Lynnie
Brilliant_Rock
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- Feb 17, 2008
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Hi, all!! I am a longtime lurker. I came across this website during my search for "THE RING" - well, to get ideas on what I liked, at least. Thank you all so much for posting your pics!!! I love them!
So here is mine! After 8 years, my BF finally popped the question. He wanted me to pick it out, mainly because some of my girlfriends are disappointed with theirs
So we went on the hunt. One of the lfamily-owned jewelers was going out of business (retiring and moving to Florida), and we got a STEAL on it!
I do have a few questions, though. We went on their last day of business, at 1pm (doors closed for good at 3:30). I got a written appraisal from the jeweler, for insurance purposes, but its not a "certification". I was told to have it insured for $7000 - more than double what we paid.
Here are the stats:
1.25
K
VS-1
set in a platinum band with .15 in baguettes
I know the place is respectible. There were even dealers there. So here are my questions:
Is it typical for jewelers to sell non-certified diamonds?
Do jewelers typically jack up the price a little on their written appraisals? I was told the retail value would be $5600 (the lowest "sale price"), but the sticker on it said $11,300. Whats up with that?
On a more personal, level, what type of band should I look at? Will I have to get one made to match the curve in the ER?
I appreciate all your input and advice. I am definitely going to get a second appraisal ASAP, as the jewelers are already in Florida.
Thanks again!
Now, the pics
So here is mine! After 8 years, my BF finally popped the question. He wanted me to pick it out, mainly because some of my girlfriends are disappointed with theirs
I do have a few questions, though. We went on their last day of business, at 1pm (doors closed for good at 3:30). I got a written appraisal from the jeweler, for insurance purposes, but its not a "certification". I was told to have it insured for $7000 - more than double what we paid.
Here are the stats:
1.25
K
VS-1
set in a platinum band with .15 in baguettes
I know the place is respectible. There were even dealers there. So here are my questions:
Is it typical for jewelers to sell non-certified diamonds?
Do jewelers typically jack up the price a little on their written appraisals? I was told the retail value would be $5600 (the lowest "sale price"), but the sticker on it said $11,300. Whats up with that?
On a more personal, level, what type of band should I look at? Will I have to get one made to match the curve in the ER?
I appreciate all your input and advice. I am definitely going to get a second appraisal ASAP, as the jewelers are already in Florida.
Thanks again!
Now, the pics
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