Can I TRUST the jeweler???

[josephd05]

Hello folks,

I purchased my center stone online and now need a setting created. My question is, how do I know the jeweler will not pull a switch-a-roo with my stone? I know a guy who said I should tell the jeweler I would need an appraisal done after the ring is made before I pay them in order to make sure everything is legit. I''m sure there''s a standard procedure for this. Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

 

[oldminer]

You need to be familiar with YOUR diamond. YOU ought to be able to recognize it by the inclsuions or a laser inscription. If and when you decide to trust anyone, then get a written receip[t for the diamond you are leaving. A bench jeweler may not be qualified to clarity grade or color grade a diamond, but you already know about those factors. Get the jeweler to sketch a plot of the inclusions onto their receipt and to also acknowledge if there is a laer inscription. Get them to put the exact weight and measurements of the dimesnions of the diamond into the receipt, too.

Unless they are bad folks, you''ll get your diamond back without a problem. If there is a problem, then you have a receipt that does not match the diamond and you can make your case. A problem is rare, but can be prevented by being careful.

If you act suspicious, the jeweler will sense it and probably be as afraid of you as you are of him. DIstrust breeds return distrust. Be optimistic and careful, but don;t make an enemy out of the person who is going to work for you.

It is a balancing act.

 

[Lorelei]

Thanks Dave that was exactly what I was posting before I got booted off

Darn internet connection

 

[newenglandgemlab]

I agree with Dave. Know your diamond! I spend a lot of time with my clients letting them ''visit'' their stone under my scope so they know the unique characteristics. No fooling someone knowledgeable! Cindy

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Hi! Some stores have styling events where they bring in settings. You can choose your setting and watch them set your stone - you might want to see if any stores near you are having an event like that or if any of them will let you watch them set your stone.