So, I am now considering the question of getting my stone appraised. One question that has come up is should I have it appraised before or after setting the stone or both.
I want an appraisal for peace of mind, i.e. independently verify that the stone I''m getting is the one reflected in the report. And also, to get an opinion on how accurately it was graded by GIA.
Also, I need an appraisal of the ring for insurance purposes.
I''m using a custom jeweler to put together my ring and he says he works with an independent appraiser and he offered her services for convenience. Her fees seem in line with what I''ve seen reported on the forum (maybe a little less than average). My question is, should I be concerned that the appraisal will not be "indepedent" since the jeweler and the appraiser obviously work with each other a lot.
Finally, how much can an appraiser analyze the stone once it''s set? Will that affect their ability to be able to tell me whether it''s a true H&A, or whether the dimensions are correctly reflected on the report?
I want an appraisal for peace of mind, i.e. independently verify that the stone I''m getting is the one reflected in the report. And also, to get an opinion on how accurately it was graded by GIA.
Also, I need an appraisal of the ring for insurance purposes.
I''m using a custom jeweler to put together my ring and he says he works with an independent appraiser and he offered her services for convenience. Her fees seem in line with what I''ve seen reported on the forum (maybe a little less than average). My question is, should I be concerned that the appraisal will not be "indepedent" since the jeweler and the appraiser obviously work with each other a lot.
Finally, how much can an appraiser analyze the stone once it''s set? Will that affect their ability to be able to tell me whether it''s a true H&A, or whether the dimensions are correctly reflected on the report?