Hi,
I'm looking to buy an engagement ring later this year ( hopefully), I was told that a used diamond would be substantially less than a new one. I've Googled used diamonds but the results I get seen to be similar in price to going to any of the Internet ring building sites that I know of.
Am I missing something?
TIA.
Martyn
Bought a pair of diamond earrings for the wife a couple of weeks ago from Miltons in Chester, they were used but high quality for a very reasonable price. I looked at new on the local high street but for the price point they were very disappointing.
I looked buying new stones & getting some made but this way I could see exactly what I was getting for my money.
Hi martyn. Are you looking at mounted diamonds or loose pre-owned? If you're looking at loose stones there will be virtually no difference in price as someone has broken down a ring then graded the diamond for resale.
Best value is a decent diamond ring from a jeweller that you can butcher yourself, to rebuild around the diamond.
What sort of size stone and budget? half a carat or less and you will probably be as well buying new/bespoke from somewhere like Blue nile or another of the usual suspects. Above that size though and you'll be saving a tidy sum shopping for second hand.
PM if I can help.
Thaks for the input,
I was looking for around a 0.75 round stone to stick into a Halo mount. I know there is a fine trade off between the 4 c's so would like to see the stone or at least an accurate representation before going for it.
Martyn
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