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Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Jul 21, 2014
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- 8
Hello all,
I am a typical newbie who has nothing but the utmost respect for all of you who are posting here regularly. You have enormous expertise and I love how eager you are to share your wisdom! I have been lurking for a couple months now ever since I lost my engagement ring and received insurance money with which to shop for a replacement. I have learned so much about diamonds, especially about the cut, and all of this information has me itching for something really fabulous!
I decided to put my new ering purchase on hold for a couple years until we can afford my dream ring: probably a 2-3 carat Signature Cut cushion in a Victor Canera setting. Meanwhile, I purchased a very pretty shared/single prong eternity band with .15 pointers to tide me over while I wait.
Except, I've become a Pricescope addict. And the more I read the more I have been looking around at all of the pre-loved places: here, Loupetroupe, DiamondBistro. And EBay. Not really looking for anything specific, just getting ideas of what I like. However, last weekend after cruising around Pricescope and learning a bit about the Ashoka cut (which I have loved on first sight), I came across this EBay listing, consulted briefly with DH who was a fan of the price and bid for the close early the next morning:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-09-TCW-VS2-Ashoka-Diamond-Solitare-Engagement-Ring-w-accents-GIA-Certified-/221487714158?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=knWwqRlQLRdp08MxX6e9PrQfCSI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
What do you think? The photos are terrible (I did get a couple rather blurry hand photos) and of course I wasn't able to get ASET images or anything like that. I feel reassured by its GIA certification and William Goldberg/Ashoka branding. I should receive it tomorrow (it has been a torturous week of shipping time). I figured/hoped that a branded cut like Ashoka wouldn't have much of a downside in terms of cut quality. The stone is smaller than my dream ring but definitely an upgrade from my previous ring. I love the style and the fact that the cut is so rare. Plus, the price seems amazing (which is maybe what has me the most nervous?)
My question is: are any of you this spontaneous with pre-loved purchases? Have you had major regrets after purchasing? I am fully prepared to love this ring, (and if I don't DH said I can sell it in a couple years to get the "dream") - just wondering if any of you would have even considered purchasing this with so few photos/information or am I a gullible moron who needs much more of a Pricescope education?
I am a typical newbie who has nothing but the utmost respect for all of you who are posting here regularly. You have enormous expertise and I love how eager you are to share your wisdom! I have been lurking for a couple months now ever since I lost my engagement ring and received insurance money with which to shop for a replacement. I have learned so much about diamonds, especially about the cut, and all of this information has me itching for something really fabulous!
I decided to put my new ering purchase on hold for a couple years until we can afford my dream ring: probably a 2-3 carat Signature Cut cushion in a Victor Canera setting. Meanwhile, I purchased a very pretty shared/single prong eternity band with .15 pointers to tide me over while I wait.
Except, I've become a Pricescope addict. And the more I read the more I have been looking around at all of the pre-loved places: here, Loupetroupe, DiamondBistro. And EBay. Not really looking for anything specific, just getting ideas of what I like. However, last weekend after cruising around Pricescope and learning a bit about the Ashoka cut (which I have loved on first sight), I came across this EBay listing, consulted briefly with DH who was a fan of the price and bid for the close early the next morning:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-09-TCW-VS2-Ashoka-Diamond-Solitare-Engagement-Ring-w-accents-GIA-Certified-/221487714158?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=knWwqRlQLRdp08MxX6e9PrQfCSI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
What do you think? The photos are terrible (I did get a couple rather blurry hand photos) and of course I wasn't able to get ASET images or anything like that. I feel reassured by its GIA certification and William Goldberg/Ashoka branding. I should receive it tomorrow (it has been a torturous week of shipping time). I figured/hoped that a branded cut like Ashoka wouldn't have much of a downside in terms of cut quality. The stone is smaller than my dream ring but definitely an upgrade from my previous ring. I love the style and the fact that the cut is so rare. Plus, the price seems amazing (which is maybe what has me the most nervous?)
My question is: are any of you this spontaneous with pre-loved purchases? Have you had major regrets after purchasing? I am fully prepared to love this ring, (and if I don't DH said I can sell it in a couple years to get the "dream") - just wondering if any of you would have even considered purchasing this with so few photos/information or am I a gullible moron who needs much more of a Pricescope education?
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