It's Not a Fake!

Filed in archive Fine Jewelry on February 6, 2010

Now I've seen it all. Amazon.com, where I buy books and vitamins, is selling high-end jewelry. And I mean really high-end.

Amazon.com is selling a $420,000 ring. I kid you not - I found it on the site, and my jaw hit the floor. Who mail-orders a half million dollar piece of jewelry? And what's the return policy?

Almaz Jewelers appears to be the source of much of this high-end stuff. And they do, in fact, have a very fair return policy. Within 30 days, you can return or exchange any item (unless you've had it special ordered - engraved, for example). I'm not going to lie to you - they have some really beautiful things. This stunning pair of sapphire and diamond earrings takes my breath away.

I mentally add up my entire life savings, and click to another page.

I find myself looking at what appears to be the most expensive piece of jewelry on Amazon.com. Priced at $1,111,000.00, The Natural Sapphire Company is offering a 69.35 carat natural untreated blue sapphire ring. Do I need to tell you that there were no customer reviews for this product? I mean really. The stone is so huge it looks like costume jewelry.

It may cost a million dollars, but in one way, it's a bargain: shipping is free!