Hi all, this is the greatest diamond-help site ever! Thanks to whoever hosts it.
Background: I am looking for an engagement ring. I have come to accept that I just can't afford a GIA or AGS certified diamond in the size, shape and general cut that I am looking. So, thanks to the guidance provided by these forums I began looking at the various EGL's. (I want a F or G, so I have been looking for D or E EGL's.)
Please let me know if I am being naive....but if I were to buy a EGL diamond....can I take it to GIA to be certified? Considering that I intend to use it as an engagement ring..would I even want to? Would it cost alot? If I took it to a GIA certified appraiser, would they be able to certify it a GIA?
Background: I am looking for an engagement ring. I have come to accept that I just can't afford a GIA or AGS certified diamond in the size, shape and general cut that I am looking. So, thanks to the guidance provided by these forums I began looking at the various EGL's. (I want a F or G, so I have been looking for D or E EGL's.)
Please let me know if I am being naive....but if I were to buy a EGL diamond....can I take it to GIA to be certified? Considering that I intend to use it as an engagement ring..would I even want to? Would it cost alot? If I took it to a GIA certified appraiser, would they be able to certify it a GIA?