I apologize up front if a similar question has been posted. I performed a search on the forum, but did not find this topic. I am new to this site and forum, but need help quick! My fiance purchased a diamond from a friend's partner who is has a small diamond exchange/brokerage business, thinking he'd get more for the money than if he bought from a retailer. As it turned out, neither of us were happy with it; it was not the cut we wanted, was a little smaller than expected, and did not exhitbit the fire and brilliance we expected to see, especially for the money we invested. As a result, the broker has obtained another diamond and is shipping it now for us to look at for an exchange. Of course, it is a much better grade and larger than what we have now, so of course it will cost more. The problem is that I tried to verify the certificate (EGLI), and it can't be found. I did a little research and discoverd that EGLI cert numbers usually begin with 2; this cert begins with the letters EGL and the number starts with a 3. I was told the stone is from Israel. Also, in searching diamond exchanges today, I discovered many other diamonds from Israel that grade higher and are larger than what is being sent, yet for much less money. HELP!
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