I have a small-ish diamond that I had planned to have set in an engagement ring but after a change in design is now surplus to requirements.
I live in the UK but bought it second hand in the US for a very reasonable price (especially compared to UK prices). It came with two jewelers'' appraisals which a local jeweler has agreed with after viewing the stone.
The jeweler offered me marginally less than I paid for it but I feel I could get more if I sell it privately, possibly even turning a small profit (given the price differences between the US and UK).
My question is should I now get the stone appraised by GIA and will this boost the potential resale sufficiently to cover the cost of the appraisal?
The stone is a .47ct marquise, E-F in color and VVS2 clarity. I paid $700
And just to clarify, I''m not looking for any offers on here
I live in the UK but bought it second hand in the US for a very reasonable price (especially compared to UK prices). It came with two jewelers'' appraisals which a local jeweler has agreed with after viewing the stone.
The jeweler offered me marginally less than I paid for it but I feel I could get more if I sell it privately, possibly even turning a small profit (given the price differences between the US and UK).
My question is should I now get the stone appraised by GIA and will this boost the potential resale sufficiently to cover the cost of the appraisal?
The stone is a .47ct marquise, E-F in color and VVS2 clarity. I paid $700
And just to clarify, I''m not looking for any offers on here
