rockyrookie
Rough_Rock
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Hi everyone! I'm looking to buy a pre-owned diamond ring from a private seller. The diamond comes with a GIA certificate. As the seller has a no return policy (and in any case I'm based outside the US, so a return would be fairly troublesome), I would like to transact through an independent appraiser who can verify that the ring is as described before I go through with the purchase. The seller has also agreed to this arrangement.
The ring setting was made by David Klass, and I was thinking about getting David Klass to appraise the ring and also then proceed with the resizing when I go through with the sale. However, I'm not sure that he will do a "full appraisal" like what I would get if I sent it to a professional appraiser. I asked him to confirm what he will be checking in the appraisal, and he replied that he will do his best to see if the GIA matches the stone in the ring as best as possible without removing it.
The alternative I was considering was to send it to Patrick Davis who is also based in LA, and has good reviews on this forum, and then if the ring checks out, I will get it sent on to DK for the resizing.
What I would like to have confirmed in the appraisal are that the diamond matches the GIA certificate, that the setting is indeed from DK and platinum, and that there is no damage or chips on the diamond and ring.
Could I find out if anyone has experience with DK's appraisal and is aware if it would be as detailed as I would like please? I would be grateful for any thoughts on whether I should send it to an independent professional appraiser, or if the appraisal from DK is sufficient for me to go through with the purchase? Would also appreciate any advice or thoughts on whether there is anything I should look out for in this transaction.
Thanks very much!
The ring setting was made by David Klass, and I was thinking about getting David Klass to appraise the ring and also then proceed with the resizing when I go through with the sale. However, I'm not sure that he will do a "full appraisal" like what I would get if I sent it to a professional appraiser. I asked him to confirm what he will be checking in the appraisal, and he replied that he will do his best to see if the GIA matches the stone in the ring as best as possible without removing it.
The alternative I was considering was to send it to Patrick Davis who is also based in LA, and has good reviews on this forum, and then if the ring checks out, I will get it sent on to DK for the resizing.
What I would like to have confirmed in the appraisal are that the diamond matches the GIA certificate, that the setting is indeed from DK and platinum, and that there is no damage or chips on the diamond and ring.
Could I find out if anyone has experience with DK's appraisal and is aware if it would be as detailed as I would like please? I would be grateful for any thoughts on whether I should send it to an independent professional appraiser, or if the appraisal from DK is sufficient for me to go through with the purchase? Would also appreciate any advice or thoughts on whether there is anything I should look out for in this transaction.
Thanks very much!
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