lost my ring, and the ebay find, looking fr discussion
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Sounds like YOU love it and thats all that matters! eBay is a bargain hunters paradise for a reason, sometimes it's good surprise and sometimes it's bad. It sounds like you got a great deal for $400...that's what some people spend on a purse or a pair of shoes!
 At least it was not a few thousand dollars which would be alot more stressful if things did not check out. Warm stones definitely appeal to some..while others prefer the icier clear coldiness of a stone. If you got one that fits your criteria, superb! The stone sounds lovely, if your MIL approves it with her loupe, you love it, sounds like you got all the bases covered. Plus your bank account thanks you too. Don't bother to tell people you got it on eBay, let them think that you spent tons of money on it and that its a D IF...99% of the public can't tell the difference anyway!  Size and sparkle is all most people tend to see.Enjoy your ring. We'd love to see pictures!
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I think it's fantastic that you found such a great deal, and that you now have a nice rock to wear again!
I actually lost my mother's wedding ring! It fell right off my finger. It was not terribly valuable.....two opals set in 14k gold....was vintage at the time my father got it for my mother from a pawn shop or something. Anyway, 15 years after I lost it, I was quite randomly browsing ebay and decided to look at opal rings. I came across a ring that neither my mother nor I could definitely say was - or wasn't - THE ring. The seller didn't really know anything about its history, but I bought it anyway. I'll never know if it's really the ring I lost, but I'll never know that it isn't either! Ebay can be scary, or wonderful!....It sounds like you've done very well, and I'm certainly happy for you! And I'd also love to see pictures! -Melissa |
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I hope you can post pictures of your ring. So often eBay gets a bad rap on this forum. I have made many purchases on eBay with no problems at all, but I have not made a jewelry purchase because of the negative stories I have read. It's nice to hear about a good one. Sounds like your $400 spent is just perfect to hold you over until you can afford your "dream replacement," and it's nice that your MIL gave her stamp of approval.
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I happen to love the lower colors! I wanted a "white" diamond for my e-ring just for tradition's sake, but I have a GIA certed M colored radiant and I just bought a Champagne pear diamond (from Ebay!).
I think diamonds come in lots of beautiful colors. And personally I'd own every one of them if I could. Your ring sounds beautiful! I am happy you could find a ring that makes you happy. I know it will never replace the one you lost, but I am glad that it brings a little joy back to you. Enjoy your ring! Forget about the ratings, it sounds gorgeous! Please post pics if you can, we'd love to see it! |
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sorry to hear about your loss. i know we all feel for you here on the forum. everyone who regularly posts here cares a lot about people and diamonds...i think because we all know the trials and tribulations of finding the right stone.
for $400, i don't think you can go wrong. sounds like you like it a lot. that's all that matters. after all, diamonds are a true luxury item. the only worth they have is in it's owner's enjoyment. as an experienced ebayer, i know what it's like there. and you're right, it sounds like you knew exactly what you were going to get. that's the only thing that is required on ebay...no misrepresentation. congratulations on being fortunate enough to find something you like and wear it in good health. take care and aloha. |
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Looks pretty good!!! I would match side stones to the center stone or at least try to get as close as possible...if you try to get colorless side stones the center stone will look much more yellow--unless that is the look you are going for!
You may find that it is easier to get small side stone type diamonds (depending on what you get) in the older style cuts, like old Euro or Mine or Cushion. That could also give the ring more of a period type look.
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Um, well, um.....
I looked in the Jewelry cleaner......... I found my ring. I am not kidding...... I was unpacking a box of stuff (just moved) and there was my cleaner....I rememberd the above post.... There it was...... My rings..... I am still in shock..... I am not sure if I am even awake....is this a dream.... Someone pinch me...... I can not believe it........... I think I am dreaming..... I will post pics in a couple of days, of my old new ring...... Still in shock........ |
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This thread is too funny!
Lostmyring, please change your handle now. I'm truly happy that you found it.NewYorker,  , what a great suggestion! Never in my wildest dreams would I have predicted this outcome for Lostmyring! But I can somehow relate when one day instead of placing my ring in its holder, I sent it straight to the cleaner. The next morning when I looked for it (in the holder) and it wasn't there, I had that sick, sinking feeling in my gut, until I sat to think for a moment and mentally back tracked my steps the day before and remembered I put it in the cleaner.It does happen, I have 3 kids and a crazy life. All I can say is it does happen, and no, I'm not blonde either.
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Tanya, I do not know how I can ever repay you.....I am still in shock.....
The rings are very...very...very clean. As for blond....only for right now, when I 'lost' the rings, I was auburn.... Boy, can one REALLY tell the difference in color when one puts a 'L'next to a 'G'. Ya know, I have had a really crappy.....year, this made it a little better...... hmm...now I must look into changing my name......
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Actually, I thought it was pretty funny. But then, I have a blonde sister who belongs to Mensa. She is truly brilliant w/ the common sense of a Nat. Being the evil sister that I am, we once told her Alaska was pulled over by tug boats & attached to the U.S. We had her going for a while. That said, Men simply can not multi-task. They don't; so, they can't forget to complete a task. What a happy ending to your ring loss! Get that baby insured! |
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