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What are the advantages of buying a certified diamond and what is the best certification to get?
I’ve been researching diamonds for engagement rings, and I keep seeing different certifications. What certifications should I be looking for, and what are the advantages of buying a certified diamond?
A certified diamond is supposed to match the qualities on it's papers. The only really good certifications in the US are EGL (European) and GIA (American). A second-class choice is IGI. If you see nearly any diamond that is smaller than a carat and "certified" then it is likely one of those knock-offs. There are many others of course that issue papers (think crummy mall store) but are not very quality, just like the CKC will register dogs from a photo. A certified diamond will also come with a "map" showing the inclusions in the stone, which if you are worried in that a bad jeweler has stolen your stone you can compare it to the map and see. It also is easier to sell/trade your diamond if it is certified because the quality is easy to know.
A certification will make a stone a bit more expensive generally, but you can be sure that it is not misrepresented to you (as long as it is from the ones I told you were good). I recommend going to a small family jeweler for the best price and quality on diamonds. When I worked at a family jeweler our profit margin on diamonds was 30%, with a lower markup on the better quality diamonds to keep them affordable. The mall stores have more than 100% markup-- any store that does a 50-75% off sale regularly logically is ripping you off.
How to Choose Diamonds : Buying a Certified Diamond
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133ct G Real Certified Diamond Solitaire Ring Gold |  |
36 Bids | US $465.43 | 55m |
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CERTIFIED ROUND DIAMOND ETERNITY RING ANNIVERSARY BAND | |
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US $833.00 | 5h 57m |
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BRILLIANT GIA CERTIFIED E DIAMOND 167 CARAT | |
0 Bid | US $10,000.00 | 7h 18m |
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133CT DIAMOND CERTIFIED ENGAGEMENT SOLITAIRE 14KW GOLD | |
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US $3,545.00 | 8h 9m |
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CERTIFIED NATURAL 048CT PURPLE PINK DIAMOND i2 | |
2 Bids | US $232.27 | 8h 33m |
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certified 14 kt white gold 3 4 ct diamond ring | |
0 Bid | US $1,300.00 | 8h 35m |
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054CT CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT SOLITAIRE RING | |
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US $839.00 | 8h 37m |
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083CT ESI2 CERTIFIED REAL DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING GOLD | |
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US $1,525.00 | 8h 39m |
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VS1 DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT CERTIFIED RING 14K WHITE GOLD | |
1 Bid | US $1,215.00 | 8h 41m |
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18K WHITE GOLD FVS1 CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
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US $715.00 | 8h 43m |
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074CT RADIANT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT CERTIFIED SOLITAIRE | |
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US $1,269.00 | 8h 45m |
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CERTIFIED DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS 14KWHITE GOLD APPRAISAL | |
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US $2,269.00 | 8h 50m |
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PLATINUM DIAMOND ETERNITY RING WEDDING BAND CERTIFIED | |
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US $1,399.00 | 9h 2m |
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105CT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND CERTIFIED ENGAGEMENT RING | |
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US $2,625.00 | 9h 6m |
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Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 1 Owner Certified LTZ Nav Sunroof DVD White Diamond | 15 Bids | US $25,201.00 | 9h 22m |
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GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 1 Owner Certified White Diamond SLT Chrome BOSE 20s | 17 Bids | US $25,101.00 | 9h 23m |
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Exquisite Leo Marquis Diamond Ring w Enhancer Certified | |
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US $4,299.00 | 9h 36m |
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087CT EXCELLENT CERTIFIED IF JET BLACK NATURAL DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $54.99 | 9h 48m |
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CERTIFIED WHITE DIAMOND RING AMAZING EUC | |
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US $2,200.00 | 10h 30m |
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256ctw Certified Emerald Diamond Ring 14k White Gold | |
2 Bids | US $305.00 | 12h 22m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 234 CARAT ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND I VS2 | |
0 Bid | US $14,500.00 | 12h 39m |
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CERTIFIED 227 CT SAPPHIRE DIAMOND RING 14KT GOLD | |
3 Bids | US $22.50 | 12h 40m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 201 CARAT MODIFIED BRILLIANT DIAMOND VS1 | |
0 Bid | US $7,800.00 | 12h 47m |
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CERTIFIED 304CT BLUE TOPAZ DIAMOND EARRINGS 14K GOLD | |
2 Bids | US $5.50 | 12h 54m |
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Certified 50ctw Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold | |
6 Bids | US $78.00 | 12h 54m |
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117 CT GIA CERTIFIED VS2 FANCY YELLOW LOOSE DIAMOND | |
38 Bids | US $1,026.05 | 13h 16m |
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CERTIFIED 233CT BLUE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND RING 14K GOLD | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 13h 25m |
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120 CT E SI1 ROUND CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
11 Bids | US $1,225.00 | 13h 30m |
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105 ct J SI1 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,540.00 | 14h 1m |
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EGL EGS CERTIFIED 150 D SI2 OVAL BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND NR | |
13 Bids | US $1,025.00 | 14h 9m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 104 CARAT HEART SHAPE DIAMOND RING | |
0 Bid | US $3,500.00 | 14h 17m |
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109 ct K SI1 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,452.00 | 14h 19m |
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CERTIFIED 176 CT SAPPHIRE DIAMOND PENDANT 14KT GOLD | |
2 Bids | US $1.25 | 14h 24m |
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CERTIFIED IDEAL CUT Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring | |
0 Bid | US $3,300.00 | 14h 25m |
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073 ct H SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $803.00 | 14h 37m |
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LOOSE DIAMOND GIA CERTIFIED 101 ct N VS2 GOOD | |
10 Bids | US $1,050.00 | 14h 39m |
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HUGE 212 CT CERTIFIED SI REAL DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
0 Bid | US $3,996.00 | 14h 49m |
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1 CT CERTIFIED VS ROUND CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K | |
0 Bid | US $3,129.00 | 14h 53m |
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1 2 ct carat Round Diamond GIA certified I S11 58 ct | |
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US $979.00 | 14h 54m |
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157 ct F SI3 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $4,800.00 | 14h 55m |
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CERTIFIED 325CT PINK TOPAZ DIAMOND PENDANT 14KT GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 14h 55m |
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0895 Cts SI2 Diamond Square Brilliant Cut CERTIFIED | |
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US $3,450.00 | 15h 4m |
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051 Cts SI2 Diamond Round Brilliant Cut CERTIFIED | |
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US $1,850.00 | 15h 9m |
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053 Cts SI2 Diamond Round Brilliant Cut CERTIFIED | |
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US $1,850.00 | 15h 14m |
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105 ct G SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,386.00 | 15h 19m |
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0415 Cts SI2 Diamond Round Brilliant Cut CERTIFIED | |
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US $1,750.00 | 15h 19m |
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243 ct Certified Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone | |
0 Bid | US $5,500.00 | 15h 21m |
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CERTIFIED 263CT BLUE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND RING 14KT GOLD | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 15h 23m |
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Fancy Intense Yellow GIA Certified Loose Diamond 117ct | |
0 Bid | US $15,000.00 | 15h 30m |
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101 ct H SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,364.00 | 15h 43m |
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109 ct H SI1 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $2,419.20 | 15h 49m |
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EGL EGS CERTIFIED 115 I SI1 MARQUISE BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND | |
13 Bids | US $405.00 | 15h 54m |
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109 ct F VS2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $2,745.60 | 15h 55m |
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1 ct H SI1 Natural Certified Radiant Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,320.00 | 15h 55m |
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BRAND NEW ROUND CERTIFIED NATURAL DIAMOND SILVER RING | |
4 Bids | US $3.25 | 17h 44m |
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$4621 PAVE CERTIFIED GENUINE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
18 Bids | US $102.50 | 17h 58m |
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NEW $4609 CERTIFIED DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING | |
0 Bid | US $891.00 | 18h 5m |
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3 8CARAT CERTIFIED PRINCESS SQUARE CUT DIAMOND EARRINGS | 0 Bid | US $712.31 | 18h 9m |
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$3681 CERTIFIED REAL DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K GOLD | |
19 Bids | US $152.50 | 18h 24m |
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Diamond Engagement Wedding Set w Certified Appraisal | |
11 Bids | US $118.50 | 18h 43m |
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AIG CERTIFIED 65 ctw DIAMOND UNITY RING MSRP $3435 | |
9 Bids | US $132.50 | 18h 46m |
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097 CT VINTAGE CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING $4457 | |
0 Bid | US $999.00 | 18h 46m |
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$4621 PAVE CERTIFIED GENUINE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
6 Bids | US $102.50 | 18h 47m |
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629 ctw Certified Sapphire Diamond Ring White Gold | |
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US $1,999.99 | 18h 59m |
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179 CT PRINCESS CUT CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
0 Bid | US $2,232.00 | 19h 7m |
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1 2 CT E VS ROUND CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K | |
10 Bids | US $56.00 | 19h 29m |
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EGL EGS CERTIFIED 096 F SI2 ROUND BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND | |
10 Bids | US $472.00 | 20h 4m |
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EGL EGS CERTIFIED 103 H SI2 RADIANT BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND | |
6 Bids | US $428.75 | 21h 49m |
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EGL EGS CERTIFIED 300 G ROUND BEAUTIFUL LOOSE DIAMOND | |
39 Bids | US $3,005.00 | 23h 4m |
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CERTIFIED 14K GOLD SOLITAIRE 100 CT BLACK DIAMOND RING | 0 Bid | US $212.58 | 1d 49m |
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190 ct ROUND CUT CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
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US $6,325.23 | 1d 52m |
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CERTIFIED 103 ct 100 NATURAL WHITE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $364.13 | 1d 2h 25m |
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CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING BAND | |
0 Bid | US $2,600.00 | 1d 6h 8m |
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CERTIFIED NATURAL PINK DIAMOND EARRINGS STUDS 14K GOLD | 0 Bid | US $210.39 | 1d 7h 22m |
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Diamond and Emerald Ring GIA Certified | |
3 Bids | US $239.50 | 1d 7h 28m |
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GIA certified round diamond studs in 14k white gold | |
0 Bid | US $9,950.00 | 1d 7h 55m |
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1 5 ct certified diamond ring | |
0 Bid | US $100.00 | 1d 7h 57m |
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134ct Round Brilliant Diamond EGL Certified H VS2 | |
0 Bid | US $5,467.00 | 1d 8h 10m |
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201 CT Round F VS2 EGL Certified Loose Diamond | |
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US $16,200.00 | 1d 8h 47m |
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230 CT Round G VS1 EGL Certified Loose Diamond | |
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US $19,900.00 | 1d 8h 47m |
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216 CT Round H VS2 EGL Certified Loose Diamond | |
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US $16,900.00 | 1d 8h 47m |
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255 CT Round G VS1 EGL Certified Loose Diamond | |
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US $24,500.00 | 1d 8h 47m |
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106 CARAT K VS2 ROUND CERTIFIED NATURAL LOOSE DIAMOND | |
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US $2,200.00 | 1d 8h 53m |
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Certified 2 ct tw Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Whit | |
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US $3,750.00 | 1d 9h 10m |
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086CT EXCELLENT CERTIFIED IF JET BLACK NATURAL DIAMOND | |
1 Bid | US $49.99 | 1d 10h 18m |
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Ladies Platinum and Diamond EGL Certified Ring | |
0 Bid | US $2,100.00 | 1d 10h 43m |
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665ct Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring | |
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US $39,840.00 | 1d 11h 46m |
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452 ctw TOPAZ DIAMOND 14K GOLD RING CERTIFIED $1950 | |
0 Bid | US $199.00 | 1d 12h 9m |
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CERTIFIED 414CT GREEN JADE DIAMOND PENDANT 18KT GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 12h 40m |
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Certified Tanzanite Diamond 35ctw Ring in White gold | |
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US $1,999.99 | 1d 12h 52m |
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CERTIFIED 472CT BLUE TOPAZ DIAMOND PENDANT 10KT GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 12h 54m |
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EGL EGS CERTIFIED 112 G SI1 OVAL BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND | |
9 Bids | US $787.00 | 1d 12h 59m |
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CERTIFIED 324 CT PINK TOPAZ DIAMOND RING 14KT GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 13h 24m |
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Certified 248ctw Aquamarine Diamond Ring in Y Gold | |
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US $1,799.99 | 1d 13h 33m |
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174 DSI Gorgeous Certified Diamond Engagement Ring PLT | |
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US $10,325.00 | 1d 13h 41m |
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GIA certified diamond engagement ring in platinum | |
0 Bid | US $3,400.00 | 1d 13h 45m |
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155ct GVS1 Certified Ideal Cut Diamond Engagement Ring | |
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US $6,875.00 | 1d 13h 51m |
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CERTIFIED 272CT BLUE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND RING 14KT GOLD | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 13h 55m |
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083 ct H SI3 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $913.00 | 1d 14h |
