(Closed) Should I get heirloom diamond certified?

• showmethebling
• 8 years ago

I was given my grandmothers 1 ct diamond engagement ring & I am going to have it made into a 3 stone setting. The diamond is becatiful but I dont know anything about it. Should I have it certifed?

I’ve talked to some jewlers and they will appraise it for insurance purposes by giving a close estimate of the specs of the diamond. But that won’t tell me anything about cut, color, clarity, & color. They said they would just match the sidestones by eye. I’m wondering if I should go through GIA and get it certified? I’m not sure if it even matters I just know that once I get my ring set I dont want to ever have to remove to diamond.

Does anyone have experience with this or any thoughts?

• showmethebling
• 8 years ago

@lolaswann:  Thanks!

Does anyone have experience going through GIA lab?