Your stone is Zambian, and more included probably, as well as we don’t know the treatment amount on it. If you were to view both stones in person side by side, the differences in quality would leap out at you.
Unfortunately, with that budget, you won’t get a fine darker stone above a carat. You may get a pretty commercial quality stone, and that’s fine, but you have to remember that emeralds are typically clarity enhanced, and the resin used can sometimes dissipate. The result is a gem that looks more included as time passes. Lighter stones are easier to find with less inclusions.
While photography can be manipulated to capture the more accurate hue of an emerald, it completely fails as capturing that 3D quality of fine sheen that the finest emeralds have. That’s why of all gemstones, IMO, emeralds for purchase are best viewed in person. If purchasing online, make sure the company had a solid return policy. So for example, I tried so hard to get a photo of the true hue of this emerald (mind you it’s a darker Columbian stone but not top quality), with an iPhone 6s. However, I cannot capture the velvety quality of this stone. It’s just impossible.
Better, but I don't like it. I don't think it looks lively at all, and will appear flat and overly dark IRL.
Too included, which is why the price is less. It’s typical quality you would get at the shopping mall. If I knew nothing about emeralds, I might be happy with it. Your gf might be hapoy as well. I don’t think it’s necessarily a darker stone though.
Well make sure that your jeweler is very careful with it, and do not put it in an ultrasonic cleaner or use a steam cleaner on it or harsh cleaners.
Totally up to you, but I think you can find something much better. I've heard mixed things about this vendor, and I would insist on a cert before buying (you might have to pay for it), but they have lots of options that are the darker tone you like.
I like both much better than the 2 options you had before! I would email them and ask about how much it would cost to get a certification for them that confirms the level of treatment, even if it means you footing the $150 bill (at first).
Looks like the layaway “sale is final.” What snakes, never told me that up front.
I didn’t pay with PayPal, but there is nothing on the website saying that it is final.
If there's nothing on the website saying that layaway = final sale (even in the returns section, etc), then you can appeal with your credit card company.
First of all, thank you everyone for your help so far, hopefully we can get this figured out! That is good news I think. If I understand correctly, at the very least I could pay of 50% then get my refund. What a nightmare I created
That is my understanding, but I would call them directly and ask if you can get your refund NOW rather than waiting until you pay 50% to get refunded, which just seems moronic. Either way, it's definitely NOT final sale.
This is great!!
I get furious when companies try to lie or do the wrong thing. So I hope this helps. I freaking hate BE, they are horrible.
These people are freaking idiots who don't even know their own policies. @kruler2113 check ALL THE FINE PRINT on your order confirmation. Because I don't think they know anything about their policy, and they are just making it up as they go. If it's not in the sales contract or anywhere in your confirmation then it's BS and they can't enforce it.
Here's what they just emailed me (5 min after she said something different in chat).
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