So excited!!!--Engaged!

[House Cat]

Date: 7/26/2009 9:38:47 PM
Author: makandaddie
One more thought...maybe, MAYBE, your guy bought the diamond second hand. Maybe from a friend of a friend, was verbally told it was ''almost 2 carats'', but has not paperwork to back it up. If that is the case, than MAYBE he''s embarrased to tell you that he bought it this way and doesn''t really know anything about the ring. I know, I''m just grasping...but it does sound like he''s trying to hide something, and that in itself would bother me and make me want to get to the bottom of it. But, you''re not me, so maybe it doesn''t bother you!

Good luck lady! I hope you find some peace on this ring soon!

I was thinking it was bought second hand too, maybe from a friend or pawn shop. There would be no cert. for a ring in either one of these scenarios. She said there was no cert.

And I don''t think her FI''s intentions have to be considered sinister. He probably really wanted to be engaged to this wonderful, beautiful woman and didn''t want to wait! So, he rushed and bought this way! Flattering in some lights, if you think about it.

I would still want the stone insured, regardless of size. That way I would have peace of mind.

I hope you''re doing well in your new engagement Lillybelle! Congratulations!!!

 

[geoffreysnow]

Date: 7/26/2009 9:59:04 PM
Author: House Cat

Date: 7/26/2009 9:38:47 PM

Author: makandaddie

One more thought...maybe, MAYBE, your guy bought the diamond second hand. Maybe from a friend of a friend, was verbally told it was 'almost 2 carats', but has not paperwork to back it up. If that is the case, than MAYBE he's embarrased to tell you that he bought it this way and doesn't really know anything about the ring. I know, I'm just grasping...but it does sound like he's trying to hide something, and that in itself would bother me and make me want to get to the bottom of it. But, you're not me, so maybe it doesn't bother you!


Good luck lady! I hope you find some peace on this ring soon!

I was thinking it was bought second hand too!

But if he bought it second hand then he lied about the jewelry store insurance...

 

[Prana]

I absolutely agree with those that said that I do not think that your FI is trying to fool you or anything like that. But obviously someone in this scenario is getting the wrong information about this diamond.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 7/26/2009 2:23:53 PM
Author: radiant lover
lilybelle, any update on your ring situation? Have you been able to find the true carat size?

I''m imagining she''s been pretty emotionally upset over this!

Hopefully everything turned out okay.

 

[MrsK]

Date: 7/19/2009 1:58:08 PM
Author:LilyBelle
I just recently got engaged, and I am so EXCITED! I also just recently discovered pricescope (after my now fiancee purchased the ring). I don''t know much about diamonds, but I know I love my ring. My diamond is almost 2 carats and I wear a size 5.5/6.0 ring. My circle of friends think my ring is huge and my fiancee has spoiled me.

I have been looking around at some photos at 1.5-2.0 carat diamonds, and mine doesn''t look as big. I was wondering if there was a reason for that. My ring, in my opinion looks closer to those with 1 carat or so. I am a bit confused and just curious. Regardless, I love my ring and I am so happy! I just wanted to share my ring and happiness with all you wonderful people here.

Dear LilyBelle,

Congratulations on your engagement! It''s such an exciting time in your life! Enjoy it!

It has been a while since we heard from you, and I''m sure I''m not the only one who is concerned that you might be upset.

I have never posted on Pricescope before, but your story is something that I could relate to - at least the initial suspicions about the size of my diamond. Our stories may play out differently, but I thought I''d share mine with you.

My then fiance (now husband) proposed to me with a ring he''d chosen himself while he was overseas in his country of origin. He knew I loved the princess cut and that is what he purchased - a princess cut stone ''around a carat''. I had worked in the diamond industry and the day after the proposal, when I had a better look at the stone, I knew it wasn''t a carat. I assumed he probably didn''t have a bigger budget and that was totally ok with me. But my suspicions grew even stronger when I realised that the stone also wobbled in its setting. To top it off, it was offset, exposing all 4 of the delicate corners (which scratched me all the time).

I lost many a sleepless night thinking something was definately off. I spoke with my mum about it (I felt too ashamed to speak to anyone else as I didn''t want to be perceived as materialistic), and she advised getting it evaluated for insurance purposes. I went to an independent jeweller, here in Australia. The first thing he said was ''that''s a very pretty half carat stone!'' That''s when the flood of tears began. He was very critical of the workmanship, saying that the stone had not been set in place correctly (hence the wobbling) and could have easily fallen out.

The jeweller performed the evaluation, and the stone ended up being a very very deep 0.70ct stone, facing up to be around half a carat.

I then had the dilemma of whether to tell my fiance what I''d discovered. I decided I would as we are open about everything. Very gently, I told him that the stone (which by the way came with a hand written ''certificate'') was not what the jeweller had said it was. My fiance was really angry for being ripped off by the overseas jeweller. After a few days of thinking what to do, we decided that we would sell the ring because it was not a good way to start our engagement. The jeweller who did the evaluation put the ring on consignment for us and we sold it after 4 months.

So there you have it. That is my story. My fiance was ripped off, it was a very unpleasant experience, but in the end, I''m glad I found out, was open with my fiance, as the nagging feeling was telling me something was wrong.

As much as I love diamonds, I was so happy to see the ring go. I felt sad my fiance had been ripped off, but also touched that he had tried so hard for me.

LilyBelle, we would all really like to hear from you, to see that you are ok, and also to know how your story has panned out.

Sending you lots of bonne courage from Australia,

Mrs K

 

[blackberry16]

To be honest, it looks to be about 1 ct to me. The only reason that I would have it looked at is if you suspect that your DF was mislead or if you plan to insure it. I don''t know whether you had input on the setting, but a simple reset could make your stone look a lot larger. But, if you love it don''t worry about anything else! Congrats on your happy news and welcome to pricescope! Make sure to post your ring in our "Show me the ring" thread.

 

[dinamit]

Hi LilyBelle,

I would like to 2nd MrsK. I''ve thought of you often, and your silence is worrying me a little. Maybe you just got fed up of all the different opinions, and this thread, but it would be really good to hear from you. I sincerely hope everything turned out well, and that what ever happened wasn''t too upsetting for you and your fiancee.

All the best,

D.

 

[pluck15]

Hi LilyBelle! I know absolutely nothing about diamonds, carats, sizes, cuts, clarity....nada. I''m leaving it all to my FI as did you. All I want to say is Congrats on your new engagement and starting a new chapter in your lives! You two are such an adorable couple and I hope you are now happily planning your wedding day!

 

[hearts-arrows_girl]

Date: 7/22/2009 8:25:12 PM
Author: LilyBelle



My finace' says that we don't need to have it appraised because if something were to happen to the ring/setting that he has paid for the store insurance (as we did not buy online). I asked him again, and he is sticking with the 'almost/pretty much 2 carat' thing. The only way I can think of is just to run into a jeweler store or just drop it and be happy. It looks like I have either a really deep stone or my fiance' has been honest, but just doesn't understand carat size/weight. I really appreciate everyone's responses. Thank you for your time and help.

Eek! Remember in my post, I mentioned that you should just go out and get the appraisal. Now you have asked him and he said "No" don't get one. Maybe he got it at Robbins Bros., which gives you 1-year free insurance. Since it is YOUR ring, don't you have the grading report? Your poor guy, he probably never figured your ring's stats would be so important to you. It is majorly important to most girls here on PS. There's no way you won't want to know now that it has become sort of a mystery. It doesn't mean you don't love your ring, it just means that you don't much care for generalized answers. PS. I probably wouldn't say anything more to your fiance, he probably will wonder why you're making such a big deal about it if you are as happy as you say with the ring. Just find out for yourself and let it go. Not everything in a marriage has to be questioned or talked out to death. What guy wants his girl to know he was dooped. It will make him feel like he was an idiot in front of you. No matter what happened, find out on your own and let him keep his pride, or he will think the whole scenerio is about the ring and not the fact that he proposed to you.

 

[joelly]

Lilybelle,

My FI (then BF) went to a B&M store to find a one-carat princess cut and one of the jeweler store showed us a solitaire which he claimed to be a carat. We decided that we love that ring and would buy it. Then the SA was so happy and showed us the certificate. The certificate said that the diamond is 0.71ct, not one carat as he claimed to be. So, maybe your FI was mislead by the SA. We didn''t buy that ring. I prefer using online store because the certificate is there for you to see so you won''t have to regret after the fact.

I''m also worried that your FI probably paying a 2ct price for a 1.20ct ring.

 

[motownmama]

I hope this turned out OK - they are so cute. I don''t think she''s returning, but I''m thinking of her anyway.

 

[AprilBaby]

Too bad we never heard what happened.

 

[Collee]

Date: 7/19/2009 2:35:48 PM
Author: swingirl
If you love your ring then don't worry about the details unless you would consider returning it or exchanging it for something different. It's better to leave well enough alone and enjoy the moment. Your BF picked out a beautiful ring for you and you are happy and excited. Congratulations on your engagement!

ITA! Wear it with pride. LOVE your pics. TOO cute!!!

However (size aside) you NEED to insure the ring.

ETA: oops. didn't realize the thread was over 3 months old. to the OP, i hope that your concerns have since been addressed.