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Diamond brokers often work with those looking to purchase higher-end diamonds or rare stones such as fancy colored diamonds. The purpose of a diamond broker is to have someone, who's in the know in the diamond industry, hunting down the most exquisite diamond for you at the best price. Diamond brokers often go straight to the source for your diamond, and work directly with either the diamond cutter or wholesaler. Since diamond retailers jack their prices up on diamonds by 50% to 400%, you save money when you surpass them. In addition, rather than having to do all the painstaking research yourself, in order to find the perfect diamond, the broker will do it all for you, thus saving you time and aggravation. Also, a diamond broker, has the knowledge, to educate you on all of the Cs and can confirm that the diamond that you are getting meets all specifications as described by the seller. For instance, they may do such by examining the diamond in a gemological laboratory.

So how do you find someone legit, who can do all of these wonderful things? After all, you don't want someone who says they are working for you, but really only looking out for their own best interest. In today's world, it's hard to know who to trust! Beware that some will represent themselves as brokers when they are actually retailers looking to pocket as much profit as possible. The brokers should not own the diamonds that they sell to you. So do your research.

First and foremost, you want someone who has the credentials to backup their opinions. A broker should be trained by the Gemological Institute of America as a Graduate Gemologist and accredited by the American Gem Society as a Certified Gemologist Appraiser. In addition, they should have a vast knowledge of the marketplace so they can help you get the best stone at the best price. Finally, you want someone who has the patience to hold your hand through this exciting process, won't rush you, and will work with you until you find exactly what you want.

It's best to find three brokers, interview and research them, and finally select the one that is the best match for you. If you want to be super selective, you may even ask for contact information from customers that they have worked with in the past

While a broker should always have your best interest at heart, their services don't come free. Just so you know, the broker should get a fee worth approximately 10% of the diamond they find for you.

The author just celebrated her one year anniversary and sports a beautiful ascher cut ring. She and her husband put together the website: http://www.ultimate-engagement-ring-guide.com to help you find the perfect ring.

Be Secure With A Steel Safe

Steel safes from companies such as Phoenix or Sentry are designed to be nearly indestructible, and difficult to move/steal. Most steel safes are also designed to be fireproof and flood proof. Some safes are even data fire proofed meaning the temperature inside will not be any more than 125 degrees, even with at 1200+ degree fire burning all around the safe.  If you have things of value, placing them in a steel safe with the right features would be a smart decision.

The Phoenix 1231 Olympian Steel Office/Home Fire Proof Safe includes many of the features you would be looking for in a steel safe. This steel safe is sized to fit under a desk or in a cabinet. The body of this safe is made of galvanized steel. This steel safe has a recessed door, protecting the contents of the steel safe from smoke, heat or water damage during a fire, or any other natural disaster. This steel safe has a UL (Underwriters Laboratory) rating of 350 for one hour. This means that this steel safe will maintain an internal temperature of less than 350 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour when exposed to excessive heat or fire. This rating makes this steel safe a great choice for any papers of value. The ability to be bolted to the floor is an important feature of this steel safe. This steel safe can be bolted down into the floor. In the event of a fire, these plugs on this steel safe will expand when exposed to heat and will seal the safe in to the floor. On the hinge side of this steel safe are two dead bolts. If the hinges on this steel safe are ever removed, the dead bolts remain in place, keeping the door securely fastened. The myriad of safety features on this Phoenix safe make it a solid choice for your security needs.

The Phoenix 1233 Olympian Steel Office/Home Fire Proof Safe is another quality safe to look at if your in the market for one. This steel safe has a 1.30 cubic foot capacity and has a UL rating of 350 for 1 hour.  This rating and capacity make this steel safe ideal for storing documents in your home or office. This steel safe has a modern, compact design created to augment the décor of your home or office. This steel safe comes in a white. This steel safe has a recommended cash risk of $2,200 and a valuables risk of $22,000.  It is not recommended you keep more than this stored in this steel safe. This steel safe has both a combination and key lock. A bolt kit comes with this steel safe so that you can permantly anchor it into the floor.

 There are many companies that manufacture Steel Safes, however  Phoenix and Sentry Safes seem to have the reputation for being durable reliable companies when it comes to Steel Safes. Take some time to identify your needs and to find a steel safe to match those needs.

If you're looking for a container to safeguard such products, look for one that carries a Class 125 rating from Underwriters Laboratories for one-half hour or longer, up to a maximum of four hours. That means it will maintain an interior temperature below 125 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity below 80 percent when subjected to exterior temperatures ranging from 1,550 degrees (for the one half-hour rating) to 2,000 degrees (for the four-hour rating). Most products sold for use in the home carry the half-hour or one-hour rating.

For protection of valuable or hard-to-replace paper documents, look for a UL 350 classification. That means the chest, safe or filing cabinet will maintain an interior temperature below 350 degrees when exposed to temperatures ranging from 1,550 degrees (for the half-hour rating) to 2,000 degrees (for the r four-hour rating).

These UL ratings also signify that the product has survived UL's combined explosion hazard/impact test. In this test, the product is subjected to 2,000-degree heat for 30 minutes, dropped 30 feet onto a riprap of broken bricks and concrete, then reheated to 1,550 degrees for 30 more minutes. If it doesn't explode, it passes the test.

Some proven quality manufacturers of fireproof safes are Fire King, Sentry, and Phoenix. 

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Does anyone else out there think that HOUSE is the most ridiculous doctor show on TV?

1. There are so many patients with an unusual constellation of signs and symptoms that bring up such numerous and obscure diagnoses which the doctor team just can't seem to narrow down without initiating an improbable combination of diagnostic tests and "empirical treatments."

I totally agree. Hugh Laurie gives a good performance, but the show is beyond stupid.

Besides the things you mentioned, they apparently skip some very standard, routine tests that would have put them on the right track earlier on.

Oh, yeah. Dumb, dumb, dumb.

Halt this pointless war
ANOTHER week, another massive drug bust. This one was on Thursday in Hinchinbrook, where the police found a drug laboratory said to be capable of producing $10million worth of ecstasy. Sigh.

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