Hey there,
I wanted help in buying the same ring either from Graff or Harry Winston. My question was concerning the price of a four carat, D color, VVS1 emerald cut Graff ring or Harry Winston. What is the difference between both these brands and their prices?
Which one should i choose ?
Thank you,

Hi Fred,
I am looking at some color enhanced diamonds. I know they are not great for resale, thats okay. I would never want my man to spend the kind of money a 1 ct. natural blue dimaond would cost, but I want to know, are irradiated blues okay to buy? It would be for my [...]

One of your articles mentioned Rhodium plating over white gold and sometimes over platinum. I am curious to know what the thickness of the Rhodium might be?
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Dear Fred, thank you so much for the book. This is exactly what I needed. I will definitely read it all. Thank you again!

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