Sold Putting out feelers for my AGS 2.468 VVS1- J..MRB

[ccuheartnurse]

Hello Ladies/Gents...

Having an internal debate with myself if I want to let this baby go. I got it from GOG originally. Most likely the stone will be on consignment. I have been having discussions with Grace at Jewels By Grace..so email her about it. If enough interest, I will send out the stone. It's a beautiful H&A stone. I dont have an incoming thread about it or I would link it.

I have to locate the hard copy of the cert to take a pic of it to load..but here is what I have written down...

Here is some information:

AGS # 0007443207

8.73 x 8.76 x 5.33

Light..0
Proportion..0
Finish..0
(Polish..0)
(Symmetry..0)

Color Grade... 3.0 (J)

Clarity Grade...AGS 1 ( VVS-1 )

Carat Weight...2.468

Fluoro.. Medium Blue

T-- 55.8 , Crown-- 34.4 , Crown %-- 15.1 , Culet-- Pointed , Girdle-- Thin to Medium (0.9 to 3.0 %)
D--61.0 , Pavillion-- 40.9 , Pavillion %-- 43.1

Any interest?

I cant remember how to post pics Its been so long. I will figure it out tonight. I dont plan on putting up on LT or DB...will be with a PS vendor, probably with Grace.

Judy

 

[ccuheartnurse]

Here are a couple pics from Photobucket..lets see if they come through.

** Setting not included with diamond. Ring size 6, shank width 2.3mm **

Judy

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Have you priced it? I was just helping a guy look for a J color diamond in the 2+ ct range. Not sure anyone can really express interest without a price, though.

Is there a reason you don't want to consign with GOG? Because I have sold a H&A diamond I bought from them through consignment and I think it is the best way to get the most money unless the commission is just hugely higher at GOG. (I had minimal fees since I was buying another stone through GOG.) GOG can recert your diamond and then sell at full retail. Then they take off commission and you get a large percentage. If you sell consignment somewhere where they are not selling new stones, it will be known that the stone is second hand and you'll need to price it lower than retail at the outset. Not to mention GOG has a lot of buyers locally and on the internet searching for ideal cut stones. I'd list an antique ring or piece of jewelry with Grace in a heartbeat because that is what her specialty is.

 

[ccuheartnurse]

DS, I agree I should have a price. Grace should have it in hand & evaluate it herself before we come to an agreement on price & hence why I held back with a number. The stone is still in my possession. I really just wanted to get a feel if anyone would be interested before I actually mailed the stone off. I'm a bit nervous to take that final step & let this stone out of my grasp. LOL It's crazy to think about it but sort of like standing on the edge of a cliff. Do I really want to let my H&A stone go? I read the entire thread Mara put up about Cut Nuts changing from modern round to an OEC back in 2012...I'm at that point too. I want a change. The stone I'm considering isn't terribly larger than my H&A J. It's just different. I'm colour sensitive too so I really dont want to go to an M AVR even if older cuts might face up whiter. So an OEC that is a GIA J with medium Fluoro isn't something I want to pass up.

GOG commission is higher than a lot of places. And I can see if you are buying another stone from them would they be more generous with the commission terms, but I dont plan on doing that. DS, you are absolutely right that they have the volume & traffic on their site that some other vendors dont have. Initially I started inquiring about Radiants & Ovals only to find out that the sale of such a stone would not qualify for the GOG lifetime trade up policy. I dont see why I should continue to spend thousands of dollars on the same vendor that limits the trade up to premium & their own branded cuts, none of which I'm interested in. I have been chatting with Matt about other shapes & generic OEC's, but it just irks me that the tradeup policy wouldn't include those types of stones. Their trade up policy is very restricting. Again, if I buy an AVR, I continue to enjoy the trade up policy, but buy a generic OEC, & I void my chance to upgrade at a later time. Buying a generic OEC at another vendor can save quite a bit of money & result in a larger stone. Unless I can come to an agreement with GOG about the commission price, I really need to look elsewhere. I know that buying & selling dont have to go hand in hand, but it would if I was to commit to buying another stone from them. DS, you gave me some food for thought though, one of which I didnt think about, that they can recert the stone & it be like new inventory.

 

[arkieb1]

If you are willing to deal with P/S members and people generally haggling with you, you could have a go at listing it yourself on Loupetroop, that might recover a bit more for it, other than that Grace does sell modern cuts as well, sometimes they take a while to sell because she is not always the first place people look for modern cuts.

 

[ccuheartnurse]

Arkieb1....thanks for weighing in. I did think about using LT or DB, but briefly. My mothers health has deteriorated quite rapidly the last few weeks & my stress level is through the roof. Having a vendor sell it is the path of least resistance right now. When the dust settles at home here, & if the stone doesn't sell, I'll try a different strategy.

The price for the stone: $24,500. With a tid bit of wiggle room for a price adjustment should someone love it that much. I have to confirm with Grace but I think that would be a fair price. Stone is absolutely eye clean. If you can see that pin prick on the pavilion, I want your eyesight. LOL Add a great spread & gorgeous cut..well..adds up to a lovely stone.

Stone does not have any Aset images. I never bought one & never needed to buy one. Once upon a time, stones were being sold without one. LOL I have NO doubt it would have a great Aset.

 

[Zizzy]

Goodness, that looks like a beauty. Love the specs. As long as you aren't expecting a retail price for it, I'm sure it will generate interest. I'd have been in the pack myself if my OH hadn't proposed with a ring.

Good luck! I can understand your hesitancy in parting with it.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I didn't realize GOG's commission was higher than Grace's. I haven't looked at those commissions in a long time. (Just looked and see that Grace's is a sliding percentage and less for more expensive items. I like that a lot.) Although, as we have mentioned, the stone could be sold at retail price at GOG and you still might yield as much or more. My AVR has the lifetime trade up but the asscher I bought there does not. It was cheaper not having the policies, though. But it sounds like your stone is already with Grace, so you should post a new post here to advertise it once Grace posts it so people searching for round brilliants on PS can find it. I think it is priced higher than the other guy's budget who was looking at 2+ct J stones the other day. All I am seeing in the search around that size are J VVS2's and they are around $20k, so I think your pricing must be around full retail. Most buyers aren't going to care about paying for VVS1 in a J, so I think it will be hard to get near that asking price, to be honest. Do start another thread once you have the link to your diamond, though, and then my comments won't be there. Good luck on your sale!

 

[Mayk]

I love your diamond!!! If I hadn't just bought a 2.0 BGB from Grace and a VC setting this one would be on my radar.. because we always want to be a little bigger... always! In diamonds that is.. smaller in pants! It's stunning!!! So sorry your mom is ill. I hope this beautiful diamond moves quickly for you!

 

[arkieb1]

I am sorry about your mother, I had that happen a while ago myself, so I hope she recovers soon and I can understand you wanting a Old cut instead of an RB they are so much more unique!!!!

 

[ccuheartnurse]

Hi All..

Thanks for your kind words.

Ring is with Grace now & I've decided to sell it with the mount. The more I thought of it, the more I think is better to keep them together. Plus, is a really lovely engagement type of mount. The Platinum ring was custom made at Topper Jewellers in California. The shank is fishtail pave & the head is based on the Cartier style basket. The sidetones weight is 20 x .05 very well cut F-G, VS-2's equalling 1.00 ct. Ring is 3/4 eternity with sizing bar.

I'll start a new thread once she gets her pictures & videos together.

DS, I was a bit surprised at the commission % for GOG myself. Boy it has risen. Matt mentioned it was 15% now & they would lower that to 10% if I purchased another stone through them. In that case, I would just use my trade up policy. I know I'm simple minded sometimes, but that kind of math isn't in my favour. LOL If the ring doesn't sell with Grace, I suppose I'll look at a trading up for something. There IS always something.

Okie dokie....will start another thread on the particulars as soon as Grace is ready.

Judy

 

[yssie]

WHY oh why could it not have been 0.2mm larger!?

so close to what I'm looking for... Good luck with the sale Judy. I'm confident consigning something as valuable as this with a vendor is the best option

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I absolutely agree that I'd also be shopping for the lowest commission especially since many buyers are first seeing the diamonds or jewelry listed here. I would not pay 15%. I just saw the lowest commission rates I have seen yet this week from Erica at Love Affair Diamonds. I know it is not relevant to your situation now since you have already sent it to be consigned, but I thought you might like to know for future reference.

http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b4402090d58b418bc6f3d0ea0&id=5a0398fb17&e=a5fca09fa7

The contract says you also pay for the shipping to the buyer and the credit card fee (about 3%), if they use a cc to buy.

 

[Rhino]

Hi All..

DS, I was a bit surprised at the commission % for GOG myself. Boy it has risen. Matt mentioned it was 15% now & they would lower that to 10% if I purchased another stone through them. In that case, I would just use my trade up policy. I know I'm simple minded sometimes, but that kind of math isn't in my favour. LOL If the ring doesn't sell with Grace, I suppose I'll look at a trading up for something. There IS always something.

Greetings,

Just wanted to clarify on the above. Our commission is no different from other vendors for the most part. 10% is 10% no matter which way you slice it. The ultimate question is 10% on how much? If an item is being offered for less on one site than it is or would from another then logically the amount the owner gets is less not more. On items we take on consignment that meet our qualifications for Lifetime Policies we'll offer the opportunity for consumers to purchase with Lifetime Policies at a 15% or limited policies at 10% commission but that does not equate to less money for the seller in either scenario. Not by a dime because it is the buyer who is purchasing that option should the vendor choose to offer it with such. It is not in any way deducted from the amount the seller gets.

Hope that helps.

Kind regards,
Rhino

 

[ericad]

The contract says you also pay for the shipping to the buyer and the credit card fee (about 3%), if they use a cc to buy.

Just one small clarification - buyers pay for shipping. The seller/consignor is only responsible for the cost of shipping their item to me for consignment (and costs of any refurb, lab report, etc. if applicable). The proceeds remitted to sellers/consignors is the net sale price (after CC or PP fees), minus the consignment fee.

Thank you!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The contract says you also pay for the shipping to the buyer and the credit card fee (about 3%), if they use a cc to buy.

Just one small clarification - buyers pay for shipping. The seller/consignor is only responsible for the cost of shipping their item to me for consignment (and costs of any refurb, lab report, etc. if applicable). The proceeds remitted to sellers/consignors is the net sale price (after CC or PP fees), minus the consignment fee.

Thank you!

Awesome, thanks for the clarification!