SapphireLover
Brilliant_Rock
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I am thinking of having my engagement ring reset, but having it done by Sally at Heart of Water. I would have to send my ring out to her and she would reset it and then send it back. For insurance purposes, it would have to be marked up to the full value of the item, however I am concerned that I would have to pay import duties bringing it back into the country. The value of the work done would be about $500, however the total value of the ring is much more. I bought the original ring in the UK and have paid all the VAT already. I don't want to mark the item and be forced to pay VAT a second time, but I don't want the package to be uninsured or marked up to the wrong value in case it goes missing and I am out of pocket.
I want a bezel setting, so it is important that I send the original ring out so that Sally can set it. If I wanted a claw setting then I would have her make up the setting and send it out to me.
Has anybody got any advice about what is the best way to proceed?
I want a bezel setting, so it is important that I send the original ring out so that Sally can set it. If I wanted a claw setting then I would have her make up the setting and send it out to me.
Has anybody got any advice about what is the best way to proceed?