Opinion on Gem Scan

[TopFlop]

hi,

I''m in canada... what are people''s opinion on the Gem Scan system? I''ve heard a gemologist say that 5 years ago, they sucked, but now they have one of the strictest guidelines for cut. Any thoughts?

 

[Pseudoname]

I can't tell you about the quality of their appraisals, but I just realized the headache of having to contact them for their 'detailed' report which will cost you $50 and they wanted me to pick it up in Toronto. Another person replied that GemScan will mail the report to the place that you purchased your diamond.

IMO: if you can get all the information that is useful to the experts here you shouldn't have a problem. IE: if you can provide enough information that they can recreate your diamond via diamond calc or what have you then you will get a good opinion about your purchase.

 

[aj55]

where abouts in canada?....i have not heard anything good about gem scan...hich retailer are u dealing with?

 

[Cynthia]

Unfor. GemScan is about all we have. Psedo. did you purchase from a chain? where are you located?

Cindy

 

[TopFlop]

I'm in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This one gemologist says that he only trusts AGS and Gem Scan. He said he trusts Gem Scan over GIA. What do you experts think?

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:




I too would be interested in this information--since many of the "Canadian" diamonds I have seen as of late come with GemScan information--which yields data on proportions/pav. angles, etc.




cheers




Sharon