| 1. |
Do they use Gemological Institute of America (GIA) grading scale for color and clarity? |
| 2. |
Are their diamonds loose (not mounted)? |
| 3. |
Do they relate their prices to the New York Wholesale Price Index? |
| 4. |
Can they provide a GIA appraisal with the diamond? |
| 5. |
Do they have a gem laboratory where the stone can be viewed? |
| 6. |
Do they have a GIA Colorimeter for color grading? |
| 7. |
Do they have an electronic scale to weigh the diamond? |
| 8. |
Do they have an ultraviolet light for color grading? |
| 9. |
Do they have a gem scope or microscope to view the diamonds? |
| 10. |
Do they offer "cut certification" from an independent graduate gemologist? |
| 11. |
Does the store specialize in loose diamonds? |
| 12. |
Is the store located in an office building such as in New York or Boston? |
| 13. |
Is their loose diamond inventory over $1,000,000? |
| 14. |
Has the store been in business ten years or longer? |
| 15. |
Do they own their inventory or do they carry only memorandum (on loan) diamonds? |
| 16. |
Will they give you 100% of what you paid for the diamond when you wish to upgrade? |
| 17. |
Do they have an unconditional 30 day return policy? |
| 18. |
Do they offer 90 days same as cash financing? |
| 19. |
Do they make their own jewelry on premise? |
| 20. |
Do they have a GIA Gemologist on staff? |
