How about this engagement ring

[deskdxl]

I am looking at a used engagement ring with round brilliant diamond weighing exactly 1.32CTS measuring 7.15 MM by 7.13 MM by 4.35 MM deep. The diamond is superbly cut, polished and proportioned with a medium to thin polished faceted girdle, a 61% depth, 57% table, no florescence and no culet and is of H color and SI1 clarity.

The ring is on a 3 stone setting with flanked by two (2) quality, full cut, fully faceted, pear brilliant diamonds of I to J color and VS clarity totaling .80CT.

My biggest concern about this ring is the seller mention that there is a small chip on the girdle. I don't really know what that mean which why it concerns me.

The price of the ring is couple thousand dollars cheaper than a close match I found at Blueniles.

Do you think it is a good deal?

 

[TitanCi]

-Hello, what's up? It's great you're getting an e-ring, but you don't even list a price you paid. Is the stone GIA certed? AGS certed? You don't list enough information to know if the stone and ring is even good. Can you list a cert number? What's the ring made of? It'd be helpful for you to post up all the info and pics if you have it. It'd be best to get Ideal-scope or ASET images of the stone too (tells of light performance in the stones).

 

[Christina...]

I think that your best bet would be to have the ring independently appraised. An appraiser would be in a better position to evaluate the stone for any durability risk and to answer your questions about value. You can find an appraiser if you look under the resources tab above.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Hi,

Where did you find this ring? I see from another post you made, you had previously looked at a used ring on eBay. Is this also on eBay?

Before making any decions, is there a return policy? If not, I'd stop right there and keep looking. If there is one, then set up an appointment with an appraiser. Having a "small chip" on the girdle is something a professional should look at. Also, are the diamonds certified and are you comparing it to certified stones on BN? You want to be sure you're comparing apples to apples.

 

[deskdxl]

Yes, you are right. It is on Ebay and I am still looking for a ring.

They offer a 14 days return policy for full refund. The seller is a wholesale store with good seller ratings.

They didn't say anything about the diamond is certified or not and I might guess it is not; or maybe I should just ask them.

Hi,

Where did you find this ring? I see from another post you made, you had previously looked at a used ring on eBay. Is this also on eBay?

Before making any decions, is there a return policy? If not, I'd stop right there and keep looking. If there is one, then set up an appointment with an appraiser. Having a "small chip" on the girdle is something a professional should look at. Also, are the diamonds certified and are you comparing it to certified stones on BN? You want to be sure you're comparing apples to apples.

 

[farmer gal]

What is your budget, we may be able to help find you something

 

[Christina...]

yeah, I would be sure to ask about lab reports as well. I'm thinking that if it had one it would have been mentioned, a sellers appraisal by a GIA grad gemologist isn't going to cut it either. A diamond on the second hand market with a lab report from a reputable lab such as GIA or AGS will cost between 30- 50% off retail, so one without a report and with a chipped girdle should cost even less than that. I would contact the seller and get all the information that you can.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Never, ever consider a diamond that a seller says is excellent cut without a GIA report to prove it. If you can tell us your budget, maybe we can make some suggestions of other better deals.

 

[deskdxl]

My budget is $8000 and hopefully get a aprox. 1ct ring.

 

[Gypsy]

You would be much better with any of these combinations:

Stone:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.114-i-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104057888006
Setting options:
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or
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/classic-truth-solitaire-18k-white-gold-5369w18


Stone:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1479511.asp (ask if eyeclean)
Setting options:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/-Platinum-Pave-Set-Diam-Engagement-Ring.html
or
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire-rings/ring/item_57-4132.asp

Stone:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9178/
Settings;
http://www.goodoldgold.com/SettingsGallery/ (get pricing on the first 4 setings listed)