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yes, i got my husband-to-be's band from ebay (the seller has a 100% possitive feedback, and many styles to choose from) . It was a wonderful expierence. Great service, free engraving and came to a fraction of the cost for what we could have got in stores, even with shipping and duty fees. And he loves it too.
-it was 47weddingbands in case you get a chance to check them out
@Stiz: I don't think I would order online... The ring is something very important to me. You can't even tell if they use real or fake diamonds unless you are an expert with special tools. There might be a chance that the diamonds are fake, so you'd better be prepared for it.
Apart from ebay, can you check other online jewelry stores? At least they are more specialized.
I can sell you mine :)
to be honest, I'd be more worried about buying from ebay, if you want to be sure about quality of craftsmanship.
if you want to order from a chain store, find out what the return policy is, esp if they charge a restocking fee. also, some places offer a warrantee as long as you take your ring in every 6 months or so to get the setting inspected. I bought mine at ben bridge, and although the ring was a bit more costly, if I lose a diamond, they will replace it for free.
and/or you could try ordering a ring from a cheaper place and then getting the ring inspected by a jeweler for quality. return it if it's not good enough. it could be worth the cost of getting it inspected.
always google the heck out of the jeweler you're thinking of buying from. for example, google "zales reviews" and/ or "zales scam". check the better busines bureau to see if they have ratings and/or complaints filed against them.
finally, do you have your heart set on diamonds? you might be able to get the ring of your dreams full of white sparkly stones for way less if you choose white sapphires, moissanite, or lab created diamonds (which are not CZ, but real diamonds that were made in a lab instead of found in a mine).
good luck!
PS: why not buy a less costly ring and then upgrade later on when you can afford it? if you got moissanite, nobody has to know the truth but you! eternity rings have such small stones, I think nobody could tell the differnce with the naked eye.
when I get my moissanite band, I'm going to tell people proudly that it's not diamonds. but to each her own!
My e-ring and and wedding band are from ebay! Just choose someone with good reviews. I got mine from an actual jewelry store that also sells online. This is becoming a popular way for stores to expand business.
I love my rings and they were a GREAT deal.
Here's the jeweler I used. They have a 0.5ct half eternity band for $499
http://www.belljewels.com/product.cgi?group=315&product=6453
Have you tried looking at other online retailers?
BlueNile.com has some in the ~$600 range:
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-jewelry/diamond-rings?track=link&oid1=9697
And here's a pave set white gold band on adiamor.com
http://www.adiamor.com/R-1433-R2891-1.htm
And here are others in the under $1,000 category.
http://www.adiamor.com/Rings-DiamondWeddingBands-50-1000-White.htm
My engagment ring came from adiamor.com and was appraised for well over purchase price (and came with GIA certificate on the diamonds).
We have looked at ebay for settings, since we are using my Nanny's diamond. I think he's going to go with a store. I have ordered a TON of stuff of ebay, mostly dishes to match different sets and everything always turns out fine. I just couldn't do it for the ring.
I think people get over nervous with eBay. I have bought not one but two diamond rings on eBay and designer shoes/clothing! The great thing is that you are protected when you pay with PayPal and/or a credit card, so if it turns out to be a fake you can always get your moolah back.
I actually got REALLY good deals too and paid far less than I would have shopping from a retail seller. I made sure to look at the information on the seller, their feedback, whether they were an individual or store, and I sent emails asking loads of questions. I wouldn't buy from anyone with just one post, and I stayed away from eBay stores.
If you're open to it, you may also try Craig's List (if you live in a majory city). That way, at least you can meet the person and have the ring checked out in person.
I wanted an ebay ring, but it was a knockoff of a sunjewelry ring, and FI was not into the whole ebay knockoff ring business.
Here is the store:
Ebay is a great option if you put in the work. You can get an amazing deal on just about anything. The key is, as other posters have said, is buying from a place with a good feedback rating (and READ THEM, see what people are saying) and a good return policy, if it's an eBay store.
If someone sells you a fake diamond, you can get your money back. Make sure to find out all the 4Cs and take it to an appraiser or jeweler as soon as it comes. Make sure you got what you paid for.
Protect yourself, and you can snag awesome bargains.
We bought ours from ebay for an absolute steal!! My engagement ring center stone is a 1 carat, amazing clarity and color.... but here's the kicker: $710! It was an absolute steal and I am so proud! Both of us are in school, and anything over 1,000 definitely wasn't going to happen. He happened to bid on a holiday so not many people were online, and sure enough we got it. Just make sure you check the seller's feedback, we were VERY cautious!
Ladies thank you for your feedback! I have been looking at jewellery auctione
ers that have an ebay account to sell nationally. The one I have been really looking at is SFL Maven. They are an auction house based in FL and they use ebay as their online auction site. They have a GREAT user/buyer rating and seem very established. I am thinking of calling the actual store in FL and having a quick chat with them first. But they have amazing pieces. The prices still seem way too good to be true!!
One I have fallen in love with is:
But this ring is gorgeous and bidding starts at $255 which is a steal for platinum and .75 carats (the 4cs aren't bad). I know the bidding will drive it up, but I have been watching other items and they often only go for about $300 more in the bidding war.
So, I am going to talk to FH and see what he thinks. He is a healthy cynic, so he will probably have some objections!
It just seems that though they offer security, my local jewellery stores have crazy mark-ups!
@janie-janie: I am pretty set on diamonds. Its not just a wedding/engagement stone thing, they really are my favourite stone! Expensive taste I know lol. I also don't think I want to get an upgrade ring later on as I really would like to always have my original e-ring that my FH proposed with and my original wedding band that we exchanged vows with. Also, I am hoping that because my budget and dream ring cost are only a couple hundred dollars apart, that we can make it work somehow!
@CurlyDreamer: If you use paypal, or a cc, are you always protected if you get something different from what was advertised? Because that would make me feel much better!
@megobobego: You got such a steal!! That is why I am looking at ebay! We already bought my e-ring in a boutique jewellery store abroad, so I am not ready to part with that much cash again! And my e-ring is a modest 0.52 carats, and very beautiful, but I can't bear to spend that much again!
Again thank you ladies! Your comments and recommendations are super helpful! I am going to check out your links!
And please if you have time, check out the dealer I listed above and tell me what you think about how they seem:
http://stores.ebay.com/SFLMAVEN-ANTIQUES-JEWELRY-FINE-ART
Thanks!
yes, you are always protected IF you read carefully to the items description. I have seen things advertised in the title as "diamond' and in smaller print somewhere it says "diamond like CZ" Then if you bid, its your fault that the diamond was not real, and you get stuck. I would also get it appraised ASAP so you can prove within a safe amount of time to prove (because some actions delete the items pic and description within a month)
I am ordering FI and my band off Ebay. 100% positive, and a fraction of the cost of anythigs similar around here. We wouldnt mind paying a little more, but its the only one that was really close to what he wanted, and has a matching band for me. (Tungten Carbide, with carbon fiber inlay $35, and at jewlerer $135 for just a plain band and no matching)
Research research research. I am a BIG ebay buyer for my bussiness and have been shafted a few times early on for not reasding too carefully, or not documenting changes in order well enough.
I think you should be fine buying online/from ebay as long as you are cautious about it. As some of the other posters have said, check to see that the seller has 100% positive feedback. Also, like big monchhichi said, you want to be sure that you are actually getting the diamond you pay for. Ask the seller if the stone comes with a GIA grading report--that way you will know if the stone is authentic, in addition to all the qualities of the stone, like the 4 C's. Finally, ask if they have a return policy. Good luck!
I bought both of our bands on ebay (his is tungsten and mine is white gold). Neither of them had diamonds, but I had a great experience with both sellers.
Ok ladies, a quick update:
We went for it! I researched many auctioneers that had exclusive ebay sales accounts for out of state buyers. After gaining confidence with one particular gentleman and his family company in CA, we bid on an estate piece diamond band. I should get it this weekend! We have 7-days no questions asked to return the ring if we don't like it, it isn't what we ordered, or if it simply doesn't fit me e-ring.
So I will post pics this weekend and take it to our appraiser. Fingers crossed it works out!
We got my engagement ring off ebay (1.5 carat diamond for 500 bucks). The diamon was imperfectm but you can only tell if you stare at it. There was also a small diamon missing in the eternity band- but hey! It was a great deal and we were still in college.
Ok, so final update! As I said before, we went ahead and bought a ring through ebay from a CA auctioneer. We got it Thursday, and I took it to our appraiser....
Its perfect! We bought a 14 k white gold 1 carat G color SI1 five-diamond band from an estate. It looks pretty much brand new and is gorgeous!!! We paid $725 and our jeweller said he will easily appraise it around $2500.
I left it with the jeweller this week to have it resized from a 6.5 to a 5.5, and to have the insurance appraisal drawn up.
Ladies, I have been so happy with this experience, and I got the EXACT ring I wanted for less than 1/3 of the price. If you are willing to research auctioneers, it is so worth it!
And the auctioneers are valleyofjewels on ebay, check them out!
Heres the ring! (excuse the crappy cell pic):
And heres a better pic of the ring from the auctioneer (it looks exactly like the pic!):
@Stiz: SO pretty! Glad it all worked out for you and you got the ring you wanted.
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I have been looking for a wedding band for some time, and it seems the ones I want are out of our budget! I would ideally like a 0.5-0.7 carat half eternity or eternity band in 14 or 18k white gold. I have looked at our local jewellery stores, and the rings I have seen like this are around $700-$1000. I really can't spend more than $600 on my ring (unless I find a way to trim our wedding budget!).
I was looking on ebay, and there are definitely rings in my price range. But, I am scared to order something so important from ebay! Has anyone else ordered their wedding/engagement rings from ebay? Or does anyone have any other ideas for buying a band on the less expensive side??
I have stayed away from places such as Kays and Jared as I have heard so many horror stories about diamonds falling out, etc. But I know they might be cheaper?