Hi, @muesli
Would you kindly clarify something for us: when you selected the diamond to be used as the center stone for the ring you two were having the jeweler create, did they write the GIA lab report number on the ring order/sales receipt/invoice? That's the usual procedure.
I wouldn't worry yet about the fact that you've not received the GIA report itself. As one of the PS Trade members explained here awhile back, some jewelers are reluctant to deliver the GIA report until they are certain that the diamond is not going to be returned. That's because GIA no longer issues duplicate reports, so if the customer returns the diamond -- but not the report -- the jeweler has to send the diamond back to GIA for a new report (at additional expense).
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Yes, I hate to say this, but it is a problem -- from a legal standpoint -- that you made the decision based on those general specifications. In fact, I would counsel you to not post negative reviews, etc., for you have no grounded basis for saying you were defrauded or even led astray -- and although I have no knowledge of Swedish defamation law, European defamation law, in general, is stricter than here in the US. (Of course, you may deem this advice from an Internet stranger to be worth what you've paid for it... nothingYes of course
No they did not, unfortunately. I'm prepared for that this will be a problem going forward.
Also, how much would you say that 1g of white gold is? I have no experience so I can't guess. The reason for me asking is because we are not sure that the ring has the required stamps to even be sold in our country, but it might be in order?
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Yes, I hate to say this, but it is a problem -- from a legal standpoint -- that you made the decision based on those general specifications. In fact, I would counsel you to not post negative reviews, etc., for you have no grounded basis for saying you were defrauded or even led astray -- and although I have no knowledge of Swedish defamation law, European defamation law, in general, is stricter here than here in the US. (Of course, you may deem this advice from an Internet stranger to be worth what you've paid for it... nothing
Post #2 in this thread is the response of PS Trade Member Texas Leaguer (Bryan Boyne, the Vice-President of highly respected Whiteflash) to a PSer who asked about the effect of faint fluorescence on a H-color diamond: "it will not be noticeable and will have no effects on appearance in any real life situation. Even under a black light, the glow will be, well, 'faint.'"
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/faint-fluorescence-on-an-h-color-diamond.214007/
But since GIA's notation on its report is upsetting you, my suggestion would be that you approach the vendor with a more conciliatory proposal to exchange the current stone for one without fluorescence.
I'm sure the ring depicted in the photos in your previous thread
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-some-help.249197/
weighs more than 1 gram. I know from reading that thread that you are second-guessing yourself on the band width, but the ring is truly lovely and looks to be well made!
Is the ring "stamped" with 750; is the 750 amidst 3 crowns or "cat's paws" or balanced on either side by an old-fashioned scale bowl?
18 ct is a UK way of expressing what would be stamped 18K in the US; 750 is the equivalent in other countries that use the metric system. You could contact SWEDAC with your query about the propriety of the 18ct mark:
I don't think you are doing yourself any favors by second guessing this purchase months after it was made, especially since you purchased it with general specs rather than specific stones (e.g. the vendor said "G, VS2" vs showing you a literal GIA number). But no, 4.8 is not good, and we would generally tell a buyer to "reject" such a stone.
Yes, it's bad for GIAXXX. GIA XXX doesn't = good stone. In fact, many are poorly cut, which is why we use all the tools like HCA and ASET/IS images, etc, to pick a good one. AGS 000 is significantly more strict on cut, so an AGS 000 is almost always well cut, whereas a GIA XXX is often poorly cut.
Oh, @muesli , I am so very sorry that you didn't see or remember the explanations and tips given in September -- how I wish we had a magic wand for you to turn back the clock
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/cushion-not-as-sparkly.243736/#post-4417053
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-some-help.243515/#post-4410010
But since that isn't possible, what do you think of the idea of asking the jeweler to take back the current stone for a credit towards a better performing diamond. Since you've had the ring for some months,** think it's very unlikely they'll be willing to give you full credit for the diamond's purchase price, but even so, a partial credit/refund would mean a new diamond is cheaper than buying the new stone entirely out of your own pockets.
In the alternative, you might consider selling the ring "as is" on your own or consigning it. Odds are you'll take a big financial hit that way, but since you're finding no joy in the ring, you and your fiance may be OK with that.
FYI many jewelers are not very well informed regarding cut quality, and that may be even more true in Sweden where you've said diamond engagement rings are a relatively new development, i.e., the jeweler him/herself might honestly believe GIA xxx stones are "top of the line" or at least excellent cuts.
** Didn't realize until your post #74 today that the ring is not a new acquisition. I don't know the nature of the emails you've already sent the jeweler, but would be pointing to the failure to deliver the laminated GIA report, after so many weeks, as leverage for returning the center stone be at odds with anything you've written them?
Oh, @muesli , I am so very sorry that you didn't see or remember the explanations and tips given in September -- how I wish we had a magic wand for you to turn back the clock
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/cushion-not-as-sparkly.243736/#post-4417053
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-some-help.243515/#post-4410010
But since that isn't possible, what do you think of the idea of asking the jeweler to take back the current stone for a credit towards a better performing diamond. Since you've had the ring for some months,** think it's very unlikely they'll be willing to give you full credit for the diamond's purchase price, but even so, a partial credit/refund would mean a new diamond is cheaper than buying the new stone entirely out of your own pockets.
In the alternative, you might consider selling the ring "as is" on your own or consigning it. Odds are you'll take a big financial hit that way, but since you're finding no joy in the ring, you and your fiance may be OK with that.
FYI many jewelers are not very well informed regarding cut quality, and that may be even more true in Sweden where you've said diamond engagement rings are a relatively new development, i.e., the jeweler him/herself might honestly believe GIA xxx stones are "top of the line" or at least excellent cuts.
** Didn't realize until your post #74 today that the ring is not a new acquisition. I don't know the nature of the emails you've already sent the jeweler, but would be pointing to the failure to deliver the laminated GIA report, after so many weeks, as leverage for returning the center stone be at odds with anything you've written them?
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Can you post the GIA specs? How deep is the stone?
Most jewelers don't really understand ideal cuts beyond GIA XXX (outside of PS, anyway).
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