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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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I want to buy my wife a new diamond. Back 10 years ago I thought I new diamonds but over the past decade I've learned a lot more.

What I need to know is if anyone can suggest a diamond source that is well known for their high scintilating, fire and brilliant diamonds.

I want one that will dance like crazy when she wears it.

Please link me to some suggested sources that you KNOW are credible. I'd actually prefer a non-main stream source if you have one. Thanks.

Tim
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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You can talk to me. My father in law is a jeweler and got me and my wife's wedding set.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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Does your father in law have a web site?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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No because he does this on the side. He is a private buyer and has been in the jewelry business for over 30 years and worked for many national chains as a manager and a buyer.

He has sickle cell and is unable to work like he used to due to his current condition. He can get watches too!

All peices will come with certifications and appraisal of value.

I assure you this is not a scam and I am not trying to advertise anything so mods dont get angry.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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go with Q first but..... Tiffany and Co. has always had the most brilliant "dance" diamonds i have ever seen.


I am always amazed in their showrooms
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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I got my girlfriends jewelry at worldjewels.com

Their diamonds are of very high quality and the prices are very doable.
Rings are built upon order and you can have any kind of setting you want. I got a marquise 1/4 carat si clarity for under 250!
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by PrimoGen,Apr 25 2008, 01:28 PM
go with Q first but..... Tiffany and Co. has always had the most brilliant "dance" diamonds i have ever seen.


I am always amazed in their showrooms
Rob can attest to the size and quality of my wife's wedding set.

Tif and Co has some nice stuff too..just a bit $$
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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i went to bluenile.com and got an amazing loose diamond for my wife.

i just selected the ideal or better cut and only the top 3 tiers for color and clarity. after that, i picked the carat size and bought it, certified by GIA.

it's MUCH more brilliant than comparable diamonds. it's 0.46 carats, and it sparkles noticeably more than most 0.75-1.00 carat diamonds. the quality of cut is the biggest thing.

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond_search.asp...dss&filter_id=0
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Here are some pics.







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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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3.57 carats total weight all stones SI 1 clarity, H in color. Main stone solitare cut in white gold setting.
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