[Jewelry making - Article 00370] - [Orchid] Why "Pre-Cert" diamonds?

[Gerald]

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    My dear Orchidians this is a very true story...about 6 hours old! I
    had a client who wanted a batch of diamonds for his new shared-claw
    Eternity ring, namely 22 stones of VS, E-F colour. Nothing less! 

    With this in mind, I went to my favourite diamond dealer and
    requested this order...but all I got was SI1 and a few SI2. Unknown
    to my dealer, I went downtown to my G.I.A. certified appraisor...He
    scanned very carefully these stones and guess what? Some SI1-some
    more SI2 and 5-6 lesser grade I-1 to I-2 diamonds. To say I was a bit
    surprised, is an understatement, how about being hurt? Where is my
    trust now in with this dealer? When I called and informed this
    original dealer about 'the discovery', he said this appraisor doesn't
    know what he is talking about..good grief! This assistant to this
    company said.. "I only checked a few stones and thought all would be
    the same"..looks like a few more slipped by and I'm returning them
    again tomorrow. 

    Imagine, if I would have bought 'unseen' these 22 diamonds and not
    checked them until these were in the ring..how was I to explain this
    oversight to my client? I originally asked for VS and got in return
    only SI to I grading and even a lower colour grade? 

    I am now buying elsewhere, I had to telephone my client in Edmonton,
    Alberta and inform him of the need to "Pre-Cert" any stones in the
    future. This same client was one of the two fellows I was teaching
    while I was away two weeks ago. 

    Now you all know why it is very important to "Pre-Certify" any, or
    all diamonds for a client you might be involved with. What ever the
    final appraising fee will be, its all worth the effort and time.
    It'll save you lots of embarassment in the future, if it ever arises.
    My reputation was on the line, and no way was it going to be thrown
    away for a few lesser grade stones... 

Gerry Lewy!
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