Can you check a diamond in its setting?

[blakeo]

Advice please,

I am looking at getting a wedding band with .75ct total of 10 small diamonds in a channel setting. Would an appraiser be able to tell:
a) if the diamonds are real (and not cubit zirconas)
b) if the colour is indeed F or G rather than H, I etc
c) how good the cut is on the diamonds (ie is there a way to check angles?)
d) inclusions - is it VS1 or SI3?

Thanksd

 

[valeria101]

I would not bet on precise grading (split color and clarity gades such as G-H and VS come to mind), but sure it can be done: this is what appraising jewelry is all about

 

[blakeo]

In a related question - how can I tell if the ring itself is platinum, and if platinum, what grade (e.g. 950pt) and if 950pt, if the alloy is ruthenium or iridium? Any appraisers out there want to have a nut at this one?