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1) First things first. Many appraisers ask the reason for your visit--valuation for insurance purposes? Valuation for estate purposes and resale? Validation of purchase? And the list goes on. Let them know why you are there..."I bought a ring and want to know what I purchased is what.... You get the idea. Provide the GIA cert.
2) If there is a laser inscription, the gemologist will do his best to identify it under a microscope. If it is present and visual, you can also look to see it. Hopefully, it should match your GIA cert. Sometimes settings can obstruct the laser inscription. In the event the inscription is not visualized, etc, gemologists are educated to look for inclusions, color, clarity,etc, to match your cert. Like a map and the geography is very telling.
3) Your stone is set. That said, there are some limitations to what can be seen. Again settings can obscure nicks and chips--which can happen on any stone "new" or "reset' or "estate" piece.
Recertification by GIA is done through GIA, not with the appraiser. Since you are concerned about "what" you purchased, verify what you have. Go from there. Big breaths.
cheers--Sharon
@canuk-gal Sharon, thank you. If I can give you an internet hug please... I'm very very sad that instead of us celebrating a new chapter we are stressed by this. I am writing down your advice and suggestion as it is very constructive and will help SO in the meeting with the appraiser tomorrow. Big thanks !!