CloverBuddha
Rough_Rock
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- Oct 3, 2018
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Ahh, sorry for that. Hopefully this link to one of her listings will work:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Exceptiona...270025?hash=item21463c2ec9:g:WakAAOSwS3dbe~TP
It does appear though that the ring you’ve already found is making your heart sing. I love the back story and knowing the provenance of a stone or piece - it’s what draws me to old cuts more than others.
To answer your questions, I will always attempt to negotiate. The worst they can say is “No.” However, I don’t think placing value on whether a piece is custom made or the assigning lower value of smaller diamonds will be effective. TBH, parcels of smaller old cuts, if cut well, match and/or can be grouped in an appealing manner can actually be quite expensive.
Really great advice! Again, I was not aware of the value of finding new smaller stones. Thank you kindly for sharing that, and continuing with my education!
I should give a bit of background:. The Appraiser agreed that the ring 1 setting was rudimentary:
“Yes, I agree the finish of the ring at present is a bit rudimentary as it is made of assembled cast pieces.”
She believes that remaking in the ring in platinum was a good idea. Because it could be refined In the remake.
As a result, i was hoping that they would take the value of the gold ( which could be used either Goldsmith) and offer a small further discount. That, along with the fact that we will be ordering wedding bands through them, (possibly customising mine) was why we thought they give us a further discount for tall of the work were asking them to do. I think it is also part of English culture to haggle! I grew up In Canada, and the idea asking for discount was unheard-of. The price was the price.
Here there is sometimes a bit of Too’ing and throwing to reach the final price.
As you say, the value of the smaller stones should not be overlooked.
I really do love the ring, and look forward to owning it.
Many thanks!