Concerns with older GIA reports?

[olydan1]

I''m looking at this diamond and am wondering if there should be any concern that the GIA report is from 2003. Does this mean the diamond may have been purchased and is now being reused or anything else I should be on the lookout for. I''m also wondering why the newer GIA certificates do not show the Table and Depth on them...

Thanks,
D

 

[DiamondExpert]

As long as the cert accurately represents the stone, you should not be concerned.

As for being "reused" - there is no way, in most cases, to know what the past history of a diamond is. It can have been damaged, recut and repapered, or not...but the term "reused" really doesn''t have any meaning/or importance EXCEPT where a valuable/controversial provenance may have been conveyed on the stone due to it''s previous "travels".

Few know the where, when, how of the diamonds they wear - except the very wealthy, who may be fortunate enough to have those few stones with an interesting history.

 

[olydan1]

Thanks a ton for that. I was just looking and realized its a pretty old GIA cert and not being an expert, I''m wary of what I don''t know.

I''m not sure if you''re familiar with cushion cut diamonds, but is there any reason to be concerned with the depth (>70) for this diamond. I believe I''ll be flying next week to view some of these diamonds, and I am not 100% sure of what to look for in a cushion cut. Any specifics I should be aware of or request when I''m looking at them?

Thanks,
D

 

[DiamondExpert]

wary is good - but eventually get comfortable working with someone you can trust for the best experience.

The stone will face up a bit smaller than one similarly cut to mid-to-high 60''s, but your eye will tell you what you like after you have seen a few of them.

Good luck!

 

[oldminer]

You should definitely understand what the condition of the diamond is today versus what it was reported to be when the cert was new. The current diamond should match the measurements, color and clarity on the GIA document. For these important needs, you must rely on someone who is expert with this verification process. The seller might be tempted to overlook something that might disturb you in order to make a sale. It could be perfectly fine, a great match in as-graded condition. Assuming can be dangerous, so check it out.