Show me your IGI diamond and let me know if you are happy with it!
- Thread starter kbarro1
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Welcome! The main reason that you will see some negative opinions about IGI certified diamonds is that apparently the cert is not reliable. We really hate to see anyone pay for something and not get what they paid for. GIA and AGS certs are more reliable, and that is why we recommend them.
If your store has a good return policy, you could take the stone to an independent appraiser and be sure of what you are getting. But there is alot to learn about diamond quality, so you might want to learn more about cut before making a decision.
simplysplendid
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Hi,
Rather than buying an IGI diamond, since you have not made the purchase, why don''t you shop for a GIA, AGS or HRD certed diamond instead?
Rather than buying an IGI diamond, since you have not made the purchase, why don''t you shop for a GIA, AGS or HRD certed diamond instead?
lisa1.01fvs1
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I just got a pair of diamond earrings (1cttw) from IGI and they told me that they do grade cut but not every vendor wants that info.
There was no cut info. on my earrrings except color, clarity and an infalted appprasial price. They are very beautiful, no visible inclusions and extremely white. WHEW!
They are lovely - a gift and I probably wouldn''t have bought them myself but you can find deals as many of the "good"
stones are sent directlly to GIA and AGS immediately. However, you can find "good" stones w/ IGI grading but it probably
takes more effort.
Definitely get it appraised for the actual value and you may find a winner.
If its for an ering then go with a trusted vendor and save yourself the headache.
There was no cut info. on my earrrings except color, clarity and an infalted appprasial price. They are very beautiful, no visible inclusions and extremely white. WHEW!
They are lovely - a gift and I probably wouldn''t have bought them myself but you can find deals as many of the "good"
stones are sent directlly to GIA and AGS immediately. However, you can find "good" stones w/ IGI grading but it probably
takes more effort.
Definitely get it appraised for the actual value and you may find a winner.
If its for an ering then go with a trusted vendor and save yourself the headache.
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