http://www.jewelry-choice.com/jewelryarticles/2009/things-to-know-about-certified-loose-diamonds/ Beautiful Jewels Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:14:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.jewelry-choice.com/jewelryarticles/2009/things-to-know-about-certified-loose-diamonds/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Paul Michaels Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:08:55 +0000 http://www.jewelry-choice.com/jewelryarticles/2009/things-to-know-about-certified-loose-diamonds/#comment-127 So much potential; so little shared. The article missed many of the more important issues about diamond "certificates". like: a) certficates are opinions only. The same diamond often results in two completely different grades. b) certificates come with no guarentee . They dont even guarentee their grading!(AGS is exception) c) Some "labs" consistently overgrade their diamonds; hence their well deserved "special order certificate" status in the trade. d) Which lab certifications are most consistent and therefore more valueable. e) "Certs" tell less than 1/2 the story. Basing a purchasing decision solely on "certification" is absurd. Might as well choose your spouse by reviewing their drivers licenses. So much potential; so little shared. The article missed many of the more important issues about diamond “certificates”. like:
a) certficates are opinions only. The same diamond often results in two completely different grades.
b) certificates come with no guarentee . They dont even guarentee their grading!(AGS is exception)
c) Some “labs” consistently overgrade their diamonds; hence their well deserved “special order certificate” status in the trade.
d) Which lab certifications are most consistent and therefore more valueable.
e) “Certs” tell less than 1/2 the story. Basing a purchasing decision solely on “certification” is absurd. Might as well choose your spouse by reviewing their drivers licenses.

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