Sarin or AGS review
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Like lots of PS, I want more specifics on cut analysis. Otherwise imaging on the diamond is great. Its for a ring.
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In that case, I understand that SARIN will give a full report of *all* the angles and measurements, including deviation ranges.
Jon / Rhino at Distinctive Gems offers a concierge service for new stones that can include all of this, and might therefore be willing/able to scan stones already owned by third parties, but I'm not sure if an appraiser would have a SARIN scanner - I'm not sure if they are expensive or not!
Look up denverappraiser and oldminer on here - I would say they might be your best option if you are in the USA, and you can ask about what level of detail they might be able to offer.
To check - is this for a stone you already own or a stone you are looking to buy?
If the latter and you have the stone on hold, and are happy to post a link, I'm sure some wise people on here might be able to offer some analysis
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In that case, I understand that SARIN will give a full report of *all* the angles and measurements, including deviation ranges.
Jon / Rhino at Distinctive Gems offers a concierge service for new stones that can include all of this, and might therefore be willing/able to scan stones already owned by third parties, but I'm not sure if an appraiser would have a SARIN scanner - I'm not sure if they are expensive or not!
Look up denverappraiser and oldminer on here - I would say they might be your best option if you are in the USA, and you can ask about what level of detail they might be able to offer.
To check - is this for a stone you already own or a stone you are looking to buy?
If the latter and you have the stone on hold, and are happy to post a link, I'm sure some wise people on here might be able to offer some analysis
One of my jewelers has a sarin. Thsts what i was trying to get at. I didn't know if a sarin would throw out same "rounded" numbers as GIA. Woot! Its a mind-clean type easing I want to settle.
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Worth a read:
How to Understand a Sarine Diamond Report
A Sarine Tool is a non-contact measuring device that is widely relied upon by the diamond trade. Learn how to use Sarine reports here.
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Fantastic! I contacted the individuals you mentioned. Its amazing they are charging way less than my jeweler!
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I have a Sarine.
There are several versions and they do not all provide the same data. Yes, the data is rounded although it's more specific than what GIA puts on their reports. There's also a general calibration issue. Not everyone is equally careful with their equipment so there is variation between scans, especially if they're done by different people. GIA (and AGS) are downright compulsive about this. Appraisers and jewelers will vary. I'm pretty careful. To be sure, I am not cheaper than some others. That's not why my clients choose me.
There are several versions and they do not all provide the same data. Yes, the data is rounded although it's more specific than what GIA puts on their reports. There's also a general calibration issue. Not everyone is equally careful with their equipment so there is variation between scans, especially if they're done by different people. GIA (and AGS) are downright compulsive about this. Appraisers and jewelers will vary. I'm pretty careful. To be sure, I am not cheaper than some others. That's not why my clients choose me.
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