Hi there
I've been researching rings for quite a while and had a good idea what I was looking for (0.80-0.90 ct, VS1, EFG, princess cut on white gold/platinum ring). In the past we have looked in jewellers and always come back to the some 'simple' style of ring as opposed to anything fancy of course I'm hoping that my partner will like my choice as it will be a big surprise.
From looking around on the net and in jewellery stores in the UK (I live here) the price for this type of ring is around $4,000-$5,000. Does this seem about right? i think the UK is generally more expensive than the US.
Anyway I was searching through ebay of all places and came across someone selling an as new Tiffany ring which happened to match my criteria (0.85ct, VS1, G with excellent cut and the receipt. paperwork, box etc). He was asking for $7000 for a ring that he said was never actually worn as he split with his girlfriend before he could pop the question. I met the guy and he seems genuine and I can believe his story as a similar situation happened to a friend a few years back.
We took a trip to Tiffany where they checked the paperwork and the laser engraving on the diamond/ring and everything checks out. I couldn't get an appraisal as that takes a couple of weeks but they did say it was a very nice stone and that the new retail value would be around $9000 and I have offered $5500 which he has accepted. The plan is to meet back at Tiffany to double check everything is OK
Am I being crazy for buying an 'as new' ring? It ticks all the boxes and I know that my partner would love a Tiffany ring although she would probably be happy with a ring full stop!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I've been researching rings for quite a while and had a good idea what I was looking for (0.80-0.90 ct, VS1, EFG, princess cut on white gold/platinum ring). In the past we have looked in jewellers and always come back to the some 'simple' style of ring as opposed to anything fancy of course I'm hoping that my partner will like my choice as it will be a big surprise.
From looking around on the net and in jewellery stores in the UK (I live here) the price for this type of ring is around $4,000-$5,000. Does this seem about right? i think the UK is generally more expensive than the US.
Anyway I was searching through ebay of all places and came across someone selling an as new Tiffany ring which happened to match my criteria (0.85ct, VS1, G with excellent cut and the receipt. paperwork, box etc). He was asking for $7000 for a ring that he said was never actually worn as he split with his girlfriend before he could pop the question. I met the guy and he seems genuine and I can believe his story as a similar situation happened to a friend a few years back.
We took a trip to Tiffany where they checked the paperwork and the laser engraving on the diamond/ring and everything checks out. I couldn't get an appraisal as that takes a couple of weeks but they did say it was a very nice stone and that the new retail value would be around $9000 and I have offered $5500 which he has accepted. The plan is to meet back at Tiffany to double check everything is OK
Am I being crazy for buying an 'as new' ring? It ticks all the boxes and I know that my partner would love a Tiffany ring although she would probably be happy with a ring full stop!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Good luck on your proposal.
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