Ready2AskHer
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Mar 7, 2006
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I've read about appraisals and what happens, but I don't understand when to get the appraisal?
The purpose in the appraiser is to make sure you got what you paid for. The appraisal is more accurate iif the diamond is loose (and a grading can only be performed on a loose stone). But if I get it appraised loose, then turn it over to someone to mount it, how do I know the diamond in my ring is the same as the one I got appraised or that it wasn't chipped or hurt during mounting? Do I get it appraised again? Also, the appraisal is for insurance values. To have it properly insured to I have to get a second appraisal after it is mounted? I'm buying it from a reputable vendor on Pricescope who has only received great reviews. Do I need a loose diamond appraisal and an appraisal after mounting to make sure it's the same diamond and nothing happened to it during mounting? Or is it safe to just have it appraised after it is set? Appraisals are expensive.
The purpose in the appraiser is to make sure you got what you paid for. The appraisal is more accurate iif the diamond is loose (and a grading can only be performed on a loose stone). But if I get it appraised loose, then turn it over to someone to mount it, how do I know the diamond in my ring is the same as the one I got appraised or that it wasn't chipped or hurt during mounting? Do I get it appraised again? Also, the appraisal is for insurance values. To have it properly insured to I have to get a second appraisal after it is mounted? I'm buying it from a reputable vendor on Pricescope who has only received great reviews. Do I need a loose diamond appraisal and an appraisal after mounting to make sure it's the same diamond and nothing happened to it during mounting? Or is it safe to just have it appraised after it is set? Appraisals are expensive.