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icpa1

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Hi All!

This is my first post. I've been a lurker here at pricescope for some time. :))

Sometime in February, I bought a 3-stone pendant and chain on ebay. The bottom stone was described by the seller as a .60 ct., SI2, H-J old EUROPEAN cut. However, I've compared it to pictures of OEC diamonds here at pricecope and and on ebay, and it seems that this diamond might actually be an OMC as it has a huge culet and is not quite round.

I've attached some pictures from the seller. I live outside the US so I have yet to see the pendant in person. But everytime I look at the photos, I find myself getting bothered by its shape. Also, the culet (which looked so charming then) is a bit...distracting.

I paid $335 for the pendant and chain. I bought it because I wanted a pendant to match an OEC ring I have, but now I'm having second thoughts about keeping it. :?

If I keep it, I thinking of having it "reset" into something similar to the T&Co. By The Yard necklace.

What do you think? Does anyone have a suggestion on what pendant setting would help bring out the beauty of my "OEC" diamond?

Thanks so much for any help! 8)

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OMC I think
 
Okay this is a hard post to respond to. Here's why: You're are new and we love newbies and don't like to scare them off. But we do occasionally get trolls and when we do it's hard to tell them from the non-troll newbies.

So please, if you are a real newbie, please don't take offense but...

Is that really the stone you bought? You aren't pulling my leg?

If you really did buy it:

You said the pendant was a three stone. So this is the bottom of that three. What do the other's look like? Please tell me they look better (and do you have pics and weight on those?).

Yes, it's an OMC but it's a really homely one, that's been chipped to death. And I wouldn't spend any money on that puppy unless it's friends are lovely, and I wouldn't keep the piece again, unless they are great.
 
It is an OMC, but unfortunately, not a very good example of its kind :blackeye: In person it is not very likely to have much sparkle or shine I am afraid. I don't suggest you spend money resetting it. If you can return or resell, that is a good option. Otherwise, keep it as is and enjoy it for what it is -- a piece of history and a lesson learned :))
 
Gypsy|1331959693|3150612 said:
Okay this is a hard post to respond to. Here's why: You're are new and we love newbies and don't like to scare them off. But we do occasionally get trolls and when we do it's hard to tell them from the non-troll newbies.

So please, if you are a real newbie, please don't take offense but...

Is that really the stone you bought? You aren't pulling my leg?

If you really did buy it:

You said the pendant was a three stone. So this is the bottom of that three. What do the other's look like? Please tell me they look better (and do you have pics and weight on those?).

Yes, it's an OMC but it's a really homely one, that's been chipped to death. And I wouldn't spend any money on that puppy unless it's friends are lovely, and I wouldn't keep the piece again, unless they are great.

No, I'm not a troll. Yes, that is really the stone I bought.

Its "friends" are round brilliants. I've attached pics of the top (.11 ct.) and middle (.20) stones, as well as a pic of the whole pendant next to a dime.

In any case, I appreciate your honest feedback.

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Middle.JPG

Dime.JPG
 
The pendant looks like a nice design. I would probably leave it as it is and enjoy it.
 
Dreamer_D|1331960346|3150625 said:
It is an OMC, but unfortunately, not a very good example of its kind :blackeye: In person it is not very likely to have much sparkle or shine I am afraid. I don't suggest you spend money resetting it. If you can return or resell, that is a good option. Otherwise, keep it as is and enjoy it for what it is -- a piece of history and a lesson learned :))

Thanks, I appreciate your feedback as well. I guess I'll just have to wait and see and how it looks in person.

Assuming it looks ok to me, is there really no pendant setting that would help make it look rounder and which would cover up any chips? I figure that since it's going to be a pendant, it wouldn't have to be as perfect as, say, a diamond on a ring.

Thanks!
 
Since it looks like you can still return it, I'd probably do that and keep looking for another stone or pendant. I actually like the charm of an out-of-round OMC, but it really doesn't go with the 2 other RBs in my opinion. I guess you could try to reset it with strategically placed prongs, but I think it'd be easier and a better use of money to put the extra funds towards a nicer stone. Hope it works out for you!
 
If it's still within the return window, I'd opt to return it. We can help you find a gorgeous old cut necklace. Realistically, you're not likely to find a really nice example of a .60 OMC for $335, but I'm off to hunt....hopefully, I'll be back with some good options.
 
If you really like the stone wen you get it in peron you could see if a jeweler could bezel if to make it more round- don't know how difficult that would be though.
 
I didn't find anything for $335 or less in a 3 stone pendant. I guess I'd wait and see what you think when you get it. If you love it, keep it. If not, return it and keep looking. You may need to find the stones in different pieces and "rescue" them for your project.
 
yennyfire|1331988763|3150694 said:
I didn't find anything for $335 or less in a 3 stone pendant. I guess I'd wait and see what you think when you get it. If you love it, keep it. If not, return it and keep looking. You may need to find the stones in different pieces and "rescue" them for your project.

Thank you! I really appreciate the effort. 8)
 
Dreamer_D|1331961747|3150641 said:
The pendant looks like a nice design. I would probably leave it as it is and enjoy it.

Thanks! I'm crossing my fingers that it won't look so dreadful in person.

I've attached a photo of the pendant on dispay. I imagine this is how it will look like from when viewed from a distance (ie. on a person's neck).

In terms of specs, how low are you willing to go when it comes to diamonds in pendants and earrings (as opposed to diamonds in rings)?

I'd love to hear everyone's opinion. Thanks!

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I'll be honest, I would have returned it.

If you want white metal. I picked all different styles because you budget is low for an eyeclean three stone:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-WHITE-GOLD-PENDANT-30-CARAT-DIAMOND-CHAIN-/260886772116?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item3cbe103994 Old cut solitaire with great potential.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-210-SWEETHEART-DESIGNER-CLEAN-DIAMOND-3-STONE-ANNIVERSARY-PENDANT-14K-/130651000453?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item1e6b680e85 Nice deal especially if it by the designer stated.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14k-Diamond-Solitaire-Bezel-Necklace-35-Ct-SI-HI-/320866549502?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item4ab522fefe I think this one is lovely and a nice deal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Round-Brilliant-Cut-Diamond-Solitaire-Pendant-Necklace-W-Gold-H-VS-CLEAN-/180753607184?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item2a15c12a10 Lovely chain too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-Pendant-one-half-carat-/120877385184?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item1c24da85e0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-Solitaire-Pendant-/150776706589?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item231afdf61d Ask if eyeclean

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solid-Platinum-Certified-Diamond-pendant-only-necklace-New-Baguette-Round-/180835907604?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item2a1aa8f814

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ART-DECO-14K-WHITE-GOLD-DIAMOND-ONYX-PENDANT-1-3-CARAT-/250945839757?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item3a6d89a28d

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-White-Gold-Diamond-Pearl-Pendant-w-Necklace-/220822903475?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item336a121ab3

http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-56ctw-Genuine-Purple-Tanzanite-VS2-Diamond-Pendant-Necklace-18k-White-Gold-/370581270485?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item56485d6fd5

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20CT-Solitaire-Diamond-Pendant-Necklace-14K-White-Gold-/180843720858?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item2a1b20309a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14KW-Gold-Diamond-Eternity-Pendant-Necklace-Box-Chain-/300357543124?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item45eeb464d4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-14kt-white-gold-pendant-/130472170944?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item1e60bf55c0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-WHITE-GOLD-NECKLACE-BEAUTIFUL-CIRCLE-DIAMOND-PENDANT-/290679088416?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item43add2e520

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvelous-14K-White-Gold-Onyx-and-Diamond-Pendant-/140724580160?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item20c3d6af40

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-KT-WHITE-GOLD-THREE-DIAMOND-PENDANT-18-21-/270850819691?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item3f0ff7866b

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elegant-Estate-14K-White-Gold-Milligrain-Dazzling-Diamond-Pendant-/330703803052?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item4cff7b92ac

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-WHITE-GOLD-PINK-TOURMALINE-PENDANT-DIAMOND-ACCENTS-OMEGA-NECKLACE-/250931347055?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item3a6cac7e6f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18K-White-Gold-Flower-Knot-Diamond-Pendant-PDT010003-/350546474013?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519e32b41d

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cultured-pearl-diamond-brooch-pendant-14K-white-gold-12-pearls-24-diamonds-/110767321606?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19ca3f3206 (I love this one)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorgeous-New-KONSTANTINO-Small-SS-18K-Gold-Diamond-Pendant-Necklace-/300677881542?pt=Designer_Jewelry&hash=item4601cc5ec6
 
Good lord Gypsy! How do you do it????
 
yennyfire|1332076736|3151303 said:
Good lord Gypsy! How do you do it????

Time and "saved searches" :wink2:
 
Gypsy said:
I'll be honest, I would have returned it.

If you want white metal. I picked all different styles because you budget is low for an eyeclean three stone:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-WHITE-GOLD-PENDANT-30-CARAT-DIAMOND-CHAIN-/260886772116?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item3cbe103994 Old cut solitaire with great potential.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-210-SWEETHEART-DESIGNER-CLEAN-DIAMOND-3-STONE-ANNIVERSARY-PENDANT-14K-/130651000453?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item1e6b680e85 Nice deal especially if it by the designer stated.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14k-Diamond-Solitaire-Bezel-Necklace-35-Ct-SI-HI-/320866549502?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item4ab522fefe I think this one is lovely and a nice deal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Round-Brilliant-Cut-Diamond-Solitaire-Pendant-Necklace-W-Gold-H-VS-CLEAN-/180753607184?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item2a15c12a10 Lovely chain too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-Pendant-one-half-carat-/120877385184?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item1c24da85e0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-Solitaire-Pendant-/150776706589?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item231afdf61d Ask if eyeclean

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solid-Platinum-Certified-Diamond-pendant-only-necklace-New-Baguette-Round-/180835907604?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item2a1aa8f814

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ART-DECO-14K-WHITE-GOLD-DIAMOND-ONYX-PENDANT-1-3-CARAT-/250945839757?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item3a6d89a28d

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-White-Gold-Diamond-Pearl-Pendant-w-Necklace-/220822903475?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item336a121ab3

http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-56ctw-Genuine-Purple-Tanzanite-VS2-Diamond-Pendant-Necklace-18k-White-Gold-/370581270485?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item56485d6fd5

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20CT-Solitaire-Diamond-Pendant-Necklace-14K-White-Gold-/180843720858?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item2a1b20309a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14KW-Gold-Diamond-Eternity-Pendant-Necklace-Box-Chain-/300357543124?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item45eeb464d4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-14kt-white-gold-pendant-/130472170944?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item1e60bf55c0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-WHITE-GOLD-NECKLACE-BEAUTIFUL-CIRCLE-DIAMOND-PENDANT-/290679088416?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item43add2e520

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvelous-14K-White-Gold-Onyx-and-Diamond-Pendant-/140724580160?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item20c3d6af40

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-KT-WHITE-GOLD-THREE-DIAMOND-PENDANT-18-21-/270850819691?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item3f0ff7866b

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elegant-Estate-14K-White-Gold-Milligrain-Dazzling-Diamond-Pendant-/330703803052?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item4cff7b92ac

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-WHITE-GOLD-PINK-TOURMALINE-PENDANT-DIAMOND-ACCENTS-OMEGA-NECKLACE-/250931347055?pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item3a6cac7e6f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18K-White-Gold-Flower-Knot-Diamond-Pendant-PDT010003-/350546474013?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519e32b41d

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cultured-pearl-diamond-brooch-pendant-14K-white-gold-12-pearls-24-diamonds-/110767321606?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19ca3f3206 (I love this one)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorgeous-New-KONSTANTINO-Small-SS-18K-Gold-Diamond-Pendant-Necklace-/300677881542?pt=Designer_Jewelry&hash=item4601cc5ec6
whoa gypsy! :)
 
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