Hi all, I''ve been cruising these forums lately and have learned LOTS, thanks!
I have a question about laser inscribing which I think is a bit different from other posts I''ve read on this forum.
I''m faced with the following situation. I''m buying a diamond solitaire e-ring (round brilliant H&A, 1.2 ct, F, VVS2) that is already mounted and the ring has been sized & polished. It''s absolutely gorgeous! However, the stone does not have a laser-inscribed identification number (but it does have an AGS certification). I have to decide whether I want a laser-inscribed number put on at this point (my decision would have been easy if the stone was loose but since it''s mounted it''s complicating the situation).
Here''s the catch: I do not want to remove the stone from the setting. This is not a problem for the place doing the inscribing (they can inscribe it without removing it from the ring), but it will mean that the AGS certification will not exactly match the diamond (since the AGS report doesn''t mention that the stone is laser-inscribed). Also, sending it back to AGS for recertification after the inscribing would not be an option (because it''s already mounted in the ring).
*** My question is what dangers/pitfalls would there be in having such a discrepancy between the AGS certification and the diamond itself (if I were to get the stone inscribed but not have an updated cert)? *** My gut is telling me it''s best to leave the stone without an inscription so that the AGS certification matches the stone exactly. But since many of you have more experience than me I was hoping you could say if this discrepancy really is something to worry about or whether it doesn''t matter at all.
FYI, my main motivation for wanting to get it inscribed is to be able to easily identify it if I ever take it in for cleaning or resizing. As mentioned in other threads on the forum, I definitely do want to learn the inclusions in my diamond as well since that is perhaps the best way to identify one''s diamond. I also realize that, given the proper equipment, a fraudulent jeweler can remove the number from your diamond as well as add the same number to a different diamond (but that''s not what my question is about).
A other few points to note:
- I trust the jeweler 100%. They''ve been nothing short of amazing, upfront, patient & honest.
- I''m never planning on re-selling or upgrading this diamond or ring.
Thanks so much for anyone who can provide any insights!
I have a question about laser inscribing which I think is a bit different from other posts I''ve read on this forum.
I''m faced with the following situation. I''m buying a diamond solitaire e-ring (round brilliant H&A, 1.2 ct, F, VVS2) that is already mounted and the ring has been sized & polished. It''s absolutely gorgeous! However, the stone does not have a laser-inscribed identification number (but it does have an AGS certification). I have to decide whether I want a laser-inscribed number put on at this point (my decision would have been easy if the stone was loose but since it''s mounted it''s complicating the situation).
Here''s the catch: I do not want to remove the stone from the setting. This is not a problem for the place doing the inscribing (they can inscribe it without removing it from the ring), but it will mean that the AGS certification will not exactly match the diamond (since the AGS report doesn''t mention that the stone is laser-inscribed). Also, sending it back to AGS for recertification after the inscribing would not be an option (because it''s already mounted in the ring).
*** My question is what dangers/pitfalls would there be in having such a discrepancy between the AGS certification and the diamond itself (if I were to get the stone inscribed but not have an updated cert)? *** My gut is telling me it''s best to leave the stone without an inscription so that the AGS certification matches the stone exactly. But since many of you have more experience than me I was hoping you could say if this discrepancy really is something to worry about or whether it doesn''t matter at all.
FYI, my main motivation for wanting to get it inscribed is to be able to easily identify it if I ever take it in for cleaning or resizing. As mentioned in other threads on the forum, I definitely do want to learn the inclusions in my diamond as well since that is perhaps the best way to identify one''s diamond. I also realize that, given the proper equipment, a fraudulent jeweler can remove the number from your diamond as well as add the same number to a different diamond (but that''s not what my question is about).
A other few points to note:
- I trust the jeweler 100%. They''ve been nothing short of amazing, upfront, patient & honest.
- I''m never planning on re-selling or upgrading this diamond or ring.
Thanks so much for anyone who can provide any insights!