Getting a diamond certified?

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OinkMoo

OinkMoo

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Jun 26, 2011
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#1
Hello tPFers! I got a nice pair of diamond drop earrings for my wedding last year. They look to be about 2 tcw. I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how to get them certified? The person that gifted them to me didn't give me a certification for them, and I don't want to ask her because it seems rude. I'm 99.9% sure they're real diamonds, not cubic because I compared them to my engagement ring, and it's cut and depths look about the same.

Anyone have any idea if this is possible? And also, I've thought about "trading in" those diamonds to get my engagement ring upgraded as well. Any of you guys have any thoughts on this? Is trading in a good option, or should I try to sell them? I'm more of a stud earrings kind of girl and can't imagine myself wearing drop earrings all the time. Even at formal events, I prefer my stud diamond earrings.

Please let me know your thoughts. Any insight is appreciated. :D
 
#2
You can send them to be graded if they are LOOSE (not set in earrings, etc.) to a reputable grading lab. That's the only way to get an actual grading report.

Otherwise you can bring them to a jeweler and they can give you an idea of what you have, and see what they will do for you in trade. That's the best way to get a reasonable amount towards something else. Selling them outright (especially without reports) you will get very little for them. Diamonds do not retain their value on the secondhand market.

The settings they are currently in (the ring, earrings) will likely be scrapped or returned to you for nothing. Most jewelers won't keep those, and won't sell those intact.
 
#4
jellyv said:
Jewelry appraisers with gemological certification can grade them for you in person.
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+1 I would take them to a Jeweler with gemological certs. If you decide you don't want to keep them, using them as a trade in or upgrade would probably get you the most value for them. Reselling them will bring relatively little, I'm afraid.
 
#5
Do you know where I can find a jewelry appraiser locally? Is it just normal jewelry shops like Shane co or do most jewelry appraisers have their own shop?
 
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