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Diamonds and colored stones are my expertise. Some experience in jewelry manufacturing for QVC and HSN. Cutting, marketing and selling of all precious and semi-precious gemstones.

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HOME SHOPPING CLUB, QVC, SHARPER IMAGE, J.C. PENNY, J.FRANK GOLDEN, OSCAR HEYMEN BROS. AND MANY MORE

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Tina02/07/12101010I really appreciated the prompt response and .....
Joseph A. Supley01/15/12101010Excellent advice and prompt response as always .....
Jim12/20/11101010Thank you for the super quick response!
Janet12/12/11101010VERY prompt.
Mike11/13/11101010Thank you Peter. Mike E.

Recent Answers from Peter Lumetta

2012-02-05 discolored diamonds:

Hi Tina,    More than likely when the ring was sized those stones got to hot and discolored, this happens frequently in sizing a ring with stones. I would recommend that you return to the jeweler that

2012-01-27 a stamp on a ring that dont make sense:

Hi Peter,    You are right the stamp is not any help, without the quality stamps in the ring it is impossible to tell what it is made of and what the stone is. I would suggest you take it to a gemologist

2012-01-25 Siberian Amethyst Value?:

Hi Sheila,    Unfortunately the photo did not come through. I can tell you from my experience there is amethyst of this quality from Indonesia that I have seen. This could be the case in this instance

2012-01-15 Cutting Emerald:

Hi Joseph,    It is very difficult to offer an opinion on recutting without being able to hold the piece and inspect it in person. The original design and cut would be the most valuable. If it was clear

2011-12-20 Cubic Zirconia Hearts&Arrows vs. AAA:

Hi Jim,    The average person might see the difference in the cuts of the two different stones. They would normally not know that it is Cubic to begin with. The choice is between the cuts. If you like

 

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