The authentication process between eBay and GIA is an absolute fail!

[xtine1]

Hello fellow eBayers - both buyers and sellers,

I purchased a beautiful Lalaounis 18K bejeweled bypass ring from a very ethical seller who listed all stones, size etc. Received it today with the so called "eBay Authenticity Report" - what a joke! The actual "report," accessible by a small card with a QR code accompanying the ring (in an ugly plastic bag and a small drawstring pouch of the worst quality, courtesy of eBay and/or GIA, who knows), only listed the fact that it is an authentic Lalaounis, but didn't bother to list amount of stones, condition, nothing! On top of it, the seller accurately listed ring size 5 - for some reason, GIA listed it as size 4 - talk about massive error! If I didn't know my exact ring size for both hands (different for right/left), I would have been completely distraught and confused. Now I know that it's just some trainee at GIA who probably "prepared" this "report." Quite frankly, the RealReal furnishes a much more comprehensive report concerning count of stones, condition, etc. This is a joke and I sincerely hope that sellers don't have to pay extra for this nonsense. Kudos to the seller, however, who did their best in describing this gorgeous item, and I am truly ecstatic about it. But eBay's collaboration with GIA - a total fail. Cheers!

[pawnstar4]

Hello everyone .. eBay GIA authentication is a Joke! Carried out by Student in the GIA Campus! We just sold Men’s Diamond band and was informed “it did not pass Authentication because the diamond grade we stated is “SI2” and GIA (eBay authentication partner) disagreed .. so we got the band back and the sake was cancelled. 
1- Diamond Grade is an opinion of a Gemologist (Having been in this business for over 40 years and studied Diamond .. We know that GIA itself can give different grading for the same Diamond if you seek a 2nd opinion) 

2- Looking at some of the Diamond graded with GIA certificate as “SI2” (photos attached) is a clear proof that the GIA grading is Not written in stones! They make mistakes all the time! 
3- The fact that you cannot appeal or disagree with the decisions made by the GIA or eBay, is a complete Farce! They don’t even give you the chance to ask for a 2nd opinion or a 2nd chance to re-examine their initial grading! 
4- Buyers and Sellers are Not served by this “Joke Authentication Scheme” because it is done without taking in consideration that Diamond grading for Color & Clarity is “Not written in Stone”! 2 different Gemologists can give different grading to the same Diamond (We had this experience with GIA or IGI or IGL or EGL) .. it is just an opinion .. but they make it like that their decision is God’s written! 
5 Now look at these photos and tell How on earth the GIA is grading these Diamonds as “SI2”? Is it incompetence? Corruption? Or what? 
5- The Authentication Scheme is Flawed! We just bought a Chanel purse for $5,000 (eBay chose Not to “Authenticate the purse” while they insist on “Authenticating $750 ring” that comes with a Certificate! Is this a Joke or what?

Finally .. I would be very careful accepting this “Farce Authentication” at “Face Value” because it is definitely done by incompetent Students and Not by reputable Gemologist!

just look at these photos .. How can a these diamond graded by the GIA as “SI2”? 

A complete joke and waste of time and money! 

 

 

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