Hi,
I''m planning on buying a stone through the Internet (USA Certed, probably), and then having it appraised and set locally in Boston.
I''ve visited many jewelers in the Boston diamond district and many have what I''m looking for (platinum rings with small diamond sidestones). Many of these stores seem reputable, but I don''t really have a good way to gauge exactly how reputable. How important is this if I''m having them set my stone? The settings look fine to me, but I''m no expert.
Second, many of these jewelers say that they can also do the appraisal of the diamond for me. Should I let them do it or should I go somewhere else in Boston to have it done? Since I''m not buying the stone from them, can I trust that they will provide an honest appraisal? Or are there other issues that I''m not aware of?
Thanks,
Pratip
I''m planning on buying a stone through the Internet (USA Certed, probably), and then having it appraised and set locally in Boston.
I''ve visited many jewelers in the Boston diamond district and many have what I''m looking for (platinum rings with small diamond sidestones). Many of these stores seem reputable, but I don''t really have a good way to gauge exactly how reputable. How important is this if I''m having them set my stone? The settings look fine to me, but I''m no expert.
Second, many of these jewelers say that they can also do the appraisal of the diamond for me. Should I let them do it or should I go somewhere else in Boston to have it done? Since I''m not buying the stone from them, can I trust that they will provide an honest appraisal? Or are there other issues that I''m not aware of?
Thanks,
Pratip