[Jewelry making - Article 00766] - Re: [Orchid] Friendship Dilemma

[David Barzilay Lord of the Rings]

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    Tony, there are many different stories in this business. I, too, have
    a great relationship NOW with many dealers who trust me with
    expensive goods. 

    But, when I first started my own business and needed an expensive
    diamond, someone told me to "check with 'John Smith' (name changed)
    because he would have the stone which I needed." 

    He did have, and gave it to me on memo to show my client.  Luckily, I
    checked the grade which he had told me before representing it to my
    client. 

    It was THREE color grades lower than stated (J, not G,) and TWO
    clarity grades lower (SI2, not VS1.)  This was in the days before
    diamonds were routinely 'certed.' 

    This dealer, who at one point was President of the L.A. Diamond
    Dealer's Club, probably assumed that a young kid like me wouldn't
    know the difference. 

    I woudn't go as far as Gerry G., BUT, it is wise to choose those
    whom you DO trust very carefully. 

David Barzilay
Lord of the Rings
607 S Hill St Ste 850
Los Angeles, CA 90014-1718
213-488-9157

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