So, I''ve been looking for a diamond for an engament ring. I''ve been looking at higher quality ECs and I was in NYC this past weekend to take a friend to a dealer who has serviced my family for years (Diamonds By Janet). I really had no intentions of buying but she tried to sell me pretty hard. I was looking at a 1.56ct F, VSI, Gd, Gd GIA (don''t have all the specs) stone and she wouldn''t budge below $10K, probably cause I wasn''t trying too hard. I thought it was a bit high due to my research.
So... this leads me to the next thing. I''ve always kept my eyes on private sellers as I believe you can get good deals for whatever your buying. Yesterday I ran across a ring locally for sale. Too good to be true? We''ll find out won''t we. It''s a 3.5 ct 3-stone EC ring set in white gold. I just want the center and I''d deal with the sides later. Center stone is claimed to be 2.11ct E-F, VVS1, Excellent Cut and the Sides at .75ea G-H, VSI. He says he''s in a crunch and is looking for the Best offer over $10K and is well aware that this ring is easily a $30K+ ring. He needs the cash, the ring was never given, and is looking for a quick sale. So of course, I''m definitely wanting to find out more and at least meet him at a jeweler that I trust to take a look at this. What do you think. And if any of you track this down and it is legit, and you beat me to it, I''m gonna track you down
Just curious of your thoughts on the both topics.
So... this leads me to the next thing. I''ve always kept my eyes on private sellers as I believe you can get good deals for whatever your buying. Yesterday I ran across a ring locally for sale. Too good to be true? We''ll find out won''t we. It''s a 3.5 ct 3-stone EC ring set in white gold. I just want the center and I''d deal with the sides later. Center stone is claimed to be 2.11ct E-F, VVS1, Excellent Cut and the Sides at .75ea G-H, VSI. He says he''s in a crunch and is looking for the Best offer over $10K and is well aware that this ring is easily a $30K+ ring. He needs the cash, the ring was never given, and is looking for a quick sale. So of course, I''m definitely wanting to find out more and at least meet him at a jeweler that I trust to take a look at this. What do you think. And if any of you track this down and it is legit, and you beat me to it, I''m gonna track you down

Just curious of your thoughts on the both topics.