Hi All!!
I'm totally new to gemstone buying and have been reading a ton of your posts. You guys are so knowledgeable! Was hoping you could answer some basic questions I have...
1. I live/work in both SF/NYC so I have easy access to retail stores. Is there an advantage to buying online? Is it a better value to buy online?
2. I'm looking for a round light/medium periwinkle blue (violetish blue), a little over 2cts, untreated (but open to heated). Is 5k a reasonable budget?
3. I want my gem to be really, really sparkly! How do I ensure this? Is there a refraction index I need to look at?
4. For retail shops - how do I ensure that the gems are what they say they are? Can I ask for a GIA/AGL report? Would I have to pay for it or would they?
Thank you SO much!
I'm totally new to gemstone buying and have been reading a ton of your posts. You guys are so knowledgeable! Was hoping you could answer some basic questions I have...
1. I live/work in both SF/NYC so I have easy access to retail stores. Is there an advantage to buying online? Is it a better value to buy online?
2. I'm looking for a round light/medium periwinkle blue (violetish blue), a little over 2cts, untreated (but open to heated). Is 5k a reasonable budget?
3. I want my gem to be really, really sparkly! How do I ensure this? Is there a refraction index I need to look at?
4. For retail shops - how do I ensure that the gems are what they say they are? Can I ask for a GIA/AGL report? Would I have to pay for it or would they?
Thank you SO much!
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