The Fire Thread!

[Ellen]

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[Ellen]

Last one.

 

[Skippy123]

Wowzers, those are awesome!!! Does that mean you have pics for the Christmas thread. heheee

 

[Ellen]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:39:38 AM
Author: Skippy123
Wowzers, those are awesome!!! Does that mean you have pics for the Christmas thread. heheee

lol Mayyyyybe.....

I have to go shopping now!

And thankies.

 

[Ellen]

From the recent MA get together, Diamanteblu''s 6.89.

Picture taken by Aljdewey.

 

[Jypsie]

All of this awesome fire has turned me into a fire junky!!

Now tell me the truth, who else finds that they sit someplace at random points throughout the day staring at the perty rainbows from their ring?

When I''m stuck in traffic i made rainbows all around the car - roof, doors, windows, etc. hehe... the other drivers have got to think that I am out of my mind, but hey... I have realized diamonds can be therapeutic... just look for the rainbows and make them wherever you want - whenever you want.

 

[DiamanteBlu]

Date: 12/30/2007 11:00:27 AM
Author: Jypsie
All of this awesome fire has turned me into a fire junky!!

Now tell me the truth, who else finds that they sit someplace at random points throughout the day staring at the perty rainbows from their ring?

When I''m stuck in traffic i made rainbows all around the car - roof, doors, windows, etc. hehe... the other drivers have got to think that I am out of my mind, but hey... I have realized diamonds can be therapeutic... just look for the rainbows and make them wherever you want - whenever you want.

LOL! I thought I was the only crazy! I do the same thing when I fly. It is funny to watch the other passengers.

I like your perspective of being able to create rainbows whenever you want. I have now adopted it. Think I''ll go grab a ring aka prism.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 12/30/2007 11:00:27 AM
Author: Jypsie

Now tell me the truth, who else finds that they sit someplace at random points throughout the day staring at the perty rainbows from their ring?

*raises hand proudly*

 

[sera]

Date: 12/30/2007 11:06:46 AM
Author: DiamanteBlu

Date: 12/30/2007 11:00:27 AM

Author: Jypsie

All of this awesome fire has turned me into a fire junky!!


Now tell me the truth, who else finds that they sit someplace at random points throughout the day staring at the perty rainbows from their ring?


When I''m stuck in traffic i made rainbows all around the car - roof, doors, windows, etc. hehe... the other drivers have got to think that I am out of my mind, but hey... I have realized diamonds can be therapeutic... just look for the rainbows and make them wherever you want - whenever you want.

LOL! I thought I was the only crazy! I do the same thing when I fly. It is funny to watch the other passengers.

I like your perspective of being able to create rainbows whenever you want. I have now adopted it. Think I''ll go grab a ring aka prism.

I LOVE doing that! I dunno if the ppl seeing me staring with my mouth open know I''m hypnotized by the fire in the stone or think I''m brain damaged.

" m-o-o-n. that spells [sera loves her fiery diamond]." (quote from The Stand")

 

[ringabling]

I have a couple to post. Caught them by accident so now I''m intrigued to go and get some on purpose!

Blue

 

[ringabling]

Yellow

 

[beaujolais]

Oh, Yes.

Magical, isn''t it ? Nothing like diamonds.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/1/2008 4:20:18 PM
Author: ringabling
I have a couple to post. Caught them by accident so now I''m intrigued to go and get some on purpose!

Blue

Uh oh, that''s how I started out....Now you''re in for it. You''ll be snapping pics like a mad woman.

Gorgeous shots, and gorgeous ring!

I''ll be looking forward to many more.

 

[oldminer]

The two photos by Ringabling are really super shots. The length and interest shown in this thread is a wonderful indicator of how much human perception appreciates "fire" in gemstones, especially in diamonds. I still believe that one can make a rather poorly cut diamond exhibit a good deal of fire and that fire is not a proof of overall quality, but a highly prized attribute of many transparent, faceted gemstones and especially of diamond.

For those of you thinking technically, do you have an instance of a finely cut diamond which displays no fire? What tools are in use which can accurately, repeatably and consistently measure the level of fire?
Upon what knowledge base is any lab''s scale of of fire''s strength built?

I am not knocking the beauty aspect of diamonds and their many visual and inherent characteristics. The subject is broad and exciting. I would like for those who are working hard to better their technical understanding of the the subject to ponder the elements of smoke and mirrors versus the solid, factual grading aspects which meet consistency, repeatability and accuracy standards.

 

[ringabling]

Date: 1/2/2008 9:46:20 AM
Author: oldminer
The two photos by Ringabling are really super shots. The length and interest shown in this thread is a wonderful indicator of how much human perception appreciates ''fire'' in gemstones, especially in diamonds. I still believe that one can make a rather poorly cut diamond exhibit a good deal of fire and that fire is not a proof of overall quality, but a highly prized attribute of many transparent, faceted gemstones and especially of diamond.

thank you

and I agree w/ the other part of what you said.
My stone is far from "perfect" by a lot of people''s standards here, it''s not a H& or equvalent. But it''s clear as a bell and has SO much personailty and is a great to excellent cut. That coupled w/ it''s slightly detectable color and VS1 clarity make my stone stand out when compared to some of the "perfect" stones I''ve been able to compare it to.
I think some of people put too much emphasis on the paper/specs personally.
I''m not exempt, I almost did as well and I almost bought another stone and I''m positive I''d have been more than happy with it, it was exquisite. But without KNOWING the specs of that one vs the one we bought, I am not at all sure there''d be a visible difference in the 2.

 

[ringabling]

Date: 1/2/2008 9:11:45 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 1/1/2008 4:20:18 PM
Author: ringabling
I have a couple to post. Caught them by accident so now I''m intrigued to go and get some on purpose!

Blue

Uh oh, that''s how I started out....Now you''re in for it. You''ll be snapping pics like a mad woman.

Gorgeous shots, and gorgeous ring!

I''ll be looking forward to many more.

LMBO Ellen! VERY strong possibilty I''ll be back in this thread w/ more fire colors!

 

[happyscrapper40]

My 25th anniversary ring 3 stone radiant and traps.

 

[happyscrapper40]

My 25th anniv. 3 stone ring
This is so much fun. My ring is only a few weeks old, and I just bought a new camera. Can''t wait to take more fire shots.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/2/2008 11:14:41 AM
Author: LSUfan
My 25th anniv. 3 stone ring
This is so much fun. My ring is only a few weeks old, and I just bought a new camera. Can''t wait to take more fire shots.

It is, isn''t it?!

What a beautiful, blingy ring you have there! Very pretty shots, thanks for posting!

And feel free to add as many as you want.

 

[Skippy123]

Ellen, I am sooo excited for you; I keep watching your posts!!! I have some fire shots I need to share soon. heheee

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/2/2008 11:42:59 AM
Author: Skippy123
Ellen, I am sooo excited for you; I keep watching your posts!!! I have some fire shots I need to share soon. heheee

Skippy, you''re so funny. I think you''re more excited than I am! I saw your thread, I''ll post in it at the appropriate time.

And um, about those shots missy, I''m waiting.....

 

[Skippy123]

fire for Miss Ellen.

 

[Skippy123]

Sorry, I got a little too excited for ya

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/2/2008 12:23:48 PM
Author: Skippy123
Sorry, I got a little too excited for ya

LOL Not possible.

Oh Skippy, be still my heart. That brooch is beyond words, truly. And now with it showing fire and sparkles.... Pass the salts, quickly!!


*SWOON*

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 1/2/2008 12:33:04 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 1/2/2008 12:23:48 PM
Author: Skippy123
Sorry, I got a little too excited for ya

LOL Not possible.

Oh Skippy, be still my heart. That brooch is beyond words, truly. And now with it showing fire and sparkles.... Pass the salts, quickly!!


*SWOON*

Ahhhh, thanks Ellen; you are too sweet.

I love peek at it; it is so dang pretty if I do say so myself.

Have you picked a watch yet????? I LOVE

those watches; I would have a hard time too.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/2/2008 1:56:23 PM
Author: Skippy123

Ahhhh, thanks Ellen; you are too sweet.

I love peek at it; it is so dang pretty if I do say so myself.

Have you picked a watch yet????? I LOVE

those watches; I would have a hard time too.

Say so all ya want, it IS.

*sigh* No, I can''t decide.

you are just trying to up my post count, aren''t ya???????

 

[Lorelei]

Ellen, what is the weather like where you are?

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 1/2/2008 2:09:43 PM
Author: Ellen

Say so all ya want, it IS.

*sigh* No, I can't decide.

you are just trying to up my post count, aren't ya???????

Lorelei, is cracking me up, she is doing a countdown!

ETA: yay I want to know the weather too

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/2/2008 2:11:41 PM
Author: Lorelei
Ellen, what is the weather like where you are?

normally I would not respond to such shenanigans, but I want one of my bestest buddies to be here

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/2/2008 2:15:17 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 1/2/2008 2:11:41 PM
Author: Lorelei
Ellen, what is the weather like where you are?

normally I would not respond to such shenanigans, but I want one of my bestest buddies to be here