Got ring. Now what?

[bdr27615]

Thanks to the many posters on this site to help educate me.

Now that i have stone in possession, should i get it validated as being what the GIA reports indicates it is? Or can i be confident that since GIA is respected, it is what the reports says it is?

Brian

 

[jaz464]

Well, that depends on a couple of things. Many people that have an appraisal done, have it done either before the diamond is purchased or within the return period. That way you can decide not to buy the diamond if its not what you want or return it if you are not happy. How long have you had this diamond? Are you going to insure it? If so, you are going to need some documentation for the insurance company. Whether or not to have an apprasial done is a personal decision. GIA is very well trusted but I still had my diamond looked at prior to purchase because I wanted to make an informed decision about the purchase. If you are in love with the diamond and have no desire to return the diamond despite what an appraiser might tell you, you may not need an appraisal, unless you are going to insure it.

 

[Slykat12]

I called the cert number in to gia and they verified all the numbers!