caligrrl
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2013
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- 11
Hello Everyone!
Executive Summary:
Stats of what we have been looking for
In order of preference)
The rings that I found include the engagement and wedding. It seems to have just what I was looking for, other than the setting, which I am thinking I could change out once I am back in the States for the holidays. I have found one I like online and when I emailed the store they said they could make it custom for me in 5-7 days, and it would cost $1850 + 9% tax.
Can you please offer your opinions/thoughts on this buy? Thank you in advance!
: ) Charlotte
The Long Story:
First off, I want to thank everyone here for the incredible wealth of knowledge you all provide. I have learned so much in the past two months of my engagement here!!
I have been "lurking" for the past two months since my Fiance proposed to me on September 1st. We currently live in the Marshall Islands where he is building a church and I am working with a humanitarian organization. That being said, the nearest Jeweler is in Hawaii, roughly 2,500 miles away.
He initially proposed with a pretty shell he found on the beach, only to have it walk away later (It was inhabited, so I try to tell him he gave me an engagement Hermit crab, not a shell!)
I have been diligently researching online looking at Brian Gavin, James Allen, Costco, IDoNowIDont.com, etc looking for rings and diamonds. My first job in High School was working in my small town jewelry store and I wish I would have paid more attention to what kind of ring I would have wanted then. I remember always advising G/H colored stones and not buying more than you can afford when it comes to clarity.
My Fiance has much more expensive tastes and expectations when it comes to a ring. I am okay with buying a second hand ring as, it seems many stones are recirculated through retail when bought anyways. I always loved the estate pieces that came through the jewelry store when I worked there.
I found a ring online from a Private seller that seems to meet all the requirements I was looking for in stones, but have to overcome the "buying second hand stigma" with some of my family and to a certain extent my Fiance. He really wants to spent much more on this ring than I am comfortable with, so I am looking for ways to cut costs. Second hand stones seems like the way to go.
If you can please take a look at the specs and let me know if you think they are a good buy, and what would be a reasonable and fair offer price, it would be much appreciated. I am a bit wearing since it is such a big purchase online, and there seems to be big discrepancies between the appraisal and the known retail price. All of the details in my analysis has come from various sources online from my research (I have confirmed the retail costs with the website where they initially purchased the rings BlueNile), however, I don't have anything to compare them to or anyone to ask. I have made an educated guess on offer price, but I worry that it is not appropriate.
Any advice or feedback would be much appreciated!!
Kommoltata! (Marshallese for "Thank you very much!")
Charlotte
Executive Summary:
- First off, thank you for this incredible resource! I have learned so much since getting engaged two months ago!
- We currently live in the Marshall Islands where there is no jewelry stores. Nearest jewelry store is 2,500 miles away in Hawaii.
- The shell he proposed with walked away.
- After months of online research I am thinking of buying used diamonds and resetting them.
- I found one private seller wedding set that has the quality of diamonds that I want, but I am unsure what is a fair asking price.
- There is also a pretty big difference between the Appraisal she is showing and the known purchase price.
- Can you please help me confirm that these are a good buy and that I am making a fair offer?
Stats of what we have been looking for
In order of preference)- 3 Stone setting in platinum
- 1-1.25c Center Stone VS Clarity or eye clean SI1 H or better color, Ideal/TripleEx <2.0 HCA
- .30-.50 Side stones SI1 or better clarity Matching color with center stone Ideal/TripleEx <2.0 HCA
- Small channel set round brilliants down the side of the shank
- Milgrain detail
- <$12,000 for engagement and wedding band
The rings that I found include the engagement and wedding. It seems to have just what I was looking for, other than the setting, which I am thinking I could change out once I am back in the States for the holidays. I have found one I like online and when I emailed the store they said they could make it custom for me in 5-7 days, and it would cost $1850 + 9% tax.
Can you please offer your opinions/thoughts on this buy? Thank you in advance!
: ) Charlotte
The Long Story:
First off, I want to thank everyone here for the incredible wealth of knowledge you all provide. I have learned so much in the past two months of my engagement here!!
I have been "lurking" for the past two months since my Fiance proposed to me on September 1st. We currently live in the Marshall Islands where he is building a church and I am working with a humanitarian organization. That being said, the nearest Jeweler is in Hawaii, roughly 2,500 miles away.
He initially proposed with a pretty shell he found on the beach, only to have it walk away later (It was inhabited, so I try to tell him he gave me an engagement Hermit crab, not a shell!)
I have been diligently researching online looking at Brian Gavin, James Allen, Costco, IDoNowIDont.com, etc looking for rings and diamonds. My first job in High School was working in my small town jewelry store and I wish I would have paid more attention to what kind of ring I would have wanted then. I remember always advising G/H colored stones and not buying more than you can afford when it comes to clarity.
My Fiance has much more expensive tastes and expectations when it comes to a ring. I am okay with buying a second hand ring as, it seems many stones are recirculated through retail when bought anyways. I always loved the estate pieces that came through the jewelry store when I worked there.
I found a ring online from a Private seller that seems to meet all the requirements I was looking for in stones, but have to overcome the "buying second hand stigma" with some of my family and to a certain extent my Fiance. He really wants to spent much more on this ring than I am comfortable with, so I am looking for ways to cut costs. Second hand stones seems like the way to go.
If you can please take a look at the specs and let me know if you think they are a good buy, and what would be a reasonable and fair offer price, it would be much appreciated. I am a bit wearing since it is such a big purchase online, and there seems to be big discrepancies between the appraisal and the known retail price. All of the details in my analysis has come from various sources online from my research (I have confirmed the retail costs with the website where they initially purchased the rings BlueNile), however, I don't have anything to compare them to or anyone to ask. I have made an educated guess on offer price, but I worry that it is not appropriate.
Any advice or feedback would be much appreciated!!
Kommoltata! (Marshallese for "Thank you very much!")
Charlotte
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