Broken Engagement: Legitimate Place for Tiffany ring resale

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#18
Given that you've made sure of the legalities in this case, I'd look into a site like OakGem, Betteridge, Jewels By Grace. The first two deal in designer jewelry resale and the latter would be a reputable consignment site.
 
#19
Melissa, so sorry things didn't work out. My suggestion would be get a log on to Pricescope if you are not already a member. There is a forum to sell pre-loved diamonds and usually people on there can be trusted. Try selling it there or on Diamond Bistro. Pricescope though caters to diamond lovers who are always looking to buy preloved diamonds. Pricescope is a great community of diamond lovers who are always willing to help so I would try there first.

Good Luck!
 
#20
melissatrv said:
My fiance dumped me via email, after having police wake me up in the middle of the night, throw me out of his house, in another state, for no reason other than he decided simply did not want me there. (he has severe mental illness) He sent me the email to break our engagement, changed his phone number and blocked me on social media. I never spoke to him again. He never responded to my emails. He never asked for the ring back. I looked up the law in his state...it is one where if he breaks the engagement, I get to keep the ring, if I break it, I have to give it back. He broke it, in the most horrific manner possible. I don't feel bad about not giving it back. This man ripped my heart out and emotionally gutted me and the post mortem repercussions I have had to deal with this are enormous. I would have rather things worked out between us than keep a stupid ring, but this is minor compensation compared to what I have dealt with. I am not going to argue this point with anyone.

If this was a normal breakup, I would have followed proper etiquette and given it back. No one has the right to judge me on this since you have no idea what he did and what I have been through.

I would like to stick to topic and just discuss the resale question and not rehash my painful personal past
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Awful story, Melissa...God works in mysterious ways, I suspect you dodged a bullet down the road. You deserve the damn ring!
Now what to do with it? If you don't need the money I would be tempted to trade the ring in for a piece of jewelry you will love. I have traded in diamond jewelry and done better then selling outright. If you don't have the ring stats/grading you may want to pay for an appraisal...it will give you more leverage.
You may be able to get something from Tiffany. I don't know what they offer.
Good luck with whatever you decide...keep us posted!
 
#22
Good luck Melissa, a dear friend of mine was cheated on my her ex-fiancé and she subsequently sold her engagement ring. Here in Ireland it's considered very poor form for the fiancé to expect the ring back if he has broken off the engagement, or caused the bride to do so. He'd be a social pariah if he even so much as tried to demand that the ring be returned.
Best luck of in getting it sold for a good price :hugs:
 
#23
Aw Melissa, I remember your thread and blog on this. Awful. Chiming in with others who recommend finding a reputable local jeweler to handle it.
 
#24
Another place to consider is Circa -- check out their website . Their business is buying jewelry . I have sold to them and it is a very easy and efficient process.

I would add though that you have to be realistic about the pice you will receive. They will give you a written offer of price they are willing to pay and then you can decide whether to accept or not.
 
#26
lucydee said:
Melissa, so sorry things didn't work out. My suggestion would be get a log on to Pricescope if you are not already a member. There is a forum to sell pre-loved diamonds and usually people on there can be trusted. Try selling it there or on Diamond Bistro. Pricescope though caters to diamond lovers who are always looking to buy preloved diamonds. Pricescope is a great community of diamond lovers who are always willing to help so I would try there first.

Good Luck!
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You can't sell on PS. It has to be listed elsewhere and you can share a link on PS.
 
#27
sbelle said:
Another place to consider is Circa -- check out their website . Their business is buying jewelry . I have sold to them and it is a very easy and efficient process.



I would add though that you have to be realistic about the pice you will receive. They will give you a written offer of price they are willing to pay and then you can decide whether to accept or not.
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Yes. You won't get anywhere close to retail.
 
#28
Melissa, I'm so sorry to hear of this emotional & heartbreaking turmoil. I do believe that you are better off without this person in your life, in the long run. Just remember to never accept or tolerate less than you deserve.

You have gotten some really good advice; I can't really add any more. I'm glad to hear you have already checked into the legalities of selling the ring & that legally it's not his to claim anymore. With what you have said about how he ended the engagement & ended all communications, I would highly doubt he would come back & want it back. I wish you nothing but the best in getting this resolved so you can move on toward healing & a more healthy & stable path. :hugs:
 
#29
melissatrv said:
My fiance dumped me via email, after having police wake me up in the middle of the night, throw me out of his house, in another state, for no reason other than he decided simply did not want me there. (he has severe mental illness) He sent me the email to break our engagement, changed his phone number and blocked me on social media. I never spoke to him again. He never responded to my emails. He never asked for the ring back. I looked up the law in his state...it is one where if he breaks the engagement, I get to keep the ring, if I break it, I have to give it back. He broke it, in the most horrific manner possible. I don't feel bad about not giving it back. This man ripped my heart out and emotionally gutted me and the post mortem repercussions I have had to deal with this are enormous. I would have rather things worked out between us than keep a stupid ring, but this is minor compensation compared to what I have dealt with. I am not going to argue this point with anyone.

If this was a normal breakup, I would have followed proper etiquette and given it back. No one has the right to judge me on this since you have no idea what he did and what I have been through.

I would like to stick to topic and just discuss the resale question and not rehash my painful personal past
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I heard of this rule too that if its the guy who broke the engagement you get to keep the ring...hope you are able to sell the ring and move on with this terrible ordeal. The only good thing about this is that you get to see what kind of a man he is before you married him. Be strong.
 
#30
Havanese 28 said:
It is. The ring is actually the property of the person who purchased it/ gave it to you, by law, on many states.
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In many states, but apparently not on the state she is in. Good for her. I kinda like the rule in her state. It makes perfect sense in my opinion. If the guy is the one who broke off the enegagement or cheated, the woman is not obliged to return the ring. If it was me I wouldnt. But i would consider returning it if its a heirloom piece from his mother or whatever. But if it is store bought such as this case, I would keep it. Such a small compensation on what he put her through.
 
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