Unset Gemstones have been carefully weighed. Gemstones in setting have not been removed for accurate weighing, therefore all stated weights for such stones have been calculated using external dimensions, measured or estimated as accurately as the settings will allow. Colour grading is unreliable for diamonds in settings, especially so for diamonds set in Bezel settings. Grading will not usually be stated on smaller diamonds. As such, stones have been examined for fracture filling as accurately as the setting will allow.
Fracture filled detection is especially difficult for diamonds in Bezel settings.
Fracture filled detection is not usually carried out on smaller diamonds. In this case, the valuation is based on an estimate of the value for a second hand item of similar style, age, quality and condition. By using proper Gemmological procedures, where possible, except for lost or stolen items. Please note that all valuations rely upon the current market conditions, personal opinion, relative experience and equipment used by the Valuer. It is to be expected, therefore, that valuations of the same item may vary from Valuer to Valuer.