Diamond Certification

thanq on 06/10/2016 - 09:58

Hi All,

My mother has given me her wedding ring to me to give to my fiance. Ideally I'd like to keep it as is for sentimental reasons but my mother is adamant on me using the diamond to recreate something new for my partner. This is due to the ring using a classic gold setting (its about 40 years old) and her desire to give her something more youthful.

I wanted to explore my options in terms of getting a new setting.

However, the purpose of this post was that the ring is certified, or rather the diamond is. How does one go about certifying it so that when the new setting is made it can be insured?

I was looking at the following site:

http://www.dcla.com.au/

but couldn't really find and reviews or feedback. Has anyone used them before or know of any diamond rectifiers?

Cheers in advance.

General Discussion

Comments

  • bluedufflecoat on 06/10/2016 - 10:11

    I've used a valuer in Melbourne CBD to value my jewellery for insurance purposes. Google is your friend?

  • thanq on 06/10/2016 - 10:17

    I forgot to mention I'm from sydney.

    Does your valuer have a website/number? I'm heading down there in a couple of weeks and could see if they if you recommended it.

    Does the valuer certify the diamond or did you already have that?

  • 2jzzzz on 06/10/2016 - 10:30

    Any jeweller should be able to do this. Good to make sure they have the GIA or equivalent accreditation membership.

  • solidice on 06/10/2016 - 11:54
    +1

    From my experience, a valuation and certification are 2 different things with 2 different costs. I had my local jewellery store do a valuation for $60, where they provide brief specifications and the estimated replacement value of the item. I have also had a diamond certification undertaken. It cost me about $250, and is a detailed report by a 3rd party. It provides things like cut, clarity, size, a diagram of the diamond showing the angles etc.

  • ZippyRoo on 06/10/2016 - 12:59

    I agree with Solidice. The actual valuation and the diamond certification are two different things, however, both will serve for your insurance purposes. You need to have the actual ring made though to get any useful valuation as the setting (in gold, platinum or whatever material you choose) will be worth something too. Any standard valuer should be able to give a good indication on the price of the diamond with the new setting. My work colleague paid $80 for a local valuer in Melbourne CBD for a pair of gold earrings. The diamonds were raw uncut diamonds with quite a lot of blemishes in them, and that was indicated in the report, along with itemised details including weight and a total value.

    Don't forget you can also re-use the gold. There will be a bit of wastage but not much.

    Good luck.

  • oscargamer on 06/10/2016 - 15:17

    the diamond should have the cert number etched on it - that matches the certificate to the lump of carbon

    as already said, a valuation is different entirely

  • Skramit on 06/10/2016 - 15:46

    Go to a reputable jewellery store and ask for a valuation of the diamond. Most jewellers will usually send them to the same lab depending on your state/location. The lab should be able to certify it and provide a certificate as long as you ask for it and how much they tell you it will cost :)

    Shop around, one jeweller might charge you $60, another $160 for the same thing. Be specific that you want a "GIA" or equivalent certificate on the diamond.

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