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Rough_Rock
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I've been doing research and I'm completely overwhelmed. I found this forum and it seems like a nice place with helpful people. I searched, but could only find one other thread about selling an engagement ring, but that one was a whopper at 5+ cts, most of the advice didn't apply to my situation.
I bought a ring far beyond my means as my then-to-be-fiancee was from a really well off family and it was understood that in marrying her, the family would take care of more important things, like buying a house outright. I didn't mind splurging at the time, but now that our engagement has ended, I'm stuck with a decent sized rock and no clue how to get the most value back out of it. We were only engaged for a few months, I've been sitting on the ring for almost 5 years and have recently run into some financial hardships.
Here's the details on the ring:
Granted, this information comes from what I now know to be a pretty sketchy certification: EGL Europe.
Is it worth it to get the stone re-certified by GIA before selling? I live in San Diego, CA and am only 40 mins or so from the GIA campus in Carlsbad.
For someone in my situation, with no contacts in the diamond/jewelry world, what would be the best option for getting the most out of a sale? Consignment? Selling to a brick and mortar? eBay/craigslist/IDoNowIDont.com/another online buyer?
Thank you for any advice that you have. I've attached photos of the certificate, the ring itself, and the appraisal from the jeweler who sold it to me in Nov. 2010.
I bought a ring far beyond my means as my then-to-be-fiancee was from a really well off family and it was understood that in marrying her, the family would take care of more important things, like buying a house outright. I didn't mind splurging at the time, but now that our engagement has ended, I'm stuck with a decent sized rock and no clue how to get the most value back out of it. We were only engaged for a few months, I've been sitting on the ring for almost 5 years and have recently run into some financial hardships.
Here's the details on the ring:
- Round Brilliant
- "Excellent Ideal Cut"
- 2.19 cts
- VS2
- H
Granted, this information comes from what I now know to be a pretty sketchy certification: EGL Europe.
Is it worth it to get the stone re-certified by GIA before selling? I live in San Diego, CA and am only 40 mins or so from the GIA campus in Carlsbad.
For someone in my situation, with no contacts in the diamond/jewelry world, what would be the best option for getting the most out of a sale? Consignment? Selling to a brick and mortar? eBay/craigslist/IDoNowIDont.com/another online buyer?
Thank you for any advice that you have. I've attached photos of the certificate, the ring itself, and the appraisal from the jeweler who sold it to me in Nov. 2010.