Hi Everyone,
Please help! I am wondering if you might be able to lend me your thoughts. I have been lusting over a diamond halo pendant at what I believe is a good price, however I am a novice to diamond buying. They have various carat sizes and clarities available in the necklace.
I went back today to view the pendants again and just as I was leaving, I spotted an identical pendant (slightly larger) in the window and asked the price. The sales person explained that that particular pendant would be much more expensive because it was certified. I then asked if the pendants I was just looking at were certified and they said no! Do reputable jewellers really sell diamonds that are un certified? I was under the impression that all jewellers in Hatton Garden would be reputable and sell certified diamonds only. The different pendants I looked at ranged from VS-SI and various carat weights and colours. They all looked lovely to me but how can I be sure one particular pendant is a VS diamond without a GIA certificate to prove it? Id solely be going by the jewellers word and insurance valuation.
What do you think?
Please help! I am wondering if you might be able to lend me your thoughts. I have been lusting over a diamond halo pendant at what I believe is a good price, however I am a novice to diamond buying. They have various carat sizes and clarities available in the necklace.
I went back today to view the pendants again and just as I was leaving, I spotted an identical pendant (slightly larger) in the window and asked the price. The sales person explained that that particular pendant would be much more expensive because it was certified. I then asked if the pendants I was just looking at were certified and they said no! Do reputable jewellers really sell diamonds that are un certified? I was under the impression that all jewellers in Hatton Garden would be reputable and sell certified diamonds only. The different pendants I looked at ranged from VS-SI and various carat weights and colours. They all looked lovely to me but how can I be sure one particular pendant is a VS diamond without a GIA certificate to prove it? Id solely be going by the jewellers word and insurance valuation.
What do you think?