63 Su Min’s Decision (1/2)
Chapter 63: Su Min’s Decision
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Among conventional diamond rings, a value of six thousand dollars could only be regarded as middle to low. If stuffed to death, a full one hundred percent would still only be around twenty points or so. Not to mention those Tuhao class diamond rings. Diamond rings of this level had small flaws; it was not possible to be flawless, and it wasn’t really possible to have only miniscule flaws. Although there were some small flaws, experienced artisans would cover up the defects as much as possible through methods of cutting and mosaic. It could not be seen with the naked eye.
With this diamond ring, its every aspect had already surpassed the quality that this level of price should have. The only regret was that the form of the diamond was emerald, which was similar in shape to a rectangle. It was possible that the artisans had deliberately tried to cover up the flaws in accordance to its original size. Diamonds on diamond rings came in a variety of shapes. The most common ones were round circle-shaped, square-shaped, and heart-shaped. Heart-shaped ones were the most popular among young men and women. That was because by just looking, the heart-shaped ones appeared very romantic. However, the heart-shaped ones also had the lowest ratio of the original stone being used. Under the same price, if you insisted on choosing the heart-shaped, then you must have some compromise in other areas, such as in weight and in clarity. Otherwise, you should unquestioningly add more money. Most middle-aged men and women would choose round circle-shaped or square-shaped diamonds, which symbolized harmony, firmness and stability. People also liked other shapes such as teardrop shapes and marquise shapes, especially sentimental girls under the age of twenty-five. In comparison, the emerald shape was a bit awkward.
Su Min actually quite liked the emerald shaped diamonds. That was because this type of diamond has a very unique cut, unlike other cutting methods that were brilliant. Thus, it was rarely confused with fake diamond rings—she really valued this point. It must be occupational illness; whenever she walked down the street and saw a ring on a woman’s finger, she would always ponder whether it was real or fake. Very few fake diamond rings were emerald shaped. That was because there was no need to consider the original stone or the issue of covering up the defects. Of course, what was prevalent was popular. This diamond ring had been displayed on the counter even before Su Min had assumed her job. The original price was 8888; it couldn’t be sold so it was lowered to 7688, then it still couldn’t be sold so it decreased to 6688, and then that couldn’t be sold either so it was decreased to 5888, where it was now. As a small shop clerk, Su Min did not know its purchase price, but the cost was roughly equivalent to its value, no matter how you looked at it.
She also liked the romantic heart-shape and the stable round circle-shape, but she would more so consider the issue of diamond preservation. Sure maintenance of value was directly associated with the diamond’s weight. If she could only choose one between the three factors of romance, stability, and preservation, she would choose preservation without hesitation. Zhang Zian asked her which one she thought was the best, and she chose this one. After she had finished speaking, she felt not only her face, but also her hands burning up. When she moved her fingers, there was a small cluster of water vapor where her palms were on the glass of the display cabinet.
”Was I making a decision that I was not in a position to make?” she wondered. ”Maybe the customer was just speaking casually, but I took it for real.” She stared at the ground, and secretly peeped at Zhang Zian’s face in the ground’s reflection. ”Not everyone could accept the emerald shaped diamonds; what do I do if he requests a change?” Zhang Zian did not understand jewelry, including the one that Su Min had pointed out. He saw that all the diamond rings were very pretty, and all very upscale. In addition, looking with his judgment for cats and dogs, this ring’s diamond was indeed bigger than the other diamonds in the same area, although visual assumption wasn’t that accurate.
Thus he decided at once, ”Then I want that one. I’ll pay now.”
Su Min’s heart suddenly felt excited. It was the first time that a customer trusted her so much. Something close to six thousand dollars was decided upon with one word of hers. The other customers would always pick and choose—this style wasn’t good, that diamond was too small—but they didn’t want to add more money, so it was difficult to deal with.
”All right, I will wrap it up for you immediately,” she said with her lips tight.
”Right. I can get a two percent discount, right?” Zhang Zian asked to confirm.
”Yes, I can only offer you this much of a discount,” she replied.
Zhang Zian was very satisfied, ”Ok, two percent is pretty good.”