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Newbie99 rough rock Posts: 12 |
posted 06-06-2001 07:09 PM
Hi all, I am wondering if it is a good idea to have GIA cert number inscripted to the girdle of my stone. I live near GIA Carlsbad, the fee is $27.00 |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 518 |
posted 06-06-2001 07:21 PM
Newbie99, Have a look at Lawmax and StevL posts here: www.pricescope.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000163.html Keep in mind that this is not the best way to identify a diamond. Inscription can be easily polished out or created on another stone. There are better ways to identify the diamond e.g. a plot of inclusions. |
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barry rough rock Posts: 7 |
posted 06-06-2001 10:58 PM
Newbie; You should also consider GemPrint Barry www.superbcert.com ------------------ |
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Newbie99 rough rock Posts: 12 |
posted 06-07-2001 02:53 AM
Thanks Leonid, Barry. I heard about GemPrint. it identifies and maps inclusions in the diamond for future identification. However, I don't know if this technique works in a flawless diamond. My stone is an IF clarity. Will it work? |
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barry rough rock Posts: 7 |
posted 06-07-2001 07:22 AM
Yes. Every diamond is unique with its own Gemprint will capture this unique pattern and configuation. Barry www.superbcert.com ------------------ |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 518 |
posted 06-07-2001 07:41 AM
GemPrint doesn't capture the inclusions but specific reflection pattern unique for every gem, piece of jewelry, even watches  Some insurance companies give 10% discount for your diamond insurance if it was GemPrinted. GemPrint have the same limitation. If the diamond will be repolished its reflection features will be altered and it won't match old GemPrint record. Although it is impossible to create a fake with the same GemPrint pattern. |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 518 |
posted 06-07-2001 07:44 AM
Hi Barry, Nice to see you |
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barry rough rock Posts: 7 |
posted 06-07-2001 09:08 AM
Leonid; Could you please contact me today or drop me an e-mail as where I can contact you. Need to ask you something. Thanks, Barry www.superbcert.com ------------------ |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 518 |
posted 06-07-2001 09:11 AM
Of course, Barry. I just emailed you to info@superbcert.com |
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Newbie99 rough rock Posts: 12 |
posted 06-07-2001 12:30 PM
Leonid & Barry, Thanks very much for the info. |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 518 |
posted 06-07-2001 08:54 PM
No worries mate  Pleasure is all ours |
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barry rough rock Posts: 7 |
posted 06-07-2001 09:41 PM
Leonid; Your Austalian accent is very Barry www.superbcert.com ------------------ |
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oldminer cut rock Posts: 63 |
posted 06-09-2001 04:14 PM
I would do no harm to an IF stone to have it inscribed. $27 sounds like inexpensive protection. It could be removed intentionally, but it will not wear off. A Gemprint is only as good as the Gemprint Company. Without them being in business, no one else can make use of their records. They have been around for 20+ years and we used to do them ourselves. Who knows what the future will bring, however. ------------------ |
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