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Old 5 February 2016, 10:15 AM   #1
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Looking to get a GIA certificate for a diamond that is currently set in a ring. Does anyone know a trustworthy jeweler in Manhattan that can remove the stone for me?

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Old 5 February 2016, 10:45 AM   #2
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You want to have the stone removed and then have GIA grade it?

Their US lab in on 47th st but I believe you still need to mail it in.
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Old 5 February 2016, 11:19 AM   #3
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You want to have the stone removed and then have GIA grade it?

Their US lab in on 47th st but I believe you still need to mail it in.
The lab on 47th St. requires that the stone is removed from the setting prior to their examination. They would not recommend a local jeweler.
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Old 5 February 2016, 11:44 AM   #4
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I have a place on the island that will gladly remove it for you, no concerns at all about them stealing/replacing/altering, etc.
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Old 5 February 2016, 11:48 AM   #5
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I have a place on the island that will gladly remove it for you, no concerns at all about them stealing/replacing/altering, etc.
That's what I'm looking for. Could you PM me the info?
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Old 5 February 2016, 11:53 AM   #6
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The lab on 47th St. requires that the stone is removed from the setting prior to their examination. They would not recommend a local jeweler.


I posed a question for you because it's obvious Nobody can certify a mounted diamond. If your looking for a jeweler to remove the stone, there are about 100 different Jewelers on 47th that Will remove it in front of you.


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Old 5 February 2016, 12:14 PM   #7
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I posed a question for you because it's obvious Nobody can certify a mounted diamond. If your looking for a jeweler to remove the stone, there are about 100 different Jewelers on 47th that Will remove it in front of you.


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Some of those shops look kind of shady. I was looking for a recommendation. Similar to using a trusted seller for a watch versus a random seller on 47th St.
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Old 5 February 2016, 12:51 PM   #8
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Are you new to the city? Nobody in the diamond district is going to risk their business and reputation to pull a fast one on a guy with a diamond. Go to Fairfield Jewelers on 6th and 47th. Ask for Abraham. It's his little booth and he is the only employee


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Old 5 February 2016, 01:03 PM   #9
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Thanks rr. Been here for 5 years. Appreciate the recommendation.
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We had my wife's wedding ring made by D'Auria on 47th. It was a recommendation from her co-worker and turned out great.
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Old 5 February 2016, 01:11 PM   #11
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We had my wife's wedding ring made by D'Auria on 47th. It was a recommendation from her co-worker and turned out great.
Thank you!
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Old 5 February 2016, 01:50 PM   #12
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Thanks rr. Been here for 5 years. Appreciate the recommendation.
He helped me design and make my wife's engagement ring and wedding band. He even went out to find the "perfect" stone for me when I wasn't happy with the one's he had
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He helped me design and make my wife's engagement ring and wedding band. He even went out to find the "perfect" stone for me when I wasn't happy with the one's he had
Sounds like a good guy.
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