Advice on diamonds.
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Gramma Ann
Environmental Compliance Officer
I wouldn't, but I'm not the most trusting person. I prefer to do work on jewelry at our local jeweler.
No way. I have bought a few diamonds in my 55 years and learned a long time ago to never buy diamonds or really any kind of jewelry from a jewelry store or any kind of store for that matter. They sell low grade diamonds with 400% markup.
Just about every city has a Diamond Exchange. There you will find the good diamonds that have certification grade, color and flaws and engraved with a laser. Last time i went I bought my wife 1 carrot diamond for our 25th anniversary last year, the diamond cost round $890, and set into a 18 K gold ring totaled around $1200. Took it to have it appraised and it tipped in at $5250 which is just what it would about sell for at a jewelry store.
As far as your replacement diamond, if it is not a quality investment grade diamond take it to a jewelry store that does in house repairs and/or makes jewelry, NOT SEND THEM OFF somewhere else. So no do not buy anything that is suppose to be valuable on an island. 99% of the time it is counterfeit or just plain junk. Stick with Tee-Shirts and tutti-fruitti drinks with umbrella stir sticks. :doubleup:
Just about every city has a Diamond Exchange. There you will find the good diamonds that have certification grade, color and flaws and engraved with a laser. Last time i went I bought my wife 1 carrot diamond for our 25th anniversary last year, the diamond cost round $890, and set into a 18 K gold ring totaled around $1200. Took it to have it appraised and it tipped in at $5250 which is just what it would about sell for at a jewelry store.
As far as your replacement diamond, if it is not a quality investment grade diamond take it to a jewelry store that does in house repairs and/or makes jewelry, NOT SEND THEM OFF somewhere else. So no do not buy anything that is suppose to be valuable on an island. 99% of the time it is counterfeit or just plain junk. Stick with Tee-Shirts and tutti-fruitti drinks with umbrella stir sticks. :doubleup:
maw
Wordsmith
thanks not even real sure of what size this diamond is but have 12 of them in rin g. I took rings in this spring and they were supposed to check all the diamonds as well as resize the rings. I am not sure I even got my diamonds back but hadn't worn that ring much when lost the diamond I thought maybe you could help Jack thanks to you and Cyndi
Jeanie
Staff Captain
I would take it to Imperial Jewelers Maw I trust them totally all my jewelry has checked out. I trust them as much as my home town store. And they will be cheaper too.
Absolutely
:doubleup:
red stripe
Staff Captain
Maw, I have no doubt that Charlie will be very busy with everyone that day.. so you will not be alone.
I am still trying to decide if I really need a bigger ring.....
I am still trying to decide if I really need a bigger ring.....
red stripe
Staff Captain
Maw.. just so that you know that you have company....
The gang at Imperial...
The gang at Imperial...
Hey, I remember that day from the Emerald Princess cruise and a number of us gals made out VERY well. I am wanting to check out the chocolate diamonds that I've seen in an on-line catalog that I got from Imperial. Looks like another FLJack Tour is on the agenda for the next group cruise LOL.
red stripe
Staff Captain
and I have printed out that photo to take to Charlie.. I promised it to him when we were there in November.
MichiganParrothead
Environmental Compliance Officer
As the photographer for that shot, I remember that shopping frenzy very well
red stripe
Staff Captain
MPH.. I was trying to remember who took that shot.
thanks for jogging my memory. it was perfect.
oh yes.. and smart too.. as you could not be handing over a credit card with a camera in your hands
thanks for jogging my memory. it was perfect.
oh yes.. and smart too.. as you could not be handing over a credit card with a camera in your hands
MichiganParrothead
Environmental Compliance Officer
If only that was true Red - my plastic had seen an ample workout just prior to that shot I can never forget as I have a constant reminder on the third finger of my left hand! :clap:
I can never forget as I have a constant reminder on the third finger of my left hand! :clap:
Einstein
Staff Captain
If only that was true Red - my plastic had seen an ample workout just prior to that shot
I believe ALL our plastic got a workout that day. And one wonders why guys like Trunk Bay so much.
The ring is truly a reminder of someone much MORE important in your life that bring U happiness each day. :doubleup:
red stripe
Staff Captain
If only that was true Red - my plastic had seen an ample workout just prior to that shot
And kari is so glad that you are a multi tasker
Maw ....Imperial Jewellers is a MUST! I'm intending to upgrade on a ring that I bought there a few years ago. I lost a diamond earring (which I had purchased at Imperial Jewellers) when I got home and the service they gave me was exceptional. I've had all my purchases from Imperial Jewellers appraised and like Jack mentioned they have been valued at 30-40% more than I paid.