Any diamond experts on here?

[JCKST1]

Hi.

I have been offered a diamond engagement ring from a friend of a friend, I have been on the look out for one pretty much identical to this for a while and never considered the second hand market until I was offered this (still not 100% on it but it does seem daft me paying more than double for a ring almost identical). I have done a bit of re-search online and typically know what to look for but the valuation side of things I am clueless with however this seems a good deal? Here is a run down;

GIE cert which is a few months old - I have confirmed it against the GIE website and it all matches up
0.92 centre stone
G-H colouring
Brilliant round cut
VS1-VS2
Very good cut grade
0.10 side stones (clarity enhanced which I am not too bothered about as the main stone is OK)

Could anyone give me a ball park on what the above would be worth new or even used although for a matter of months and like new?


Thanks in advance, hopefully the above info is OK.

[B17NNS]

Plus the scrap value of the gold.

[Ledaig]

B17NNS said:

Plus the scrap value of the gold.

$4,136 if you use VS2 and the lower 'H' colour grade.

If I can find the certificate I'll put my wife's engagement ring through and see how it compares to the valuation last year.

[Prohibiting]

Go to bluenile.com and change the filters to those specs and it'll give you a good idea. The only thing that would bug me about your diamond in question is "good cut?" Ideally a diamond should be "brilliant" cut as that is what makes the difference when reflecting light to make it appear sparkling.

[JCKST1]

Thanks guys. Judging from the above looks like I could be getting a very good deal on it!!

[susanq]

But........how do you know the stone is the one mentioned in the certificate? I'd take it to a professional gemologist to have a look at, personally.

[JCKST1]

That did cross my mind.


The ring isnt local so I was going to suggest paying via PayPal for it then collecting that way if it comes back as a different ring I will have the cover from PayPal to fall back on to.

[PieSlayer]

JCKST1 said:

That did cross my mind.


The ring isnt local so I was going to suggest paying via PayPal for it then collecting that way if it comes back as a different ring I will have the cover from PayPal to fall back on to.

PayPal gift?

[AyBee]

JCKST1 said:

That did cross my mind.


The ring isnt local so I was going to suggest paying via PayPal for it then collecting that way if it comes back as a different ring I will have the cover from PayPal to fall back on to.

If it is genuinely friend of a friend, I'd get them to take it to a place of your choice for an official look before you hand over any cash - I doubt the market for second-hand engagement rings is that big so said person should be willing to do a bit of work for a serious buyer.