Question,
Is it possible for me to go to a mall jewelry store, see a solitare engagement ring (1.38c; g color; I1 clarity) for $3600.00 (with discounts) with an appraised value of $9,000 and not really see any inclusions with the naked eye and with a magnifyer and then go to a reputable jewelry store and see a loose stone (1.28 c; j color; si1 clarity) for $4300 (solitare setting included) and GIA certified but was told by the jeweler that it would probably appraise at $5600. How is that possible? And which one is the better buy?
Is it possible for me to go to a mall jewelry store, see a solitare engagement ring (1.38c; g color; I1 clarity) for $3600.00 (with discounts) with an appraised value of $9,000 and not really see any inclusions with the naked eye and with a magnifyer and then go to a reputable jewelry store and see a loose stone (1.28 c; j color; si1 clarity) for $4300 (solitare setting included) and GIA certified but was told by the jeweler that it would probably appraise at $5600. How is that possible? And which one is the better buy?