EGL diamond from Good Old Gold

[vanmatthew]

Would you buy a diamond certified by EGL if the diamond has been inspected by GOG?

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11097/

It has pictures and light performance reports. Only thing would be is it a true J or is it worse.

If the guys at GOG believes it is a true SI1 and J would you purchase this diamond? Is it worth it to send it to GIA?

 

[JulieN]

GOG has a colorimeter, but they'll let you know their opinion if you ask.

 

[arkieb1]

It is quite common for genuine Antique diamonds to come with EGL USA reports rather than GIA ones.

 

[vanmatthew]

If you had an antique diamondwhy wouldnt you send it to GIA. Do they grade antique stones worse?

Im curious because to submit it to gia is a few hundred dollars but the increase in value would be in the thousands if the report verified.

Ither than clarity the diamond iswhat i am looking for

 

[CharmyPoo]

I send my antique stones to both egl and GIA. I like comparing the results and I feel the GIA report will give the real color. EGL does a better job classifying the shape and cut of old diamonds. It also appears to be the norm for antique and estate sellers.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Yes, most antique stones are sent to EGL as they do classify the cut more accurately. It is unlikely that GIA would grade the stone J SI1, but Good Old Gold can estimate the color pretty accurately. I wouldn't bother to send to GIA just to gauge color since I think GOG will give you honest information. Many, many people here have antique stones in the K-M range and lower. So I wouldn't be too afraid of the color being lower than J.

 

[vanmatthew]

Ok. Never considered the fact that it could be an antique diamond. I just assumed it was a newly cut diamond. That makes sense now. I emailed them so we'll see what they say. Thanks for the information.