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Shiny_Rock
- Joined
- Mar 23, 2014
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Hi all!
I'm relatively new here, long time lurker with one other topic under my belt.
Just thought I would share a (sort of) funny story.
I've been on the hunt for a purple sapphire for a wedding ring re-do for our anniversary. The info here on PriceScope has been invaluable; I've learned soooo much! Plus, I love seeing the pics of everyone's sparkly beauties.
I'm not super picky, but don't want to settle for just anything since I'll be wearing it everyday. I've ordered 3 up until this point (PSers helped me with my very first one that had a noticeable window so went back) and none were "the one" so they all went back.
I watch Gem Shopping Network more than I should just to see all the shiny baubles spin around on the turntable, never intending to buy anything especially knowing there are far more reputable vendors I've learned of from this forum. So I was watching in a trance and up popped a 3.35 carat purple sapphire ring. Nice size and really pretty color in a nice setting. "no heat with a lab report!" the host yelled (I usually watch with the sound turned down). The host offered this "$12000" ring for a mere $3900 to open at auction. Then $2900. In my purple sapphire obsessed haze, I bit. I called, and offered the $2900 and got it. When it arrived, it really was a pretty ring. Took it to a gemologist who said while it *may* not be heated, it was laser drilled with inclusions that broke the surface, a terrible cut and a chip on the girdle. She said it was probably just worth what I paid since the setting was 18K gold with .85 diamonds.
How do they get around not disclosing all treatments?
Has anyone else ever bought anything from them that was good? I don't know how they stay in business unless they only sell to the uninformed.
So here's the kicker, sent it back and it immediately appeared back on their website, and this morning I turn on good old GSN to see if I might see it, and there it is being "showcased". Funny thing is, it was somehow enhanced by it's trip to see me, because now they're selling it for $16750 (but good news they'll consider an offer). Still haven't been credited for the ring.
Just a cautionary tale of one experience for anyone who may ever be tempted by them.
PS, if anyone sees a nicely cut 2 to 3C purple sapphire for sale in about the 3K or under range please let me know!
Thanks everybody for a great forum!
I'm relatively new here, long time lurker with one other topic under my belt.
I've been on the hunt for a purple sapphire for a wedding ring re-do for our anniversary. The info here on PriceScope has been invaluable; I've learned soooo much! Plus, I love seeing the pics of everyone's sparkly beauties.
I'm not super picky, but don't want to settle for just anything since I'll be wearing it everyday. I've ordered 3 up until this point (PSers helped me with my very first one that had a noticeable window so went back) and none were "the one" so they all went back.
I watch Gem Shopping Network more than I should just to see all the shiny baubles spin around on the turntable, never intending to buy anything especially knowing there are far more reputable vendors I've learned of from this forum. So I was watching in a trance and up popped a 3.35 carat purple sapphire ring. Nice size and really pretty color in a nice setting. "no heat with a lab report!" the host yelled (I usually watch with the sound turned down). The host offered this "$12000" ring for a mere $3900 to open at auction. Then $2900. In my purple sapphire obsessed haze, I bit. I called, and offered the $2900 and got it. When it arrived, it really was a pretty ring. Took it to a gemologist who said while it *may* not be heated, it was laser drilled with inclusions that broke the surface, a terrible cut and a chip on the girdle. She said it was probably just worth what I paid since the setting was 18K gold with .85 diamonds.
How do they get around not disclosing all treatments?
Has anyone else ever bought anything from them that was good? I don't know how they stay in business unless they only sell to the uninformed.
So here's the kicker, sent it back and it immediately appeared back on their website, and this morning I turn on good old GSN to see if I might see it, and there it is being "showcased". Funny thing is, it was somehow enhanced by it's trip to see me, because now they're selling it for $16750 (but good news they'll consider an offer). Still haven't been credited for the ring.
Just a cautionary tale of one experience for anyone who may ever be tempted by them.
PS, if anyone sees a nicely cut 2 to 3C purple sapphire for sale in about the 3K or under range please let me know!
Thanks everybody for a great forum!