[Jewelry making - Article 00390] - Re: [Orchid] Costs of materials

[Stones]

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>            With a specific gravity of 6, CZ weighs nearly twice as
>     much as diamond (SG 3.52) so estimating CZ weights by diamond
>     measurements is false. And practically all CZ is flawless so,
>     unless you're saying your cut is superior, it's all a load of bull.

    This was exactly my point - I am not the one selling the CZ's -
    those were quotes from a number of web sites advertising them -
    including one that takes out full page newspapere ads nationally. 
    It irks me how some can charge hundreds of the cost and justify the
    charge with BS.

Glenn Vaughn

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