I am looking into buying an engagement ring, it''s a three stone ring. It''s total weight is 1.08 ct. (I know the weight isn''t the big thing)...
Anyways, I have been shopping around and the above ring is one that I have somewhat settled on. Unfortunately it is not certified. However, the guy has been in business for over 25 years (before that it was his fathers), comes with great references (BBB record is immaculate) and he has certification from the GIA. (He also seemed to have a lot of repeat business from satisfied customers while I was in the shop) The reason why this particular ring is not certified is because he says he doesn''t bother getting something certified unless it is over 1ct. (this is a 3 stone ring, so no one stone is over 1ct). He showed me differences between various rings and what he would grade them etc etc. But I am still hesitant because it has not been officially certified.
Should I purchase this ring? He stands buy his work, his BBB report was very good and he seemed very intent on educating me the differences between cuts and clarity. Allowing me to look at different stones under the microscope and comparing them to the ring I have picked out.
He said quickly examining it he would probably grade it an H for color and an SI2 for clarity. It''s a 14k yellow gold ring with a .55ct center stone and two smaller side stones, total diamond weight is 1.08 ct. He will sell for $1,800. Should I even consider this even though it is not certified?
One final question, I am not sure if I should get a three stone or a solitare. I like the look of the three stone and my girlfriend has a three stone ring (hand me down, no diamonds) that she adores. The rest of her jewelry is modest and not real bulky. (I personally think most solitares sets are too bulky, but it''s not about me) Do three stone rings look weird on certain types of fingers? (My girlfriend is a size 6 1/2 and has small fingers)
Thanks for any and all help.
Anyways, I have been shopping around and the above ring is one that I have somewhat settled on. Unfortunately it is not certified. However, the guy has been in business for over 25 years (before that it was his fathers), comes with great references (BBB record is immaculate) and he has certification from the GIA. (He also seemed to have a lot of repeat business from satisfied customers while I was in the shop) The reason why this particular ring is not certified is because he says he doesn''t bother getting something certified unless it is over 1ct. (this is a 3 stone ring, so no one stone is over 1ct). He showed me differences between various rings and what he would grade them etc etc. But I am still hesitant because it has not been officially certified.
Should I purchase this ring? He stands buy his work, his BBB report was very good and he seemed very intent on educating me the differences between cuts and clarity. Allowing me to look at different stones under the microscope and comparing them to the ring I have picked out.
He said quickly examining it he would probably grade it an H for color and an SI2 for clarity. It''s a 14k yellow gold ring with a .55ct center stone and two smaller side stones, total diamond weight is 1.08 ct. He will sell for $1,800. Should I even consider this even though it is not certified?
One final question, I am not sure if I should get a three stone or a solitare. I like the look of the three stone and my girlfriend has a three stone ring (hand me down, no diamonds) that she adores. The rest of her jewelry is modest and not real bulky. (I personally think most solitares sets are too bulky, but it''s not about me) Do three stone rings look weird on certain types of fingers? (My girlfriend is a size 6 1/2 and has small fingers)
Thanks for any and all help.