How to shop on ebay (particularly for OECs?)

[Gypsy]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Platinum-diamond-ring-1-75-ct-European-cut-/280729868592?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item415ccdd930 Here's an option.

 

[Gypsy]

http://www.rubylane.com/item/607400-427/Antique-Victorian-Diamond-Engagement-Ring WAY overpriced for the carat weight but the setting is truly something special. If they were accepting offers and their starting price wasn't crack-high... it would be a lovely engagement ring for the right person.

You were wondering what to look for in a listing... here's a stone and a listing that makes you sit up and take notice... it's a stunning diamond, too small for you probably but wow I love the faceting and everything about it plus the listing tells you just about everything you would want to know: http://www.rubylane.com/item/161033-13259/Clarity-an-European-Diamond-Platinum Even the setting is lovely.

 

[vintagelover229]

Here are 2 that I found promising.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EDWARDIAN-1-60CTS-DIAMOND-18kt-WG-FILIGREE-MOUNTING-/290605483704?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a96fc6b8

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-25ct-Old-European-Diamond-Ring-L-M-color-VS1-clarity-/290594644377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a8ca6199