"Ladies 10K Yellow Gold leaf design band containing 1 round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.10 carats, Color J, Clarity SI 1."
Worth: $5,500
I understand what all this means pretty much because I've done research. What I am really curious to know is about how much just the diamond is worth, out of the total ring's value of $5,500. Even an estimate would be great, i'm just looking for a ballpark figure. Thanks!
2007-03-05 12:38:46 · 10 answers · asked by Katie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I'm not selling it, the reason I'm asking is because I'd like to use the diamond for my engagement ring, deffinately without the band.
2007-03-05 13:06:01 · update #1
If it's only 10 karat gold, the majority of that figure would be the diamond. I'm not an expert, but from past experience, I know that 10k gold is not worth that much. Since you had the ring appraised, I'm sure the appraiser could break it down for you.
2007-03-05 12:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the diamond alone is worth $5,000. The reason I say tht is that the gold band holding the diamond is only 10k, so I am taking off some money for that. If SI1 is excellent clarity, then you have a great stone. That is a ball park figure, but a brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.10 carats and it is a vintage stone just the fact that it is old gives it great value.
2007-03-06 15:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess the diamond is worth about $4500. Try playing around on this site. You can build your own engagement ring. It will show you to color, carat, clarity, and then you can get a better idea of the value. You can also look at the settings and get an idea of what you want your ring to look like.
www.bluenile.com
2007-03-05 21:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by jenna11rn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think the diamond would be worth most of the price stated. 10K gold is not very valuable. Most nicer jewelry comes in 14K gold. When you get the diamond reset, I bet they will appraide it free for you or at least tell you what the value is based on the appraisal that you have.
2007-03-06 06:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The diamond is probably worth somewhere around 85% of the total. You can always take it to another jeweler and ask. They can give you a more accurate value. Plus, if your wanting to get insurance on the ring after you reset the diamond, you'll need to have it reappraised. That will tell you for sure.
2007-03-05 23:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by warriorchic84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is your grandmothers ring then I would ask a parent if it would be okay for you to take the ring apart. The jeweler that did the appraised the first time should have told you how much just the stone would be. If not then take it back to him/her and ask that he appraise just the stone and not the whole ring. The ring sounds beautiful just the way that it is, why would you want to take it apart, I would feel honored that my grandmother gave me such a beautiful ring.
2007-03-05 22:04:36 · answer #6 · answered by eeyore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much all of the cost is the diamond. When you purchase a diamond they pretty much "donate" the gold. I honestly hope you are not thinking of selling grandma's ring.
2007-03-05 20:52:46 · answer #7 · answered by Kimnkicks mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that the majority of that value is the diamond itself. The gold is maybe $750-$1000 of it.
2007-03-05 20:52:12 · answer #8 · answered by Dawnita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The majority of it would be the worth of the diamond. Really THINK about not taking the diamond out --- you would be wrecking an heirloom! Keep it as it is!
2007-03-05 21:11:54 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will not be able get full retail value. A jeweler would need to have some markup in the price for it to be worthwhile. Sometimes you can get half selling it on ebay or some other secondary market.
2007-03-05 20:47:48 · answer #10 · answered by Dusie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋