Peridot Update: Ebay Strikes Again...

[fatafelice]

Well, to be fair, this could all work out...but for now I''m pretty steamed.

I rushed to the post office to pick up my newly won pear/almond cut peridot, only to find when I got it home that there is a noticable chip along the girdle near the point. This was NOT mentioned in the listing. Never mind the fact that the color is not as deep (did I really think it would be?) and there are a few inclusions just noticable to my eyes, much less the loupe. I don''t realy mind those; they aren''t glaring, and I did not ask in advance about what exactly they meant by "clean." But I am definitely upset about the chip. And there is no way that it happed enroute -- it was packaged very well and was sealed in plastic, so any shards would remain as evidence. And I KNOW I did not do it -- I noticed it almost immediately, even before examining under my natural daylight lamp or with the loupe.

My friend still has my digital camera, but I am hoping my BF has his work one with him when he gets back. I will definitely try to post pics, especially since I need to send them to the seller.

Here''s the problem. I still really like the stone and I have had my heart set on having it. Would it be silly to keep it if the seller agrees to pay for the repolishing (I hope that it is not more serious than that!)? I feel like it was a pretty good deal without the chip. What do you guys think?

Here''s the link to the auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5053213725

 

[fatafelice]

Now that I look at the auction photos, you can sort of see it, but I never would have picked up on it beforehand.

 

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Wow...is it the alignment of the stars? Between your peridot, Ann''s beryl and rainbowtrout''s sapphire, a lot of chipped stones are showing up at peoples'' doors lately!

My GUESS is that it shouldn''t be too costly to polish out the chip, (of course my amateur guess probably isn''t worth much) but it certainly makes sense to ask the seller to reduce the cost of the stone accordingly...

good luck!

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[DiamondExpert]

Looks like the stone was misrepresented - if you wanted to bid on a stone properly described with the chip then you would have taken that imperfection into consideration at that time - not after paying for something deliberately mis-identified.

You are being played for a fool in the sense that the seller is betting you won''t kick up a fuss...send the stone back, get your $ back and then send a negative comment for the seller...if you don''t, it will only happen again (and may anyway) and again and again...you''re in charge!

 

[valeria101]

Date: 12/2/2005 6:32:15 PM
Author:fatafelice


Here''s the problem. I still really like the stone and I have had my heart set on having it. Would it be silly to keep it if the seller agrees to pay for the repolishing (I hope that it is not more serious than that!)? I feel like it was a pretty good deal without the chip. What do you guys think?

The shape is so unusual, you may have a hard time finding another. I would definitely let the seller know you are not pleased with the omission of this detail from their description. I would try to show it to a cuter to find out if and how it can be repaired. If the girdle angles are shallow, chances are this will not be the one and only chip

But things could be improved rather easily too

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Anyway, a professional opinion can only help. Asking for it will only rush the process of having the pendant made for you and limits somewhat your choice of the jeweler to make it to shops that can also do the slight repair to the stone. I don''t know what you had in mind to beging with anyway. I would think one of the jewelers posting here could help with that set of skills without any problem.

I am not surprised about the color, because the picture shows something well out of this world. I can only wish it was true to nature... How does the stone look in flesh? (very yellowish, mint green) Just curious...


As you can see, I am in with you to try and keep it.

... And let the seller know that they didn''t just get away with it in the same time

 

[fatafelice]

Update

The seller seems to be cooperating. He claims no knowledge of the chip (but is also not asking for any proof from my end). He will allow me to return the stone and will refund the bid price (I take a loss on shipping...grrrrr) OR he will refund me $25 dollars to have it repaired.

Is that a fair amount? I want to have it checked out before I decide one way or the other, but I don''t know any decent jewelers in my immediate area, much less someone that can cut/polish. Any suggestions? I''m in NJ, about an hour east of Philly. NY city is a little too far to travel for this, I think. I thought about sending it to one of the cutters who post around here, but then I am paying for more shipping.

Arg! I wish I had a camera, so I could at least show it to you guys.

 

[colormyworld]

Hi fatafelice, If the picture you posted is anywhere close to the actual color of your peridot you got a real gem. I don''t recall seeing such a vibrant color in a peridot before. Congrats Doug