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EGL certificate - real or not? |
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| P: 7/13/2006 10:50:21 AM | |
mitch25 Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 7/13/2006 Member Since: 7/13/2006 |
I received my e-ring and had an EGL certificate with it. I'm assumming it's one from Israel b/c of the 10 digit certificate number. However, there's a misspelling on the form (it was 'Graduate emologist') and it doesn't appear to have any security features. It was created in 2000, apparently. Any advice on verifying this form? I'm hoping he hasn't paid for something that's not even close to being the real deal... Thank you!
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| Posted: 7/13/2006 10:50:21 AM | |
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| P: 7/13/2006 11:06:50 AM | |
Jas12 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,938 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 5/16/2006 |
Hi EGL is a real grading organization, but they are not (as I have found out through this site) well respected. The USA EGL seems to have a better reputaion and stricter standards, but I was told by a few jewelers to stay away from the Belgium and Isreal reports . This does not mean that you got a fake diamond or anything--just that what is on the report may not be accurate (they are known to grade up to two letters higher in colour, and higher in clarity as well), meaning you could have paid for a VS1, H stone (for ex.) but really got a VS2, J.... You may want to get it graded again by GIA or AGS, and if it is way off, look into returning it if that is important to you... hope that helps, i am just learning this myself, so maybe others will chime in
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| Posted: 7/13/2006 11:06:50 AM | |
| P: 7/13/2006 11:09:00 AM | |
Regular Guy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,326 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2004 |
Alternately, maybe the diamond has some documented, unique features, captured by the emologist. Ira (Ruffles have Ridges) Z. |
| Posted: 7/13/2006 11:09:00 AM | |
| P: 7/13/2006 11:48:57 AM | |
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mitch25 Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 7/13/2006 Member Since: 7/13/2006 |
LOL... the emologist definition is classic. Thanks for the laugh.
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| Posted: 7/13/2006 11:48:57 AM | |
| P: 7/13/2006 12:22:50 PM | |
Jelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,476 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/20/2005 |
The misspelling is strange and a bit suspicious. Where did you purchase this diamond? Was it a reputable jeweler?
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| Posted: 7/13/2006 12:22:50 PM | |
| P: 7/13/2006 5:21:18 PM | |
kenny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
Regular guy that was FUNNY! 
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| Posted: 7/13/2006 5:21:18 PM | |
| P: 7/13/2006 5:21:49 PM | |
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mitch25 Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 7/13/2006 Member Since: 7/13/2006 |
it came from an individual jeweler in houston. diamond world.
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| Posted: 7/13/2006 5:21:49 PM | |
| P: 7/14/2006 9:24:34 AM | |
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Jas12 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,938 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 5/16/2006 |
You could bring the stone back to the jeweler and voice your concern (don't be shy!) point out the typo, and arm yourself with some knowledge from this site (just search EGL). Maybe your could 'trade-in' your stone for one of approximate specs, but with a GIA report. You may have to dish out some extra $$, but it may be worth it for peace of mind.
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| Posted: 7/14/2006 9:24:34 AM | |
| P: 7/14/2006 9:33:11 AM | |
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,254 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
You could always contact www.eglusa.com - they have a search function where you can verify the cert number. If this only works with EGL USA graded diamonds, they still might be able to help you by giving you info on who to contact to check out the cert. I just had a look for you, go to online results on the website and you will see the search tool where you can enter the cert number. If this doesn't work for other EGL labs, there is a customer service number at the bottom of the page you could call and they would be able to tell you who to speak to.  Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn |
| Posted: 7/14/2006 9:33:11 AM | |
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