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opinions on these ebay earrings??

P: 1/16/2005 5:17:29 PM
Demelza Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,850 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 1/18/2004	Hi all, I am in the process of trying to find earrings for my wedding. I came across these earrings on ebay and think they're fantastic. I'm torn, however, about whether to spend this much on a pair of earrings I can't wear everyday. I went shopping yesterday at some very high end stores in Seattle (Turgeon and Raine, Foxes, Alvin Goldfarb) and fell in love with several different pieces. The prices, however, are just mind-boggling. $2600 for 18 kt white gold earrings with .48 cttw of tiny, little diamonds and a white topaz briolette. Yikes. Anyway, here is the description from the ebay listing: This is an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS ESTATE ITEM ..... A PAIR OF DIAMOND EARRINGS that were made in the ART DECO style from PLATINUM. The earrings are set with 2 FULL CUT DIAMONDS of the I/SI quality that weigh approx. .55 ctw., along with 146 FULL CUT DIAMNDS of H/VS-SI quality that weigh approx. 1.40 ctw. WHITE & BRIGHT DIAMONDS....BEAUTIFUL SPARKLE! The total diamond weight is approx.1.95 ctw. The earrings measure 1 1/2" long by 11/16" at the widest point. The total weight is 7.1 grams. A RARE FIND...FABULOUS SETTING....JUST STUNNING! Very finely made and in exellent condition. The starting bid is $2800. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I'm still waiting to hear back from the seller whether she will accept returns. If not, they're not even an option. I can't imagine spending this much on something I can't return!
Posted: 1/16/2005 5:17:29 PM

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P: 1/16/2005 4:08:59 PM
Lions, Tigers & Bears Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 9/12/2005 Member Since: 10/18/2003	They are really pretty and look like they might be worth a chance...but I am soooo with you--if they don't accept returns (and they MUST accept PayPal/credit cards for the buyer protection too), forgettaboutit! _____________________________________________ Don't breed or buy when homeless pets continue to die.
Posted: 1/16/2005 4:08:59 PM

P: 1/16/2005 4:19:50 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,918 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	I think they're beautiful, but I'd only get them if you can return them if you don't like them. What is the sellers rating? Customer satisfaction etc.. I'm a little leary of ebay, but some people have gotten great buys so i guess it's buyer beware! They are gorgeous earrings though! Good luck! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 1/16/2005 4:19:50 PM

P: 1/16/2005 4:21:09 PM
Kaili Ideal Rock Total Posts: 752 Last Post: 7/17/2006 Member Since: 9/14/2004	I can't comment on quality or price, but I do think they are beautiful
Posted: 1/16/2005 4:21:09 PM

P: 1/16/2005 4:29:05 PM
Camellia Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 9/22/2005 Member Since: 9/1/2004	I really like the style too. R
Posted: 1/16/2005 4:29:05 PM

P: 1/22/2005 9:30:50 PM
Demelza Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,850 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 1/18/2004	Well...I bought them!!! They were $2600 and the seller said that I can return them if they are not what I expected. Seems like the most I'll lose is $40 for shipping both ways. Of all the earrings I've seen, they are the most beautiful. It's more than I wanted to spend, but I do love them. Do you think this is a decent price given the above description. I don't know why the picture I originally posted has been deleted, but I'm attaching another one.
Posted: 1/22/2005 9:30:50 PM

P: 1/22/2005 9:49:24 PM
Lions, Tigers & Bears Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 9/12/2005 Member Since: 10/18/2003	Ooh, Congrats! Can't wait to see them in your possession! _____________________________________________ Don't breed or buy when homeless pets continue to die.
Posted: 1/22/2005 9:49:24 PM

P: 1/22/2005 10:06:27 PM
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004	HI: Is the ebay vendor Melonypino? These earrings seem "familiar" to me--I believe I've drooled over them a milllion times on that site (if I am not mistaken). At any rate, I LOVE LOVE them and they'll be beautiful on you. cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off".
Posted: 1/22/2005 10:06:27 PM

P: 1/22/2005 10:30:25 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,918 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	I'm so glad you bought them, they're just stunning!! Can't wait to see more pics. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 1/22/2005 10:30:25 PM

P: 1/22/2005 10:48:34 PM
Libster Ideal Rock Total Posts: 998 Last Post: 9/18/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004	Incredible earrings!! Can't wait to see them ****************************** Diamonds.........Yield to Temptation!
Posted: 1/22/2005 10:48:34 PM

P: 1/23/2005 12:47:06 AM
Demelza Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,850 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 1/18/2004	Yup, they are from Melony Pino. I really like her collection. I was actually debating between these and another pair from Fay Cullen (picture attached). The FC earrings were $2,000 more and seem like they might be a bit too large. I like the rose-cut diamonds, though, and the bow. Really unique. Anyway, I'm really excited to get my earrings and actually try them on! I hope they're not too heavy. They look like they're really tugging on the woman's ear in the picture. Anyway, I'm glad you all like them and I'll let you know how they turn out when I get them.
Posted: 1/23/2005 12:47:06 AM

P: 1/31/2006 11:39:06 PM
Mrs Darlin Joy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,269 Last Post: 10/12/2006 Member Since: 2/12/2004	OOohhhh Demelza!!! Your new earrings are Scrumptious!!! Just lovin' them from way over here! Wear them with much happiness! Congrat's! LOVE ... is the Greatest Gift of all!
Posted: 1/31/2006 11:39:06 PM

P: 2/1/2006 4:54:04 AM
just_looking! Cut Rock Total Posts: 481 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2004	Wow!! They look fantastic!! Hmmm - now plotting how I can justify a pair .......... ============================= Don't worry darling, I'm only looking!!
Posted: 2/1/2006 4:54:04 AM

P: 2/1/2006 9:26:05 AM
old-fashioned girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,621 Last Post: 10/31/2008 Member Since: 8/1/2005	They are gorgeous !!
Posted: 2/1/2006 9:26:05 AM

P: 2/1/2006 9:37:31 AM
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004	those are lovely demelza! do you still have them? or have they found a new home in the last year since you got them? (.¸(`.¸¸.´)¸.) ¨`.¸ belle¸. ´¨ (¸.(¸.´ `.¸).¸)
Posted: 2/1/2006 9:37:31 AM

P: 2/1/2006 10:17:52 AM
DiamondLil Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,405 Last Post: 6/1/2006 Member Since: 6/8/2003	They are lovely!! So the Fay Cullen's were $2000 MORE than the eBay earrings? Actually, I like the eBay earring design better -- more classic I think. DiamondLil ________________ "Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs."
Posted: 2/1/2006 10:17:52 AM

P: 2/1/2006 10:40:54 AM
old-fashioned girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,621 Last Post: 10/31/2008 Member Since: 8/1/2005	Since this is an old thread, and I don't keep up with everything here, I am curious: Demelza, did you get married yet, and if so, did you wear these beautiful earrings?
Posted: 2/1/2006 10:40:54 AM

P: 2/1/2006 2:48:21 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	ARGH another old thread! Calgon! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 2/1/2006 2:48:21 PM

P: 2/1/2006 4:12:41 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,231 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	Date: 1/22/2005 9:30:50 PM Author: Demelza Well...I bought them!!! They were $2600 and the seller said that I can return them if they are not what I expected. Seems like the most I'll lose is $40 for shipping both ways. Of all the earrings I've seen, they are the most beautiful. It's more than I wanted to spend, but I do love them. Do you think this is a decent price given the above description. I don't know why the picture I originally posted has been deleted, but I'm attaching another one. OMG they are stunning!!
Posted: 2/1/2006 4:12:41 PM

P: 2/1/2006 4:35:33 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	I missed this the first time around so I am curious to know whether in the last year Demelza kept them and wore them to the wedding or not! Spill it Dem!
Posted: 2/1/2006 4:35:33 PM

P: 2/8/2006 2:21:14 AM
Demelza Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,850 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 1/18/2004	Date: 2/1/2006 4:35:33 PM Author: FireGoddess I missed this the first time around so I am curious to know whether in the last year Demelza kept them and wore them to the wedding or not! Spill it Dem! Just saw this thread! I don't frequent this forum often, but Mara mentioned that this thread was revived so I hopped on over. Yes, I did buy the earrings from Ebay and they turned out to be really gorgeous and very well made. I took them to my jeweler who was very impressed with the quality. I wore them at my wedding in June 2005 and now they're sitting in my jewelry box. Haven't worn them since and don't know when I'll wear them again. I've toyed with the idea of putting them back up on Ebay since I don't have much use for such fancy earrings and they were quite pricey, but they're so pretty and I do have some sentimental attachment to them. I know I'll wear them again some day and remember the happy occasion for which they were purchased. I'll take a picture and post if you're interested.
Posted: 2/8/2006 2:21:14 AM

P: 2/8/2006 3:31:54 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	I adore everything about them - so if you get the chance or the inclination, I would love to see more pics!!
Posted: 2/8/2006 3:31:54 PM

P: 2/8/2006 4:03:08 PM
Demelza Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,850 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 1/18/2004	Date: 2/8/2006 3:31:54 PM Author: FireGoddess I adore everything about them - so if you get the chance or the inclination, I would love to see more pics!! Well, if you insist on twisting my arm, I suppose I could post a few pics. They were actually kind of hard to take pictures of for some reason. The pave work is really fine and they sparkle like mad in the sunlight. The larger center stone is okay quality, not great, but I'm not sure how much it matters on earrings like these. Anyway, these are the best I could do.
Posted: 2/8/2006 4:03:08 PM

P: 2/8/2006 4:03:40 PM
Demelza Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,850 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 1/18/2004	One more...
Posted: 2/8/2006 4:03:40 PM

P: 2/8/2006 4:45:29 PM
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004	those are just beatiful dem! so very intricate looking... i hope you get a chance to wear them again. (.¸(`.¸¸.´)¸.) ¨`.¸ belle¸. ´¨ (¸.(¸.´ `.¸).¸)
Posted: 2/8/2006 4:45:29 PM

P: 2/8/2006 5:41:31 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	They are nothing short of stunning! You'll have to come up with some fancy dinners or something so that those babies can see the light of day! Just grgeous.
Posted: 2/8/2006 5:41:31 PM

P: 2/8/2006 6:29:17 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Maybe you could rent them out to other brides! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 2/8/2006 6:29:17 PM

P: 2/8/2006 6:41:02 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	yes dem wear them out to sushi!! hehe... you will have to send them to me otherwise! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 2/8/2006 6:41:02 PM

P: 2/8/2006 7:50:29 PM
Demelza Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,850 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 1/18/2004	Date: 2/8/2006 6:41:02 PM Author: Mara yes dem wear them out to sushi!! hehe... you will have to send them to me otherwise! Yes, Mara. I'll be sure to wear them the very next time I eat sushi. You can be sure that will be any day now, hehe. I like the idea of renting them out. 100 bucks a night! I'll make my money back in no time!
Posted: 2/8/2006 7:50:29 PM

P: 2/9/2006 2:29:16 AM
CoutureFemme Cut Rock Total Posts: 296 Last Post: 9/20/2007 Member Since: 10/6/2005	Demelza dear, they are just perfect and so intricate! I would love to see an earshot sometime when you have a chance! Thanks in advance! CFemme
Posted: 2/9/2006 2:29:16 AM

P: 2/9/2006 1:36:00 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	They are very pretty. they remind me of a pair of cathy carmendy earring I saw at pearlmans. You absolutely must find some place to wear them. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 2/9/2006 1:36:00 PM

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