Laser Inscribed AFTER Being Isued AGSL Cert?

[nv]

Hello,

I just tried to purchase a AGSL certified diamond from whiteflash today. I''ve gone through the whole payment setup process (with the exception of them actually charging my card). However this afternoon I got a call saying my diamond is in transit to Arizona (I live in Massachusetts) for laser inscription. Is it normal that a diamond will be inscribed after being issued an AGSL Cert? Will they re-evaluate the diamond before it''s inscribed to verify that it''s the right one? Should I be skeptical of the stats that were given initially? After all, these AGS stats are all I know about this diamond so far.

Thanks!

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

It is normal for diamonds to be sold without laser inscription, and still to be identified by a professional.
The inscription would neither fool a pro, nor impress one.

If you bought a diamond with a laser inscription, would that mean more than if you bought one without?

If you are in doubt then ask for the stone to be sent to an appraiser (at your cost). But one would doubt that WF would knowingly switch a stone. They would risk too a valuable reputation.

If they have shown you an ideal-scope picture, then you could ask them to loan you a scope, or buy one form me

and you could identify the stone fairly easily too.

 

[kevinng]

Yes Garry, I did not just buy one, but two from you. A friend of mine wants one too...

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Thanks Kev, hope it helps

 

[kevinng]

It is a very useful tool. However, it is by no means easy to use. Choice of lighting is very important to get the right effect. Also, the view is very sensitive to the facing of the table. Fortunately, I have a very good diamond with me. This helps me 'calibrate' how I hold and face he diamond when using the scope.

Sometimes if there is a strong alternative light source from the side, it enters from the pavilion (from the side) and reflects of the inner-surface. That will look like a light leakage, but it is not.

It is therefore rather difficult to use in a jewellery shop because they have bright lights from all sides. I suppose, in this case, the diffuser dome should help. Unfortunately, I don't have one.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

If you are examining loose stones then the $30 ideal-light is small and portable. The $5 calibration CZ also helps

They are all available at Ideal-Scope