lacking the percentages and buying without.

[Cynthia]

I''m posting this question again.

I''m in Canada and our grader Gemscan does not provide any measurements or % on their certificate. I''m interested in people''s opinions.

Would it really matter if I went to a chain and asked for a f vvs2 3/4C emerald were I can trade my old set vs a diamond dealer?

Or should I assume that the dealer is the specialist?

 

[elmo]

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On 8/21/2004 1:12:38 PM Cynthia wrote:

I'm posting this question again.


I'm in Canada and our grader Gemscan does not provide any measurements or % on their certificate. I'm interested in people's opinions.


Would it really matter if I went to a chain and asked for a f vvs2 3/4C emerald were I can trade my old set vs a diamond dealer?


Or should I assume that the dealer is the specialist?

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No measurements? No length-width-depth and table? These are critical to help to identify the stone as the one described on the report.

 

[quaeritur]

I'm not exactly sure about your question... but you might want to do a search here on gemscan.

 

[Todd07]

In my humble opinion, I would not buy without getting full info - you don't know what you are paying for since cut is the most important C. If you need to buy from a local jeweler try the following:




- check the tutorial and search the forum for info on what makes a good emerald cut.


- Maybe you can specifically ask for the "diamond grading report" if they are just showing the wallet card. I see that it provides table and pavilion angles and %.

 

[Cynthia]

Hi, just to follow up in case this information is helpful to someone else.

I sent an email asking if they did provide the specs on the stone and this is what they said " Yes. The information you are looking for is included on a detailed grading report. This can only be produced for a loose stone. Please call the office at 1-877-868-6656 or 416-868-6656 for more information.

Best regards,
Gem Scan International Inc.

Thanks Dazzle 5 for showing me a certificate and I apologize for misinforming everyone. Just goes to show that you can't always be accurate with internet info. Buying diamonds in Canada seems to be so difficult. I hate that all our prices are marked up !

CIndy