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June8 rough rock Posts: 6 |
posted 08-13-2001 12:23 PM
hi again everyone, i'm looking to buy a radiant or princess, 1.5-1.7 carat. from everything i've learned, with fancy shapes you can't judge from the numbers alone. and most of the stones i found do not provide all the specifications. how can i determine what the stone looks like if i'm buying from a website? what's the difference between GIA, AGA, EGL and others? is one more trust worthy than another? also, is there anything i can do to ensure a secure setting? i'll just getting a simple solitaire 4 prong platinum setting, from the website that i buy the diamond from. but i'm worried about a bad setting and losing the stone in the future. did anyone on this site have any experience with USACertedDiamonds.com? i think they are based in canada. honest opinions and experiences only please! thanks again. this really is the most helpful website ever! |
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Emrldforher cut rock Posts: 15 |
posted 08-13-2001 02:08 PM
I purchased from USACerted last July. Some of the best prices on the internet and I searched a lot! In my opinion, I didn't care for their "flashy" web presentation (even their e-mails to me were full of color and flash). However, Martin was great to deal with and sent me lab reports as requested, etc. I think some other vendors provide more analysis on the front end (ie. b'scope reports, maybe firescope, sarin repts, etc.). However, I know Martin will send any diamond you select to an appraiser (I know he'll send to rockdoc and maybe others) for a complete analysis. It will be an additional cost, but in my opinion its worth it. Overall, I had a very good experience with Martin and again thought they had some of the best prices. Good luck, E |
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