Buying a setting for large loose diamond

[smitcompton]

Hi,

I feel bad saying this but will. Your fiance lost a 40,000 ring in Mexico. She now wants a 10 carat ring from you.

Sir, I fear for you. Please take care.

Annette

 

[mandasand]

Just buy her a large CZ - they make them look super real now. She probably won't even know it's fake and she'll probably just lose it again. Then, buy the power tools you want.

This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of - she already lost a 5 ct ring and is insisting on another diamond that's even bigger? And, you two don't even live in the same country? I'm on the floor laughing this is so funny! Thanks for my daily funny!

Peace.

 

[VRBeauty]

Hi,

I feel bad saying this but will. Your fiance lost a 40,000 ring in Mexico. She now wants a 10 carat ring from you.

Sir, I fear for you. Please take care.

Annette

This.

Are you 100% sure you're not being taken for a ride? Or perhaps more appropriately - are you 137% sure?

 

[UberClaire]

Just buy her a large CZ - they make them look super real now. She probably won't even know it's fake and she'll probably just lose it again. Then, buy the power tools you want.

This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of - she already lost a 5 ct ring and is insisting on another diamond that's even bigger? And, you two don't even live in the same country? I'm on the floor laughing this is so funny! Thanks for my daily funny!

Peace.

A 10 carat CZ radiant from a certain supplier is only $1500......

 

[rubybeth]

Hi,

I feel bad saying this but will. Your fiance lost a 40,000 ring in Mexico. She now wants a 10 carat ring from you.

Sir, I fear for you. Please take care.

Annette

This.

Are you 100% sure you're not being taken for a ride? Or perhaps more appropriately - are you 137% sure?

This thread really scares me. I am sure that most of it is in jest, but if she really lost a $40k ring, I think a CZ would be appropriate, at least until she is in the US. The situation as it is being presented seems very odd, OP.

And because I don't think anyone answered your original question, no, you can't buy a stock setting for a 10 carat diamond. Justginger recently got a 4.65 carat (I think?) antique cushion and had to have a custom setting made for it, even though it is nearly exactly 10x10mm. I don't even know how large a 10 carat radiant would be (I wear a half carat radiant and it's 4.75mm), and the largest stone I have tried on was a 5ct round brilliant (that looked like a ring pop on my size 5.25 finger!) but I am imagining it would cover half of her hand!

 

[mandasand]

Just buy this one:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2012/04/03/a-2-5-million-10-carat-pink-diamond-at-edmonton-jewelry-store/

 

[sonnyjane]

Hi,

I feel bad saying this but will. Your fiance lost a 40,000 ring in Mexico. She now wants a 10 carat ring from you.

Sir, I fear for you. Please take care.

Annette

This.

Are you 100% sure you're not being taken for a ride? Or perhaps more appropriately - are you 137% sure?

THIS!!!!! This appears to be just one step above the good ole Nigerian bank wire scams!!

 

[Laila619]

Just buy her a large CZ - they make them look super real now. She probably won't even know it's fake and she'll probably just lose it again. Then, buy the power tools you want.

This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of - she already lost a 5 ct ring and is insisting on another diamond that's even bigger? And, you two don't even live in the same country? I'm on the floor laughing this is so funny! Thanks for my daily funny!

Peace.

Yeah, I pretty much have to agree with this entire post.

Is this really for real?

 

[Jethro]

I've gotten a lot of good info here, thanks again. She likes two of Sharon's picks, and either she or the two of us are thinking about a trip to Los Angeles to check out Yssie's and Diamond Seeker's recommendations.

One of Sharon's picks is out of my price range. The second, on 1stdibs.com, being http://jewelry.1stdibs.com/makeoffer.php?id=40137,,, is apparently for sale by a jeweler. I note the asking price is $110,000 and you can either buy direct from the jeweler, OR you can submit an offer through 1stdibs, and they will "negotiate the purchase price". And a 20% buyer's premium will be added to the final sales price. The asking price is $110,000. The ring is in Boston and I'm in Texas. Any thoughts as to how you'd approach this if you weren't a diamond expert? Ideally maybe get the fiancee to take a look at it in person, get an appraiser in Boston to go by the store, then make an offer?

OK, please be forewarned that the rest of this message has very little entertainment value, asks no questions, and otherwise has no redeeming social value. It's not really worth reading. But people have been so kind here that I feel compelled to respond to a couple of questions. In Mexico, people go to places like Sears to pay invoices like their utility bills. It's not so common to put a check in the mail, like we do here, I guess because people don't have confidence in the postal service. So anyway I happened to be with the fiancee when she went into Sears to pay her cable bill. She comes out, gets in the car and off we go. About 15 minutes later, she starts freaking out. She had lost her ring. It was never sized correctly, and was a lot larger than her finger, and it came off while she was at Sears. She goes back and talks to everyone at Sears. She, her brother and I literally spend a couple of hours looking through the parking garage. We post some posters with a reward. Someone in Guadalajara is now the proud new owner of her Tiffany ring. After 8 years of dating I know her well enough to know this wasn't a scam. The point about wanting a larger ring after she lost the first is valid though. She hasn't been pleading or begging, but may have been using very advanced and subtle psychological techniques when she took me to Graf's.

 

[yssie]

I've gotten a lot of good info here, thanks again. She likes two of Sharon's picks, and either she or the two of us are thinking about a trip to Los Angeles to check out Yssie's and Diamond Seeker's recommendations.

One of Sharon's picks is out of my price range. The second, on 1stdibs.com, being http://jewelry.1stdibs.com/makeoffer.php?id=40137,,,,, is apparently for sale by a jeweler. I note the asking price is $110,000 and you can either buy direct from the jeweler, OR you can submit an offer through 1stdibs, and they will "negotiate the purchase price". And a 20% buyer's premium will be added to the final sales price. The asking price is $110,000. The ring is in Boston and I'm in Texas. Any thoughts as to how you'd approach this if you weren't a diamond expert? Ideally maybe get the fiancee to take a look at it in person, get an appraiser in Boston to go by the store, then make an offer?

OK, please be forewarned that the rest of this message has very little entertainment value, asks no questions, and otherwise has no redeeming social value. It's not really worth reading. But people have been so kind here that I feel compelled to respond to a couple of questions. In Mexico, people go to places like Sears to pay invoices like their utility bills. It's not so common to put a check in the mail, like we do here, I guess because people don't have confidence in the postal service. So anyway I happened to be with the fiancee when she went into Sears to pay her cable bill. She comes out, gets in the car and off we go. About 15 minutes later, she starts freaking out. She had lost her ring. It was never sized correctly, and was a lot larger than her finger, and it came off while she was at Sears. She goes back and talks to everyone at Sears. She, her brother and I literally spend a couple of hours looking through the parking garage. We post some posters with a reward. Someone in Guadalajara is now the proud new owner of her Tiffany ring. After 8 years of dating I know her well enough to know this wasn't a scam. The point about wanting a larger ring after she lost the first is valid though. She hasn't been pleading or begging, but may have been using very advanced and subtle psychological techniques when she took me to Graf's.

That sounds heartbreaking
PLEASE get it sized properly right away this time!!

I'll leave the first bit to others with more experience with this sort of thing. But I definitely like the idea of having her look at it before purchase, and having an appraiser accompany you. I'd like it even better if you could take it to the appraiser so he/she has access to his/her best equipment... don't know how this works though.

Maybe she could start wearing a band on that finger to get used to having something there? A 5-10ct rock is going to sit very high off her finger, very likely to get banged about and diamonds *do* require delicate treatment - the the sooner she learns to go about her day subjecting that hand to as little abuse as possible the better!

 

[hotskate]

I've gotten a lot of good info here, thanks again. She likes two of Sharon's picks, and either she or the two of us are thinking about a trip to Los Angeles to check out Yssie's and Diamond Seeker's recommendations.

One of Sharon's picks is out of my price range. The second, on 1stdibs.com, being http://jewelry.1stdibs.com/makeoffer.php?id=40137,,,, is apparently for sale by a jeweler. I note the asking price is $110,000 and you can either buy direct from the jeweler, OR you can submit an offer through 1stdibs, and they will "negotiate the purchase price". And a 20% buyer's premium will be added to the final sales price. The asking price is $110,000. The ring is in Boston and I'm in Texas. Any thoughts as to how you'd approach this if you weren't a diamond expert? Ideally maybe get the fiancee to take a look at it in person, get an appraiser in Boston to go by the store, then make an offer?

OK, please be forewarned that the rest of this message has very little entertainment value, asks no questions, and otherwise has no redeeming social value. It's not really worth reading. But people have been so kind here that I feel compelled to respond to a couple of questions. In Mexico, people go to places like Sears to pay invoices like their utility bills. It's not so common to put a check in the mail, like we do here, I guess because people don't have confidence in the postal service. So anyway I happened to be with the fiancee when she went into Sears to pay her cable bill. She comes out, gets in the car and off we go. About 15 minutes later, she starts freaking out. She had lost her ring. It was never sized correctly, and was a lot larger than her finger, and it came off while she was at Sears. She goes back and talks to everyone at Sears. She, her brother and I literally spend a couple of hours looking through the parking garage. We post some posters with a reward. Someone in Guadalajara is now the proud new owner of her Tiffany ring. After 8 years of dating I know her well enough to know this wasn't a scam. The point about wanting a larger ring after she lost the first is valid though. She hasn't been pleading or begging, but may have been using very advanced and subtle psychological techniques when she took me to Graf's.

Please look at my thread and DO NOT BUY AN EGL STONE i have learned that lesson! I know a wholesaler in Dallas Texas who might be able to help you if you are interested.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Jethro--you have no reason to heed my suggestion but one: I am right!

10 carats is simply TOO large a ring for everyday wear. And unless your intended attends red carpet events; it really is overkill. I thought the 5 carat pear I posted had large dimenstions and would LOOK HUGE!

I have no idea what finger size your GF is; but that yellow diamond ring would take up significant finger real estate--is wide--and therefore likely not all that comfortable. My ring doesn't have the same span--and my finger is a 5 3/4--and is "large" enough. And I tried on 7 and 10 ctw stones before I bought mine, and honestly (yes coming from ME) they were large. Way too obvious.

Buy a large CZ. Buy a nice sized diamond in a branded mount that fits properly. Have enough money left over for power tools.

cheers--Sharon

 

[2023]

It all sounds a bit crazy. I suggest trying a local jeweller who can help educate you on the basics. Diamond clarity, colour, cut and carat size AND correct finger sizing. They can also custom make you a ring if your fiance decides to keep the 10ct radiant.

Most people here seem to have a pretty good knowledge already, and are looking for that final confirmation of hmmm F or G, or GIA or AGS, the difference 0.1 carat can make, halos versus sides stones etc. Please don't be offended but you sound totally lost. If you can't get the right finger size at Tiffany! ASET images etc are going to be wayyyy over the top for you. Get some basic knowledge first.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

As far as the ring in Boston goes, I would have an independent appraiser go to the jeweler. I would get his advice on negotiating price. I would not pay the fee to 1st Dibs.

Two people on the forum with very nice 2 ct.+ rings live in Boston, and we could probably find out what appraisers they used if you decide to pursue that ring. I am almost certain sna77 used one. If for any reason that does not work out, I do think paying a visit to Victor Canera would be a nice idea, although most here have worked with him via long distance. I do like Singlestone as well if she wants an antique ring.

I will have to say that I agree with Sharon that 5+ carats is fairly over the top for most places, unless like she said, your fiancee is a movie star or you'll be living in Beverly Hills. I would really urge you to reconsider and stick with 3-5 cts. in a very nice quality diamond. I also think it might be dangerous for her to wear a 10 ct. diamond in many places.

 

[GreenBling]

if the OP has the cash and wants to please his love with a 10-ct, why not ?

My biggest concern is safety really! aren't you worried that the ring might draw attention from robbers/kidnappers/burglars etc...?

 

[Chloegal]

I sort of agree with all the comments so far, plus my jaw is wide open in shock at all the parts of theis story. I`m swapping between `no way known` to `ok, it`s possible.....maybe`.

Maybe it`s just the way that the Jethro is telling the story,but it feels sort of like someone dropping bombs! eg loosing the Tiffany


My comment would be that I would have thought that a budget of $100000 approx, although fantastic and amazing, would not buy a 10 carat diamond without there being some serious compromises on the diamond`s appearance.

But in the big picture, you could get a stunning ring by any one`s standards for sure with that money.