Help!! Not sure if this is a good deal.

[oh_my_zeus]

Hey all,

I'm looking at buying a diamond ring second hand, since I'm guessing it will be less expensive. Of course I will still be making sure is is AGS or GIA certified. However, I'm not sure what reasonable prices are. I just know that most retail prices are grossly overstated. Anyway, I saw this in a local ad, and I was hoping someone could give me there opinion on it.

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/jwl/2636880047.html

He said he would drop down to $650, which is lower than comparable diamonds on Blue Nile, plus this would include the plaitnum band.

My end goal is to make a custom e-ring, so I'm really just in it for the diamond.

Anyway, let me know your thoughts!

Thanks,

 

[crbl999]

The ad doesn't state which lab graded the stone. Unless it is graded by AGS you will not know how well cut it is. If you're going to purchase a GIA stone second hand I would purchase an ASET so you can determine the cut.

 

[Miss Sparkly]

Considering it is a Leo branded stone, I think you may be okay. All of the Leo's should come with a Gemex eval on their certificate showing light performance.

 

[oh_my_zeus]

What exactly would I be looking for in the Gemex evaluation?