Are you sure the diamond is not a simulant? A 3.5 carat lab created diamond would be hundreds of thousands of dollars. See: http://www.diamondnexus.com/pure-carbon-man-made-diamonds.html?gclid=CKqVu_D7v7MCFUQw4AodCzEAUg
This is the exact description I got from an online bidding site that I won a bid on. Im just telling you what I know of the ring. I never said it was a real diamond.
Clear Round Cut 3.5 ctw Premium Russian Lab Created Diamond 2 Piece Bridal Set, Round Solitaire Wedding Ring with Pave Accents, along bands with Smaller Round Prong Set Stone Accents in Rhodium Plating in Size 9.5 You are bidding on Exquisite Russian Lab Created diamonds. Our Russian Lab Created Diamonds have a lifetime guarantee against clouding, fading, discoloration, or loss of brilliance. Unlike earth mined diamonds, they are flawless, and have no carbon deposits, or inclusions. Each and every stone is perfect, affordable, and elegant. Russian Lab Created Diamonds are the finest stones in the world. They are laboratory created, simulated diamonds, that are hand cut, polished, and faceted so they sparkle when they catch light. They replicate the look of a rare, fine quality natural diamond, with a DE color, and VVS Clarity, at one Carat Total Weight- Retailing at $17,000 in comparison. They are also available in a wide array of other colors, and set in 14 K Yellow or White Gold Layered Electroplated High polish finish. A solitaire clear Premium Lab Created Russian Diamond stone nestles gracefully atop a classic rhodium plated band embellished with round-cut clear Pave and prong set stones. With a separate band included, this precious ring stands out in the crowd. Show off its beauty and be the envy of every lady in the room. beautiful clear Russian Lab Created Diamond ring is made with high quality brass material. In addition, this fine hand crafted fashion ring comes with life time warranty. Ring Information: Color Type: Silver Tone Metal Type: Brass Finish: Rhodium Height: 26mm Length: 9mm Width: 19mm Back Setting: Open Stone Type: Premium Russian Lab Created Diamonds Carat: 3.5 Size: 8 mm Cut: Round Setting: Prong Color: Clear **This is the exact description from the bidding site that I bought this from. I hope this answers any questions. Thank you for your interest. :)
Gorgeous ring! I don't need a new set (would be nice to have a larger stone though), I fanned ya and tweeted for more publicity. This is absolutely gorgeous and I hope you get over 100,000 for it.
Rhodium is a white metal. It is the rarest of the nonradioactive metals found on earth, and is considered the most expensive metal. Its symbol on the periodic table is Rh, and its atomic number is 45. Rhodium is a member of the platinum group, which also includes platinum, palladium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. Rhodium is extremely resistant to corrosion; does not tarnish; and is durable, hard and reflective. Because of its rarity, rhodium has no effect on the environment.
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Rhodium plating is a common procedure utilized with jewelry to enhance the scratch resistance of the surface while giving it a brilliant reflective appearance. Jewelers use rhodium plate to avoid any skin sensitivities to the alloys mixed with gold in modern jewelry. The common U.S. alloy is nickel. Rhodium plating combines rhodium with other metals, including platinum, palladium and silver. The jeweler or the plating manufacturer determines the exact plating formula.
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To all interested Listians: Please read comments I have made to shayloveskenneth if you are wondering about the Rhodium plating. I did some research on the metal and this is what was found I then copied and pasted the information to her questions. Thank you for your interest and Happy Bidding! : )
There is already a bid in place so Listia wont allow her to....And even if you could Crystal, you shouldn't! The more days the auction runs the better your chance of getting your moneys worth! These are absolutely beautiful!!! I'm definately in until the very end....no matter how high the bids go...If I lose :(....But if I win :) I'm gonna put my alarm clock so I don;t forget! X fingers and toes!!!:):):