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#351571 - 09/27/07 07:47 AM
Re: Does the Asha or Moiss really look like a diam
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gemcat
The Pink Orchid
Registered: 04/17/05
Posts: 3585
Loc: San Antonio, TX
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I have several Ashas, Winefield's (still in love with my Vatche and OEC), and moissys and wear them often.
Yes, there is a difference between the CZs and the moissy that you can tell if you know what to look for. If your family/friends are really knowledgeable about diamonds they might be able to spot the moissy due to its double refraction. The Ashas and Winefield's, however, they won't unless they use a loupe and really know what to look for.
I suggest you order one of each and compare them yourself. Keep the one you love best and return the others. 
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#351597 - 09/27/07 10:45 AM
Re: Does the Asha or Moiss really look like a diam
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Sparkles007
Curious
Registered: 09/25/07
Posts: 16
Loc: Colorado
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Thank you all for your 2cents!! I think I have made the decision. Now onto the setting...UGG...Who knew picking out jewelry would be so tough!
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#351612 - 09/27/07 11:43 AM
Re: Does the Asha or Moiss really look like a diam
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Wink
The Black Orlov
Registered: 08/20/04
Posts: 4823
Loc: Boise, Idaho
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I have several Ashas, Winefield's (still in love with my Vatche and OEC), and moissys and wear them often. Yes, there is a difference between the CZs and the moissy that you can tell if you know what to look for. If your family/friends are really knowledgeable about diamonds they might be able to spot the moissy due to its double refraction. The Ashas and Winefield's, however, they won't unless they use a loupe and really know what to look for. I suggest you order one of each and compare them yourself. Keep the one you love best and return the others.
Ah, now there is a name I could go for. Wine Fields, if you ferment it they will come... Sip. Ahhhh. Man that is Good!
Wink
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#351648 - 09/27/07 02:49 PM
Re: Does the Asha or Moiss really look like a diam
[Re: Wink]
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gemcat
The Pink Orchid
Registered: 04/17/05
Posts: 3585
Loc: San Antonio, TX
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I have several Ashas, Winefield's (still in love with my Vatche and OEC), and moissys and wear them often. Yes, there is a difference between the CZs and the moissy that you can tell if you know what to look for. If your family/friends are really knowledgeable about diamonds they might be able to spot the moissy due to its double refraction. The Ashas and Winefield's, however, they won't unless they use a loupe and really know what to look for. I suggest you order one of each and compare them yourself. Keep the one you love best and return the others. Ah, now there is a name I could go for. Wine Fields, if you ferment it they will come... Sip. Ahhhh. Man that is Good! Wink
My apologies, Wink. I really should learn to proof read my writing better before I post it.
Folks, it is my Winfield's stones that I love so much.
Edited by gemcat (09/27/07 02:49 PM)
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#351652 - 09/27/07 03:03 PM
Re: Does the Asha or Moiss really look like a diamond?
[Re: Cricketgrrl]
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stci
Connoisseur
Registered: 09/22/07
Posts: 1441
Loc: Quebec Canada
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IMO, all depend of the quality of the diamond. If you compare a diamond with a fair or good cut, it's possible that the sim look better or equal but if you compare with a diamond with an excellent or superior cut, the sim will look fade. The first Asha ring I had was an E-colored, 1.5ct H&A round brilliant solitaire. A friend of mine wanted to upgrade her E-colored, VVS .75ct RB genuine diamond. Her hubby's face said it all, when he looked at the Asha beside the diamond -- he was horrified that there was no visible difference even with a loupe.  I decided I wanted an H-colored Asha, so my friend instantly bought the E-colored Asha from me, and wears it daily as her upgraded diamond. 
For me... this story had no sense! One more time... if a diamond cut is not excellent it's possible that the simulant look more nice side by side but if you try to compare a simulant with a BEAUTIFUL diamond hey...impossible to make mistake!
If simulant where so fantastic, I suppose nobody want to pay for a real diamond no? Don't forget there is bad diamonds and it's not new... the quality of the cut is the first element to have a beautiful diamond.
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#351659 - 09/27/07 03:41 PM
Re: Does the Asha or Moiss really look like a diamond?
[Re: CurlySparkle]
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sevenkitty
Fiend
Registered: 06/28/07
Posts: 107
Loc: Oregon
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I have a three stone ring with real RB .54 SI1 F colored diamond side stones and a RB 1.25 asha for the center and when I wore it into a jewelry store one of the sales people grabbed my hand and said "that is so gorgeous" he held it up close and took a good long look. Then he said it was very very nice. I fessed up that only the sides were real and he was shocked. All three stones sparkle like the dickens.
I also have a three stone ring with .26 I1 k colored sides with a .5 moissanite center and they match perfectly and I would never ever be able to tell the center was not a diamond.
I think both are very good choices and for me it really comes down to color...the ashas have a whiter color than most moissanite.
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#351664 - 09/27/07 03:57 PM
Re: Does the Asha or Moiss really look like a diamond?
[Re: stci]
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Blingaholic
BTD Crown Jewel
Registered: 03/25/07
Posts: 15874
Loc: VA
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IMO, all depend of the quality of the diamond. If you compare a diamond with a fair or good cut, it's possible that the sim look better or equal but if you compare with a diamond with an excellent or superior cut, the sim will look fade. The first Asha ring I had was an E-colored, 1.5ct H&A round brilliant solitaire. A friend of mine wanted to upgrade her E-colored, VVS .75ct RB genuine diamond. Her hubby's face said it all, when he looked at the Asha beside the diamond -- he was horrified that there was no visible difference even with a loupe. I decided I wanted an H-colored Asha, so my friend instantly bought the E-colored Asha from me, and wears it daily as her upgraded diamond. For me... this story had no sense! One more time... if a diamond cut is not excellent it's possible that the simulant look more nice side by side but if you try to compare a simulant with a BEAUTIFUL diamond hey...impossible to make mistake! If simulant where so fantastic, I suppose nobody want to pay for a real diamond no? Don't forget there is bad diamonds and it's not new... the quality of the cut is the first element to have a beautiful diamond.
The story makes perfect sense to me. These simulants ARE fantastic, which is why I didn't pay for a mined diamond. Yes, the cut is essential in having a beautiful diamond, but I think what Cricketgrrl meant was she compared her Asha with her friend's very nice, very beautiful real diamond, and there was no difference between the two.
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#351671 - 09/27/07 04:38 PM
Re: Does the Asha or Moiss really look like a diamond?
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stci
Connoisseur
Registered: 09/22/07
Posts: 1441
Loc: Quebec Canada
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Wow girls! If it's true, I'm idiot to pay thousand dollars for a real diamond! But....... if I know it's a simulant, I won't feel confortable... What's my problem? It's in my head I think! Grrrr.....
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