princesultan
Shiny_Rock
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princesultan|1334106066|3168040 said:I was told to see an appraiser from a friend but he doesn't really know what he's talking about either. I was just wondering if it's common practice to see one before purchasing the stone or after making the ring. I'll be buying from a reputable jeweler locally who has done work for my family and friends. The diamond also has a GIA report. The report was dated 2007. To me the diamond looks great, I just don't know if people usually get these things looked at before actually buying it. Maybe the appraiser will point to something wrong with the diamond?
TravelingGal|1334106208|3168044 said:princesultan|1334106066|3168040 said:I was told to see an appraiser from a friend but he doesn't really know what he's talking about either. I was just wondering if it's common practice to see one before purchasing the stone or after making the ring. I'll be buying from a reputable jeweler locally who has done work for my family and friends. The diamond also has a GIA report. The report was dated 2007. To me the diamond looks great, I just don't know if people usually get these things looked at before actually buying it. Maybe the appraiser will point to something wrong with the diamond?
WF sent the stone directly to my appraiser. I didn't have to purchase it. She verified what the report said, then sent it back to WF. They then set it and sent it BACK to Jennifer, where she confirmed again that the stone was what I had purchased. At that point, she did the full appraisal on the ring and my husband picked up the ring from her. It was a really nice way to do it, IMHO, at the time.
rubybeth|1334150540|3168342 said:I wouldn't bother, just get the complete ring appraised within the return window (and before you propose!) so if there are any major issues, you're covered.
princesultan|1334158732|3168440 said:thanks for the help. i'm leaning towards just getting it appraised when the ring is done. the jeweler said that he has a very loose return policy so that if there's a problem with it that i can return it no problem.