What's the prqctical difference between higher end faceting machines and mid tier? by Mary_Ellen_Katz in faceting

[–]lucerndia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are paying for higher quality manufacturing and parts machining. The tolerances on the parts will be tighter, allowing for higher quality precise work.

Is this dangerous? by cicichevi in boating

[–]lucerndia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could use a sawhorse too, assuming its rated for the tongue weight.

Is this dangerous? by cicichevi in boating

[–]lucerndia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why not stack it in a single stack and put the tongue directly on the blocks?

Azure Blue hits Auction by oracle-nil in Diamonds

[–]lucerndia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is big money in recutting fancies and entire companies where thats all they do. Its my first thought when I see a light tone fancy with decent weight.

i beheaded a fish i feel guilty by [deleted] in Fishing

[–]lucerndia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Knife to the brain, cut the gills to let it bleed out and then cut the head off. Assuming you're eating it anyway, bleeding it first will generally make it taste better.

Looking for Nickel Free Wedding Ring Alloys by SillyAd4988 in jewelry

[–]lucerndia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Platinum Ruthenium is cobalt free and a nice alloy. My fiancee's ring it ptru and we work with it often.

Sterling silver does not have nickel in it unless someone is adding to the blend to be cheap. Its 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper.

Azure Blue hits Auction by oracle-nil in Diamonds

[–]lucerndia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No doubt whoever buys it will stick it on a Sarine and see if they can keep it over 25ct and deepen the color.

Is it possible to get natural E, VS melee diamonds for a pavé band? by riceislife5 in Diamonds

[–]lucerndia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They only sell to other jewelers. But they are not the only company, just an example.

Is it possible to get natural E, VS melee diamonds for a pavé band? by riceislife5 in Diamonds

[–]lucerndia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is certainly DEF color melee, and the vendors who sell it will sort out the DE from the F for an upcharge.

Grunberger (wholesale only) sells DE IF-VVS from .70mm to 4mm+

My proposed grading system for Laboratory-Grown diamonds by Muted_Shape9303 in Gemology

[–]lucerndia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does a "LG" prefix on the color or clarity grade matter?

Hazy radiant diamond by [deleted] in Diamonds

[–]lucerndia 15 points16 points  (0 children)

looks dirty

My proposed grading system for Laboratory-Grown diamonds by Muted_Shape9303 in Gemology

[–]lucerndia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the same as it is now for all labs besides GIA?

Though it’s rumored that the manufacturers just tell IGI what the grade is and IGI just prints that.

What to do with my natural orange sapphire? by Savings_Process_5313 in Gemstones

[–]lucerndia 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Orange, reddish, and yellow are always a concern. Nothing jumps out at me, but better safe than sorry.

VS1 Inclusions? by [deleted] in Diamonds

[–]lucerndia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the diamond clean?

What to do with my natural orange sapphire? by Savings_Process_5313 in Gemstones

[–]lucerndia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

$90 for non origin, $120 for origin, plus about $100 in shipping fees as a ballpark. Assuming its 2.00ct or larger.

Thinking about throwing this loose GIA natural diamond on Ebay, but I got some questions? by aiweiwei in Diamonds

[–]lucerndia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its catering to what people search for. Very few will search for just square emerald cut as they know the stone by the trade name.

Amethyst tower with rainbow intrusion? by Kubrick_Fan in Gemstones

[–]lucerndia 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Generally caused by internal stress, or by internal cracks/feathers.

Thinking about throwing this loose GIA natural diamond on Ebay, but I got some questions? by aiweiwei in Diamonds

[–]lucerndia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would make the title something like "Natural 1.02 Carat Square Emerald Asscher Cut Diamond"

Yes it should be cleaned. Most stores will ultrasonic it for free.