All of your abbreviations and acronyms

[Arch]

Hi everyone,
I''ve begun a year long process of picking out an engagement ring and am absolutely in love with the diamonds themselves. My girlfriend picked out the setting and now I''ll pick out the rock. I want to know as much as there is to know about diamonds so that when I finally have enough money, I can snag the best bang for my buck.
With that said, I appreciate how enthusiastic all of you are about diamonds. I have been picking from your brains for a while now which has broadened my understanding of them. My problem though is all of the abbreviations you use. I''ve figured out some on my own (ie. RB = round brilliant) but there are still many that you use that is hard for me to figure out. I was hoping if I started this thread, then maybe some of you could help me out and add commonly used abbreviations and acronyms in here so that the other threads would be easier to read. Even if they are abbreviations that seem obvious to you, it might not be to new people so the more the merrier! Thanks for your help.

 

[Circe]

Hmmm - first one to occur to me is FIC. It means Fiery Ideal Cut ... but it took me a while to figure it out!

 

[Jelly]

WF- Whiteflash
ACA- A Cut Above Diamond from Whiteflash
ES- Expert Selection Stone from Whiteflash
RSG- Ready Set Go diamonds from Whiteflash
GOG-Good Old Gold
Wink- Jeweler from Winfield's
Leon- Leon Mege
ERD- Engagement Ring's Direct
E-W- East West setting
DBY- Diamonds by the Yard
HW- Harry Winston
ctw- Carat Total Weight
ct.- carat
IF, VS, SI, I- Clarity of Diamond
A-Z- Color of Diamond
AGS- American Gemological Society
GIA- Gemological Institute of America
EGL- European Gemological Laboratory
HCA- Holloway Cut Advisor
Cert- Certificate
B&M- Brick and Mortar Store
Maul- Mall Store
HOF- Hearts on Fire
H&A- Hearts and Arrows
EC- Emerald Cut
PS- Pricescope
SP-Shared Prong Setting OR SP- Signed Pieces

 

[Circe]

Jelly - excellent comprehensive list!

 

[Jelly]

Thanks Circe! There''s so many more...some i''m not even sure of! lol

 

[LuckyTexan]

Brick and Mortar???? THAT is what that means!??? That one has always bugged me!

 

[Jelly]

I googled a Brick and Mortar-

A traditional "street-side" business that deals with its customers face to face in an office or store that the business owns or rents. Web-based businesses usually have lower costs and greater flexibility than brick-and-mortar operations.

The local grocery store and the corner bank are examples of "brick and mortar" companies.

 

[Lorelei]

Added to Miss Jelly''s excellent list, there are some here.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/acronyms-abbreviations-slang-used-on-forums.69990/

 

[Arch]

Wow. Thank you very much. I''ve tried to read some threads with this information and it all makes more sense now.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/18/2008 3:50:23 AM
Author: Arch
Wow. Thank you very much. I''ve tried to read some threads with this information and it all makes more sense now.

Good - between Jelly''s list and the thread, you should have your very own database of all our little sayings and abbrevs!

 

[denverappraiser]

You might be a PSer if you can read this.

The CA on the DQD for my FI’s 2.00/D.VS1/ACA from WF shows 34.5 with a PA of 40.7 which got an AGS 0 but GIA says it’s only VG even though the LGF is 75. What gives? The SA at the B&M put it in their ASET and the H&A and the optical symmetry looks good but the HCA still gives it only a 2.01/BIC.

It looks just like their HOF’s. IS seems ok to me but is it Strmworthy? Should I still get a BS from GoG before I USPS it off to DA and set up with JM before it goes to MWM?

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/18/2008 7:36:47 AM
Author: denverappraiser
You might be a PSer if you can read this.

The CA on the DQD for my FI’s 2.00/D.VS1/ACA from WF shows 34.5 with a PA of 40.7 which got an AGS 0 but GIA says it’s only VG even though the LGF is 75. What gives? The SA at the B&M put it in their ASET and the H&A and the optical symmetry looks good but the HCA still gives it only a 2.01/BIC.

It looks just like their HOF’s. IS seems ok to me but is it Strmworthy? Should I still get a BS from GoG before I USPS it off to DA and set up with JM before it goes to MWM?

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

ROFLMAO Neil!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[girlie-girl]

LOL Good one Neil. I guess there is a lot of cryptic talk here isn''t there. Seeing it all in once sentence like that is hilarious!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/18/2008 8:45:40 AM
Author: girlie-girl

LOL Good one Neil. I guess there is a lot of cryptic talk here isn''t there. Seeing it all in once sentence like that is hilarious!

I know and it makes you think when you CAN read it so easily!

 

[Deelight]

Date: 7/18/2008 7:38:53 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 7/18/2008 7:36:47 AM

Author: denverappraiser

You might be a PSer if you can read this.


The CA on the DQD for my FI’s 2.00/D.VS1/ACA from WF shows 34.5 with a PA of 40.7 which got an AGS 0 but GIA says it’s only VG even though the LGF is 75. What gives? The SA at the B&M put it in their ASET and the H&A and the optical symmetry looks good but the HCA still gives it only a 2.01/BIC.

It looks just like their HOF’s. IS seems ok to me but is it Strmworthy? Should I still get a BS from GoG before I USPS it off to DA and set up with JM before it goes to MWM?


Neil Beaty

GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA

Professional Appraisals in Denver

ROFLMAO Neil!!!!!!!!!!!

GIGGLESNORT LOL that is too hilarious

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/18/2008 9:04:01 AM
Author: Deelight

Date: 7/18/2008 7:38:53 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 7/18/2008 7:36:47 AM

Author: denverappraiser

You might be a PSer if you can read this.


The CA on the DQD for my FI’s 2.00/D.VS1/ACA from WF shows 34.5 with a PA of 40.7 which got an AGS 0 but GIA says it’s only VG even though the LGF is 75. What gives? The SA at the B&M put it in their ASET and the H&A and the optical symmetry looks good but the HCA still gives it only a 2.01/BIC.

It looks just like their HOF’s. IS seems ok to me but is it Strmworthy? Should I still get a BS from GoG before I USPS it off to DA and set up with JM before it goes to MWM?


Neil Beaty

GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA

Professional Appraisals in Denver

ROFLMAO Neil!!!!!!!!!!!

GIGGLESNORT LOL that is too hilarious

Hehehe! That is going to become a classic, and I am bookmarking this thread!

 

[dani13]

Date: 7/18/2008 7:36:47 AM
Author: denverappraiser
You might be a PSer if you can read this.


The CA on the DQD for my FI’s 2.00/D.VS1/ACA from WF shows 34.5 with a PA of 40.7 which got an AGS 0 but GIA says it’s only VG even though the LGF is 75. What gives? The SA at the B&M put it in their ASET and the H&A and the optical symmetry looks good but the HCA still gives it only a 2.01/BIC.

It looks just like their HOF’s. IS seems ok to me but is it Strmworthy? Should I still get a BS from GoG before I USPS it off to DA and set up with JM before it goes to MWM?


Neil Beaty

GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA

Professional Appraisals in Denver

OMG, Neil!!!! You are hysterical!!! Even I couldnt figure that whole thing out!!!!! LOL!!!!

 

[pocahontas]

Date: 7/18/2008 7:36:47 AM
Author: denverappraiser
You might be a PSer if you can read this.

The CA on the DQD for my FI’s 2.00/D.VS1/ACA from WF shows 34.5 with a PA of 40.7 which got an AGS 0 but GIA says it’s only VG even though the LGF is 75. What gives? The SA at the B&M put it in their ASET and the H&A and the optical symmetry looks good but the HCA still gives it only a 2.01/BIC.

It looks just like their HOF’s. IS seems ok to me but is it Strmworthy? Should I still get a BS from GoG before I USPS it off to DA and set up with JM before it goes to MWM?

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

Hilarious!! I''m a relative newbie, but I think I did well to figure out most of it. But, um, what''s a "DQD?"

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/18/2008 10:49:09 AM
Author: pocahontas

Date: 7/18/2008 7:36:47 AM
Author: denverappraiser
You might be a PSer if you can read this.

The CA on the DQD for my FI’s 2.00/D.VS1/ACA from WF shows 34.5 with a PA of 40.7 which got an AGS 0 but GIA says it’s only VG even though the LGF is 75. What gives? The SA at the B&M put it in their ASET and the H&A and the optical symmetry looks good but the HCA still gives it only a 2.01/BIC.

It looks just like their HOF’s. IS seems ok to me but is it Strmworthy? Should I still get a BS from GoG before I USPS it off to DA and set up with JM before it goes to MWM?

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

Hilarious!! I''m a relative newbie, but I think I did well to figure out most of it. But, um, what''s a ''DQD?''

Diamond Quality Document.

 

[Fly Girl]

Date: 7/18/2008 7:36:47 AM
Author: denverappraiser
You might be a PSer if you can read this.

The CA on the DQD for my FI’s 2.00/D.VS1/ACA from WF shows 34.5 with a PA of 40.7 which got an AGS 0 but GIA says it’s only VG even though the LGF is 75. What gives? The SA at the B&M put it in their ASET and the H&A and the optical symmetry looks good but the HCA still gives it only a 2.01/BIC.

It looks just like their HOF’s. IS seems ok to me but is it Strmworthy? Should I still get a BS from GoG before I USPS it off to DA and set up with JM before it goes to MWM?

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

Oh, gawd, I can read this. But, the HCA only goes to the nearest 0.1, not 0.01.

 

[pocahontas]

Thanks Lorelei

I suspected you'd be the one chimming in to help me out

I've never heard of the DQD before *sigh* so much learning still to do.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/18/2008 11:02:36 AM
Author: pocahontas
Thanks Lorelei

I suspected you''d be the one chimming in to help me out

I''ve never heard of the DQD before *sigh* so much learning still to do.

You are welcome! Here is a good thread which explains about DQD!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ags-dqd-grading-reports-old-and-new.45611/

 

[denverappraiser]

Date: 7/18/2008 10:58:41 AM
Author: Fly Girl

Date: 7/18/2008 7:36:47 AM

Author: denverappraiser

You might be a PSer if you can read this.


The CA on the DQD for my FI’s 2.00/D.VS1/ACA from WF shows 34.5 with a PA of 40.7 which got an AGS 0 but GIA says it’s only VG even though the LGF is 75. What gives? The SA at the B&M put it in their ASET and the H&A and the optical symmetry looks good but the HCA still gives it only a 2.01/BIC.

It looks just like their HOF’s. IS seems ok to me but is it Strmworthy? Should I still get a BS from GoG before I USPS it off to DA and set up with JM before it goes to MWM?


Neil Beaty

GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA

Professional Appraisals in Denver

Oh, gawd, I can read this. But, the HCA only goes to the nearest 0.1, not 0.01.

Not THAT''S a PSer.

DQD = Diamond Quality Document. It''s the major report from AGS that includes the cut grade. The DQR (Diamond Quality Report) has much of the same information but without the cut grade.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Jewelry Appraisals in Denver

 

[pocahontas]

Date: 7/18/2008 11:05:38 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 7/18/2008 11:02:36 AM
Author: pocahontas
Thanks Lorelei

I suspected you''d be the one chimming in to help me out

I''ve never heard of the DQD before *sigh* so much learning still to do.

You are welcome! Here is a good thread which explains about DQD!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ags-dqd-grading-reports-old-and-new.45611/

Duh, I just looked up that thread and now I feel so dumb

I have seen those reports and I have a GIA report too *blush* Now, I really do feel like a newbie *going to hide face in pillow and then hang out in BWW forum for a while*

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/18/2008 11:11:57 AM
Author: pocahontas

Date: 7/18/2008 11:05:38 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 7/18/2008 11:02:36 AM
Author: pocahontas
Thanks Lorelei

I suspected you''d be the one chimming in to help me out

I''ve never heard of the DQD before *sigh* so much learning still to do.

You are welcome! Here is a good thread which explains about DQD!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ags-dqd-grading-reports-old-and-new.45611/

Duh, I just looked up that thread and now I feel so dumb

I have seen those reports and I have a GIA report too *blush* Now, I really do feel like a newbie *going to hide face in pillow and then hang out in BWW forum for a while*

Pocahontas come back!!!!!

You have no need to feel dumb, it takes a while to get to know all the slang, no need to feel like a newbie!!!

 

[girlie-girl]

Date: 7/18/2008 11:11:57 AM
Author: pocahontas

Duh, I just looked up that thread and now I feel so dumb

I have seen those reports and I have a GIA report too *blush* Now, I really do feel like a newbie *going to hide face in pillow and then hang out in BWW forum for a while*

Hehehe... when I read this comment I immediately pictured this smilie in my head.

 

[jstarfireb]

I actually get all the diamond abbreviations (and I could read Neil''s post!!!), probably because I''m an emergency medicine resident, and we write stuff like this:

"The pt is a 65yo male with ESRD 2/2 DMII, who lives at SNF and presented to OSH yesterday with BRBPR x2 days; (-) CP, SOB, LOC"

Medicine is the KING of abbreviations!

Ahem...anyway, I do have a real question...I actually don''t get all the family abbreviations. Here''s what I THINK they are:

BF: boyfriend
FI: fiance(e)
DH: ? Dear husband? Dang husband? Dirty Harry?
M(S)IL: Mother (sister) in law

...it''s really DH that bugs me the most...anyone wanna enlighten me?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/18/2008 12:28:17 PM
Author: jstarfireb
I actually get all the diamond abbreviations (and I could read Neil''s post!!!), probably because I''m an emergency medicine resident, and we write stuff like this:

''The pt is a 65yo male with ESRD 2/2 DMII, who lives at SNF and presented to OSH yesterday with BRBPR x2 days; (-) CP, SOB, LOC''

Medicine is the KING of abbreviations!

Ahem...anyway, I do have a real question...I actually don''t get all the family abbreviations. Here''s what I THINK they are:

BF: boyfriend
FI: fiance(e)
DH: ? Dear husband? Dang husband? Dirty Harry?
M(S)IL: Mother (sister) in law

...it''s really DH that bugs me the most...anyone wanna enlighten me?

Dear Husband or variation above!

 

[Arch]

That''s hilarious. I feel like I''m trying to break some ancient code from a language that is no longer spoken. With all the abbreviations I have so far I was able to figure out most of that sentence. But the ones I still am not sure of is: LGF, BIC, DA, and MWM.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/18/2008 3:09:52 PM
Author: Arch
That's hilarious. I feel like I'm trying to break some ancient code from a language that is no longer spoken. With all the abbreviations I have so far I was able to figure out most of that sentence. But the ones I still am not sure of is: LGF, BIC, DA, and MWM.

Lower girdle facets ( LGF)
brilliant ideal cut ( BIC)

DA - Dave Atlas ( Oldminer)

MWM - Mark Morrell ( settings)