After way too much time spend reading PS and every other resource I could get my hands on, I finally went for it and bought a round brilliant 0.85 G VS2 AGS0 diamond from Whiteflash. I''m pumped! Here is the stone if you''re curious: https://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2095770.htm#
The second step was the setting and I just confirmed with Mark Morrell for a classic Torchiere with accent diamonds. I think this thing is going to be beautiful
Now for the question.. Mark only accepts diamonds shipped from appraisers or vendors. If I approach an independent appraiser saying I would like the ring appraised once it comes back from being set, do you think they will be willing to ship the diamond initially for me? I want the final ring appraised for insurance purposes. Is this a job best for an independent appraiser, or will a local b&m work?
Thanks again for your help,
Chris
The second step was the setting and I just confirmed with Mark Morrell for a classic Torchiere with accent diamonds. I think this thing is going to be beautiful
Now for the question.. Mark only accepts diamonds shipped from appraisers or vendors. If I approach an independent appraiser saying I would like the ring appraised once it comes back from being set, do you think they will be willing to ship the diamond initially for me? I want the final ring appraised for insurance purposes. Is this a job best for an independent appraiser, or will a local b&m work?
Thanks again for your help,
Chris