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HTHP Diamonds

"What do you think about HTHP Diamonds?"

HTHP stands for Heat Treated High Pressure Diamonds.

I have no problem with the treated diamonds.

I was invited to attend a seminar on HTHP diamonds about five years ago. I started researching them at that time.

I understand that one of my suppliers is using this method which accounts for the extraordinary number of high color diamonds they offer.\

I have rarely seen the "trademarks" that HTHP diamonds are supposed to have:

"Indicative features seen under the microscope include: internal graining (Type IIa); partially healed feathers; a hazy appearance; black cracks surrounding inclusions; and a beaded or frosted girdle. Diamonds treated to remove their color by General Electric are given laser inscriptions on their girdles: these inscriptions read "GE POL", with "POL" standing for Pegasus Overseas Ltd, a partnered firm. It is possible to polish this inscription away, so its absence cannot be a trusted sign of natural color. Although it is permanent, HTHP treatment should be disclosed to the buyer at the time of sale."

Since this process is considered to be permanent and unless you have the GE POL, these features are often discribed as natural inclusions. But if you KNOW the diamond is HTHP...you MUST disclose it!!!!

The bottom line is.......I'm okay with them. Any thoughts?

Patti

Big Diamonds make a splash

People don't realize that even small independent jewelry stores, like mine, carry anything of great value. I don't understand that. As an independent, we have to be different and what better way of being different than stocking unique, one of a kind, big diamond jewelry! Here is an example:

This is a three stone, Past, Present, and Future ring set in white gold. The center diamond weighs 4.02 carats, is a K color and VVS-2 clarity. It is ideal cut and it looks fabulous! the side diamonds are .86 carat each of I color and VS clarity.

So what does this one of a kind ring sell for? The list price is $98,000.00!

So the next time you think you can only get quality diamonds from the big boys, think again. And think of the personal services, like helping you remember birthdays and other special occasions. Every time someone comes into Way-Fil Jewelry, we take notes. What they look at, what they like and don't like. And guys, a lot of the time, they give us the nod and say "Tell him I REALLY like this". That's when we email you the photo and give you the chance to play Romeo the Romantic!

We've been doing this since 1948...any questions?

Getting it together

Brides are getting it together these days. They shop online, in the mall and in independent stores. We're seeing that they want control over the design and the style as well as the color and quality.

That being said, yellow color diamonds have made a strong comeback. Older cuts like Ascher and emerald are taking the stage this year as contenders for the princess cut. Good ole round diamonds never go out of style. And they hold their value better if the long term investments of 30 years ago are any indication of the future.

But what does the future hold? My crystal ball reveals synthetics, white sapphires and moissanites are out there on the third fingers of many brides. We sold a lot of semi mounts this past year with natural diamonds bead set in the shanks of those 18 karat white gold rings, but with a shiny new cubic zirconia or white sapphire as the center stone.

It seems our little brides are using logic to get the look they crave for the price they can afford now. The center diamond can be a 5th or even 10th anniversary gift and no one is the wiser.

What a concept!!