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Shiny_Rock
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Hi all,
I'm just starting a search for an OMC (or maybe OEC or maybe even something else, but definitely with an 'old world' feel to it and ESPECIALLY something with a warmer feel (like maybe a J or a K in color)) to replace my current e-ring stone (which is a pink sapphire)...and I have a few questions.
First, where is/are the best place(s) to search for these? (Online? Or B&M? Or both? And which vendor(s)?) I'd prefer at least being able to view photos of different stones at least in the beginning phases of my search since I'm not even sure WHICH cut I'd prefer. Obviously then I'll have to see the stones in person, but this is just as a starting point.
And, any other tips, bits of advice, etc. you could offer me would be appreciated, as the last time I looked at stones, I was looking at sapphires only, and I have to admit to being a COMPLETE novice when it comes to diamonds (as well as re-setting stones).
Also, I came across this and just wondered if any experts could tell me what they think of it. Does it look legit? Does it look about right? (as far as the specs they're giving vs. what you see. And assuming the specs are accurate, does the price seem reasonable (as in, not "too good to be true" or "ridiculously over-priced") Or...?? And, I'm not going to buy this stone at all, but it'd be nice to start learning what things look good and what don't. Thanks!! Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/EGL-Cert-1-19ct-OLD-MINE-CUT-Antique-Diamond-STUNNING_W0QQitemZ280232745630QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLoose_Gemstones?hash=item413f2c5a9e&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
Thanks so much!!
PS I don't know if you would need to know anything about what I'm looking for, but the current stone in my e-ring is a 6x6mm princess cut. I don't know how much variation you can have when re-setting, so maybe that's something else to consider, too?? I'm just very clueless about all this
I'm just starting a search for an OMC (or maybe OEC or maybe even something else, but definitely with an 'old world' feel to it and ESPECIALLY something with a warmer feel (like maybe a J or a K in color)) to replace my current e-ring stone (which is a pink sapphire)...and I have a few questions.
First, where is/are the best place(s) to search for these? (Online? Or B&M? Or both? And which vendor(s)?) I'd prefer at least being able to view photos of different stones at least in the beginning phases of my search since I'm not even sure WHICH cut I'd prefer. Obviously then I'll have to see the stones in person, but this is just as a starting point.
And, any other tips, bits of advice, etc. you could offer me would be appreciated, as the last time I looked at stones, I was looking at sapphires only, and I have to admit to being a COMPLETE novice when it comes to diamonds (as well as re-setting stones).
Also, I came across this and just wondered if any experts could tell me what they think of it. Does it look legit? Does it look about right? (as far as the specs they're giving vs. what you see. And assuming the specs are accurate, does the price seem reasonable (as in, not "too good to be true" or "ridiculously over-priced") Or...?? And, I'm not going to buy this stone at all, but it'd be nice to start learning what things look good and what don't. Thanks!! Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/EGL-Cert-1-19ct-OLD-MINE-CUT-Antique-Diamond-STUNNING_W0QQitemZ280232745630QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLoose_Gemstones?hash=item413f2c5a9e&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
Thanks so much!!
PS I don't know if you would need to know anything about what I'm looking for, but the current stone in my e-ring is a 6x6mm princess cut. I don't know how much variation you can have when re-setting, so maybe that's something else to consider, too?? I'm just very clueless about all this