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Seller starruby-in on eBay: trustworthy or not?
I'm happy to share my experience with you. I have been buying several times from starruby-in, and my experience shows that this seller is absolutely trustworthy: all the gemstones were genuine and delivered as expected. However, there is one issue you should be aware of - all the images are severelyRead more
I’m happy to share my experience with you. I have been buying several times from starruby-in, and my experience shows that this seller is absolutely trustworthy: all the gemstones were genuine and delivered as expected.
See lessHowever, there is one issue you should be aware of – all the images are severely photoshopped. So, it is very likely that the gemstone will have some nicks or scratches that are not visible in the images. And the color will differ most likely, too. All the gemstones I bought were nicer in the images than in the reality. This is not to say that they were bad in the reality, but they were definitely not exactly as good as expected.
Price, price, price… None of the gemstones I bought was in the price range of this sapphire. Not even close to that. So, I don’t know, different price ranges might require different approach. I was always able to negotiate 35 to 45 cents on the dollar. So, I’d suggest you start at 30% and see the counteroffer you receive. Then decide on your next move. Anyways, you can make three offers (and get three counteroffers). Good luck!
0.62 ct Pink Diamond on gemrockauctions
Bergholm, Before I say anything about the price, I'd like to say a few words about another important aspect here - the quality. I have bought and sold many diamonds (including pink diamonds), and I am very much familiar with this type of pink diamonds - I2 - I3 clarity diamonds (referred to also asRead more
Bergholm,
Before I say anything about the price, I’d like to say a few words about another important aspect here – the quality. I have bought and sold many diamonds (including pink diamonds), and I am very much familiar with this type of pink diamonds – I2 – I3 clarity diamonds (referred to also as Piqué). It is good that the description is honest on this. The seller clearly states that it is I2 to I3 clarity.
See lessWhat is not entirely honest here, it’s the images. They are photoshopped and substantially enhanced. In reality these diamonds are by far not that vivid pink and saturated. They are much paler and with a brownish hue. I attach an image of a pink diamond here that I bought about a year ago. It’s stock photo was as vivid-pink as yours. So, the reality is very much different. It is always the case with these pink diamonds. So, don’t even dream that this case here is any different. I guarantee you, it is not.
Secondly, these diamonds always have some nicks and cracks. They are always hidden in the images in order to get a better price.
Last but not least, the price – $2490 for this diamond is absolutely outrageous. I have always been buying 1+ carat diamonds (I mean, the same quality and color as this one but bigger). The price range has been from $250 to $290 (including shipping). Oh, and that did include a certificate worth another $30. So, we come to a price of $220 to $260 for 1+ carat diamond. This one should cost no more than 1/2 of that then.