$14,500 1.50 ct tw Diamond Earrings Studs Gold F/G SI 100% All Natural Never Enhanced At Pure Life Diamonds Start Price USD 4,099.95 Current Price USD 4,099.95 Time Left 18 days 4 hours 39 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 26, 2008 End Time Saturday, January 24, 2009 Location Orlando, FL See more about '$14,500 1.50 ct tw Diamond Earrings Studs Gold F/G SI' Description Item Description: METAL TYPE: 14K WHITE GOLD or 14K YELLOW GOLD (Your Choice!) SHAPE AND CUT: BRILLIANT ROUND TOTAL WEIGHT:  1.50 Carat SET TYPE: 4-PRONG                                                                                                               COLOR: F CLARITY: SI1 Backing: Screw DIAMOND MATCH: VERY GOOD Retail Value: ~$14000.00 Choose between White or Yellow Gold, no charge. WHY BUY FROM PURE LIFE?             99.9% of online diamond retailers mislead customers into buying falsified diamonds, especially on E-bay. Most retailers offer low low prices and neglect to tell their customers that their diamonds are treated. I guarantee that you get what you pay for when you choose Pure Life Diamonds. That means: NEVER synthetically enhanced, treated, or filled diamonds. You will ALWAYS get the most for your money here.    Getting What You're Paying For Ask the jeweler(s) if they guarantee the diamond to meet GIA standards, and what their return policies are. Don't hesitate to ask for these assurances in writing! B. "Enhanced" Diamonds Many people are unaware that a number of techniques are used to improve the clarity of diamonds by removing or hiding imperfections. Two very common techniques are laser drilling and fracture filling. 1. Laser Drilling Many diamonds come from the earth with tiny black inclusions inside them. Even if they are hard to see, they tend to scatter light and reduce the brilliance of the diamond. About 25 years ago, high powered laser beams were first used to "burn-out" these impurities. To reach the inclusion, a laser drill is used to create a tiny hole reaching deep inside the diamond. Often the laser's heat will vaporize the speck. If not, acid is poured into the hole, usually dissolving the spot or bleaching it to a less noticeable white color. Naturally, this process is irreversible. And, since it has become an "industry-standard" procedure, it's not usually disclosed by diamond sellers. The holes are so small in diameter; it's very difficult to see that the diamond has been drilled. Still, looking at the side of the stone in very bright light may show some thin "threads." Diamond grading reports will usually indicate that a stone has been laser drilled. The Federal Trade Commission has recently revised the "Trade Practice Guides" for the jewelry industry, and surprisingly, has omitted laser drilling from its list of diamond treatments that should be disclosed to the public. Normally, the FTC requires disclosure if the treatment: (1) is reversible (i.e. not permanent), (2) requires special care and handling (different from an untreated gem), and (3) substantially affects the diamond's value. Laser drilling is permanent. However, drilled diamonds are less desirable and worth considerably less than undrilled ones of otherwise equal size and equal grade. Be sure to ask if the diamond you're buying has been laser drilled. Pure Life Diamonds does not sell laser drilled diamonds. 2. Fracture Filling Sometimes, a chemical substance is used to fill small cracks in a diamond. The effect of this treatment can be very dramatic, turning a very "ugly" diamond into one that is remarkably brilliant. However, all other things being equal, a treated, clarity-enhanced diamond is worth much less than one that is naturally beautiful. There's nothing inherently wrong with gem enhancement, as long as you know what's been done to the stone, and you're not paying for one thing and receiving another. This makes it important to know how to detect fracture filling. Luckily, the "refractive index" of filler material is different from a diamond. It's close, but different enough so that you can detect its presence by rotating the diamond under a bright light. At certain angles, the filler will create a "flash effect." It is important to note that, if a fracture filled diamond is submitted to extreme heat (such as that used with a jeweler's torch for ring sizing or prong repairs), the filling material may bleed out of the diamond, thus leaving the formerly masked inclusion visible. Two companies in the United States supply most of the fracture-filled diamonds sold. They are working to ensure that their products are not misrepresented to consumers, and both indicate that fracture filling may be redone if necessary. However, there are reports of thousands of fracture-filled diamonds (especially small ones) being surreptitiously released into the jewelry distribution channel. You must be extra-vigilant when the true source of the diamond being shown to you is unknown. Pure Life Diamonds will never sell fracture filled diamonds. 3. Other Enhancement Techniques There are various chemical coatings that can be used on a diamond to temporarily enhance its color. Radiation treatments can be applied to off-colored diamonds, turning low-value brownish yellow stones into expensive fancy colored diamonds (pinks, greens, blues, etc.). This is not fraud as long as it is disclosed. However, this treatment is difficult to detect except by a gem lab, and often, the diamonds are misrepresented as natural. Pure Life Diamonds will never sell irradiated diamonds. 4. Fraudulent and Unethical Practices One tip-off is a price that's too good to be true. The actual value of a real unenhanced, natural diamond is something that can be determined rather precisely. Since a diamond's value depends upon each of the "4C's," there are nearly 2,800 different quality combinations for diamonds. Therefore, there are 2,800 different possible prices for, say, a one carat diamond. Some stores use fictitious discounts to make it appear that you're buying a diamond for less than its true value. They mark up the item, then use a "sale" theme to attract customers with a "discount." It is important for you to know that anyone in business must make a profit, in order to offer the services and products their customers expect, and to remain in business. One myth that has existed for years is, "the markup on jewelry is high." Those offering constant "sales" and big markdowns are hoping the public still believes this fable. The truth is, according to a recent industry accounting report, "The Cost of Doing Business Survey," the average jeweler's profit after expenses is less than 5%. Most jewelers want to offer good value at a competitive price, but real markdowns of 25% to 60% would not allow stores to stay in business. Be wary of discounted prices. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.  (a) Concealing Flaws in Mounting. Although there's nothing wrong with covering a flaw by proper placement under a prong or bezel or some other setting, doing so for the purpose of misrepresenting the quality of the stone is not acceptable. (b) Misleading Information Regarding Diamond Reports You should know that various independent gem laboratories will issue diamond grading reports, for a fee. These laboratories do not buy or sell diamonds, but simply provide independent opinions of a diamond's identity and quality. (Most laboratories do not appraise diamonds; that is, apply a dollar value to them.) The best-known laboratories include the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory, European Gem Laboratory (EGL), the American Gem Society (AGS), and the Diamond High Council of Belgium (HRD). The International Gem Institute (IGI) also issues grading reports, as well as what many consider to be inflated appraisal reports. The seller tells IGI what the appraisal amount on the report is to be. Exaggerated appraisals benefit only the seller, leading the buyer to believe that the diamond is worth more than it actually is. Grading reports are often mistakenly offered to the public as "certificates" or "certs." The seller might say, "This is a GIA certed diamond," implying that GIA is guaranteeing the grade. If you read the fine print and disclaimers on these reports, you'll see that the diamond grading labs do not certify anything. They simply indicate the grader's opinion as to the quality of the diamond being graded. Therefore, a grading report is not a guarantee or certificate of quality. Only your jeweler can guarantee or certify the quality of the diamond you select. Some sellers will imply that diamonds with grading reports are of better quality than diamonds without grading reports. The truth is, that all independent grading labs will accept any and all diamonds submitted for grading. This means that poorly cut as well as ideal cut diamonds, and all diamonds in between, may have grading reports. It is important for you to know what the information on the grading report means. (c) Falsely Upgrading or Altering Grading Reports While not a common practice, some will change the information on the grading report to make the diamond appear more valuable than it really is; they've even used counterfeit reports. (d) Exaggerated or Split Grading When a diamond is not accompanied by a grading report, some unscrupulous sellers will represent the stone in an "overly optimistic" fashion with regard to color and clarity grades. This practice is often referred to as, "wish grading" . . . "I wish it a G color." (but it's really an I.) (e) "Appraising" jewelry that the store sold This common but unethical practice causes problems for the jeweler, as well as their customer. Let's say you buy a new diamond ring, which is tagged at $4000. For whatever reason, the jeweler is willing to sell it to you for $2500. The jeweler then gives you a jewelry appraisal document, stating the replacement value to be $4000. If the ring has just been purchased for $2500 it can be replaced for $2500. Legally, an appraisal is an opinion of current market conditions. The current market for the ring is $2500, not $4000. The jeweler appraising his own merchandise for more than you paid is fibbing to you, and potentially to your insurance company as well. If you use the fictitiously high appraisal to insure your jewelry, you will also pay higher insurance premiums. Instead, your jeweler should offer an "estimate to replace." This document, if properly done, will be accepted by your insurance company, and will insure you're not overpaying insurance premiums.Payments Payments are required through . Payment is required within 4 days after purchase. If you anticipate any problems with payment please contact us and we will try to work out an agreement beforehand. An unpaid item dispute will be filed if payment or arrangements have not been made within 7 days after a purchase. Personal checks and money orders may be accepted on a case by case basis. If you wish to purchase an item with payment other than PayPal, please contact us for approval before purchasing or bidding on your item.Shipping All items are shipped via USPS or UPS only. Express shipping is available for an additional fee. Please contact us for any special shipping requests and we will try to accommodate your needs. Combined Shipping We will combine items for you to reduce shipping costs. Please read the description for specific shipping fees. Delivery Time You can generally expect to receive your item(s) within 7 to 10 business days (excluding weekends & holidays) after you complete the checkout process, and your payment has been confirmed. When your item ships, you will receive an email notification containing your tracking number. Please ask your shipping questions before bidding.Terms and ConditionsPayment and shipment terms may vary on individual items.About Us:Pure Life Diamonds is the culmination of years of experience to achieve the best direct relationship for your fine jewelry shopping. Our more than 20 years experience allows us to provide you exceptional value and selection on fine jewelry at a fraction of the price. Thanks to the internet and a sophisticated easy to use shopping system you can buy direct at unheard of prices. We encourage you to select an item from our store and compare to your local jeweler. Same item and not the same price, good for you and good for us. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and some added conveniences such as: One time checkout, Guaranteed delivery, and a Centralized place for all communications. Pure Life Diamonds has decided to sell directly to you! You will now be able to save a tremendous amount of time and money by using Pure Life as your central shopping center. *Thank you and we wish you a wonderful shopping experienceSpecialties:Welcome to Pure Life Diamonds. We sell top quality Jewelry including: Diamond engagement rings, Diamond Rings, Diamond Bracelets, Diamond stud earrings, Diamond earrings, and many more fine jewelry pieces. We pride ourselves in offering the best service on Ebay!!Contact Us:Email Address:CstaAzul228@yahoo.comDaytime Phone:(561)-281-9392 On Oct-05-08 at 15:57:04 PDT, seller added the following information: Place a Bid!