[Jewelry making - Article 01241] - Re: [Orchid] Using diamonds from purchased bracelets

[coralnut]

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Sue,

    The term 2 CT.T.W means 2 cts total weight. 

    Remember the old addage...you don't get something for nothing? 
    Well, these stones are most likely in the M-N color range (brown)
    and are usually badly included (I-3 at least).  The only good thing
    one can say about them is they are probably pretty well matched. 
    But that is because there are millions of cts of very poor diamonds
    out there. They are usually cut off shore....India is a heavy
    producer...by cutters who earn pennies a day.  In short, you should
    be able obtain much better quality stones for reasonable prices and
    use them to make lovely jewelry! 

    Just MHO....cheers from Don at The Charles Belle Studio in SOFL
    where simple elegance IS fine jewelry! dcdietz AT comcast.net 


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