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Back story: My mother gave me her old engagement ring (see original appraisal from 1970) and my now fiancee used it to propose to me (how I feel about this is a whole different story for another time). I was under the impression that he would do his research and find a strong, reputable jeweler and appraiser. He ended up going to a mom and pop jeweler near his work and they sent out the ring for appraisal.
Pricescope has been so helpful in helping me understand the 4Cs, and I have concerns regarding the second appraisal (and the lack of consistency between the two). I know that a lot has changed since the 1970s, but still - there are serious issues... For example, no grading system that I know of has a cut category of 'medium'. Also, the carat weight is different between the two appraisals as is the clarity.
My mother told me that she wore the ring for 1 year and then it was in a safety deposit box until she gave it to me. Even when she took it to a jeweler for cleaning, it was never out of her sight. So, did my fiancee's jeweler (who sized the ring) or Gemtech switch the diamond? Why are the stats so different?
Also, if they did switch the diamond, what is my recourse? Or, is it a matter of 'he said, she said'?
I really look forward to your advice. I also appreciate that 'rocky talky' may be the wrong forum for this question.



Pricescope has been so helpful in helping me understand the 4Cs, and I have concerns regarding the second appraisal (and the lack of consistency between the two). I know that a lot has changed since the 1970s, but still - there are serious issues... For example, no grading system that I know of has a cut category of 'medium'. Also, the carat weight is different between the two appraisals as is the clarity.
My mother told me that she wore the ring for 1 year and then it was in a safety deposit box until she gave it to me. Even when she took it to a jeweler for cleaning, it was never out of her sight. So, did my fiancee's jeweler (who sized the ring) or Gemtech switch the diamond? Why are the stats so different?
Also, if they did switch the diamond, what is my recourse? Or, is it a matter of 'he said, she said'?
I really look forward to your advice. I also appreciate that 'rocky talky' may be the wrong forum for this question.


