seedslinger
Rough_Rock
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- Jun 29, 2011
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I took my ring to a local jeweler today and he told me some interesting things in conversation.
First thing he said was that right now is the best time to buy a diamond because it is before the holiday rush and the new year holiday that many manufacturers take.
He also said that spring is not a good time because the industry is gearing up for the wedding season.
Any truth to this?
Then he told me that 2 stones with the exact same certification, and numbers could be completely different. While I believe that there is a difference in every stone, I find it hard to believe that two GIA stones with the same numbers/grading could vary drastically. I mean, isn't that what certified grading is for? A standardization of sort.
Your thoughts?
Lastly, he told me that all the best stones get bought in person, and that the stones you see online, are not good. A typical brick and mortar sales pitch or gospel?
As always...thanks!
First thing he said was that right now is the best time to buy a diamond because it is before the holiday rush and the new year holiday that many manufacturers take.
He also said that spring is not a good time because the industry is gearing up for the wedding season.
Any truth to this?
Then he told me that 2 stones with the exact same certification, and numbers could be completely different. While I believe that there is a difference in every stone, I find it hard to believe that two GIA stones with the same numbers/grading could vary drastically. I mean, isn't that what certified grading is for? A standardization of sort.
Your thoughts?
Lastly, he told me that all the best stones get bought in person, and that the stones you see online, are not good. A typical brick and mortar sales pitch or gospel?
As always...thanks!