Loose stone question

[Keepingthefaith21]

Forgive me if I am posting this question in the wrong area, please let me know if I should move this post.

Last night SO asked me a question I could not answer, I know you ladies can help. His concern is with loose stones. He was wondering about a scenario where the diamond/gem is purchased independent of the setting: how does one know for sure that the diamond/gem is in fact the one which was supplied to the jeweler?

My guess was the certs that are sometimes engraved on the stone itself but I didn’t know for certain. Naturally I told him if you are using a reputable jeweler this should not be a concern but thought I should post this question anyway.

 

[luckystar112]

This post would probably be better off in rocky talky, but the best way to tell if you got the right stone is by getting it appraised. I can't imagine that there would be that many mix-ups, but an appraiser can confirm the color/clarit/carat weight, etc.

Also, the cert should come with a plot showing where the inclusions are. An appraiser can confirm that it is the right stone by looking at it through a loupe and determining if the inclusions in the stone match the inclusions on the plot. (Unless you get a flawless stone, but really...how many do?)

 

[chrono]

I believe that once it's set, the only way to check for that is to go by the inclusion plot. It should match up to the cert plot under the microscope. Other smaller factors like the physical dimension is an added safety. Once set, it is harder to gauge the colour accurately. I would not rely too much on the engraving on the diamond as sometimes it might get rubbed off.

Still, good jewellers would not switch the stone as their reputation is the MOST important thing to protect and uphold if they wish to continue to do business. Also, it's good for the diamond owners to learn their own stone's birthmark(s).

See, a wee bit of inclusion can be a good thing.

 

[Keepingthefaith21]

Date: 9/19/2007 12:17:23 PM
Author: Chrono
it''s good for the diamond owners to learn their own stone''s birthmark(s).

See, a wee bit of inclusion can be a good thing.

I love the idea of calling the inclusion(s) "birthmark(s)".

It just sounds so much nicer

Thanks for the advice, I''ll pass it along to SO. I wonder if this question means he''s looking

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I''m guessing it was because I mentioned my friend had to send her ring out to be repaired because the stone was loose. He probably got to thinking "what if someone took the stone out on her...".

Awwwww shucks!

 

[luckystar112]

When you get the stone, invest in a loupe. Take it with you whenever you go to get your ring repaired, and check for your "birthmarks" before you leave the store. In the rare case that someone switches your stone on you, you''ll be able to tell right away.