1.75ct OEC in 3ctw ring !

[arjunajane]

ok, last one!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 2:25:38 AM
Author: zhuzhu
Maybe you can take it to a jeweler to estimate how much you will get for scape metal, how much will cost you to reset it the way you like it, and weight it out. In the meantime, enjoy the huge BLING on your finger (and hold on tight so it does not fly off in excitement)!


I might have missed it, but you said you got a real good deal on it, did you tell us how much you end up paying for it somewhere?

Hey zhu - yeah, I'm in no rush to have it re-set really, plus I couldn't really afford it atm anyway, with other projects in the works and all

I've found from doing a little research here that we get offered a very poor scrap gold price in my city - highway robbery really! So I guess that would be a last resort..
perhaps I will re-list the mount on Ebay, without the OEC or something..

No, I hadn't mentioned what I had paid for it earlier - it was 3200 USD.

 

[zhuzhu]

Date: 5/6/2010 2:45:33 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 5/6/2010 2:25:38 AM

Author: zhuzhu

Maybe you can take it to a jeweler to estimate how much you will get for scape metal, how much will cost you to reset it the way you like it, and weight it out. In the meantime, enjoy the huge BLING on your finger (and hold on tight so it does not fly off in excitement)!



I might have missed it, but you said you got a real good deal on it, did you tell us how much you end up paying for it somewhere?

Hey zhu - yeah, I''m in no rush to have it re-set really, plus I couldn''t really afford it atm anyway, with other projects in the works and all

I''ve found from doing a little research here that we get offered a very poor scrap gold price in my city - highway robbery really! So I guess that would be a last resort..

perhaps I will re-list the mount on Ebay, without the OEC or something..


No, I hadn''t mentioned what I had paid for it earlier - it was 3200 USD.

Scrap gold price is bad everywhere! I think the EBay route will get you the best return for sure!

NO WAY did you only pay $3200!!! You are SUCH A LUCKY GIRL!!!!! I am

with envy! Congratulations on such a treasure again!

 

[yssie]

Ohhh positively edible!!!!

Alternative Ering, huh? Can''t wait to see

And such a fantastic price!

 

[zhuzhu]

Date: 5/6/2010 2:58:08 AM
Author: yssie
Ohhh positively edible!!!!

Alternative Ering, huh? Can''t wait to see

And such a fantastic price!

I like to make the term "alternative ERing" an official pricescope vocabulary. This way everyone gets more excuses to buy diamond rings!!!

 

[katebar]

AJ what a stunning ring and how marvellous of you to get it for that price.
Just curious if you wouldn''t mind what sort of words do you put into your searches on Ebay.
I have had old mine cut and old european cut in for months but nothing like a bargain ever come up.
Is it something you just have peruse everyday?

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 2:49:16 AM
Author: zhuzhu

Scrap gold price is bad everywhere! I think the EBay route will get you the best return for sure!


NO WAY did you only pay $3200!!! You are SUCH A LUCKY GIRL!!!!! I am

with envy! Congratulations on such a treasure again![/quote]

Yeah, you may be right about the ebay route - if my Fi doesn''t want to keep it I will likely do that. Although, I am tempted to use the baguettes for a coloured gem pendant - they are surprisingly well cut and sparkly

Ha ha, I know - I couldn''t believe it myself on the price; just for a comparable OEC alone I found an average price of 8k

I tell you, my heart was in my throat from bidding on it until the package was delivered!

Thankyou for your congrats and sharing in my excitement zhu

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 2:58:08 AM
Author: yssie
Ohhh positively edible!!!!

Alternative Ering, huh? Can''t wait to see

And such a fantastic price!

Thanks yssie - he he, three alternative erings is not too much is it..?

 

[zhuzhu]

Date: 5/6/2010 3:30:32 AM
Author: katebar
AJ what a stunning ring and how marvellous of you to get it for that price.

Just curious if you wouldn''t mind what sort of words do you put into your searches on Ebay.

I have had old mine cut and old european cut in for months but nothing like a bargain ever come up.

Is it something you just have peruse everyday?

I got a feeling that this seller gave AJ a HUGE discount because he couldn''t resist her charms..... (wink)

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 3:30:32 AM
Author: katebar
AJ what a stunning ring and how marvellous of you to get it for that price.

Just curious if you wouldn''t mind what sort of words do you put into your searches on Ebay.

I have had old mine cut and old european cut in for months but nothing like a bargain ever come up.

Is it something you just have peruse everyday?

Hey katebar,
nice to see you again!

No, I don''t mind although it''s nothing too different I''m sure to what you are doing - I just put in any of the variations -
old european diamond
old mine cut
old miner
old cut diamond
OMC
and sometimes vintage or antique diamond / diamond ring.
You may also try the above, but with spelling mistakes - I haven''t done this, but that''s how some find hidden treasures apparently.

To be honest, it sounds funny but I think this OEC was meant to find me - I actually wasn''t actively looking or shopping at all. I was just browsing for about half an hour one day before going to class - this listing was the last one I opened, before I was about to log off.
For that size and price I was expecting a dog and almost didn''t bother opening it, so was pretty darn excited when I realized it was legit. I also found the listing just in time to ask the seller to lower the reserve, which he did.
I was completely shocked when I won it for the reserve, and nobody bid against me - I was really expecting to be outbid! I think I got lucky as the photos were unattractive, but I saw the potential there and asked a lot of questions...


Anyway, sorry that doesn''t help you really does it?!
I just posted about this in another thread, and it''s great for finding hidden sellers/treasures on ebay, plus save you the time of sifting through endless listings..go here and sign up for the newsletter - they will send you each week the most popular listings in that category, eg. art nouveau and deco jewellery.


Below is one of the photos from the ebay listing for this ring - as you can see, not really what it looks like IRL! So I guess I would also say, take chances *if* you are confident in the seller and your own judgement of the piece - the ones that are photographed perfectly sell accordingly in my experience!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 3:40:23 AM
Author: zhuzhu

Date: 5/6/2010 3:30:32 AM

Author: katebar

AJ what a stunning ring and how marvellous of you to get it for that price.


Just curious if you wouldn't mind what sort of words do you put into your searches on Ebay.


I have had old mine cut and old european cut in for months but nothing like a bargain ever come up.


Is it something you just have peruse everyday?

I got a feeling that this seller gave AJ a HUGE discount because he couldn't resist her charms..... (wink)

ha ha, what are you trying to imply zhu??!!

 

[chiquitapet]

Wow!!! What a find!!!

 

[Circe]

3200 for one of the prettiest OECs I''ve ever seen ... oh my STARS and GARTERS! AJ, that is a steal of a deal, and good on you for spotting it and following through.

I''d honestly recommend selling the setting separately on eBay: you''ll get more that way then you would for scrap. Or, if you have a random gem lying around that you wouldn''t mind sacrificing to the cause ...?

 

[lknvrb4]

It''s so beautiful, lucky girl for finding that.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 6:12:06 AM
Author: Circe
3200 for one of the prettiest OECs I''ve ever seen ... oh my STARS and GARTERS! AJ, that is a steal of a deal, and good on you for spotting it and following through.


I''d honestly recommend selling the setting separately on eBay: you''ll get more that way then you would for scrap. Or, if you have a random gem lying around that you wouldn''t mind sacrificing to the cause ...?

aww, that''s very kind thankyou circe! Yes, I feel very lucky that I came across this deal for sure.

Thanks for your input on the setting, I''m sure you are right..I do have one or two gems that would fit the mount, but the mount won''t fit me - I''m sure that 5 - 6 sizes down is too much for a channel set

I am thinking about one other option - using the materials to off-set the cost of a current or future project...I will just have to see if my vendor is able to do so.
But honestly, it''s not a big deal -I mean I practically got the 13.5g of gold and the baguettes for free, I guess I could look at it that way right?!

Thanks again

 

[arjunajane]

Thankyou for your comments chiquita and lknvrb4!

 

[Loves Vintage]

AJ - AMAZING! Both the stone and you for finding it!

Bravo!

 

[chickpea]

WOW! gorgeous stone arjuna, and what a steal! congrats on your lovely find!

i''m very impressed with your ebay skills - i too have been perusing for a bargain on an old-cut stone lately, and haven''t seen anything nearly that pretty and affordable

 

[Andelain]

I might be interested in that setting if you decide to sell it.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 7:23:32 AM
Author: Loves Vintage
AJ - AMAZING! Both the stone and you for finding it!

Bravo!

Thankyou LV! I am glad you dropped by - how are you?

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 7:26:09 AM
Author: chickpea
WOW! gorgeous stone arjuna, and what a steal! congrats on your lovely find!

i''m very impressed with your ebay skills - i too have been perusing for a bargain on an old-cut stone lately, and haven''t seen anything nearly that pretty and affordable

ah, thanks chickpea

Honestly, I can''t take credit really for finding this one - I honestly think it found me

Cheers for your comments, and best of luck in your old cut search.!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 7:26:57 AM
Author: Lone_Wolfe

I might be interested in that setting if you decide to sell it.

Cheers Lone Wolfe;

huh, really? Hrmm..shame I can't exactly let you know if I do sell it..

I suppose I will just update this thread when I have decided what to do..would that be breaching policy though? I don't want to do that..

 

[heliotrope]

woot woot!!

what a stone!!

what a find!!

what a deal!!

looking forward to seeing what you do with it

 

[Laila619]

What an amazing find!!

So jealous! Congrats!

You'll have to let us know how it compares to your beloved AVC.

 

[rhbgirl24]

Wow thats stunning. I so think you should add a sapphire and have your fiance wear it - it looks amazing on him. And I can''t wait to see what you do with the diamond for you!

 

[Dandi]

My GOODNESS aj, I can''t believe you got that magnificent beauty for such an amazing price!! GREAT find!!!!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 7:51:19 AM
Author: heliotrope
woot woot!!


what a stone!!


what a find!!


what a deal!!

looking forward to seeing what you do with it

Hey there heli,

ha ha, WOOT was exactly the same noise I was making when the delivery guy came this morning! I actually wasn''t expecting my package until next week, so it was a lovely surprise.
Thanks for your comments lovey

Date: 5/6/2010 8:31:21 AM
Author: Laila619
What an amazing find!!

So jealous! Congrats!


You''ll have to let us know how it compares to your beloved AVC.

Hello Laila

cheers lovey. Actually, that''s a good point - I''ll have to do a comparison photo shoot with the AVC...she will always be my true love, as you mention, but this new one will be vying for attention I''m sure

 

[wsblue430]

Its absolutely Gorgeous!!! WOWZERS!!!!!!!!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 8:53:00 AM
Author: rhbgirl24
Wow thats stunning. I so think you should add a sapphire and have your fiance wear it - it looks amazing on him. And I can''t wait to see what you do with the diamond for you!

Thankyou rhbgirl

And I will tell my Fi you said so - I agree it would be lovely with a sapphire (they are his favourite), I''ve always enjoyed YG with blue sapphs..
It may take a decent while to find / afford one of the correct size though - and it will end up being larger than my sapphire anni ring - is that allowed?? he he he

We will see...he is pretty non-committal about jewellery, and would just as soon wear a plain band..
Do you think it too blingy / excessive for a combined ering/w-ring for a guy?

Date: 5/6/2010 9:03:34 AM
Author: DandiAndi
My GOODNESS aj, I can''t believe you got that magnificent beauty for such an amazing price!! GREAT find!!!!

Hello Dandi,
Thanks for dropping in hon, and cheers for your kind comments.

 

[luv2sparkle]

wow, what a great find! That is a great site, thanks for the link! The baguettes look gorgeous, Arjunajane, they would make a great addition to another project. I hope you save them, they look lovely! I am so happy for
your find, I hope you get to do something awesome with it soon!