Here is an update on where I am at. I've contacted Adam at OWD and given him my price range but don't expect to hear back till after the Christmas holidays.
Spoke with the gf and I think the big issue will be the color with this diamond. I had her look at some images of the ring and she likes it and didn't say anything about the color. I let her know that its a L-M and she was surprised because she doesn't like things below an M. Because of that I think we will both have to see the ring in person in order to really see if she would be ok with it.
I contacted the seller and was able to get some better pictures and documents on the inclusions. The ring is being sold through something similar to eBay and I'll be trying to set up a time and place to meet with the seller in person to inspect the ring. From there I'd like to go with the seller to an appriser to confirm the setting is original and see if the diamond could be taken out to be graded (though may be tough if it truly is an original setting). I haven't started to negotiate a price yet with him but I'll send him something later today and see if we can work something out.
Again thanks everyone! Any advice, suggestions or OEC hunting tips are always greatly appreciated
And now updated pics (Should I asked for any other more specific pics?):
Spoke with the gf and I think the big issue will be the color with this diamond. I had her look at some images of the ring and she likes it and didn't say anything about the color. I let her know that its a L-M and she was surprised because she doesn't like things below an M. Because of that I think we will both have to see the ring in person in order to really see if she would be ok with it.
I contacted the seller and was able to get some better pictures and documents on the inclusions. The ring is being sold through something similar to eBay and I'll be trying to set up a time and place to meet with the seller in person to inspect the ring. From there I'd like to go with the seller to an appriser to confirm the setting is original and see if the diamond could be taken out to be graded (though may be tough if it truly is an original setting). I haven't started to negotiate a price yet with him but I'll send him something later today and see if we can work something out.
Again thanks everyone! Any advice, suggestions or OEC hunting tips are always greatly appreciated
And now updated pics (Should I asked for any other more specific pics?):