How much would you spend? Need opinions!

[sbliss6]

I found a really nice used eragem ring. Its listed at $2700, was wondering if you all think this is a fair price?

 

[Rfisher]

I don’t think “I” would spend that much on a ring with a 1ct OEC that looks to have absolutely no contrast in facet pattern in the entire middle section of the stone, on the handshot photo.
add to that wondering if the ring itself needs any rehab work to be safe to wear.

I would pass on this and look for a smaller stone or save up $ longer.


unless, of course, the buyer prioritizes spread and clarity over facet pattern. That’s what matters, ultimately.

 

[tyty333]

I think the price is fair if you like it. It is a 1+ carat stone. The stone is probably shallow because it is facing up somewhat larger for
an OEC versus smaller like they usually do.

I have to agree with @Rfisher (not that you asked), but I'm not fond of the stone.

 

[Rfisher]

I think the price is fair if you like it. It is a 1+ carat stone. The stone is probably shallow because it is facing up somewhat larger for
an OEC versus smaller like they usually do.

I have to agree with @Rfisher (not that you asked), but I'm not fond of the stone.

Good point that I missed.
I agree the retail price is fair for what the ring is, at a brick/mortar jewelry store like eragem.

 

[sbliss6]

I don’t think “I” would spend that much on a ring with a 1ct OEC that looks to have absolutely no contrast in facet pattern in the entire middle section of the stone, on the handshot photo.
add to that wondering if the ring itself needs any rehab work to be safe to wear.

I would pass on this and look for a smaller stone or save up $ longer.


unless, of course, the buyer prioritizes spread and clarity over facet pattern. That’s what matters, ultimately.

Thank you!

 

[sbliss6]

I think the price is fair if you like it. It is a 1+ carat stone. The stone is probably shallow because it is facing up somewhat larger for
an OEC versus smaller like they usually do.

I have to agree with @Rfisher (not that you asked), but I'm not fond of the stone.

Thank you!!

 

[sbliss6]

I don’t think “I” would spend that much on a ring with a 1ct OEC that looks to have absolutely no contrast in facet pattern in the entire middle section of the stone, on the handshot photo.
add to that wondering if the ring itself needs any rehab work to be safe to wear.

I would pass on this and look for a smaller stone or save up $ longer.


unless, of course, the buyer prioritizes spread and clarity over facet pattern. That’s what matters, ultimately.

I’m new to the older cuts, what do you look for with facet pattern?? Just trying to educate myself

 

[blingmeupscotty]

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[Rfisher]

@sbliss6
it’s all basically one color within the red circle - excluding the culet - no contrast to define the facet pattern.

outside of the red circle- you see the facet pattern with the contrast of on/off facets.

- so not necessarily look for a certain pattern, I was more meaning to see a facet pattern, rather than no pattern as this one seems to.

 

[distracts]

I was going to say yes.... up until the handshot photo. The handshot photo is a hard no from me. Then looking back at the stats I can see that it's shallow, which explains what we're seeing.

 

[musicloveranthony]

I don't like the way it looks. The setting is nice looking, but the stone doesn't do anything for me

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

The hand shot does not look good but the glamour shot looks nice. Is it you in the photo trying it on and does it really look that way? For that price I would ask for a few clearer photos because the first photo looks good. Granted there is not as much contrast in the middle as many would like but you would still get chunky reflections that you would not get in a mrb. For me it is a maybe unless that is you in the photo and you know it looks that way in person as opposed to just being a bad photo.

 

[sbliss6]

The hand shot does not look good but the glamour shot looks nice. Is it you in the photo trying it on and does it really look that way? For that price I would ask for a few clearer photos because the first photo looks good. Granted there is not as much contrast in the middle as many would like but you would still get chunky reflections that you would not get in a mrb. For me it is a maybe unless that is you in the photo and you know it looks that way in person as opposed to just being a bad photo.

It’s not me unfortunately! It’s the seller. She can’t seem to get it in better lighting after I asked so I’ll have to pass!

 

[missy]

Poorly cut. Mushy facets. Not crisp or well defined. No matter how inexpensive it is I would pass. It isn't a pretty stone. You can do (much) better.