Cert or non-cert tennis bracelet?

[concun]

Hi,
Would you pay 50% more to get a LGD tennis bracelet with cert stones vs non-cert stones?
The difference would be in thousands. I am torn with decision. The reason is that I do not have the cert stones for my natural diamond tennis bracelet but I know the vendor so…
Regards,

 

[denverappraiser]

“Certs”, meaning independent grading reports on the stones, cost about $50 apiece. More for certain labs ( like GIA). A typical tennis bracelet has about 40 stones so we’re talked by about $2000 in lab fees to do this. Since we’re talking about LGDs, that’s almost certainly more than the stones themselves cost. Most would say no, that’s not a good buy, but I guess it depends on what you want to learn.

 

[mayaINaU]

Hi,
Would you pay 50% more to get a LGD tennis bracelet with cert stones vs non-cert stones?
The difference would be in thousands. I am torn with decision. The reason is that I do not have the cert stones for my natural diamond tennis bracelet but I know the vendor so…
Regards,

I definitely would not. I would just buy from a vendor you are confident will accurately provide the cut level you are asking for. For example: JannPaul will do a tennis bracelet with lab decagons. They would not come with certs, but you can be fully confident in the cut quality if that’s what you’re aiming for. Likewise, I would trust Whiteflash, Brian Gavin, and IDJ to provide exactly what you ask for.

 

[lovedogs]

I definitely would not. I would just buy from a vendor you are confident will accurately provide the cut level you are asking for. For example: JannPaul will do a tennis bracelet with lab decagons. They would not come with certs, but you can be fully confident in the cut quality if that’s what you’re aiming for. Likewise, I would trust Whiteflash, Brian Gavin, and IDJ to provide exactly what you ask for.

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[0515vision]

People love their IDJ PS quality tennis bracelets. Those aren't cert-ed. People also love their Alex Park tennis bracelets.

If I had $4k lying around, I would do a Jann Paul decagon tennis bracelet at 5.5inches of 2.5mm decagons.

 

[concun]

People love their IDJ PS quality tennis bracelets. Those aren't cert-ed. People also love their Alex Park tennis bracelets.

If I had $4k lying around, I would do a Jann Paul decagon tennis bracelet at 5.5inches of 2.5mm decagons.

You make me curious to see what this bracelet looks like

 

[concun]

Thanks for the feedback. Alex Park does not have the half bezel style so I am looking into working with delicategemnyc. I think I found them via this forum.

 

[0515vision]

You can see Jann Paul’s stones on you tube or IG. @SparkleMax has a thread about his JP experience. Incredible light return.

 

[AprilBaby]

Most of the reputable sellers use beautiful diamonds to begin with, so no I would not look for a CERT

 

[Kim N]

I agree with the others, pick a vendor you trust.

BTW, you can remove your trade designation here:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/account/preferences

 

[concun]

@0515vision saw that you have a ring from JannPaul as well. How did you contact them? Email the sales team?

 

[0515vision]

@0515vision saw that you have a ring from JannPaul as well. How did you contact them? Email the sales team?

Email [email protected], and a rep will be assigned to you. Chloe was my SR, and she was wonderful. People have had great experience with Avery. There’s also a male rep who has done right by several people.