Second Hand Diamonds and/or Engagement Rings

heineken016 on 31/01/2017 - 22:15
Last edited 31/01/2017 - 22:15

So a bit on a twist of the usual 'find me an engagement ring', my fiancée likes the idea of getting a second hand diamond for a few reasons so I'm hoping people can point me in the direction of likely places check out. If we got a 2nd hand ring we'd more than likely just pull the main diamond out and get a new band made.

Anyway, so far I've checked:
- graysonline
- ebay
- firstestate auctions

Any other suggestions? I saw CashConverters on a different thread but can't help but think that was a joke!

Appreciate any input!

Find Me A Bargain

Comments

  • atris17 on 01/02/2017 - 02:39

    Got this information from one of those family gathering gossip and chatter

    So dont know how reliable is this info

    I was told that to best way to score a bargain or value purchase, is to buy a raw diamond (dont know how), and then get the jeweler to shape to your liking. Get your wife to be part of the shaping process.

    Good luck

    • [Deactivated] on 01/02/2017 - 08:09
      +2

      I stand to be corrected, but I always thought the Jeweller made the ring and the diamond cuter made the diamond. I thought Diamond cutting is a trade in itself. Diamonds are graded - to save money I would try get a slightly inferior diamond. Brilliant cut diamonds hide imperfections better than square diamonds.

    • charzy on 01/02/2017 - 09:41

      This is what I did.
      I purchased the diamond from bluenile (pre-cut) and had a local jeweller make the ring. I think all together the ring value was around 1.6-2 times the original cost from memory.

      • heineken016 on 01/02/2017 - 19:49

        cheers, this is the current back up plan

        • atris17 on 01/02/2017 - 22:56

          Please report back your progress when possible…. Diamond ring is an expensive asset, but once bought ….. There little ROI.

  • Steptoe on 01/02/2017 - 07:55
    +1

    What's your Budget?

    Cash Converters do have 2nd Hand Jewellery.

    Have you considered Moissanite instead of Diamond?

    • lupiter on 01/02/2017 - 08:19

      Further to the above, Cash Converters have lots of 2nd hand jewellery, it depends what you want. I'm guessing you're looking for a single large diamond? Take a browse through the webshop before you dismiss it: https://webshop.cashconverters.com.au/items/135/rings/?searc…

      • heineken016 on 01/02/2017 - 19:26

        thanks, and appreciate the link

    • heineken016 on 01/02/2017 - 19:25

      5-7k ballpark. Have considered them, and lab diamonds. Fiancee is being cool about the 2nd hand part, she's not so keen on not-a-diamond.
      Lab diamonds would have been fine (preferable even!) but they really aren't much cheaper than regular diamond (comparing with bluenile etc)

      • Banana on 01/02/2017 - 21:06

        Would you consider Moissanite? They are pretty affordable even brand new.

        • heineken016 on 02/02/2017 - 18:51

          yeah they are, but don't tick the 'bought a diamond' box unfortunately! (not my decisions hah)

  • oscargamer on 01/02/2017 - 10:11
    +1

    What ever you do, just make sure you are getting a real diamond.

    • TimApple on 01/02/2017 - 15:50

      Why?

      • oscargamer on 01/02/2017 - 15:51
        +1

        cos that's what the OP wants……

  • JimB on 01/02/2017 - 10:17
    +2

    Even if you choose a diamond from the most expensive jeweller in the world or are ripped off by buying a Cartier engagement ring, there may be a chance that your diamond is secondhand.

    I'm sure girls don't want to hear that their new perfect diamond may be used, but diamond prices are based on the 4 C's and not whether it's been used before. Of course they are cleaned/graded/certified before they go back onto the market.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/02/2017 - 11:12
    +1

    cubic zirconia.

    diamond engagement rings are a scam: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5kWu1ifBGU

    • Steptoe on 01/02/2017 - 13:58

      🤑 BEST MARKETING EVER 🤑

    • heineken016 on 01/02/2017 - 19:31

      I'd be keen but she really isn't haha.

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