A jewellery related question

[beanbag]

There isn't a section for this kind of thing on PH, but I figured the watch section would be ok.

I have to sell a diamond ring and so far, every price I've seen has varied massively. I'm also very cautious about taking it to a jeweller as they've asked for me to leave it overnight for a proper evaluation. Not being funny, but I don't exactly trust them where I live.....

It's basically a classic tiffany design with a platinum band and a 0.57 carat solitaire diamond on top. The diamond is E colour and VVS2 clarity. The cut is also "perfect" as put on the certificate I have for it which was graded in Antwerp. The diamond is a stunning cut and looks incredible under light. It really does catch it very well and stands out amongst most other diamonds of that size I have seen before.

The question is should I get the ring cleaned up and looking like new to sell it or should I sell the platinum as one part and the diamond as another? I'm also very cautious of jewellers....especially independent ones where I live since I figure its so easy for them to swap the diamond over with something of lesser value. I've heard stories......

[gary hubbard]

diamonds should be laser etched the number should match the number on your certificate. thats if its not an old diamond . jus get hold of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POCKET-MAGNIFYING-JEWELL... check it when you pick it up from beening valued

[kazino]

What certificate have you got for it, HRD? Also what is the ring size?

Edited by kazino on Friday 12th August 13:21

[kazino]

Indeed if it does have a lazer etched number matching the cert then you will be safe, however if it does not then do not give to a jeweller who you have not have faith in. If you are not a trained gemologist or do not have a good chunk of diamond experience you will have difficulty finding the vvs2 flaw in stone, also it is hard to distinguish between DEF colours to the untrained eye and it makes it especially hard when mounted.

If you can tell me the certificate on the stone, then I can tell you what kind of price they should be purchasing it for.

gary hubbard said:

diamonds should be laser etched the number should match the number on your certificate. thats if its not an old diamond . jus get hold of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POCKET-MAGNIFYING-JEWELL... check it when you pick it up from beening valued

[beanbag]

Hi chaps,

Thanks for the info. Some corrections and more information with regards to the certification.

I have an IGI Dubai certificate and I have the following information on the certificate:

Description: Natural Diamond
Shape and Cut: Round Brilliant
Weight: 0.52 carats (I always thought it was 0.57....there you go! )
Measurements: 4.84-4.91 x 3.4 mm
Clarity grade: VS1 (Again, thought it was VVS2)
Colour grade: E
Flurescence: None

Finish
Polish and symmetry: Good
Proportions: Fair
Table diameter: 53%
Crown height: 18.5%
Pavillion depth: 44.5%
Girdle Thickness: Slightly Thick (Faceted)
Culet size: Medium

Thanks all!

[kazino]

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