very excited that my ring is arriving on monday but i just wanted to prep myself on what to look for incase the stone does not "check-out" i will still be in the window to make a return. this is my first diamond i have ever bought, and i was wondering if you more experienced individuals had a checklist on things you do when you first receive a ring that a normal person can do at home? ideally, i would prefer to examine a loose stone, but decided to get it mounted to decrease the hassle and stress. i purchased a 30x/60x loupe and made my own ASET scope. i will also check arrows with my DIY viewer. so far I have on my list:
1. verify documents
2. weight? it's mounted so not sure i'll be able to do this
3. dimensions? was unable to pick up a caliper so this seems like a no-go
4. look for laser inscription on girdle (GIA report says it has inscription) but it is mounted in a 6 prong setting so not sure if i'll be able to see it. i did ask for the inscription to be visible though.
5. try to verify inclusion map with stone (it's a VS1 so again not sure if i'll be able to verify this on my own with my experience/tools)
6. check prongs for good adaptation
7. check ASET
8. check arrows view
9. check metal inscriptions inside ring
10. check visuals/obstructions in different light settings (again, due to my experience not sure how accurate this will be)
seems like with my particular stone/setting and experience I may need to bring it to a jeweler? what are your guys thoughts?
1. verify documents
2. weight? it's mounted so not sure i'll be able to do this
3. dimensions? was unable to pick up a caliper so this seems like a no-go
4. look for laser inscription on girdle (GIA report says it has inscription) but it is mounted in a 6 prong setting so not sure if i'll be able to see it. i did ask for the inscription to be visible though.
5. try to verify inclusion map with stone (it's a VS1 so again not sure if i'll be able to verify this on my own with my experience/tools)
6. check prongs for good adaptation
7. check ASET
8. check arrows view
9. check metal inscriptions inside ring
10. check visuals/obstructions in different light settings (again, due to my experience not sure how accurate this will be)
seems like with my particular stone/setting and experience I may need to bring it to a jeweler? what are your guys thoughts?
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