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Dreamer_D said:
Wild! It sold on eBay for that amount?
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No, auction house. So @luluma made a good point, as there would have been additional charges involved. And I didn't intend to disparage the seller, to be fair. That's how the antiques business works, right? Stuff needs to be sourced from somewhere. I just always image search things, whether it's to look for comps, or end up learning a bit about its origin. Sometimes you find nothing, and sometimes you get a surprise.

www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com

Lot 200 - A Seven Stone Diamond Set Bar Brooch,

Lot 200 - A Seven Stone Diamond Set Bar Brooch,
www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com
 
lala646 said:
No, auction house. So @luluma made a good point, as there would have been additional charges involved. And I didn't intend to disparage the seller, to be fair. That's how the antiques business works, right? Stuff needs to be sourced from somewhere. I just always image search things, whether it's to look for comps, or end up learning a bit about its origin. Sometimes you find nothing, and sometimes you get a surprise.

www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com

Lot 200 - A Seven Stone Diamond Set Bar Brooch,

Lot 200 - A Seven Stone Diamond Set Bar Brooch,
www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com
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Gotcha! Well that’s a different story as I would never buy from a random local auction and so if a reseller wants to haunt those and sell on eBay/etsy more power to them I guess. It’s still a great price! And with option to return/buyer protections on eBay.
 
lala646 said:
No, auction house. So @luluma made a good point, as there would have been additional charges involved. And I didn't intend to disparage the seller, to be fair. That's how the antiques business works, right? Stuff needs to be sourced from somewhere. I just always image search things, whether it's to look for comps, or end up learning a bit about its origin. Sometimes you find nothing, and sometimes you get a surprise.

www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com

Lot 200 - A Seven Stone Diamond Set Bar Brooch,

Lot 200 - A Seven Stone Diamond Set Bar Brooch,
www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com
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The total cost with the fees was around 500, so the profit margin is approx. 33%
 
I don't know anything about opal but this looks nice. And expensive too. Screenshot_20240522_150118_Instagram.jpg
 
lala646 said:
No, auction house. So @luluma made a good point, as there would have been additional charges involved. And I didn't intend to disparage the seller, to be fair. That's how the antiques business works, right? Stuff needs to be sourced from somewhere. I just always image search things, whether it's to look for comps, or end up learning a bit about its origin. Sometimes you find nothing, and sometimes you get a surprise.

www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com

Lot 200 - A Seven Stone Diamond Set Bar Brooch,

Lot 200 - A Seven Stone Diamond Set Bar Brooch,
www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com
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Image searching is very clever!
 
Lookinagain said:
Thank you. I was also thinking that at a minimum they could size it and make it a bit of an oval. That wouldn't bother me either, and probably would help to diminish any spinning, which is a plus. Thank you for all of your comments on this ring, you have a better eye than I do, so the insight is appreciated.
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Just to close the loop, the local jeweler that I use for minor things has resized it for me. On his and my mandrels, it really was a 7, not a 6.75 as listed (authentication didn't deal with this). So we discussed it and he felt he could still bring it down to 5.75 if I was willing to take it a bit out of round as @Dreamer_D figured. But considering the amount of downsizing and the setting, I'm very happy. It is a 5.75, but slightly out of round, which I told him was okay.
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now if only my knuckles hadn't gotten bigger over the years, because otherwise I
would probably wear a 5.5 or even a bit smaller.

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Lookinagain said:
Just to close the loop, the local jeweler that I use for minor things has resized it for me. On his and my mandrels, it really was a 7, not a 6.75 as listed (authentication didn't deal with this). So we discussed it and he felt he could still bring it down to 5.75 if I was willing to take it a bit out of round as @Dreamer_D figured. But considering the amount of downsizing and the setting, I'm very happy. It is a 5.75, but slightly out of round, which I told him was okay.
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now if only my knuckles hadn't gotten bigger over the years, because otherwise, I'd wear more like a 5.5.View attachment 971695IMG_7472.jpg
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It looks great. Can we see a distance shot?
 
Lookinagain said:
This is just a quick one
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Stunning and so unique too! I don’t think I have seen quite these proportions on an antique piece before. Did your jeweler think the mount was old too?
 
Dreamer_D said:
Stunning and so unique too! I don’t think I have seen quite these proportions on an antique piece before. Did your jeweler think the mount was old too?
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Yes. As soon as he looked at it he said “antique”. I haven’t looked up the the name of the maker but will do.
 
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Speaking of Wilson's.... You could not make this for the price.
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www.wilsonsestatejewelry.com

Contemporary 2.84 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds-By-The-Yard Necklace

Comprised of cable link chain featuring bezel set diamond stations Baguette, marquise, and round brilliant cut alternating in pattern Weighing approximately 2.84 carats total G/H color with VS2 clarity Completed by lobster clasp closure Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 2000s Width at widest: 1/8...
www.wilsonsestatejewelry.com www.wilsonsestatejewelry.com
 
Mreader said:
I wish this fit me. Size 4


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Platinum Diamond Eternity Band

850 Platinum.
www.therealreal.com www.therealreal.com

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Update. I bought this because I could not stop thinking about it and they lowered the price
again. I was hoping the size would be incorrect because TRR often is. It was only a little bit larger than a 4 though. DK said he did not think he could get it up to a five. I took it to a local shop and they were able to shave the inside and bring it very close.

I’m not usually a fan of princess cut stones, but these are very small and all you see is shimmer. I really love it!



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Vid here

 
That looks fabulous on you! I'm having a thing about princesses lately, have one coming from B2C next week. Your band is TDF, I'm glad you took a chance on fit.
 
Grymera said:
Speaking of Wilson's.... You could not make this for the price.
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www.wilsonsestatejewelry.com

Contemporary 2.84 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds-By-The-Yard Necklace

Comprised of cable link chain featuring bezel set diamond stations Baguette, marquise, and round brilliant cut alternating in pattern Weighing approximately 2.84 carats total G/H color with VS2 clarity Completed by lobster clasp closure Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 2000s Width at widest: 1/8...
www.wilsonsestatejewelry.com www.wilsonsestatejewelry.com
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10% off at check out they say
 
@caf - Oooooooh this is so tempting. I can't. Someone else needs to buy it!

@Mreader That's an INSANE deal!!! Congrats! It looks so expensive and beautiful in person!
 
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Grymera said:
@caf - Oooooooh this is so tempting. I can't. Someone else needs to buy it!

@Mreader That's an INSANE deal!!! Congrats! It looks so expensive and beautiful in person!
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Thank you! I was pretty pleased with myself :mrgreen:
 
Question for the group. Are we staying away from posting items that are being auctioned so we don't compete against each other. I want to make sure I don't post something that I shouldn't. Thanks.
 
Has this been posted already?

Vintage Platinum and 18k White Gold JR Wood and Sons Engraved Band 8.0 - Etsy

Gorgeous vintage engraved wedding band in platinum and 18k white gold from JR Wood and Sons! The band has engraving around the entire ring along the front and the sides. The front of the band features floral engraving that is in great condition. The sides of the band feature a two offset rows of
www.etsy.com www.etsy.com

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Lookinagain said:
Question for the group. Are we staying away from posting items that are being auctioned so we don't compete against each other. I want to make sure I don't post something that I shouldn't. Thanks.
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I’ve never seen an explicit rule or discussion but I’ve been avoiding posting auctions for that reason. EDIT not only do we don’t compete against each other but just generally not to bring added attention to an auction we or another PSer might be hoping to snipe.
 
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