Is this a good buy? I have less than an hour to commit.

[winnietucker]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-14k-White-Gold-Diamond-Cluster-Cocktail-Ring-Size-7-75/223605787543?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=0c3f1dcff8cd4bc38d81688a95ac100e&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=223605787543&itm=223605787543&pg=2481888&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:a0d62f7d-b870-11e9-ab65-74dbd180baa1|parentrq:6800573616c0a4b7b731e02effdc0b8e|iid:1

I thought I could reuse the diamonds to make the cluster ring I wanted. The seller said it’s eye clean. But I’m not sure if it’s a good deal worth straying from my original plan of a yellow center diamond...

 

[ac117]

Calling the eBay queen @Niel - hopefully she sees this in time to help you!

 

[winnietucker]

Calling the eBay queen @Niel - hopefully she sees this in time to help you!

Thank you! It take me such a long time to make decisions to buy stuff on my own

 

[D&T]

from a person who detours an awful lot and if you have extra funds for this... then its a project ring, but if you are limited in funds or play money I would keep my eyes on the prize.
Also the auction ending without a bid, and if you are really really interested in it, you can always contact the seller to list as Buy it now (BIN)
I personally don't like feeling rushed into an auction later to find out that I just didn't want it... I've done this several times, and you'd think I'd learn, but its the thrill of "winning" takes over sometimes.

 

[Lykame]

I'm terrible at these types of things, but I have a few thoughts that may help you make a decision:

Firstly, I do think the pictures look quite pretty. I can see why it is appealing to you.

However, I have a few concerns:

That's not an insignificant amount of money for something that cannot be returned.

There does not seem to be a formal appraisal, just what is in the comments section. There's then a risk that that is all an over-estimate, and you've already got diamonds that are declared as SI2 but with chips... that makes me suspicious.

Those photos are under very very bright lighting.

I would agree with @D&T ... rather than making an impulsive purchase under a significant time crunch, keep your eyes on the goal!!!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

The seller does not have any negative reviews on Toolhaus so he/she probably believes their assessment of the ring is correct. With that said- the seller does not take returns. If you have a spare 1k for a project ring it doesn't seem like a bad deal. Projects usually cost more than we originally plan so there's that to think about.

 

[winnietucker]

@D&T @Lykame @LisaRN

I think you’re all right... and I need to stop browsing eBay too.

 

[Niel]

I don’t think the color is right and I don’t think the clarity is either.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Not an expert but just wanted to say that I LOVE the center stone on that, looks really pretty.

ETA: Just noticed that @Niel posted before me, ignore my comment and listen to her, she has a lot of experience with EBay

 

[JPie]

I wouldn't purchase without a return policy or a shot of the center stone straight and facing the camera. Every photo is at an angle, which makes me wonder what we're not seeing.

 

[SimoneDi]

I wouldn’t purchase this ring. There are better deals to be found on eBay and even DB/LT.

 

[winnietucker]

Thanks everyone for the feedback! I appreciate it. Can I get an opinion on another one? I might wait for an eBay coupon for this one though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-23c-FANC...rentrq:686bc89016c0aa6fd65c48f0ffdfa604|iid:1

I’ve had a U-V colored OEC in the past and it didn’t look as yellow as this one so I’m unsure...

 

[ForteKitty]

I have GIA S/T and U/V oecs. They face up whiter than expected, unfortunately, as I was hoping for more color. Even GIA light fancy yellow oecs are lighter facing than I expected.

 

[D&T]

if you want color without the price bump, I would recommend diamonds shapes other than rounds, otherwise you'll need a fancy color graded (not LIGHT) but when I had my W-X Oval it was much more yellow than my GIA Fancy Graded yellow.

 

[winnietucker]

@ForteKitty
Well that’s disappointing.

@D&T I’d really like an OEC for this project. I feel like it really matches.