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Question: How much is my diamond worth?

(Posted by: Rita on 2010-03-18 09:40:31)

My boyfriend and I are thinking about getting engaged, we want to use a vintage/ family ring, I have a diamond ring that was my grandmothers, my grandpa gave it to her in the 70s I think, it is 1+ carets I know but not sure exactly how many, the band is 18K gold, I want to get an idea of what it's worth ?? does anyone have any experience with diamonds ??? http:/ / picasaweb.google.com/ 117771747299125537946/ Ring#5450012291879584258 above is a link to a photo anyone who is a jeweler/ works with diamonds would be greatly appreciated! thanks in advance!

Posted by: →[♥). on 2010-03-18, 09:43:30

Take it to a local jeweler. they have to like inspect it, weigh it, something. you can't tell through a picture.

Posted by: Ashley D on 2010-03-18, 09:43:47

Regardless of anyone's experience with diamonds or whether or not they work with jewelery, no one is going to be able to give you an accurate estimate on here. jewelers have tools and things that they use to examine diamonds in a MUCH closer way than any picture or discription will provide. a lot of jewelery stores will appraise your item for free. go ask them so they can look at it with that magnifying glass jewelers have, so they can see what kind of inclusions and color it REALLY has. because there is a lot that your picture is not telling us

Posted by: Jen W on 2010-03-18, 10:10:09

The best thing you can do is to take it to a jeweler and have it appraised.

Posted by: Simon on 2010-03-19, 06:29:17

It really depends upon the QUALITY of the diamond and not just the size. The only way to establish this accurately is to take the ring to a local jewellers or have it independently appraised. Only once the precise size and quality is known can a value be assigned to it.

Posted by: Diamond Expert on 2010-03-21, 13:26:14

It is very hard to know what is worth based on the characteristics you have supplied. You will need to provide us with more information such as cut, clarity and color. The best way to find out the work is to take this ring to an independent appraiser. It will cost you a bit of money – perhaps $150 to $200.00 but you will have an accurate idea of the worth and you can then insure your ring accordingly. Good Luck!