where can i get engagement ring valued in meath / dublin area?

sc86

hi
bought a diamond ring in new york at the weeknd
want to get it valued asap

i understand jewelers here are resentfull off people buying abroad
so i want a genuine value please

thanks

Theboinkmaster

We bought ours in NY and got it valued in ESL in Dublin.

You need the GIA or whatever certificate and they match the diamond to the cert and value it on that basis. Quick enough as far as I remember and very reasonable.

paulers06

We used Irish Valuations in Dublin and found the service excellent

http://irishvaluations.com/

Got two copies of a very detailed report with pictures and a backup cd with the report on it. Wouldn't know more about diamonds than the average person but found him extremely knowledgeable. You don't need the cert for him, he'll assess all that in lieu of one

paulers06

Oh one more thing, wherever you get it done just make sure you are present and the ring never leaves your sight. Have heard many a story of diamonds being swapped out. Any legit service should do it in front of you while you wait.

GingerLily

Do you need to get the ring valued for insurance?

sc86

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

We bought ours in NY and got it valued in ESL in Dublin.

You need the GIA or whatever certificate and they match the diamond to the cert and value it on that basis. Quick enough as far as I remember and very reasonable.

if you dont mind me asking was there much difference in value between what you paid in new york and what value u got here?
we bought in hanikens

we are getting cert posted over, i have picture just incase

sc86

GingerLily wrote: »

Do you need to get the ring valued for insurance?

yes exactly that reason

sc86

anybody else?

ChewChew

I had mine done in crystal jewellers in Blanchardstown shopping centre

Gumbo

We used Carol Clarke on Dawson Street.
Bought in NYC so had the GIA Cert to match up etc
She also valued the wedding band that had no GIA cert, so they used trig to calculate weight and thus value.

Cost was €75. We have used her for 3 pieces now a all were bought abroad.

http://www.carolclarke.ie/

Theboinkmaster

sc86 wrote: »

if you dont mind me asking was there much difference in value between what you paid in new york and what value u got here?
we bought in hanikens

we are getting cert posted over, i have picture just incase

Yes about 60% but I think they over-value it for insurance purposes anyway, so it's not strictly the replacement cost.

Jimbob1977

Patrick Glynn Jewellers on Middle Abbey Street.

Traditional 'old school' jeweller beside Arnotts

sc86

ChewChew wrote: »

I had mine done in crystal jewellers in Blanchardstown shopping centre

did u need to book appointment?
much was it?

ChewChew

sc86 wrote: »

did u need to book appointment?
much was it?

Didn't book, we just walked in - it was recommended to us so said we'd chance our arm. It was about €50 I think

iwillhtfu

Jimbob1977 wrote: »

Patrick Glynn Jewellers on Middle Abbey Street.

Traditional 'old school' jeweller beside Arnotts

I couldn't recommend this place enough but then again he's family.

Patrick is a gent although I'm not sure he's working there anymore.

I bought my wifes ring there and the service was exceptional. They also clean and polish all jewellery perfectly and not how a typical high street store would.

Gatica

kceire wrote: »

We used Carol Clarke on Dawson Street.
Bought in NYC so had the GIA Cert to match up etc
She also valued the wedding band that had no GIA cert, so they used trig to calculate weight and thus value.

Cost was €75. We have used her for 3 pieces now a all were bought abroad.

http://www.carolclarke.ie/

We used Carol as well. She's one of only a handful of gemologists in Ireland. She charges flat fee, rather than % of value, unlike many other stores. We got a fairly detailed valuation, all while you wait.

sc86

ChewChew wrote: »

I had mine done in crystal jewellers in Blanchardstown shopping centre

they wont value while i wait
want to keep ring
no chance

ChewChew

sc86 wrote: »

they wont value while i wait
want to keep ring
no chance

I left mine, but if was only for an hour. I was happy with that though as it had been recommended to us by a friend whose family member work there. Fields want to post your ring somewhere apparently!! That's a definite no no.