topic Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings in Jewelry

Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Caaareful Shopper — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:50:24 GMT

I know many of the hosts have designed their dream diamonique ring, or allowed a diamonique version of their own rings.

The latest is Courtney Khondabi. It's item # J364686, over 6 cttw ring called, "The Courtney."

It's beautiful. But I'm curious as to the demand for such a large stone? Six carats seems like holiday party, but no place else to wear it. Of course, I'm only speaking for myself. It really is a beautiful ring, but was 3 or 3 1/2 cttw not big enough???

All I keep hearing is revenue in the jewelery industry has been down for a while. Hmmm. What are your thoughts?

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Kachina624 — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:03:09 GMT

I haven't yet seen a host-designed ring I'd wear. Years ago I bought Kathy Levine's heart ring, but never wore it. I'm just not the heart type.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

alicedee — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:03:40 GMT

A 6 carat ring would be ludicrous for me and my lifestyle. I wouldn't even wear a 3 carat.

i have small hands....a 1 carat stone looks just right to me.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Desertdi — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:11:14 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I haven't yet seen a host-designed ring I'd wear. Years ago I bought Kathy Levine's heart ring, but never wore it. I'm just not the heart type.

@Kachina624 My sentiments, exactly. Host/Designer. Uh huh.......it takes a degree in fine arts to accomplish that. (I'm not a "heart" person, either.....) di

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Caaareful Shopper — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:14:04 GMT

I like the gemstone cabachon or faceted large stone rings to wear as a cocktail ring or a right-hand ring. But I guess for me I just prefer a solitaire diamonique to look like a diamond I would actually wear.

I'm sure there are others who love the larger size, and wear it beautifully. But I'm not even tempted.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

SilleeMee — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:35:24 GMT

Keep in mind CZ carat weights are not the same as diamond carat weights. CZs weigh more than diamonds. For instance, Courtney's ring has a 5.7 carat center stone given as the weight for CZ. If you compare that with a diamond of equal dimensions then that would be close to a about a 3.5 carat diamond...apporox. It would be nice if the Q would state the DEW (diamond equivalent weight) for their DMQ stones rather than CZ weights.

ETA - Now I'm thoroughly confused...read on and you will be, too.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

chrystaltree — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:19:51 GMT

QVC has been doing that since the Kathy Levine days. I even bought one of Kathy's hert rings and I probably couldn't afford it but I loved Kathy and Diamonique and I watched every minute of the the Sunday evening shows....so....I got the ring. I think I wore a handful of times to a weddings or anniversary parties. They do it to make money, obviously. Women tend to be big fans of their favorite shopping channel hosts and obviouly enough of them will buy items like that to make it profitable for QVC. It's pretty ring but not something that I would be interested in.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Caaareful Shopper — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:36:47 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Keep in mind CZ carat weights are not the same as diamond carat weights. CZs weigh more than diamonds. For instance, Courtney's ring has a 5.7 carat center stone given as the weight for CZ. If you compare that with a diamond of equal dimensions then that would be close to a about a 3.5 carat diamond...apporox. It would be nice if the Q would state the DEW (diamond equivalent weight) for their DMQ stones rather than CZ weights.

Excellent information, I did not know that. The photo online right now does still look very large on the model's hand. I look forward to the actual presentation video. Thank you @SilleeMee

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Still Raining — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:53:49 GMT

Carat: The carat size of a Diamonique simulated diamond is measured exactly the same as natural diamonds. Thus, a one-carat Diamonique stone is equal in size to a one-carat diamond.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

SilleeMee — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:11:20 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
Carat: The carat size of a Diamonique simulated diamond is measured exactly the same as natural diamonds. Thus, a one-carat Diamonique stone is equal in size to a one-carat diamond.

How can that be true?? CZs weigh more than diamonds. There is a calculation factor of 1.7 (approx). The exact calculation depends on the cut and the millimeter size of the stone.

If DMQ stones were given in carat weights equal to that of diamonds then it should state DEW which they do not and technically that is wrong. IMO it's wrong to assume they are the same. I found this on the DMQ home page:

"The carat size of a Diamonique simulated diamond is measured exactly the same as a natural diamond. Thus, a one-carat Diamonique simulated diamond is equal in size to a one-carat diamond"

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

QPrincess — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:03:06 GMT

I'm curious about the ring Shawn has been wearing recently. Her's is a 3 ct diamond - not a halo. Recently she has been wearing a ring with a halo. I'm curious if she has upgraded from the already "large and in charge" 3 ct. diamond.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Still Raining — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:10:41 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Still Raining wrote:
Carat: The carat size of a Diamonique simulated diamond is measured exactly the same as natural diamonds. Thus, a one-carat Diamonique stone is equal in size to a one-carat diamond.

How can that be true?? CZs weigh more than diamonds. There is a calculation factor of 1.7 (approx). The exact calculation depends on the cut and the millimeter size of the stone.

If DMQ stones were given in carat weights equal to that of diamonds then it should state DEW.

I have long been puzzled by this and at one time I think QVC was much more clear.

This is what drops down under this ring, can't speak to what nonsense they sprout on other products.

My dark suspicion is that they love to cloud the issue, since we all "know" diamonique is "just" like a diamond.

Got to say, if it got by you, they must be good with slight of hand moves.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

mrssweetiebear — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:40:41 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
Carat: The carat size of a Diamonique simulated diamond is measured exactly the same as natural diamonds. Thus, a one-carat Diamonique stone is equal in size to a one-carat diamond.

Carat is a weight measurement not a size measurement.

It would clear up a lot of confusion if QVC would simply give the MM sizes of the stones like all jewelers do. For example, a 1ct round diamond is 6.5 mm, a 2ct round diamond is 8.1 mm, a 5ct round diamond is 11 mm. This is approximate as the final .1, .3, etc. will depend on the exact cut of a particular stone

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

SilleeMee — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:46:39 GMT

@mrssweetiebear wrote:
@Still Raining wrote:
Carat: The carat size of a Diamonique simulated diamond is measured exactly the same as natural diamonds. Thus, a one-carat Diamonique stone is equal in size to a one-carat diamond.
Carat is a weight measurement not a size measurement.

It would clear up a lot of confusion if QVC would simply give the MM sizes of the stones like all jewelers do. For example, a 1ct round diamond is 6.5 mm, a 2ct round diamond is 8.1 mm, a 5ct round diamond is 11 mm. This is approximate as the final .1, .3, etc. will depend on the exact cut of a particular stone

ITA!!

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Mz iMac — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:49:37 GMT

I've been eyeing this ring for a year now J276996. I believe was designed by Amy? I believe its a dup of her engagement ring.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Still Raining — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:51:02 GMT

@mrssweetiebear wrote:
@Still Raining wrote:
Carat: The carat size of a Diamonique simulated diamond is measured exactly the same as natural diamonds. Thus, a one-carat Diamonique stone is equal in size to a one-carat diamond.
Carat is a weight measurement not a size measurement.

Yes indeed, and once we wrap our brains around their quote I copied, we can all go screaming down the street. Not nice to fool your customers.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

blackhole99 — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:04:08 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
I've been eyeing this ring for a year now J276996. I believe was designed by Amy? I believe its a dup of her engagement ring.

@Mz iMac Yes, Amy chose to wear that ring with her real diamond wedding band, don't know if she designed the ring or not.It's not her engagement ring duplicate, I think she mentioned she chose the big diamond wedding band over an engagement ring at the time, they could not afford both.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Krimpette — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:07:42 GMT

I prefer simple settings. Not a fan of the halo style that's so popular these days.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Caaareful Shopper — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:10:02 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
I've been eyeing this ring for a year now J276996. I believe was designed by Amy? I believe its a dup of her engagement ring.

@Mz iMac That ring was always a Diamonique ring. Amy said she saw it, fell in love with it, and decided to make it her engagement ring. Her wedding band is real diamonds, but her original engagement ring is indeed that one pictured, a Diamonique ring she saw on QVC.

Re: Host-Designed Diamonique Rings

Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:22:50 GMT

I prefer smaller stones. Thanks for telling us about this. I like to hear about new things.