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Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

Peyton_Kelley — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 19:09:20 GMT

Hi, There seems to be some confusion about the Holiday Rings that are launching tomorrow.

An email did go out with the TSV, which is a choice of a one carat or one half carat band ring. Please read the reviews for J328667. It is customer top rated, has over 100 five star review, and there are many reviews about having the ring appraised and finding out the value is much more than the price. Many also talk about the GIA clarity and color grade they obtained.

The 2016 Holiday Rings will also launch tomorrow. There is a choice of an Emerald Cut Design Diamond Ring or a Baguette and Round Diamond Ring. The Band is not photographed yet but here is a photo of the Emerald Cut Ring. They are both spectacular. The J number for both Holiday Rings is J58680

Thanks, Peyton

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

CAMOGIRL — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 20:17:37 GMT

Hello,

I have a request. For those of us that are picky about the color and clarity of a diamond, would you please tell the specific color and clarity of the piece that is offered. Eyeclean is not a description for diamonds to those of us that like specific grades of stones. I would never purchase a piece of diamond jewelry if that specific stone information is not given. Thank you.

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

libbyannE — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 20:50:18 GMT

What is the color and charity please?

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

perfumera De La Luz — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 06:55:38 GMT

That ring is drop dead gorgeous Peyton!

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

nycgrl — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:48:41 GMT

@Peyton_Kelley - That 3 hour block of diamonds last night was the best I have seen in a very long time. I appreciate you providing the color grade on the rings. Going forward, please continue to provide that information since these are not small purchases. I also adored that brown diamond solitare. Please try to bring more of these in the future. I hope I can take this as a sign of things to come since the jewelry of late has been disappointing to say the least and this was very refreshing (and I think successful for the Q).

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

RobertaSZ — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 06:40:18 GMT

Peyton, last year I wrote to you asking about when you would do diamond Star of David pendants. You said that maybe this year, 2016, we would see some and this has yet to happen. WHY??????????????? Also, for the five stone ring, please give me the GIAs on the one carat: color, clarity is fine. thanks, Roberta ps. why don't you always have color and clarty? We really need this information to decide if we want the item. At least I DO!!!

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

Peyton_Kelley — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:54:58 GMT

@CAMOGIRL wrote:

Hello,

I have a request. For those of us that are picky about the color and clarity of a diamond, would you please tell the specific color and clarity of the piece that is offered. Eyeclean is not a description for diamonds to those of us that like specific grades of stones. I would never purchase a piece of diamond jewelry if that specific stone information is not given. Thank you.

Hello @CAMOGIRL, I would love to be more specific but a this point I do the best possible to describe them in terms that refer to color and clarity. Please read the reviews, many of them address specific color and clarity grades that their appraisals have given them. Others speak about their other rings they have bought with specific grades and the comparison between the two. All the diamonds in both the once carat and half carat version do have the same quality. I know that doesn't answer your question with specifics. Did you see the two styles that we did call out VS2 or better and H color or better? Thank you very much for posting. Best, Peyton

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

Peyton_Kelley — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:58:32 GMT

@libbyannE wrote:

What is the color and charity please?

@libbyannE, The best way to describe the color is near colorless which means there is no brown or yellow tone. When viewed without a loupe or microscope there are no visible inclusions. Inclusions are notcceable to a skilled grader under 10X magnification. I hope that helps. Please read the reviews for more specific information from folks who have bought the ring and either had it appraised or compared it to other rings they own. Take care, Peyton

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

Peyton_Kelley — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:59:40 GMT

@perfumera De La Luz wrote:

That ring is drop dead gorgeous Peyton!

Hi @perfumera De La Luz, thank you very much. I am so proud of these diamonds. The clarity, color, and cutting are something to be proud of. Take care, Peyton

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

Peyton_Kelley — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 21:12:28 GMT

@nycgrl wrote:

@Peyton_Kelley - That 3 hour block of diamonds last night was the best I have seen in a very long time. I appreciate you providing the color grade on the rings. Going forward, please continue to provide that information since these are not small purchases. I also adored that brown diamond solitare. Please try to bring more of these in the future. I hope I can take this as a sign of things to come since the jewelry of late has been disappointing to say the least and this was very refreshing (and I think successful for the Q).

Hi @nycgrl, Thank you very, very much! I really appreciate that. Three hours with Rick goes by so fast especially when we have such gorgeous diamond jewelry. Whenever possible, I do provide the actual GIA color and clarity on certain pieces. I thought that the breath of assortment was unparallelled. There really was something for all tastes and pocketbooks. I know that many of these are considered purchases and once in a lifetime for so many of us. The brown diamond solitaire is ever more beautiful in person. The colors in the stone are amazing. The Diamond and Colored Stone department is really working hard to bring differentiated product. The new Gemstones that are coming up and the incredible Vault Discoveries are also exciting. Thanks again and please keep me posted on our thoughts. Best, Peyton

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

Peyton_Kelley — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 21:18:25 GMT

@RobertaSZ wrote:

Peyton, last year I wrote to you asking about when you would do diamond Star of David pendants. You said that maybe this year, 2016, we would see some and this has yet to happen. WHY??????????????? Also, for the five stone ring, please give me the GIAs on the one carat: color, clarity is fine. thanks, Roberta ps. why don't you always have color and clarty? We really need this information to decide if we want the item. At least I DO!!!

Hi @RobertaSZ, I worked with the Diamond Deparment on this and I haven't seen anything either. I am meeting with them tomorrow and will bring it up again. Please tune in for an answer.

At this time, I cannot give specific color and clarity but can describe in the best way possible. With the unaided eye, you cannot see any inclusions. Inclusions are noticeable to a skilled grader under 10X magnification. I know this isn't really what you want but it does give a good idea what the clarity is. The color is described as near-colorless. The body color of the stone does not have any hint of yellow or brown. Please take a look at some of the reviews. Many folks talk about having it appraised and what the outcome was. Thank you so much for your understanding. Best, Peyton

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

libbyannE — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:45:21 GMT

@Peyton_Kelley

Thank you!!!

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

RobertaSZ — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:16:35 GMT

i soooooooooooooooooooooooo agree with you. iT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TELL IF THE PRICE IS A VALUE OR NOT WITHOUT THAT KIND OF INFORMATION. Unless and until they tell us, I will be forced to assume h-l color and I1-I2 clarity. Wish they would tell us........................................

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

RobertaSZ — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:20:30 GMT

Peyton, while I appreciate that you read my note and responded with a heart, I would request more specific information. RECOGNIZING THAT IT IS FAR TOO LATE TO EXPECT ANYTHING THIS YEAR, 2016, ARE PLANS BEING MADE IN 2017 TO HAVE DIAMOND STAR OF DAVIDS? AND IF SO, WHEN AND IF NOT, WHY NOT????? I would very much appreciate a direct answer to my direct questions! thanks!

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

Peyton_Kelley — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 14:41:13 GMT

@RobertaSZ wrote:

i soooooooooooooooooooooooo agree with you. iT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TELL IF THE PRICE IS A VALUE OR NOT WITHOUT THAT KIND OF INFORMATION. Unless and until they tell us, I will be forced to assume h-l color and I1-I2 clarity. Wish they would tell us........................................

Hi @RobertaSZ, I know how important this is. We are working on a way to be able to mention the specific clarity and color grade. Thanks, Peyton

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

Peyton_Kelley — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 14:43:38 GMT

@RobertaSZ wrote:

Peyton, while I appreciate that you read my note and responded with a heart, I would request more specific information. RECOGNIZING THAT IT IS FAR TOO LATE TO EXPECT ANYTHING THIS YEAR, 2016, ARE PLANS BEING MADE IN 2017 TO HAVE DIAMOND STAR OF DAVIDS? AND IF SO, WHEN AND IF NOT, WHY NOT????? I would very much appreciate a direct answer to my direct questions! thanks!

Hi @RobertaSZ, I am sorry if I didn't answer the question. I have been involved in design sessions where a Star of David was designed and the final sketch approved. I will follow up with the buyer and see when a sample will be here. I doubt it will be this year but I will push for early 2017..Thanks, Peyton

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

LaFayette — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:22:26 GMT

I purchased J333655, based in part on the color and clarity information that was provided in the on-air presentation. I can't find that information anywhere now, and Customer Service has not been able to help. I know Affinity diamonds have a specific range of color and clarity, but I can't get that information either. Peyton, can you help? I just want to know what I am buying.

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

LaFayette — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:42:01 GMT

Hello again, I have another question. If you could provide the color and clarity information during the presentation, why can't you provide it now? It doesn't make sense to sell a piece of jewelry and then tell the customer to go get appraised. If I can't get this info, I will have to return the ring, and I don't want to do that!

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

Peyton_Kelley — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:31:53 GMT

@LaFayette wrote:

Hello again, I have another question. If you could provide the color and clarity information during the presentation, why can't you provide it now? It doesn't make sense to sell a piece of jewelry and then tell the customer to go get appraised. If I can't get this info, I will have to return the ring, and I don't want to do that!

Hello @LaFayette, You picked one of the most beautiful rings we have ever done. We did not give specific GIA color and clarity grades on the diamonds in this ring. What we did say was that were eye clean, meaning when you look at them with the unaided eye, you cannot see any inclusions. The inclusions in the Emerald Cuts are minor and range from difficult to somewhat easy for a skilled grader to see under 10x magnification. The color of the diamonds is near colorless, which means there is no brown or yellow tint to the diamond. If you want to know a little more, the Emerald Cuts in your ring are from the same clarity and color parcel as in J333440. We are working on a way to be able to give more specific color and clarity information going forward. Thank you and let me know if I can help in anyway. Best, Peyton

Re: Affinity Diamonds on Thursday

LaFayette — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:59:29 GMT

Thank you Peyton, I really appreciate the effort.