freeflyfrog 0 #1 June 30, 2003 A girl's best friend. Until you break off your engagement! Anyone have any suggestions for a guy with an engagement ring that he wants to unload? (She was kind enough to return it). Would you do eBay? Or would a jeweler buy it? I don't want to pawn it... I don't think they'll give me what it is worth. It is GIA certified... a beautiful stone. I sure could use the cash... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 June 30, 2003 JUMP TICKETSMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyfrog 0 #3 June 30, 2003 Actually, airfare to Italy PLUS jump tickets... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #4 June 30, 2003 Hiya Frog, Bummer about the news. {{{VIBES}}} About three years ago I called off my engagement with my girlfriend at the time. We ended up making-up-breaking-up a few times and eventually broke it off for the last time. It was a bummer, but thank GOD I didn't marry her! A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyfrog 0 #5 June 30, 2003 Thanks, Wolf, good to know I'm not the only one with such a story! It was mutual...we're still friendly. I just realized I have this nice diamond ring gathering dust and thought I could sell it somewhere and get some cash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #6 June 30, 2003 QuoteIt was mutual...we're still friendly. That's good to hear. Not so on this end. But the story has a happy ending. I recently found out that she was just remarried and her last name is now "Gargamelli!" A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwnWay 0 #7 June 30, 2003 when pawning a ring, you will most likely get ripped off. i found a wedding ring in a bar about a couple of years ago and tried to pawn it off. they only said $50 for it. not a good deal. i say ebay or ask a jewler about it's value. you can't return it??_________________________________________ all good things are wild and free - Henry David Thoreau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #8 June 30, 2003 Why not hang onto it? You never know, might need it a couple of years down the line... (God help you though if she finds out the ring was pre-owned though! ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #9 June 30, 2003 QuoteQuoteIt was mutual...we're still friendly. That's good to hear. Not so on this end. But the story has a happy ending. I recently found out that she was just remarried and her last name is now "Gargamelli!" Gargamelli?!? Like that dude Gargamel from the smurfs? YIKES!! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyfrog 0 #10 June 30, 2003 Nice... So, I see you jump at Napoleon... do you know of Steve and Heidi Pare? Or Steve Marschall? I think they jump there. We all used to jump in Hastings... Blue ones! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #11 June 30, 2003 Yup... And to think-this is the 21st century. It is entirely acceptable not to take your husband's last name. Hey, this dude may be the best guy on earth, I don't know I've never met him. But, man, that's one hell of a name!A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyfrog 0 #12 June 30, 2003 Quoteyou can't return it?? Don't think so... I bought it three years ago at BlueNile.com (a very good experience, BTW. I got exactly what I wanted and the ring appraised 30% higher than what I paid) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #13 June 30, 2003 Dunno...I know a lot of people's first names but nobody's last name. Can you describe them?A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyfrog 0 #14 June 30, 2003 The Pares are in their mid-30s, he has brown hair, graying at the temples. She is a pretty blonde. He is about 5'7", tandem instructor. No biggie... just thought you might have known some of the same people... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #15 June 30, 2003 Maybe you could find a jeweler who will take it and sell it for you on consignment? It would cost you 10-15% of what it sells for, but you should be able to negotiate a bottom price you will accept. That could be a win-win-win solution; you get cash, he gets cash without laying out for inventory and someone gets a nice ring at a good price. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyfrog 0 #16 June 30, 2003 Nice idea... I will look into that! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #17 June 30, 2003 Good luck getting rid of it.I still have my engagement ring b/c I sure as hell wasnt giving it to him when he put the account in my name (for insurance purposes and b/c I had better credit) and I got stuck w/the rest of the pmts on it too when he left me. So I've still got mine sitting in a box collecting dust as well. You might get it appraised and see if a jeweler would want it or go the ebay route.Who knows? you might get lucky.If you cant get rid of it, keep the stone and have it reset into something else (a necklace maybe?) and give to someone as a gift.Or keep it.I hear diamonds are a good investment.*shrug*Sry,I'm just rambling. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauras 0 #18 June 30, 2003 If you purchased from Blue Nile, contact them re: resale or credit. If they can't/don't deal with returns, ask for referrals for diamond brokers that they work with. If you have the GIA report, you can also look up the Rappaport sheet and find the current wholesale value of the stone. Ebay is the last place I'd try to sell your stone, unless you go through Sothebys' Ebay store. Actually, a pawn shop is the LAST place I'd go. You'll get a fraction of the value. Chicago's a big city - you should be able to find a diamond dealer without too much effort. Just go knowledgeable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #19 July 1, 2003 QuoteGood luck getting rid of it.I still have my engagement ring b/c I sure as hell wasnt giving it to him when he put the account in my name (for insurance purposes and b/c I had better credit) and I got stuck w/the rest of the pmts on it too when he left me. So I've still got mine sitting in a box collecting dust as well. Wait - he made you buy your engagement ring? Did he break off the engagement?A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwilling 0 #20 July 1, 2003 QuoteI hear diamonds are a good investment. I've been through diamonds I've been through minks I've been through it all Love stinks - J. Geils Band "If all you ever do is all you ever did, then all you'll ever get is all you ever got." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
effinjump 0 #21 July 1, 2003 eBay is the cleanest way to go. check out this address for a view on selling your rock on eBay. remember to be very descriptive and provide detailed close-up pics. and be sure to set a 'reserve' price to protect yourself. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2644216875&category=42966&rd=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #22 July 1, 2003 If you're good at haggling...The diamond district in NYC is the best place to get back everything you paid for it..sometimes you can get more (almost the appraised value)...I know a few people who did that with great success. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #23 July 1, 2003 *sigh* I hate this story. He put it my name for insurance purposes b/c I have better credit. He was paying for it..until he left me.Then I got stuck with paying it off since it was in my name.Yes,I'm a fool and I've learned not to trust anyone now thanks to him.Now with the last guy I was involved with, I learned not to care about anyone either.So I guess I'm just jaded. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
