[Jewelry making - Article 01239] - Re: [Orchid] Using diamonds from purchased bracelets

[andy cooperman]

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Sue,

    Your idea sounds great. The problem is that the stones in the
    tennis bracelet may indeed weigh as advertised  -- CT T.W.  means
    carat, total weight, or the total weight in carats of all the stones
    in the piece-- but they are probably of fairly low clarity, color and
    cut.  If this is what you are using or wish to use, (stones w/
    clarities probably below I1 and color down below H) then it may
    indeed pay to buy such a piece and you get the gold to boot.  But in
    my experience small diamonds are used to best effect when they are
    bright and lively: the appearance of a well cut stone of decent color
    and clarity. 

Take care,
Andy cooperman

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