Here''s an update to my previous post (the better sapphire). I''m still hunting for a great sapphire and diamond engagement ring and may have found it.
I was just about ready to buy a sapphire online from the natural sapphire company or cherry picked, but would''nt you know it...I''m in the mall shopping for eyeglasses and happen upon a one-day only sale on select jewelry at Macy''s. I look at all their sapphire/diamond combo rings and find one that looks really great, with excellent color and sparkle on all the stones, and is also priced 3k more than the next cheapest ring. The tag said it was worth $7000, and at 60% off I can get it for $2800. So naturally I buy it thinking I''m getting a great deal and knowing I have more than a month to return it for a full refund.
I''m still not sure exactly why it was priced so much more than the others I saw at Macy''s and the other mall stores - lots of junk out there. It came with no paperwork - just an assurance that all the stones were natural. All I can hope is that the diamonds and sapphire prove to be high quality, and that my appraiser does a good job.
I hope it get''s appraised at least for $4000 or better. But I am still wondering if I might do better for the same price buying my sapphire and setting seperatly online.
I noticed It doesn''t have as much richess as some of the stones I''ve seen online (going for about $1500 per carat). It has a more electric blue sparkle, instead of the violet tones I often see - both seem good to me. Tomorrow I''m getting it appraised by a local independent appraiser listed on the pricescope list - Harry Cannon (anyone know of him?). Will be interesting to hear what he says. I was also suprised they 14k white gold instead of 18k - though that was a bit cheap. I''m told the sapphire is 1ct, and the diamonds total 1 ct. Take a look and let me know your honest opinion. Thanks!
I was just about ready to buy a sapphire online from the natural sapphire company or cherry picked, but would''nt you know it...I''m in the mall shopping for eyeglasses and happen upon a one-day only sale on select jewelry at Macy''s. I look at all their sapphire/diamond combo rings and find one that looks really great, with excellent color and sparkle on all the stones, and is also priced 3k more than the next cheapest ring. The tag said it was worth $7000, and at 60% off I can get it for $2800. So naturally I buy it thinking I''m getting a great deal and knowing I have more than a month to return it for a full refund.
I''m still not sure exactly why it was priced so much more than the others I saw at Macy''s and the other mall stores - lots of junk out there. It came with no paperwork - just an assurance that all the stones were natural. All I can hope is that the diamonds and sapphire prove to be high quality, and that my appraiser does a good job.
I hope it get''s appraised at least for $4000 or better. But I am still wondering if I might do better for the same price buying my sapphire and setting seperatly online.
I noticed It doesn''t have as much richess as some of the stones I''ve seen online (going for about $1500 per carat). It has a more electric blue sparkle, instead of the violet tones I often see - both seem good to me. Tomorrow I''m getting it appraised by a local independent appraiser listed on the pricescope list - Harry Cannon (anyone know of him?). Will be interesting to hear what he says. I was also suprised they 14k white gold instead of 18k - though that was a bit cheap. I''m told the sapphire is 1ct, and the diamonds total 1 ct. Take a look and let me know your honest opinion. Thanks!
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