Hi all,
(sorry long post!) I have decided to upgrade my RB diamond before resetting it. However I am in a predicament since I purchased the stone from a local brick and mortar store. They have a 100% of purchase price upgrade policy, so I can bring it back and have them source other stones. Or, I can sell my current stone and start over. Here are the options as I see it:
1) Sell the diamond
pros: no longer bound to jewelry store markups, can go online and get better value for my $$, can go with a provider that has an excellent upgrade and buy back policy. Will be able to purchase a stone and see expert ASET Images, IdealScope Images, and have the assurance that I am getting the best cut and light performance for my budget.
cons: I'll have to take a significant loss.
2) Trade in the diamond to my local jeweler where it was purchased from:
pros: 100% trade in value. They can source AGS or GIA diamonds. The stone I currently have (GIA triple EX) met the halloway cut advisor tool guidelines for under 2 score (1.7) and was compared to several others that they sourced that also met that guideline (but I know it is just a rejection tool). I also viewed it in a hearts and arrows viewer but I imagine it is a near H&A verses a "true" but I wasn't versed enough in the subtleties to tell the difference. It wasn't viewed with an IdealScope or ASET viewer so I don't have any real data on light performance. I did just purchase an IdealScope and I'm wondering if I'll be able to use it correctly to get more of an understanding of the quality of my current diamond!
Cons: Will need to pay a premium for a decent upgrade. I'll also be bound to their policies and pricing for the long haul. If I could become really versed in how to use expert imaging tools (idealscope, aset) I could have them keep bringing in stones until I find one that looks good? I don’t think they know how to use there’s tools. Also I'm afraid the ASET scope might be hard for the lay person and I'm not sure I need that one too? Apart from GIA my jewelry store can also source AGS graded stones but is there a difference between say, an AGS Ideal and ACA type AGS ideal? How would I know? Con- I am not a diamond expert by any stretch of the imagination. Just trying to be a good consumer!
Feeling confused! Thoughts?
Thanks so much in advance for any thoughts!
(sorry long post!) I have decided to upgrade my RB diamond before resetting it. However I am in a predicament since I purchased the stone from a local brick and mortar store. They have a 100% of purchase price upgrade policy, so I can bring it back and have them source other stones. Or, I can sell my current stone and start over. Here are the options as I see it:
1) Sell the diamond
pros: no longer bound to jewelry store markups, can go online and get better value for my $$, can go with a provider that has an excellent upgrade and buy back policy. Will be able to purchase a stone and see expert ASET Images, IdealScope Images, and have the assurance that I am getting the best cut and light performance for my budget.
cons: I'll have to take a significant loss.
2) Trade in the diamond to my local jeweler where it was purchased from:
pros: 100% trade in value. They can source AGS or GIA diamonds. The stone I currently have (GIA triple EX) met the halloway cut advisor tool guidelines for under 2 score (1.7) and was compared to several others that they sourced that also met that guideline (but I know it is just a rejection tool). I also viewed it in a hearts and arrows viewer but I imagine it is a near H&A verses a "true" but I wasn't versed enough in the subtleties to tell the difference. It wasn't viewed with an IdealScope or ASET viewer so I don't have any real data on light performance. I did just purchase an IdealScope and I'm wondering if I'll be able to use it correctly to get more of an understanding of the quality of my current diamond!
Cons: Will need to pay a premium for a decent upgrade. I'll also be bound to their policies and pricing for the long haul. If I could become really versed in how to use expert imaging tools (idealscope, aset) I could have them keep bringing in stones until I find one that looks good? I don’t think they know how to use there’s tools. Also I'm afraid the ASET scope might be hard for the lay person and I'm not sure I need that one too? Apart from GIA my jewelry store can also source AGS graded stones but is there a difference between say, an AGS Ideal and ACA type AGS ideal? How would I know? Con- I am not a diamond expert by any stretch of the imagination. Just trying to be a good consumer!
Feeling confused! Thoughts?
Thanks so much in advance for any thoughts!
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