged. We have briefly discussed the ‘engagement ring’. I do not want to come across as shallow, but I would LOVE to have an engagement ring. He doesn’t make a lot of money, so we are considering a fake diamond. Does anyone have any experience as to the best simulant out there?
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posted by Amalie-Suzette
on Jan 20, 2013 -
48 answers
What style(s) engagement ring should I get if I intend to size it down (potentially significantly) in the future? Any tips on where to buy larger than standard size rings? Bonus points if they sell non-conflict diamonds or similarly pretty stones at reasonable prices.
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posted by ilikemethisway
on Jun 3, 2012 -
13 answers
What to do with a loose diamond? A very kind family friend has given me a very lovely quarter caret marquise-cut stone.
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2012 -
7 answers
I am buying a diamond ring for my wife and need input--size versus quantity and quality? Cut of diamond? Etc. Budget is about $25,000 and the goal is to knock my wife off her feet with something impressive, not too understated.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 9, 2012 -
11 answers
The band on my ebay-purchased $15 CZ ring is looking icky. Is it possible to find a similar ring with a better band?
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posted by TranSubstantial
on Jan 6, 2012 -
7 answers
My husband found what appears to be a diamond, fallen out of a jewelry setting, in our box at the opera. If no one claims it, what to do?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2011 -
20 answers
Jeweler quoted us a price for a diamond; ones that seem equivalent are far, far cheaper online. Are we being ripped off?
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posted by The Michael The
on Nov 11, 2010 -
14 answers
Thoughts on moissanite engagement rings? Do you know someone who has gotten one and loved it or been disappointed? Other suggestion for non-diamond rings? Where to buy one in the DC/Richmond area?
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posted by bluejayk
on Oct 24, 2010 -
30 answers
What styles of engagement ring would match with this unusual bezel set diamond wedding band?
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posted by mintchip
on Aug 5, 2010 -
8 answers
I am looking for diamond ads that use slogans along the lines of "who says money can't buy love" or other similarly themed taglines. I googled many times, but could not find these particular themed ads, though I recall seeing them in the past. Anyone who can point me in this direction, thank you.
posted by saturn~jupiter
on Feb 1, 2010 -
10 answers
What is the best, most profitable way to sell my wedding/engagement ring? I'm a little leery of eBay or Craigslist.
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posted by MultiFaceted
on Dec 19, 2009 -
16 answers
It's Diamond time people. Where in the Americas could you find the best deal on a certified Diamond? South America? Central America?
Blue Nile? It's probably worth a flight to buy a diamond if it's thousands cheaper, no? Or do I just need to take matters
into my own hands?
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posted by namewithhe1d
on Dec 13, 2009 -
29 answers
What are the most impressive/exclusive quality diamond jewelry brands with a retail presence in Manhattan?
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posted by L'homme armé
on Sep 2, 2009 -
9 answers
Used Engagement Ring: I am ready to ask the most wonderful person I have ever met to marry me. However, before I can do that I need a ring. Buying a used ring seems to carry a negative reputation among some people and I can understand some of their arguments. My question is whether buying a used ring for the diamond itself and having a new setting made carries that same negative reputation. And, if I do buy a ring for the stone, will my jeweler have a hard time using it once it has already been in another setting?
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posted by 2legit2quit
on Jul 26, 2009 -
44 answers
Can anyone help with non-DeBeers engagement ring options? (Specifically lab-created diamonds, non-DeBeers mined diamonds, and purple sapphires)
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posted by NHlove
on Dec 8, 2008 -
24 answers
When my WinMob6 HTC Diamond phone receives MMS messages with photo or video content, where does it save the files? I've got a load of MMS embedded files I want to save to my PC before I accidentally delete them all...
posted by twine42
on Nov 20, 2008 -
2 answers
EngagementRingFilter: I'm coming upon that time in my life - I'm going to buy a ring and propose to my wonderful girlfriend. My problem is, though, that no matter how much I look up, and what I read, I still can't wrap my head around buying an actual ring. She wants something
like this, but I can't see to find anything. Help!
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posted by SNWidget
on Oct 3, 2008 -
32 answers
Did someone pocket all the DeBeers settlement money or am I being impatient?
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posted by qsysopr
on Aug 6, 2008 -
9 answers
I'm in the market for a blue diamond engagement ring...anyone have any experience with any blue diamond jewelers in the NYC area?
posted by pooya
on May 16, 2008 -
10 answers
Buying an engagement ring. Advice wanted on a) Estate Jewelry: recommendations on how to buy & not get ripped off. b) Make-your-own-ring workshops: how to get a good used diamond. c) recommendations for both of the above in the LA / SoCal area.
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posted by lalochezia
on Mar 30, 2008 -
5 answers
Diamond found on ground... now what?
Q1: How long should I wait for someone to claim?
Q2: What steps should one go through when selling a gemstone? Any advice?
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posted by djpyk
on Mar 2, 2008 -
8 answers
Hello: My wife and I are going on a 12 day cruise in March in The Southern Caribbean. We will be visiting St. Martin, St. Thomas, Antiqua,Barbados, St. Kitts and Puerto Rico. She has expressed an interest in acquiring a canary diamond of 1/2 to 1 carat in size. Can anyone tell me where to shop and what I can expect to pay for such a purchase. Thank You.
posted by malhaley
on Feb 16, 2008 -
7 answers
Years ago I read a Guitar World column written by Diamond (later Dimebag) Darrell. If memory serves, in one column he offered to mail a six pack of beer to anyone who learned some riff he notated. Does anyone know of a recipient of Dimebag's beer?
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posted by mragreeable
on Feb 3, 2008 -
3 answers
If you found a diamond on the street, would you have to pay taxes on it?
posted by paulinsanjuan
on Aug 22, 2007 -
17 answers
What are the best books about the South African diamond industry during the mid-to-late 19th century?
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posted by stammer
on Jun 27, 2007 -
4 answers
I have a 1 carat platinum diamond engagement ring and am now divorced. It’s a gorgeous stone and I want to do something with it. I’d really like to reset it as a ring (I have a pendant and can’t afford a match to convert it into earrings). Any suggestions on how I can design this without it looking like an engagement ring?
posted by anondonna
on Feb 2, 2007 -
6 answers
I just watched the film
Blood Diamond and am currently wondering just how much would that very sought after diamond actually be sold for?
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posted by dobie
on Jan 26, 2007 -
5 answers
Does anyone know anything about the conditions for the workers in diamond mines, especially in Africa?
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posted by melangell
on Nov 29, 2006 -
14 answers
I'm looking for 1) A good diamond wholesaler and 2) A good jeweler in Los Angeles. Any suggestions? Trying to get Non-DeBeers. Any suggestions on that front?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 27, 2006 -
5 answers
I have to start looking for a diamond engagement ring. I am getting a lot of conflicting information on the best means of finding and buying a ring. Some people in Bermuda are telling me they have found the best deals in Bermuda. Others are saying to go to BlueNile.com. And others are telling me to go to Diamond City in NYC, etc. etc. So......where should I get the diamond, where should I get the band, or should I get them together? I don't mind traveling if I have to. Help me topple the DeBeers monopoly while at the same time making Rachel very happy.
posted by jasondigitized
on Nov 14, 2006 -
30 answers
While walking back to my house a little while ago, I found what looks like a ~2 carat round cut clear stone on the sidewalk. Is it a diamond?
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posted by pyjammy
on Sep 25, 2006 -
20 answers
I need a bunch of evidence/information to educate a friend about the diamond industry; why it is a monopoly, how it has fueled civil wars in African nations, the current state of diamond mining, etc. I thought there was also a famous photojournalist (Salgado?) who took photos of a diamond mine in Africa as well. Can anyone help me gather information on why diamonds should not be purchased? Thank you in advance.
posted by gen
on Feb 20, 2006 -
15 answers
