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#528287 - 11/06/09 03:02 PM For the Newbies - "most realistic sim" posts
MrsGotRocks Offline
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Registered: 03/27/09
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I started this topic on ashas and interlaps (another well performing cz by Winfield Jewelers) being the most realistic sims because I noticed we had so many new members asking about the believability of ashas and interlaps and how they compare to a natural diamond.

Most of these posts are ones that contain accounts on how jewelers, family and friends were fooled by either stone.

I'll add more as I find them. Members, please feel free to add others you come across.

Here are some older posts for your research and reading. Some contain mentions of moissanite as well. Happy reading!

This thread has great testimonials on all pages on asha & interlaps but I started it on the 3rd page (see 4th post down) b/c it had one of the best examples about how ashas are so diamond-like:

http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/126537/fpart/3

Wink weighing in 3rd post down:
http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/348785/fpart/1

Cricketgrrl's, 9th post down, but also the whole thread:
http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/351664/fpart/1

Another:
http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/120768/fpart/1

MissDymonds666, 1st and 4th and 5th post down on the asha EC:
http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/355974/fpart/1

MrsMike_C's, 5th post down:
http://www.betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/401137/fpart/2

asha OEC w/ vid in post:
http://www.betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/412288/fpart/1

Chebella's Princess louped by a jeweler, 3rd post down:

http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/...4209#Post474209

Another Chebella princess and a gemologist:

http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/...5614#Post505614

Emilybemilyboo's asha OEC fooled jewelers:

http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/455138/fpart/1

Julieinkc's post:

http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/...4918#Post344918

Rachel's asha princess and jeweler, link to her ring on pg.3:

http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/507581/fpart/1


ETA: Added several more links.




Edited by MrsGotRocks (11/06/09 04:58 PM)
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#528292 - 11/06/09 04:03 PM Re: For the Newbies - "most realistic sim" posts [Re: MrsGotRocks]
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hey, cool! can this be made into a sticky?
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#528302 - 11/06/09 05:41 PM Re: For the Newbies - "most realistic sim" posts [Re: Dana ♥]
ezen Offline
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Great post! Thanks, MGR.
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#528306 - 11/06/09 06:02 PM Re: For the Newbies - "most realistic sim" posts [Re: ezen]
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Here is a good one that I like
Can the professionals tell?

In defense of moissanite this post was in 2004 and IMO moiss has improved in leaps and bounds since then ;\)
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#528309 - 11/06/09 06:06 PM Re: For the Newbies - "most realistic sim" posts [Re: Dana ♥]
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 Originally Posted By: Dana ♥
hey, cool! can this be made into a sticky?


Consider it done. \:\)
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#528311 - 11/06/09 06:13 PM Re: For the Newbies - "most realistic sim" posts [Re: diamonds247]
MrsGotRocks Offline
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Registered: 03/27/09
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 Originally Posted By: diamonds247
Here is a good one that I like
Can the professionals tell?

In defense of moissanite this post was in 2004 and IMO moiss has improved in leaps and bounds since then ;\)


Great one, D247! Thank you. \:\)
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#528333 - 11/06/09 08:49 PM Re: For the Newbies - "most realistic sim" posts [Re: MrsGotRocks]
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Oh man...

I love the EricaGrace photobucket where she compares the OEC Asha and the OEC diamond. Perfection!

It just makes me fall more and more in love with asha's and especially the OEC! ;\)
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#528342 - 11/07/09 06:36 AM Re: For the Newbies - "most realistic sim" posts [Re: Jsmith8]
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Great post MGR! Thank you for putting all the effort into this for our members.

A gold star for you........

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#528346 - 11/07/09 07:09 AM Re: For the Newbies - "most realistic sim" posts [Re: sparklee]
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What a great idea. Thanks so much for your hard work, I think this will help everyone, old and new!

What do you think about adding one more about the longevity of each type as well. That seems to come quite often too.

Just an idea, what do you all think??

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#528353 - 11/07/09 07:40 AM Re: For the Newbies - "most realistic sim" posts [Re: chebella]
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 Originally Posted By: chebella
What a great idea. Thanks so much for your hard work, I think this will help everyone, old and new!

What do you think about adding one more about the longevity of each type as well. That seems to come quite often too.

Just an idea, what do you all think??


Great idea, that does come up a lot!
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