Getting a valuation is SA ?

[saau]

G'Day Guys

I have what I think is a diamond & have tried to get it valued so I can get it insured.

It passes light passing thru test, fog test and scratch test.

It is

2.5cm x 2cm V shaped

It weighs 7.4 Grams

and my cheapo Chinese scales says its 37 Carats

I have rung and emailed a few companies in SA & they dont return calls of emails.

Can anyone recommend someone in SA to contact about this ?

I have read conflicting messages about selling gems in SA.

Anyone sold any gems in SA ?

thxs

 

[Jaros]

https://www.yellowpages.com.au/find/jewellery-valuation/adelaide-cbd-sa

 

[saau]

G'Day Jaros

Thanks for the prompt reply :argh:

I have been in to see a couple of these retailers, the 1st one said it was quartz & then offered me 5K in new $100 bills.

They we not very interested in answering my questions, just wanted to know how I 'came by it', 'will you sell it', 'what offers you have had' etc.

I want someone who is not 'retail', preferably with a Degree in Gemmology who is a member & has been for 10+ years of Gemmological Association of Oz

 

[Theduke]

Melbourne has 2 labs that can certify, grade and evaluate it for you. Theres also another diamond grading lab in sydney that will do the same. Theyre your best bet

 

[Jaros]

What about enquiring at a Lapidiary Club?

 

[Theduke]

If youre set on having it done in SA then heres the search engine to use to find someone.

http://www.ncjv.com.au/Find_a_Valuer

 

[mbasko]

South Australian branch of Gemmological Association of Australia
Email: [email protected]
http://www.gem.org.au/states/sa/

Ms. VICKI CAFARELLA (FGAA, Gemmology Lecturer, Dip DT, Diamond Grader, Registered NCJV Valuer)

VICKI CAFARELLA VALUATION SERVICES
EDMENTS BUILDING, Suite 419, 38 Gawler Place
ADELAIDE sa 5000

Phone 0882325636

Website vickicafarellavaluationsservices.vpweb.com.au

Email:[email protected]

 

[Theduke]

South Australian branch of Gemmological Association of Australia
Email: [email protected]
http://www.gem.org.au/states/sa/

Ms. VICKI CAFARELLA (FGAA, Gemmology Lecturer, Dip DT, Diamond Grader, Registered NCJV Valuer)

VICKI CAFARELLA VALUATION SERVICES
EDMENTS BUILDING, Suite 419, 38 Gawler Place
ADELAIDE sa 5000

Phone 0882325636

Website vickicafarellavaluationsservices.vpweb.com.au

Email:[email protected]

Vicki has closed down

 

[mbasko]

Bugger the GAA SA branch still lists her as the Gemmologist to contact.
I'd contact them for advice on a trusted Gemmologist/valuer as per GAA link above?
Ph (08) 8227 1377

Officers

President
Susan Arthur
Telephone:0422 609 989
email: [email protected]

Vice President
Janet Harris
email: [email protected]

Secretary
Sandra Pimlott
email: [email protected]

Treasurer
Don Bennett
email: [email protected]

 

[elrodeo]

Contact this lady , she should be able to point you in the right direction.
She was cutting diamonds not too long ago.
http://www.tatumgems.com.au/about-me

 

[Mr Magoo]

Grumpy, is that you?

Have you done an SG test on it?

 

[saau]

G'Day elrodeo

Thanks for the gr8 tip

Contact this lady , she should be able to point you in the right direction.
She was cutting diamonds not too long ago.

She has a degree & is a member of a prof. body.

I have sent her an email

For anyone else that has a web site, this is a good site, no email address for the spammers to find, but a contact form so you can send her an email

 

[saau]

G'Day Duke

If youre set on having it done in SA then heres the search engine to use to find someone.

Thanks for the quick reply