I kept the engagement ring bought by ex with a lab-grown 1 carat diamond – what’s it worth? DAN HATFIELD replies [Video]

Updated 02:00 EST 21 Dec 2024

My long-term partner proposed to me a few years ago at Christmas time. Although the relationship didn’t last, the ring he proposed with is still in my life. 

He said I could keep it despite the breakdown in our relationship. I’m wondering how much it’s worth. 

I’m keen to sell it and figure as it’s Christmas time maybe now is the best time to flog it. 

It’s a lab-grown 1 carat diamond and the colour is F with VVS1 clarity. I’ve been told the quality is amazing so I’m hoping it might be worth a decent amount. Ellie, via email.

Dan Hatfield, our resident valuaion expert, replies: When it comes to diamonds, I’m an unapologetic magpie. 

I trained as a diamond grader in Antwerp – the capital of diamonds – studying them in all shapes, sizes, and colours. 

Even now, as a pawnbroker handling them daily, I never tire of their allure. 

Each …