Either piece represents a healthy investment that could allow you to design something unique and have it custom made rather than buying something you literally see everyday.
Very useful. I am also looking for some good diamond studs but I was going to buy second hand because there is no VAT (in the uk that is 20%) what is your view on second hand?I have worked in the jewelry business for many years and diamond studs are better in my opinion. On the cartier bracelet you are mostly paying for the name. The bracelet is not worth it If you care about brand then go with the bracelet.
With the diamonds it all depends where you get them from. Check Blue Nile to see how much the diamonds are going for. Also, they are GIA. Screwback mountings will help you keep them safe. Good luck!!!
I personally don’t mind second hand at all!!! I have purchased jewelry from a trustworthy consignment business near my home and it was worth it. Now, do your research first and 1- see how much the dia are selling for. 2- make sure you look at both stones and lupe them to see the type of inclusions if they are SI. Ask for a certificate if the stone is of a significant size. GIA and EGL are best. Make sure there’s no fluorescence. If you are grossed out by someone else’s previously using the jewelry you can always change the mounting. The good thing about blue nile is that the prices are very good (of course they are not wholesale) but you get certs. Hope it helpsVery useful. I am also looking for some good diamond studs but I was going to buy second hand because there is no VAT (in the uk that is 20%) what is your view on second hand?
It does thank you for sharing your expertise. If there is another thread here you can direct me to would love to find out more. I don’t want to hi jack this one...I personally don’t mind second hand at all!!! I have purchased jewelry from a trustworthy consignment business near my home and it was worth it. Now, do your research first and 1- see how much the dia are selling for. 2- make sure you look at both stones and lupe them to see the type of inclusions if they are SI. Ask for a certificate if the stone is of a significant size. GIA and EGL are best. Make sure there’s no fluorescence. If you are grossed out by someone else’s previously using the jewelry you can always change the mounting. The good thing about blue nile is that the prices are very good (of course they are not wholesale) but you get certs. Hope it helps
I usually don’t visit the jewelry section of the forum but you can do a search you might find moreIt does thank you for sharing your expertise. If there is another thread here you can direct me to would love to find out more. I don’t want to hi jack this one...
It does thank you for sharing your expertise. If there is another thread here you can direct me to would love to find out more. I don’t want to hi jack this one...
The studs I want are close to 20k, and I would not buy anytime soon because it would be too devastating to lose one at our income level. I have moissanite earrings and a Cartier love. I found I never wore my half carat studs.
If you would be in a position were it is financially difficult for you to replace anything you own that you actually want to enjoy, insure it. The small premium is well worth the piece of mind. Otherwise, you will keep them safely tucked away and only take them out on “special” occasions and spend your time fretting instead of enjoying this ride called life. Life is way too short! JMHO.