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New to Diamonds: Part 2

MLM123

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I just made my first post in another thread asking for opinions on an engagement ring under $2k used. I found this one as well. I'm going back and forth between the 2. Opinions sooo welcome, I'm in over my head.

Link with a video of the ring:

Here's the ad:
"This is a vintage, circa 1950's diamond and 14K white gold engagement ring. The ring is securely set in four fishtail prongs with a center, full cut, fully faceted, high quality, superbly cut, polished and proportioned .65CT round brilliant diamond measuring 5.58 MM in diameter by 3.39 MM deep with a 60% depth, 59% table, medium girdle, no florescence and no culet, of G color and VVS clarity. It is accented with two (2) desirable tapered baguette diamonds of H color and VVS clarity totaling .15CT. That makes the total in all natural, genuine, untreated, nicely matched, bright, white, fiery diamonds with absolutely no visible imperfections .80CT. The 3 gram ring is marked, tested and guaranteed 14K and is a size 7 1/4. It has been professionally cleaned and brightly polished and is ready for presentation"
 
This is my all time favorite vintage setting. Does the diamond have a GIA or AGS report? The video looks promising.
 
No reports at all. I spoke to the store owner. He said they don't usually send out used settings to be graded unless they're very expensive. but should line up with GIA. It's a reputable store but still concerning,

My gf would love this one or the emerald cut in my other post. Prices are similar,, do hard to decide, almost wish one sells to make the decision easier.
 
Do you know your girl's ring size? You'll have to be sure the ring can be sized to fit her before you buy.

With such limited information, I'd rather see you go with a known vendor with a good eye. MyDiamondZone on Ebay has a B&M in Chicago and also sells under IvyRoseVintage on Etsy. They are a trused PS vendor.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-CARAT-...ASSIC-RETRO-/153412308089?hash=item23b8160c79 (slightly over budget, but has an OEC diamond which I think is lovely}

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-CARAT-VI...TAIL-PRONGS-/401730186758?hash=item5d88fc2e06 {quite similar to the rings you've been looking at; more modern diamond than the one above}

https://www.ebay.com/itm/H-VS-87-OL...AGE-ANTIQUE-/401727931152?hash=item5d88d9c310 {old mine cut diamond}
 
Step cuts & brilliants are so different. Do you know what her preference is?
Honestly, many women are good with diamonds of all shapes & sizes, but each has a soft spot for a specific shape or cut of diamond.
 
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