Im going today

[anthony187]

to look at the EGL USA diamond I posted the cert for last week. Again it is an Ideal cut H&A 1.59 E SI2. There are independent apprasiers in the same building so I am trying to set something up where while I''m there I can also get it appraised. Is there any specific questions I should ask? I am going through us cert and I have been talking with martin. He found this diamond in Chicago so I am going to the broker to take a look.

 

[ssharma1121]

I asked the same question last week. Ira Z. (Regular Guy) gave me some good links to previous PS threads where the appraisers came up with questions on what the consumer should ask. I copied down the list (reprinted below) and took it with me to my appraisal session. Good Luck!

The first 18 questions are by denverappraiser. 19-21 are by Jasper. The original link is:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/appraisers-especially-help-to-create-the-pricescope-checklist.37552/

General diamond questions:
#1. Is this a diamond?
#2. What is it’s color, clarity, weight and major dimensions?
#3. Is it the same diamond as the one described on this report?
#4. Is it in the same condition as what is described in the lab report?
#5. If there was disagreement between the answers to question #2 above and the contents of the lab report, please explain in detail.
#6. Is there any of the other information on this lab report that you disagree with, including but not limited to symmetry, polish, girdle and fluorescence?
#7. The guy I bought it from provided me with this handful of additional reports. What do they mean? Do you agree/disagree with any of the information presented?
#8. Was anything important about this stone omitted from this packet of information that we’ve just discussed? In particular, are there any concerns involving durability, fluorescence, treatments, or branding that I should be aware of or that will affect the value?

Specific cut grading questions:
#9. What are the crown angles, pavilion angles, table size, star and lower girdle measurements and anything else you can tell me about the dimensions? How did you get this information? Please explain the limitations of your equipment and techniques.
#10. Please interpret the data supplied in answer to question #9.
#11. Please provide me with: Idealscope/lightscope/firescope image, Brilliancescope report, GemAdvisor model, ASET picture etc. and explain how to interpret whatever is provided. Use both sides of the page if necessary.
#12. Is this a hearts and arrows / ideal cut / specialty cut / etc., as represented by the seller? Please explain why or why not.
#13. Please provide a cut grade(s) for this diamond and explain the scales you are using so that I can reasonably know how my stone ranks in comparison to others.

Pricing questions:
#14. What would you expect this stone to cost in the XXX marketplace (a local full-service jeweler - an online diamond broker - A local ‘wholesaler’ - A big-box store -a pawn shop - Ebay, etc.)?
#15. I am getting this stone from XXX. If I chose to shop at a different marketplace, what should I expect to gain/lose by making this change?
#16. Should I expect a stone like this be available from these alternative sources?
#17. What would be reasonable funding to allow my insurance company to replace it with another of like kind and quality in the case of a loss?
#18. I’m paying XYZ for this stone along with the following attributes that I consider valuable. My criteria is ABC and my concerns are 123. If I continue to shop, am I reasonably likely to come closer to my requirements for a lower price?

Written Appraisal Questions:
#19. Can you prepare a 100-character or less description for my insurance company that includes:

a) diamond shape, carat weight, color, and clarity
b) girdle inscription and certificate number
c) kind of mounting, with metal(s) in it
d) mention if the diamond is ideal cut or a valuable brand

For example:
LDS RG 14 KT YG/PLAT MTG WITH 0.50 CT RB IDEAL C DIA, H, SI2 GIRDLE INSCRIBED ILUVU G12345678

#20. Does the written appraisal include enough information to replace this jewelry with like kind and quality, including the tangible features (such as cut) that make this jewelry special?

#21. Does the written appraisal include a photograph?