HOT!! Free "How To Buy To A Diamond" Book
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I was pretty ignorant on diamonds until a friend of ours in the business educated us. You would be amazed at the amount of money people spend and not know what they're buying. You can easily get cheated.
HERE ARE THE PERFECT 20 ANSWERS
Here are the answers to the diamond trivia game:
1. (False) A diamond is the hardest substance in the world not the
toughest. Hardness is its resistance to being scratched. Toughness is its resistance to breakage. A diamond will cleave in four directions.
2. (False) The word "Ideal" is not a Federal Trade Commission (F.T.C.) regulated term with any specific standards. Many diamonds are called "Ideal" and are actually poorly proportioned.
3. (False) A poorly proportioned diamond is less sparkly but not
necessarily unattractive. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
4. (False) There are enough diamonds stockpiled in this world to give
every man, woman and child a cup full! Only certain sizes and specific qualities could ever be described as rare. These only comprise 2% of annual production.
5. (False) A cubic zirconia is a diamond simulant (something that looks
like but doesn?t possess the same properties as a diamond). For a more in depth analysis, read the article, "Imposters" online.
6. (False) Diamonds are measured in carats with a "C" not karats with a "K". Karats are used to describe the purity of gold.
7. (True) Girdles help keep diamonds from being chipped at their edge.
8. (False) The job of a facet is to reflect and refract light.
9. (True) From canary diamonds that are yellow to diamonds like the "Hope" diamond that are blue, diamonds are available in every color from white to black. Red is the rarest going for one million a carat.
10. (True) Round of course describes round; fancy is the category name for all other shapes combined.
11. (False) Fancy is a term also used to describe some colored diamonds other than white, for example a yellow diamond. There are round yellow diamonds! These would be described as fancies.
12. (False) Average size is .38ct.
13. (False) The #1 complaint is lack of sparkle.
14. (False) Diamonds are clarity graded not color graded under 10X magnification.
15. (True) The age has gone up in the last decade.
16. (True) The age has also gone up for women as well in the last decade.
17. (False) That?s what the diamond industry would like you to pay but the average tends to be more like one month?s salary.
18. (True) In a recent survey, women who were ready to trade in their original rock for a new one had a higher divorce rate than those who couldn?t part from their diamond for sentimental reasons. Additional note: Women who wanted another diamond but did not want to use their original as a trade-in had no increase in their divorce rate.
19. (True) Prongs that are yellow cast a yellow tint on the diamond.
20. (True) People with college educations were less likely to divorce then non-college educated people. Also, people whose parents were divorced or were brought up atheist had higher divorce rates.
Here are the answers to the diamond trivia game:
1. (False) A diamond is the hardest substance in the world not the
toughest. Hardness is its resistance to being scratched. Toughness is its resistance to breakage. A diamond will cleave in four directions.
2. (False) The word "Ideal" is not a Federal Trade Commission (F.T.C.) regulated term with any specific standards. Many diamonds are called "Ideal" and are actually poorly proportioned.
3. (False) A poorly proportioned diamond is less sparkly but not
necessarily unattractive. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
4. (False) There are enough diamonds stockpiled in this world to give
every man, woman and child a cup full! Only certain sizes and specific qualities could ever be described as rare. These only comprise 2% of annual production.
5. (False) A cubic zirconia is a diamond simulant (something that looks
like but doesn?t possess the same properties as a diamond). For a more in depth analysis, read the article, "Imposters" online.
6. (False) Diamonds are measured in carats with a "C" not karats with a "K". Karats are used to describe the purity of gold.
7. (True) Girdles help keep diamonds from being chipped at their edge.
8. (False) The job of a facet is to reflect and refract light.
9. (True) From canary diamonds that are yellow to diamonds like the "Hope" diamond that are blue, diamonds are available in every color from white to black. Red is the rarest going for one million a carat.
10. (True) Round of course describes round; fancy is the category name for all other shapes combined.
11. (False) Fancy is a term also used to describe some colored diamonds other than white, for example a yellow diamond. There are round yellow diamonds! These would be described as fancies.
12. (False) Average size is .38ct.
13. (False) The #1 complaint is lack of sparkle.
14. (False) Diamonds are clarity graded not color graded under 10X magnification.
15. (True) The age has gone up in the last decade.
16. (True) The age has also gone up for women as well in the last decade.
17. (False) That?s what the diamond industry would like you to pay but the average tends to be more like one month?s salary.
18. (True) In a recent survey, women who were ready to trade in their original rock for a new one had a higher divorce rate than those who couldn?t part from their diamond for sentimental reasons. Additional note: Women who wanted another diamond but did not want to use their original as a trade-in had no increase in their divorce rate.
19. (True) Prongs that are yellow cast a yellow tint on the diamond.
20. (True) People with college educations were less likely to divorce then non-college educated people. Also, people whose parents were divorced or were brought up atheist had higher divorce rates.
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Anyone have any truths about De Beers? You might think anyone who buys a diamond pays too much...
edit:
duh, forgot to put a link in:
http://www.macha.f9.co.uk/dia-suppress.html
edit:
duh, forgot to put a link in:
http://www.macha.f9.co.uk/dia-suppress.html
I would recommend the book:
Diamond Ring Buyers Guide - by Rene Newman
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...002-9598310-6354413?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
Very helpful and a MUST READ before buying a diamond....especially if you don't know anyone in the business.
-Tim
Diamond Ring Buyers Guide - by Rene Newman
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...002-9598310-6354413?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
Very helpful and a MUST READ before buying a diamond....especially if you don't know anyone in the business.
-Tim
I just won't buy a diamond. After I found out how De Beer's has such a monopoly on Diamond's and is creating their own prices, I will never give in and buy one. Whomever I marry will just have to accept it and hopefully she will feel the same way that I do about this crap.
Sal
Sal
[not thread crapping just informing]
Diamonds are junk, buy an emerald
[/not thread crapping just informing]
Diamonds are junk, buy an emerald
[/not thread crapping just informing]
debeers is EVIL. but since it's practically required for us to buy diamonds, might as well be educated about it.
The dimond market is evil. It's worse than the drug market. Do the world a favor and don't buy diamonds at all.
ugh.
Just had a similar discussion with a female co-worker. What the hell is up with diamonds anyway? I'm from a poor family and my mom never could afford diamonds, my granma never did either. So I've never see what's so great about them. I gave my mom swarovski crystal ornaments for mothers day once and she loved it. She said it was pretty and thoughtful and that's all that matters. She would probably snap my ear off if I actually spent 100 times more for "extra glitter" or whatever.
If and when I am ready to consider giving this to my gf, I'd probably get her something like a much cheaper gold ring, less glitzy but it's still pretty. Then I'll take the difference of what I would've paid for a diamond ring and take her on a cruise or a vacation somewhere, something we wouldn't do normally.
Having an unforgettable trip (or whatever u choose) imho is better than any rock to weigh you down.
But, to each his / her own.
I'm lucky my gf feels the same way as I do.
Just had a similar discussion with a female co-worker. What the hell is up with diamonds anyway? I'm from a poor family and my mom never could afford diamonds, my granma never did either. So I've never see what's so great about them. I gave my mom swarovski crystal ornaments for mothers day once and she loved it. She said it was pretty and thoughtful and that's all that matters. She would probably snap my ear off if I actually spent 100 times more for "extra glitter" or whatever.
If and when I am ready to consider giving this to my gf, I'd probably get her something like a much cheaper gold ring, less glitzy but it's still pretty. Then I'll take the difference of what I would've paid for a diamond ring and take her on a cruise or a vacation somewhere, something we wouldn't do normally.
Having an unforgettable trip (or whatever u choose) imho is better than any rock to weigh you down.
But, to each his / her own.
I'm lucky my gf feels the same way as I do.
FYI:
Synthetic diamonds are starting to become available. Try and hold off the GF for a while, and you can bypass deBeers completely!
Synthetic Diamonds
PS:
If your GF likes Rubies instead of diamonds, these are absolutely awsome. Unlike diamonds, they can already create rubies that are essentially perfect for a couple hundred dollars per carat instead of $5000-$15000 per carat for equivalent natural rubies. My wife has stud earrings and a pendant with the Ramaura rubies, and they are amazing. They catch fire in the slightest candlelight, just like the very best natural ruby. Needless to say, they scored me big points with the wife!
Synthetic Rubies
Synthetic diamonds are starting to become available. Try and hold off the GF for a while, and you can bypass deBeers completely!
Synthetic Diamonds
PS:
If your GF likes Rubies instead of diamonds, these are absolutely awsome. Unlike diamonds, they can already create rubies that are essentially perfect for a couple hundred dollars per carat instead of $5000-$15000 per carat for equivalent natural rubies. My wife has stud earrings and a pendant with the Ramaura rubies, and they are amazing. They catch fire in the slightest candlelight, just like the very best natural ruby. Needless to say, they scored me big points with the wife!
Synthetic Rubies
Those De Beers commercials really blow my mind. Love is measured by the size of the rock you give to your loved one. If you can't afford it, take a loan, get a third mortgage on your house, sell your car. It's worth it, don't you see? Sell everything you own, go into debt so you can buy her the biggest damn engagement ring there was. If that's what she really wants, she'll probably leave you for the next schmuck with more money.
What's so great about diamonds anyway? They're very common. The only reason they cost so much is the company with the monopoly on the enormous South African diamond mines is controlling the output. They release only a small amount at a time because if the market actually got their greedy little paws on the whole stash, the resulting flood would cause diamond prices to drop faster than my Uncle's drawers when he loosens his belt after Christmas dinner.
The only reason diamonds are such a big attraction for the bourgeoisie is the price. They're expensive, so it must be the best. That's the philosophy. Hey, you know that stuff that's burned at barbecues? Charcoal, that's it. Guess what diamonds are made of? The very same. Carbon. Charcoal heated hotter than my neighbour's Szechwan cooking and squished harder than my Aunt's hugs equals diamonds. Believe it. So, save yourself some money and hassle. Buy her a charcoal engagement ring instead. She'll probably not be quite as pleased, but you'll still have a car to drive, a place to live and clothes to wear.
What's so great about diamonds anyway? They're very common. The only reason they cost so much is the company with the monopoly on the enormous South African diamond mines is controlling the output. They release only a small amount at a time because if the market actually got their greedy little paws on the whole stash, the resulting flood would cause diamond prices to drop faster than my Uncle's drawers when he loosens his belt after Christmas dinner.
The only reason diamonds are such a big attraction for the bourgeoisie is the price. They're expensive, so it must be the best. That's the philosophy. Hey, you know that stuff that's burned at barbecues? Charcoal, that's it. Guess what diamonds are made of? The very same. Carbon. Charcoal heated hotter than my neighbour's Szechwan cooking and squished harder than my Aunt's hugs equals diamonds. Believe it. So, save yourself some money and hassle. Buy her a charcoal engagement ring instead. She'll probably not be quite as pleased, but you'll still have a car to drive, a place to live and clothes to wear.
Say what you will about diamonds, De Beers, etc., but unless you have a gf or wife that feels the same way, you're just blowing smoke. If she's looking for a diamond, and you get her CZ, synthetic, or a different gem, you'll have more problems on your hands than a little temporary debt.
Hah ha your in for some trouble my friend, looks like one thing that you wont find for 10 dollars after mail in rebates and pricematch!
Does the book tell you about how De Beers is a cartel and diamonds should be dirt cheap?
So every diamond you buy is actually a horrible, horrible investment.
So every diamond you buy is actually a horrible, horrible investment.
won't let me fill out the form either.
first it gave me some error, now when I go back or refresh it says I have already played.
oh well =/
after reading the links in other peoples' posts, i don't think i want to get a diamond afterall.
first it gave me some error, now when I go back or refresh it says I have already played.
oh well =/
after reading the links in other peoples' posts, i don't think i want to get a diamond afterall.
DeBeers is not only a monopoly, they are slave traders. Read up on the National Geographic issue with a strawberry with a bunch of diamonds studded in it on the cover.
They have many of the children and poor working in dangerous conditions for these diamonds.
These are <U>"Blood Diamonds"</U>. Beware!
Small point, but somebody posted that your barbeque charcoal is the same as diamonds...but that is a big misconception. Charcoal is actually wood that has been "burned" in certain atmospheric conditions, that take out a certain "flame" causing element. It is not coal as many people believe. Seriously...Superman's a liar.
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