Buying side stones-what to check?

[PearNut]

I am doing a custom set and am buying five .25ct round stones - they have come in - what should I look for? I have been ''told'' that they are G color and SI1 - he told me that he looked through all the choice to be sure that they match. He also said that he would provide a full appraisal when the job is complete.

When I go to view them - what should I look for? I''ve heard that I shouldn''t expect GIA on side stones.

I will also be getting eight baguettes (size tbd based on the setting) any suggestions on those either just besides how they look to me? or is that enough?

 

[belle]

do you have an idealscope?

 

[PearNut]

no I don''t.........

 

[pyramid]

Here is the link which tells you about Idealscope from the Tutorial at the top of this site

https://www.pricescope.com/idealscope_indx.asp

 

[belle]

if you are going to actually go through the trouble of picking out the stones, an idealscope would be much more helpful, and economical than getting reports on all of them.

 

[jaz464]

Assuming you are working with a knowledgable and trustworthy vendor, I would let them decide. Choosing matching sidestones is difficult to do and not everyone can/should try to do it themselves (for best results anyway).

In a .25 size, I think I would want them certified.