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Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Leslie Posted: Apr 30, 2004 03:43 PM+

Leslie MEMBER SINCE: 10/03 TOTAL POSTS : 270 WEDDING DATE: Oct 02, 2004

Posted: Apr 30, 2004 03:43 PM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Yes, my ring came with the GIA certication papers....

skew Posted: Apr 30, 2004 03:52 PM+

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Posted: Apr 30, 2004 03:52 PM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Posted by SandraLynn

So if my ring is not GIA, I should feel a bit disappointed? But the ring is beautiful! The diamond is amazing, even w/ the loop!

GIA and AGS are the most reputable certifications. i would ask why you were not shown the certfication upon viewing the stone. i don't think you should feel disappointed. if you love the stone and setting, that is all that really matters. i would suggest however, that you have the stone appraised by an independent party.

SandraLynn Posted: Apr 30, 2004 04:02 PM+

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Posted: Apr 30, 2004 04:02 PM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Skew:

Thank you....The jeweler worked w/ us for 5 hours (3 different meetings) and I didn't think she was trying to rip us off or anything and then FH didn't get a Certification and then I wondered what was up...

samsbride Posted: Apr 30, 2004 06:38 PM+

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Posted: Apr 30, 2004 06:38 PM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Well, there is nothing wrong witha diamond that isn't certified. You could send it to be certified if you wanted to (if you ever want to sell it)
Uncertified diamonds are a LOT less expensive so the issue is that you want to be sure you were not ripped off. YOu can't just say a diamond is 1 carat, G in color with SI2 clarity and that it is worth x amount. There are lots of other factors (flourescence, cut and table if it is round) Those are usually the things the dealer gets people on - especially on uncertified diamonds (most don't know to ask about that stuff)

Get it appraised and see if you overpaid. Do it soon so you can take it up with the jeweler if there is a problem.

Monkeybride Posted: Apr 30, 2004 06:42 PM+

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Posted: Apr 30, 2004 06:42 PM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Mine came with GIA.

If it's not certified just go ahead and get it appraised by an independent to make sure you got what you paid for.

If you are happy that's all that matters.

fairylise Posted: Apr 30, 2004 07:13 PM+

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Posted: Apr 30, 2004 07:13 PM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

mine came w/ a ugl certificate and yes we kept it.

Sweetpea Posted: Apr 30, 2004 08:02 PM+

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Posted: Apr 30, 2004 08:02 PM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Mine came certified. The certificate was mailed 1 week later

myasmom Posted: Apr 30, 2004 09:13 PM+

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Posted: Apr 30, 2004 09:13 PM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Both came with certification and an appraisal(s).

FLaCaTaCa Posted: Apr 30, 2004 09:59 PM+

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Posted: Apr 30, 2004 09:59 PM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Posted by myasmom

Both came with certification and an appraisal(s).

Mine too!!!

Summer Bride Posted: Apr 30, 2004 10:15 PM+

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Posted: Apr 30, 2004 10:15 PM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Yes

LadyPrincess Posted: May 01, 2004 07:19 AM+

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Posted: May 01, 2004 07:19 AM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Posted by SandraLynn

Did you get a diamond certification card when you/he bought/got your engagement ring? Need to know about this. Thanks.

Are you suppose to get this certification?

Yes i got a CIA card & had it
appraised again for insurance policy

skew Posted: May 01, 2004 07:26 AM+

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Posted: May 01, 2004 07:26 AM

Re: Your Engagement Ring Diamond

Posted by samsbride

Get it appraised and see if you overpaid. Do it soon so you can take it up with the jeweler if there is a problem.

i would actually suggest getting it appraised prior to purchase the stone. any REPUTABLE jeweler would send the diamond out for and independent review prior to the customer paying in full.

if not, have them state (in writing) that if the appraisal deviates significantly from the in-house stats, the jeweler excepts responsibility and all monies rendered will be reinbursed.