GIA and then some...

[cmcwill]

I was wondering if it was normal to get a diamond appraised for specific attributes before buying the stone. The diamond (radiant) I''m looking at is GIA cert. but I want to know the crown height and pavillion depth, not just table and total depth. I am fairly sure the store doesn''t have Sarin, what should I ask for to get these dimensions certified? Should I ask them or another appraiser?

Thanks!
Colleen

 

[niceice]

Just ask the seller to obtain a Sarin or OGI computerized proportions analysis for you prior to purchasing the diamond...

 

[cmcwill]

Is this easy to do if they don't have the machine required to analyze with Sarin? Will they have to send the diamond out?

Thanks!

 

[robbe]

if they don't have the measuring device, they will have to send it out.


the sarin/ogi info is vital: no one on this forum can advise without these numbers. good luck. robbe