JC_Rogers84
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Feb 11, 2009
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Hello all,
I recently negotiated a diamond ring sale, and I think I came out poorly. I initially agreed to purchase a brilliant round diamond .5 carat, VS1, and settled for a G in color. I paid for the band which is white gold and an antique setting with .66 carats of SI full cut diamonds (the little ones). The setting is very beautiful and the jewelers own design. I put up the money first with the agreement that I would choose my diamond later. I paid $3240.
The jeweler showed me a .51 diamond that was "Ideal" Tolkowsky cut and EGL certified. The clarity was VS2, and I thought I noticed some feather on the underside of the diamond. However, I have a very untrained eye and most of my knowledge comes from reading. I did find it odd that when I looked at the bottom the jeweler told me that diamonds were graded from the top down. The ring was G in color. For this "rare" stone he told me that it would be an additional $270 bringing my total to $3510. He said the diamond was from Belgium. I am a poor college student who wants to get the best that I can for a beautiful young lady. I have heard negative things about EGL. If anyone can tell me if I am getting ripped off I would greatly appreciate it. I go in tomorrow to look at the diamond, and can get the specifics on the measurements then. Apologies for the long post, but thank you so much for any help.
I recently negotiated a diamond ring sale, and I think I came out poorly. I initially agreed to purchase a brilliant round diamond .5 carat, VS1, and settled for a G in color. I paid for the band which is white gold and an antique setting with .66 carats of SI full cut diamonds (the little ones). The setting is very beautiful and the jewelers own design. I put up the money first with the agreement that I would choose my diamond later. I paid $3240.
The jeweler showed me a .51 diamond that was "Ideal" Tolkowsky cut and EGL certified. The clarity was VS2, and I thought I noticed some feather on the underside of the diamond. However, I have a very untrained eye and most of my knowledge comes from reading. I did find it odd that when I looked at the bottom the jeweler told me that diamonds were graded from the top down. The ring was G in color. For this "rare" stone he told me that it would be an additional $270 bringing my total to $3510. He said the diamond was from Belgium. I am a poor college student who wants to get the best that I can for a beautiful young lady. I have heard negative things about EGL. If anyone can tell me if I am getting ripped off I would greatly appreciate it. I go in tomorrow to look at the diamond, and can get the specifics on the measurements then. Apologies for the long post, but thank you so much for any help.
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