Anyone sell your engagement ring online?

[DirtySouth]

I sold my last one to a jewelry store and got about 50% of what my ex paid (just the diamond, they wouldn't buy the setting).  I'm wondering if I can do better on ebay or Craigslist.  I've decided to sell it and use the money on some artwork, including an oil painting of me and my son to replace the wedding painting above my fireplace. 

[LoveBug]

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[MauMau]

I've thought about it. But it isn't worth much and needs to be re dipped . I'm thinking of looking at donating it. Might kept the pave band and wear on right hand.

[sweetchix]

I'm still at a loss as to what to do with mine. I could really use the money but realize that I won't get nearly enough for it. But something is better than nothing, right? Plus it's a really nice diamond and I've thought about making a pendant for DD1.

[alleinesein]

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[locarb]

I went through a diamond seller online after taking it to many stores. It was secure, quick and easy. I received abt 30% of the retail cost . Online paid me $200 extra then the highest in person jewelry buyer.

[LoveBug]

I plan to get it appraised and cleaned and then ask the jeweler about purchasing the set. He made my rings though my center diamond isn't from him. I'd like to see what he says.

I realize I will never get what my X paid for it, but I continue to tell myself that I didn't buy it; I don't want it; and I just want it gone so I don't have to worry about hiding it somewhere. My mom suggested I save it for my DD but I just laughed. Who wants a tainted wedding ring? I already saved diamonds from another setting and made a ring to give her when she is older.

I may use some of the money to buy a fun right hand ring for myself.

[WinterIsComing]

Jul 9, 2014 5:44:13 GMT -5 locarb said:

I went through a diamond seller online after taking it to many stores. It was secure, quick and easy. I received abt 30% of the retail cost . Online paid me $200 extra then the highest in person jewelry buyer.

Can you tell me who the online diamond seller is? I'm not even close to the divorce being final but I already want the rings gone now.

[WinterIsComing]

Jul 9, 2014 8:16:05 GMT -5 LoveBug said:

I plan to get it appraised and cleaned and then ask the jeweler about purchasing the set. He made my rings though my center diamond isn't from him. I'd like to see what he says.

I realize I will never get what my X paid for it, but I continue to tell myself that I didn't buy it; I don't want it; and I just want it gone so I don't have to worry about hiding it somewhere.

That's how I feel. I have it in a drawer but even thought can't see it, I know it's there any it makes me sad/mad.

[locarb]

Jul 9, 2014 8:16:08 GMT -5 WinterIsComing said:

Jul 9, 2014 5:44:13 GMT -5 locarb said:

I went through a diamond seller online after taking it to many stores. It was secure, quick and easy. I received abt 30% of the retail cost . Online paid me $200 extra then the highest in person jewelry buyer.

Can you tell me who the online diamond seller is? I'm not even close to the divorce being final but I already want the rings gone now.

WP Diamonds

[tinaw]

50% seems OK, I received just over 60% for my engagement ring. I sold mine on Have You Seen the Ring after trying ebay and craigslist.

[heyney]

I work in the business so I'll PM you a few pointers but just know that markup on jewelry is roughly 300-400%, ouch!

[abcdefu]

I sold mine for 200 at a jewelry store. I was more shocked that it wasn't cubic zirconia than at the amount offered!

[DirtySouth]

Jul 11, 2014 19:10:42 GMT -5 heyney said:

I work in the business so I'll PM you a few pointers but just know that markup on jewelry is roughly 300-400%, ouch!

Thanks!! And I know. I might go exchange it for a couple really awesome right hand rings. I'm not sure yet what I'm going to do.

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[verycontrary247]

So from what I understand the markup on diamonds is typically at least 100%, so when I went to sell mine and a store offered me like $200 on a $2000 ring I laughed. Another place didn't want the diamond, they just wanted the gold. I ended up selling it on Craigslist for $1000 in cash. We met at the jewelry chain it was originally bought from, they confirmed the authenticity and told the dude since I had the original paperwork he could also trade mine in for a credit towards a different ring/setting if he wanted to. It went very smoothly and I was happy with the results.

I looked into selling it online but a lot of it looked really scammy.

ETA: tips for selling on craigslist- take lots of pictures. In the box, on a finger, with similarly sized items for comparison. If you have paperwork (including the ORIGINAL price), mention that. People love to know they're getting a deal. If you know the stats on the diamond, mention those. Local transactions only. Cash only, and spend $5 to get the pen that verifies bills aren't fake. Meet at a public place.