I have what is supposed to be a diamond ring from my grandparents but would like to know for sure. And if it is real, I'd like to know its worth - how many carats it is, the quality of its cut and its clarity.
<http://www.ehow.com/how_6528393_tell-fake-diamond-real-diamond.html> suggests that real diamond jewelry will have inscriptions. This ring doesn't, near as I can tell, but maybe it predates that practice? All of the other criterion that article mentions for ascertaining a diamonds authenticity seem to me to be a bit subjective.
If I took the ring to a jeweler how definitive would their assessment be? The ehow.com URL suggests you ask a jeweler for a grading report but it seems like maybe they're just giving you a copy of something they already have on file instead of creating the report, themselves, from scratch?
0
Determining If A Diamond Is Real
Started by yawnmoth, Jul 24 2010 06:57 AM
3 replies to this topic
#2
-
- A-List Appraiser
-
- 4,953 posts
Ideal Diamond
- Gender:Male
- Location:Denver Colorado, USA
Posted 24 July 2010 - 09:20 AM
It's not difficult at all to decide if a diamond is real and pretty much any jeweler can do it, usually for free. The ehow article is incorrect. Not only to less than all diamonds have inscription, most dont, and a few things that aren't diamonds do. The link you gave is dead, which is a good thing.
Grading requires both talent and some skills and who you want is a gemologist. It's worth noting that there are lots of gemologists out there and some are more skilled than others. Talk to them. It's about training, methodology, tools, practice and ethics.
Assigning value is a function of choosing what marketplace you are interested and researching that marketplace. That involves an appraiser (Most trained jewelry appraisers are also capable gemologists but the reverse is not the case). Again, there are lots of folks out there who call themselves appraisers and their advice can be a bit of a mixed bag. This is about training, methodology and their ability to communicate well. Shop based on their credentials and from a personal discussion with them to get a feel for what services they offer and how well they communicate with you. They are not all the same.
You want an assessment that's definitive to whom? What are you hoping to accomplish by having this done?
Neil
Grading requires both talent and some skills and who you want is a gemologist. It's worth noting that there are lots of gemologists out there and some are more skilled than others. Talk to them. It's about training, methodology, tools, practice and ethics.
Assigning value is a function of choosing what marketplace you are interested and researching that marketplace. That involves an appraiser (Most trained jewelry appraisers are also capable gemologists but the reverse is not the case). Again, there are lots of folks out there who call themselves appraisers and their advice can be a bit of a mixed bag. This is about training, methodology and their ability to communicate well. Shop based on their credentials and from a personal discussion with them to get a feel for what services they offer and how well they communicate with you. They are not all the same.
You want an assessment that's definitive to whom? What are you hoping to accomplish by having this done?
Neil
Edited by denverappraiser, 27 July 2010 - 06:23 AM.
Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile.
Professional Appraisals in Denver
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile.
Professional Appraisals in Denver
#3
-
- A-List Member
-
- 252 posts
Rough Diamond
- Gender:Female
Posted 28 July 2010 - 02:45 AM
Even I can't tell...Well, and so as Rachel Ray.. (on one of their their 'save or splurge' segment ) 
.
When my friends show their e-rings, my mind is always set that those are real...
When I'm buying, it must come with a certification. When my mom handed me a diamond ring a long time ago., I though it was fake. I took it for granted, and when I brought it to an appraiser, the specs are very impressive., and then I thanked my mom. Mom was disappointed because she told me that I should always be thankful regardless of its value. Lesson learned.. cheers!
.When my friends show their e-rings, my mind is always set that those are real...
When I'm buying, it must come with a certification. When my mom handed me a diamond ring a long time ago., I though it was fake. I took it for granted, and when I brought it to an appraiser, the specs are very impressive., and then I thanked my mom. Mom was disappointed because she told me that I should always be thankful regardless of its value. Lesson learned.. cheers!
#4
-
- Member
-
- 5 posts
Bronze
- Location:New York, NY
Posted 28 July 2010 - 08:00 AM
I had a similar experience with inherited loose diamonds that people on this forum helped me with.
First you'll want to take it to a jeweler - he/she will be able to assess whether or not it is a real diamond.
If it's indeed real and you want to get a grading report -- a certified document that will tell you the 4Cs, any treatments the diamond has had, and other info -- you'll want to send the loose diamond to a grading organization like GIA. (GIA is the most reliable/trusted one.) That will tell you everything you'd need to know to be able to effectively sell it if you want to. Website is here: [url="http://gia4cs.gia.edu/"][url]http://gia4cs.gia.edu/[/url][/url]
I was given all this info by someone else on here so I'm glad to pass it on
First you'll want to take it to a jeweler - he/she will be able to assess whether or not it is a real diamond.
If it's indeed real and you want to get a grading report -- a certified document that will tell you the 4Cs, any treatments the diamond has had, and other info -- you'll want to send the loose diamond to a grading organization like GIA. (GIA is the most reliable/trusted one.) That will tell you everything you'd need to know to be able to effectively sell it if you want to. Website is here: [url="http://gia4cs.gia.edu/"][url]http://gia4cs.gia.edu/[/url][/url]
I was given all this info by someone else on here so I'm glad to pass it on
