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tsavo303
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Ok so I am buying one. The good (really nice) store so far is giving me a better deal than bluenile.com or any other place I have seen.
1.5 c , I color, S1 clarity @ $6,800
1.21 c, H color, S1 clarity @ $5,844
Anyplace else I should look?
1.5 c , I color, S1 clarity @ $6,800
1.21 c, H color, S1 clarity @ $5,844
Anyplace else I should look?
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is used ok? I might be able to do some better for you...lots of good ones come in but people are afraid to buy used for fear of offending their loved ones...its a zales scandal, trick, marketing ploy[xx(]
I think it makes good sense to buy "used" "preowned" diamonds and then have them reset in a new ring. Jewelers actually dont charge that much for a custom setting(compared to the retail cost of ring) and you can buy the biggest used diamond you want for about 25% or cost of buyiung new in a ring.
Best of luck!
people are afraid to buy used for fear of offending their loved ones...its a zales scandal, trick, marketing ploy[xx(]
Diamonds are a scam, promoted by DeBeers (sp?).
The "Diamond is forever" slogan is to convince us to keep diamonds in the family, to pass it on from generation to generation.
This insures a tight supply, so the price is always artificially inflated. Not to mention they control the availability of diamonds in the market in the first place. Diamonds are just rocks, remember that. They are only useful for industrial applications.
I bought my wife a 1ct for our wedding back in '94.
Then I learned the facts about DeBeers, the diamond syndicate, the Apartheid policies DeBeers helped create in So. Africa to enslaved laborers busting their backs for peanuts to mine these rocks, etc.
In this day and age, lab created diamonds are flawless, better than the real ones. Unfortunately, women want and in many cases require their men to provide these real rocks to them, to show them how much we love them. What a scam.
Remember though, as per DeBeers: You should spend a minimum of three months salary on your lady's rock. Otherwise, according to them, you don't love her enough. Again, what a scam.
Law and Dcon- I kow, it's gay.
Too old to live...too young to die...
Yeah, well, how many people have diamond studded stocks on their 1911s?
Law and Dcon- I kow, it's gay.
Just another reason to hate 1911's.. [xx(]
Total waste of a perfectly good diamond..
is used ok? I might be able to do some better for you...lots of good ones come in but people are afraid to buy used for fear of offending their loved ones...its a zales scandal, trick, marketing ploy[xx(]
Used diamond? let's see now, a diamond is only what? 20-30 million years old........What could someone possibly have done to one over the last 40-60 years!!!!!
I bought my wifes engagement ring in 1984 in the "estate" (used) jewelery section, the platinum setting was marked 1958 C.D. Peacock. I spent alot less and got ALOT more than anyone else I know! AND no one else has one just like it!
I wouldn't buy any diamond on line from a "diamond dealer/broker". I'd find a local INDEPENDENT jeweler that you can trust.
EDUCATE yourself. Talk to people. Don't count out private transactions where BOTH parties are happy!
Good luck, just my thoughts on it..........Ed
I sold a 1 ct diamond sol. with great color...no carbon visable (even through a loop)...in the pawn shop for $1,000.00 You should call around and get a few prices. You may be able to at least get the stone and have it set for 1/10 th of what you are talking about spending. You need to get the stone apraised and covered by your home owners insurance no matter what you get.
B-I-N-G-O!!
Take this advice, buy the rock pawnstyle then have a jeweler remove the stone and have it set in a new setting/ring! You will save many $$$$$$$!!
...so just send it to me and I will help you to regain your self respect...[:D][:p]
Thanks- I would like to buy a used one if I can get one cheaper, will look around. local store is as good as the best web price. I know about the debeers thing, but it is not like I am going to give her a piece of pepsi bottle!
Hey,
The old original (if you can remember back that far to the early 70's) pull tabs for a soda can linked together. Now you got a ring!!!!!!!!!!!!! [:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
quote:diamonds in the market in the first place. Diamonds are just rocks, remember that. They are only useful for industrial applications
Exactly. Jewelry is a waste of money.
Look at this site and get more information on diamonds..
http://www.47th-street.com/Aboutdiam.htm
Not sure, but doesnt a diamond start out as a piece of coal?
Lots of time, pressure and heat.....turns it into a "diamond"!
dont you remember the song..
"Im just and ole chunka coal.... but I'm gonna be a diamond some day.."
quote:Originally posted by dano
Not sure, but doesnt a diamond start out as a piece of coal?
Lots of time, pressure and heat.....turns it into a "diamond"!
dont you remember the song..
"Im just and ole chunka coal.... but I'm gonna be a diamond some day.."
Yep...Diamond's are a girls best friend...
Yeah, well, how many people have diamond studded stocks on their 1911s?
Law and Dcon- I kow, it's gay.
You are cutting into my post. Don
quote:Originally posted by hughbetcha
quote:Originally posted by dano
Not sure, but doesnt a diamond start out as a piece of coal?
Lots of time, pressure and heat.....turns it into a "diamond"!
dont you remember the song..
"Im just and ole chunka coal.... but I'm gonna be a diamond some day.."
I'm thinkin that was long before my time.....[;)]
I think merle haggard sang that song. he's still alive..i think..
I think merle haggard sang that song. he's still alive..i think..
Doing a lot of thinking tonight. Don
If you go around swooping up the good stones you can grab....at a real deal..."cash out the door" price and the quantity of items you buy will bring your discount price down even more.
You have to pick things out....ask the lowest price available...move on to something else and ask the lowest price on the second item...then ask a total price for BOTH....they will discount the items even MORE if you are buying more than one thing (and have cash.)
Then you go to the la-te-da jewelry store...to get an appraisal on your stones. In all it could work out that you get the appraisal and can turn around and have the stones you are holding with the appraisal to barter for the HUMUNGOUS thing you really want.
At the pawn shop....
One ring.....$450....cash discount...$375
Second ring..$500...two ring purchase and cash discount...$700
With a total of two rings purchased with clear stones you could have a total of 2 to 3 ct in stones alone...then a little added gold value. If you have them appraised, take the value to "trade in" on a BIG stone....you may even find what you want in one of the hunt for these deals.
I think "I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal" was a hit by John Anderson.