Sell my 1/2 kt heart shaped diamond engagement ring?

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 | Weddings

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“Angel” asked:


How or where can I sell my 1/2 kt heart shaped diamond engagement ring?
It is flawless & certified but I don’t have the paperwork from my Ex- fiance.
I live in Charlotte N.C.
It’s worth $2400.00
He broke it off I’m not giving sh*t back,
I dont have a job now because I gave notice & he’s acting up! He’s Totally unconcerned

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33 Comments to Sell my 1/2 kt heart shaped diamond engagement ring?

Katie
December 12, 2007

You should give the ring back to your ex. It’s the classy thing to do.

thetruth37215
December 15, 2007

1/2 kt huh no wonder it didn’t work out.

Sam Jackson
December 17, 2007

Yes, you should sell it to a pawnshop.

me not you
December 23, 2007

at any local jewlery store…or go and have it appraised…

Rick A
December 27, 2007

The best place to sell it for the most money is ebay. If you are broke and can’t pay to sell it and don’t mind taking less than try craigs below

zack's mom 10*26*07
December 28, 2007

craigslist
ebay
an add in the newspaper

or take the stone out and make it into a pendant.

John M
December 28, 2007

SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, SHOP AROUND

iautke
December 30, 2007

sell it to my bf so he can ask me already!

??Momoiro??
January 2, 2008

yes i agree with the first answerer, hive the ring back…im sorry you had to do this

dr_gonzo
January 5, 2008

dont sell it your probly just doing it out of the spur of the moment

lalala
January 5, 2008

You are supposed to give the ring back if you break up.

If your ex doesn’t mind you keeping it, you can go and get it appraised that way you have some sort of proof of what it’s worth.

jmclaughlin07
January 8, 2008

you can sell it on ebay. i would have it appraised so you have some paperwork to back up that it’s flawless. are you sure your ex-fiance doesn’t want it back? best wishes

purplepolo06
January 11, 2008

give it back. unless he claims its a gift, then i would keep it in a safe place for memories (good or bad, once upon a time you were happy)

Amaury loves me does he...?
January 11, 2008

dont know but just dont give it back to him.

Steve C
January 12, 2008

OR….
you could do whats proper and return it.

takemymulligan
January 14, 2008

Do you know which jeweler it came from? You could call there and ask if they would have copies of the paperwork. Some family owned jewelrs will also sell your jewelry on consignment. That’s how I got rid of my 1 carat princess cut platinum band engagement ring, and I got a good amount of money for it. I wouldn’t try to sell it on eBay…you will likely not get anywhere near what it’s worth. Make sure you do something really nice for yourself with the $$!!!

john f
January 15, 2008

You should return it.

lizzi9983
January 18, 2008

okay techincally if you broke the engament you have to give it back to him legally. If he broke it up you can keep it and sell it. You can go to a pwasn shop but you wont get as much money as it is worth. If you sell it on ebay you have to pay alittle bit to put on auction and then you can make it back but you should get the paper work from your ex unless he wants to buy back from you. I had a friend buy his wife’s engagement ring from a person who was selling a ring at work and he baught it there so there are some option.

Kit
January 21, 2008

Depending on the circumstances, the only reason you would not give it back is if he cheated on you. If that’s the case then by all means sell it, otherwise you should give it back, or at least offer to.

gatubela
January 24, 2008

I sold mine, I went to different jewlery stores, pawnshops, and checked ebay. I told my friends and family I was selling it. Finaly I got the best bidder, which turned out more money than at any of those places =)

Brittany B
January 24, 2008

Ebay , Craigslist, Pawn shop or your local news paper would be a good way to sell your ring. I hope this helps! Good Luck :)

jenniferinnorthernky
January 28, 2008

Well, first, the proper thing to do is to give back the ring to your ex-fiance.

However, if you decide to sell the ring, to get top dollar for it, you will need an appraisal first. You can go to your local jeweler for an appraisal–should cost you about $30-50 dollars, but a ring with an appraisal will sell much easier, and for money than one without it. It’s worth the investment for sure.

Then, your best bet is to list it on eBay with a reserve. Decide what the least you are willing to part from it for is, set that as your reserve, and hope for the best. Be sure to include VERY clear pictures and the cut, color, clarity and carat measurements in the description. Without good photos, your ring won’t sell.

Finally, be realistic about your price. If your ex-fiance bought it for $2400, it is likely you will get about half that. Jewelry has such a high markup when sold from Jewelry stores, and you won’t be able to recoop that.

Good luck!

Anliscious
January 31, 2008

Tell your job you will not be leaving anymore is it ok for you to return.If he didn’t ask for the ring back then i don’t think you should have to give it back.

Maddie
January 31, 2008

I would suggest listing it on Ebay. I think that is your best bet for getting close to what it is worth. Im sorry that your fiance broke it off, it is his loss and Im sure he wasn’t worth it.

Soon to be Mrs.
February 2, 2008

You are angry. Maybe you should wait till things calm down.

HelenaHandbaskt
February 2, 2008

I agree that you should give the ring back.

However, if this doesn’t happen, make sure to get a copy of the certification before you do anything with it. If the cert is through the Gemological Institute of America, there will be a microscopically tiny number inscribed right on the stone. Have a jeweler get that number for you, then contact the GIA to request a copy of the cert. That with an appraisal will get you a better asking price.

Good luck.

bluegirl6
February 3, 2008

How much you want for it??

Mrs.H In 2 months!
February 4, 2008

I’m waiting for all the thumbs down..but GOOD FOR YOU for not giving it back…but thats only if he broke it off..and it sounds like he did.

Go somewhere and get it appraised then try to sell it on craigslist or ebay. If not, alot of jewelry stores will do a trade in on something double the price so you could buy yourself some nice earrings or something like that and trade it in.

callingmrsjones
February 4, 2008

Thingswebuy.com buys jewelry you could check them out… They are very trustworthy company…they require that you send in your jewelry for them to appraise and then they call and tell you how much they would pay you for it…and if you agree they send you a check, if you don’t they mail it back to you. Ebay is great but you have to pay to list it. You could check out Craigslist. Don’t give it back to him… the only time you should give the engagement ring back is if you break it off. If he breaks it off, keep it! (I watch Judge Judy lol)

Adriana
February 5, 2008

I would take the stone out and keep it and then sell the setting to a pawn shop or something

Lyra
February 5, 2008

He’s not about to give you the paperwork for you to milk the money that he paid for the ring. Get over the bitterness and be the bigger person here. I know you hurt, or you’re just angry, but at least wait until you’re past it, and think with a fresh head.

Veiled
February 9, 2008

I’d first of all set your sights lower than the 2.4k because it’s unlikely you’ll get that price for it after it’s already been sold once. Definitely go ahead and spend the amount (if you can afford it) to have it appraised at a local jewelry store. Then go around to local jewelry stores and figure out which ones are buying. I wouldn’t recommend going to a pawnshop because that’s where you will get ripped off the most.

Once appraised, if you can’t find a store to sell it too, then look at options like selling the ring through the classifieds section of your local newspaper or on sites like Ebay. Once again, more money for the advertisement, but having the ring sold is better than it sitting on your dresser collecting dust.

Also, I just wanted to say I feel you’re justified in keeping the ring. If you broke it off or if it was mutual, I would agree that it should be returned. But if you’ve wrapped up things at home only to find out you now have no where to live and no job (thus no income) sell the pretty gem for the pretty penny. A broken wallet needs compensation.

stahija
February 10, 2008

My ex fiance cheated on me and so our wedding was called off. I felt the same way, why should I give him the ring back. I sold mine on consignment through the jewelry store where it was purchased. I only had to give them 10% of the sale. I’d recommend to definitely look at selling it on consignment. It takes more time to sell, but you’ll probably get more money for it.

I’ve sold jewelry on ebay before and definitely didn’t get anywhere close to what the stuff was worth.

Engagement rings need not always contain diamonds. Popular trends include using gemstones as sidestones as well as other precious stones.

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