I’m planning to buy a ring that has been certified by American International Gemologists (AIG LABS). Unfortunately, I have no clue whether their jewelry certificates/gemological reports are trustworthy. Are they?
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Hello! I want to buy a ruby ring at an online store. The listing states “Natural ruby (LGF)”. I contacted the store asking what does the abbreviation stand for but they wouldn’t reply. So, what is a LGF ruby? Is it ...
Hi guys! I need a new clasp for my akoya pearl necklace. 18K gold is a bit too soft. So, I’d prefer a 14K yellow gold clasp. Any ideas where I can get the best deal in terms of price/quality? I need a ...

Hi! I would really appreciate an opinion on this one. There was an auction on Catawiki today – emerald beads necklace. I wanted to bid on this item (https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/32312223-4-wires-handmade-emerald-necklace-round-beads-polished-191-g-1), but I was really surprised that there is no ...

I would like to buy a pair of black diamond earrings. I found these on invaluable.com: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-pair-of-solitaire-black-diamond-stud-earrings-9ad4fc491a Do you think these are genuine black diamonds? Price estimate is AUD 1400 – 1800. The auction finished a few ...

Dear All, I was so happy to find this amazing community! I fell in love with this necklace on Catawiki, but I am not sure I can trust the seller, as in last week auction s/he listed a necklace that was ...

Hi everyone! I found this rough diamond necklace on Abijoux jewelry site. I’m looking for a present. So, I wonder, how much are rough diamonds worth? 16.31 carats is quite a lot, isn’t it? Is EUR 250 the right price for ...

I would like to buy a present for my girlfriend, and I found a pair of these nice earrings + pendant on Etsy – https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/727871255/victorian-edwardian-spirit-of-christmas The seller has a 5-star reputation. She claims that all the gemstones ...

Please have a look at this black diamond ring on eBay – https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-00cts-13-20mm-Natural-Black-Diamond-Ring-Certified-AAA-Grade/192895162729 It’s really beautiful, isn’t it? I’m a bit confused that the seller describes it as “Treatment – Color Enhanced Earth Mined Diamond”. Is that ...

I found this beautiful ruby & sapphire necklace on icollector.com auction site https://www.icollector.com/Natural-Top-Red-Ruby-Fancy-Sapphire-728-Cts-Necklace_i35230063 Live online auction starts in 12 hours. The starting bid is $5700 and the price estimate is $25000 – $29000. I would like to ...