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sunbug rough rock Posts: 8 |
posted 03-23-2001 08:03 PM
Need help AGAIN....plz. Just called a local jeweler (hi-end)asking for Sarin measurents on a specific stone that we'd seen earlier in the day. He did give us a copy of the GIA cert for the stone, but GIA not complete info to properly determine cut grade accurately. He said a Sarin machine ONLY measures color as far as he knew AND that the color on the cert is listed as a G so, the Sarin would only confirm that it is in fact a G. Stone is 1.70 RB 7.75-7.83 X 4.70mm Depth...60.3% Table...59% Girdle..Thin-Med faceted Culet...none Polish...VG Symm...VG Clarity...SI1 Fluor...none Price is 14,650 Any thoughts? and certainly his comment about the Sarin is incorrect or misleading? Thanks!!!! |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 402 |
posted 03-23-2001 08:37 PM
Well, as you know Sarin machine measures diamond proportions, not the color. You can find A professional appraiser who Do you like the stone and how is it comparing with others? |
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sunbug rough rock Posts: 8 |
posted 03-23-2001 09:40 PM
Hi Leonid-- Thanks for the Sarin info confirmation---this jewelers card shows him as "President" of this business... The stone was very, very pretty in the store anyway--hallogen lites everywhere though. Seemed lower priced by about 1000.00 than the next guy. He (the President)says he is giving us his rock-bottom price and at this price he is making just under 15%. Seems like a great guy but after the Sarin comment,we are sort of leary of his honesty and knowledge. Any more thoughts? Thanks!! |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 402 |
posted 03-23-2001 10:38 PM
Sunbug, the depth is not deep so it is quite possible that diamond has good proportions. Plus you like the diamond... Price doesn't looks bad for the brick and mortar store. But since you are going to spend quite a bit of money, you might whant to consider service of an independent professional appraiser - you will need an appraisal for insurance anyway. |
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Cut Nut cut rock Posts: 59 |
posted 03-24-2001 08:56 PM
Go to http://www.pricescope.com/tutor_60.asp and you will understand wyh you need a Sarin report. The guy is probably simply unaware of what developments occured over the past decade - he is flat out running a business. Garry H |
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