Advice on choosing an estate ring

[dunelm]

Hi,

I'm new to posting but have lurked for some time. I've known for years exactly what I wanted in an engagement ring (classic ec with tapered baguettes) and after looking at the stock settings from the PS vendors decided that the only way to get what I wanted was to go custom. I got some great quotes but our budget is modest and although I don't want a large, I was worried the stone we could afford wouldn't work proportionally with this ring.

So, while browsing for ideas and pricing up stones I came across an estate piece on a reputable site that I first heard of here. I've fallen in love with the delicacy setting and the center stone is twice the size would could afford to buy new. The only thing that is worrying me is the lack of details about the center stone. I've emailed and asked for more info but I'm not sure that it comes with a certificate as it's an estate piece.

Can anyone please advise me on the sort of questions I should be asking the jewelers?

Thanks,

D

 

[stone-cold11]

Ask for images, ASET image and video. Something like these

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...ge-Emerald-Cut/11844213_vEgwc#837383604_m6QA3

Best to get in writing a good refund policy terms and then have it send to an independent appraiser of your hire who specialize in estate ring and emerald cut.

 

[dunelm]

Thanks for the reply Stone Cold.

I waited 24 hours for a reply from the vendor only to be told that the ring had been sold despite it still being shown on the site. Needless to say I'm rather disappointed.

Thanks for your help.

 

[lyra]

What is your budget? Maybe someone here can scout out something for you.