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Brilliant_Rock
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- Nov 12, 2006
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I know, I know. What can I say? I love PS.
Anyways, so I stumbled across a diamond ring locally. 1 ctw approximately, 3 larger diamonds about 1/3 ct each, 3 smaller diamonds, either old mine or old european cut. Icky setting, scrap 14k at best. I can probably get the ring for $300-400. The jeweler said old miner, but I think they are OEC. Very clear looking - he let me borrow his loupe - (note to self, never leave home without your loupe). Not only very clear but great color from what I could tell. At least two stones had cool little open cutlets.
So here is my question - worth it to buy the ring at what price? Maybe up to $500 I'm thinking.
And then what? Maybe a 3 stone - although I don't know how the sizes match up - maybe a bezel set necklace with the larger three and then maybe at least two of the smaller ones in between? Or a bezel set DBY bracelet - I just don't like things that flip.
I'm a little concerned the custom setting price would be so high that it would ruin my "deal." Any idea on what that would run?
I need to decide by tonight/tomorrow am at the latest. Some other person was already looking over at the ring I think because I tried it on! Like when you are at Starbucks and suddenly whatever drink you order sounds great to the next 5 people.
Thanks for any feedback.
Anyways, so I stumbled across a diamond ring locally. 1 ctw approximately, 3 larger diamonds about 1/3 ct each, 3 smaller diamonds, either old mine or old european cut. Icky setting, scrap 14k at best. I can probably get the ring for $300-400. The jeweler said old miner, but I think they are OEC. Very clear looking - he let me borrow his loupe - (note to self, never leave home without your loupe). Not only very clear but great color from what I could tell. At least two stones had cool little open cutlets.
So here is my question - worth it to buy the ring at what price? Maybe up to $500 I'm thinking.
And then what? Maybe a 3 stone - although I don't know how the sizes match up - maybe a bezel set necklace with the larger three and then maybe at least two of the smaller ones in between? Or a bezel set DBY bracelet - I just don't like things that flip.
I'm a little concerned the custom setting price would be so high that it would ruin my "deal." Any idea on what that would run?
I need to decide by tonight/tomorrow am at the latest. Some other person was already looking over at the ring I think because I tried it on! Like when you are at Starbucks and suddenly whatever drink you order sounds great to the next 5 people.
Thanks for any feedback.