Diamond and GOG setting question

[bluemonkies]

Hi,

I''m thinking of purchasing the following diamond for my proposal ring -
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4804/

Could anyone help to comment on its qualities?

I called GOG to enquire and was told that the diamond is eye clean, but the incision on the table is clearly visible under 10x loupe. Should this be a concern?

Also, I''m thinking of getting it set directly at GOG, as I''m located in Asia. Is this a good idea? Or would it be better to get it set locally in my native country? Does anyone have any prior experiences getting their diamonds set by GOG?

Thanks!

 

[Ellen]

I will copy and paste my response from your other thread, didn''t see this first. Then the mods can delete the other.

Date: 8/21/2008 2:19:33 PM
Author:bluemonkies
Hi,

I''m thinking of purchasing the following diamond for my proposal ring -
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4804/

Could anyone help to comment on its qualities?

I called GOG to enquire and was told that the diamond is eye clean, but the incision on the table is clearly visible under 10x loupe. Should this be a concern?

Also, I''m thinking of getting it set directly at GOG, as I''m located in Asia. Is this a good idea? Or would it be better to get it set locally in my native country? Does anyone have any prior experiences getting their diamonds set by GOG?

Thanks!

Only if you will be in the habit of louping your stone and don''t want to see anything.

In other words, no, it shouldn''t be.

Lovely stone. And yes, it''s definitely best to have GOG set the stone, as they will take responsibility for it during the setting procedure.

p.s. It is an "inclusion", not incision. Unless Jon has gotten his medical degree on the side.

 

[bluemonkies]

Thanks! that was reassuring. ok so i got inclusion wrong

One other question - should I get the diamond appraised by one of the independent valuers in the states? Or can I rely on GOG''s word for it. I''m also concerned about the setting not being perfect (on those rare occasions). What should be the best way forward?

 

[Cleo]

Ellen''s answered your question regarding the inclusion.

Regarding an appraisal, that''s entirely up to you. GOG do have an awesome reputation here, but by all means get an independent apprausal done. Relative to the cost of the ring, it''s only a small investment and can be useful both for insurance purposes and for your own peace of mind.

Just make sure that the appraisal is truly independent & done by someone that doesn''t sell jewellery!

x x x

 

[Ellen]

Date: 8/21/2008 10:53:32 PM
Author: bluemonkies
Thanks! that was reassuring. ok so i got inclusion wrong

One other question - should I get the diamond appraised by one of the independent valuers in the states? Or can I rely on GOG''s word for it. I''m also concerned about the setting not being perfect (on those rare occasions). What should be the best way forward?

There''s really no right or wrong answer here, it''s simply what you''re comfortable with. My first (large) online purchase was with GOG. Because I had read enough testamonials, and becuse I knew I had a great stone, I didn''t have it appraised first. Once I received the ring, I did take it to an IA just to verify I got what I was supposed to, as the prudent thing to do. You will receive an extensive amount of info for insurance purposes from GOG with the ring. So really, it''s up to you and your comfort level.

I''m not entirely sure what you are asking about the setting. If you got the ring and it wasn''t perfect, (depending on what might be wrong), you might need to send it back to GOG for a fix. But to be honest, I think I only recall one complaint about a setting not being right, and that was a long time ago.

What do you have in mind? (and is there something in particular you are worried about)