Somebody's Gotta Buy This Piece!

[Cerulean]

Larry Platt on Instagram: "UPDATE: #SOLD One of the pieces we featured in our IG LIVE holiday sale yesterday. Details: Late Victorian solitaire. Featuring a 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond. GIA certified Natural Fancy Brown Yellow in color & VS

788 likes, 5 comments - plattboutiquejewelry on December 12, 2021: "UPDATE: #SOLD One of the pieces we featured in our IG LIVE holiday sale yesterday. Details: Late Victorian solitaire. Featuring a 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond. GIA certified Natural Fancy Brown Yellow in color & VS1...

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It's perfect, from color to stone size to the deep engraving....and I have no money.
I'm going to try to have a dupe made, somehow.
So! Somebody be a love and buy it, so I can shamelessly copy it, hmm?

I crushed hard on that one too. I’m learning yellow is NOT my color but by Jove she’s a knockout!

 

[Cerulean]

I love this antique bracelet! It has amazing detail and workmanship.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1443348482...rentrq:d336873317d0aaf5e1aa099afffa7c32|iid:1

So pretty. There’s a more blinged out bracelet that’s similar to this with Romanov Russia but it’s much more expensive

French Art Nouveau Antique Jeweled Gold Bracelet Ref: 840764

France, circa 1900 This Art Nouveau floral motif bracelet is finely crafted in yellow 18K gold. The bracelet is embellished with five bright white old European […]

romanovrussia.com

 

[Cerulean]

Ladies - is it just me or is this a good deal overpriced?

I’m totally smitten with this bracelet but I could never spend this kind of money! Have you seen designs like this before?

Antique 3.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1930 at 1stDibs

View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - A stunning antique 3.20 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set expandable bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry

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[Grymera]

Ladies - is it just me or is this a good deal overpriced?

I’m totally smitten with this bracelet but I could never spend this kind of money! Have you seen designs like this before?

Antique 3.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1930 at 1stDibs

View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - A stunning antique 3.20 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set expandable bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry

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I don’t think it’s a screaming deal but I also don’t think it’s outrageous. The bracelet looks to be very finely milgrained and detailed. To recreate, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was $5k for David Klass to do that level of work. Then you add in $1k for the center diamond and let’s say $2.5k for a parcel of smaller diamonds. That puts you at $8.5k to remake, but then it’s not a true 1930s antique. Ideally the price would be lower or the diamond the bigger for the price. And the color isn’t so great, but again, I think it’s lovely. If the seller could come down a bit, could be a great piece.

 

[Rfisher]

Ladies - is it just me or is this a good deal overpriced?

I’m totally smitten with this bracelet but I could never spend this kind of money! Have you seen designs like this before?

Antique 3.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1930 at 1stDibs

View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - A stunning antique 3.20 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set expandable bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry

www.1stdibs.com

It may be just me
But I do seem to be leery of all listings from this particular seller.
:shrug:

 

[Cerulean]

I don’t think it’s a screaming deal but I also don’t think it’s outrageous. The bracelet looks to be very finely milgrained and detailed. To recreate, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was $5k for David Klass to do that level of work. Then you add in $1k for the center diamond and let’s say $2.5k for a parcel of smaller diamonds. That puts you at $8.5k to remake, but then it’s not a true 1930s antique. Ideally the price would be lower or the diamond the bigger for the price. And the color isn’t so great, but again, I think it’s lovely. If the seller could come down a bit, could be a great piece.

You’re probably right! Appreciate you helping me think through the costs.

 

[Cerulean]

It may be just me
But I do seem to be leery of all listings from this particular seller.
:shrug:

I’m not familiar with this seller at all…I’m curious what red flags are there with them if you don’t mind weighing in?

 

[Rfisher]

I’m not familiar with this seller at all…I’m curious what red flags are there with them if you don’t mind weighing in?

Their pictures (and sometimes even descriptions) usually seem too good for the price point.
And just the sheer qty of stuff.

I have no experience with them so I may very well be unjustly skeptical.

 

[Cerulean]

Their pictures (and sometimes even descriptions) usually seem too good for the price point.
And just the sheer qty of stuff.

I have no experience with them so I may very well be unjustly skeptical.

That’s helpful. I see what you mean now honestly

 

[lala646]

Do you have a tiny ring finger? Size 3, tiny?? If so, here's a screaming good deal on a gorgeous setting from Single Stone with a 1ct OMC. I'd buy it myself if I thought there was any way I could size it up to an 8.5.

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[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

Do you have a tiny ring finger? Size 3, tiny?? If so, here's a screaming good deal on a gorgeous setting from Single Stone with a 1ct OMC. I'd buy it myself if I thought there was any way I could size it up to an 8.5.

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Omg this is my dream setting! But what will I do with this?? Gr.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Omg this is my dream setting! But what will I do with this?? Gr.

Buy now, ask questions later

Seriously though the Singlestone ring looks very similar to the ring you’re selling on LT. Gorgeous ring btw, I admit to ogling over it when I saw it last night

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

Buy now, ask questions later

Seriously though the Singlestone ring looks very similar to the ring you’re selling on LT. Gorgeous ring btw, I admit to ogling over it when I saw it last night

Ikr?? Ugh, somebody buy this SS ring and put me out of my misery please.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Here is a question, could the ring possibly be re-shanked for a larger ring size? I know when resizing up is not an option that is usually the only recourse.

Just to be clear, I am not asking for myself because my pot is empty, but for others that would otherwise purchase if the size wasn’t an issue.

ETA: I’m thinking the cost would probably be $500 or less, maybe still worth it for someone if this is a dream ring.

 

[Paisley2628]

Another pretty bracelet. 6ctw with marquise diamonds. I would have no place to wear it though! I think it is priced well at $4615 (bid/best offer)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133965990374

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

Here is a question, could the ring possibly be re-shanked for a larger ring size? I know when resizing up is not an option that is usually the only recourse.

Just to be clear, I am not asking for myself because my pot is empty, but for others that would otherwise purchase if the size wasn’t an issue.

ETA: I’m thinking the cost would probably be $500 or less, maybe still worth it for someone if this is a dream ring.

Good point. I would assume it could be done without huge issues. It might be a bit out of round... but I had a ring resized from a 9 to a 4.25 and it looked great. Of course, it's much cheaper to size down than up.

 

[klrrrr]

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Swooooooon

 

[klrrrr]

P.s. if any of you fabulous people stumble upon a delicious 2+ carat OMC in an elongated-cushion shape during your online perusals, please let me know!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Really quick as I am running out the door, wanted to post this ring that I spotted in their IG story this morning. You will have to reach out for the price if this is really calling you, I think it’s pretty magnificent.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Okay, that ring I posted above is 1100 pounds or $1433 dollars, and a size 6.25

 

[blingmeupscotty]

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[lovedogs]

Okay, that ring I posted above is 1100 pounds or $1433 dollars, and a size 6.25

I wish it weren't so busy and just had the carre cuts

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I wish it weren't so busy and just had the carre cuts

Yeah, I hear you on that. Idk I kind of like it, but I tend to be a little gaudy sometimes so….

 

[lovedogs]

Yeah, I hear you on that. Idk I kind of like it, but I tend to be a little gaudy sometimes so….

they have a ton of cool stuff. Now falling down their IG rabbit hole haha

 

[blingmeupscotty]

Another pretty bracelet. 6ctw with marquise diamonds. I would have no place to wear it though! I think it is priced well at $4615 (bid/best offer)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133965990374

The seller has now relisted the item for $5169.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

they have a ton of cool stuff. Now falling down their IG rabbit hole haha

They really do and their prices are pretty reasonable IMO. I have inquired on a few pieces but am always hesitant to buy international after having a return to the U.K. (Not this seller) become a nightmare.

 

[Lookinagain]

The seller has now relisted the item for $5169.

I never understand the rationale of raising the price when items are relisted.

 

[luvmysparklies]

I never understand the rationale of raising the price when items are relisted.

Agreed. It is pretty much generally accepted that once the potential buyers know the price that it was, they don't respond well to hikes. If I really want something and the bolded scenario has occurred, I contact the seller and say, "I thought I saw this at x price and now its gone. Is this a different piece? What happened to the other one, was it sold?" At that time, knowing that they have a buyer that knows the original price and is serious enough to ask questions--they will:
A) 98% of the time offer to sell at the original price
B) 2% not answer
I have heard that sometimes the "rationale" is that the sellers think that the buyers may have perceived the item was not a worthy piece (fake, whatever) when the price was lower

 

[Lookinagain]

I have heard that sometimes the "rationale" is that the sellers think that the buyers may have perceived the item was not a worthy piece (fake, whatever) when the price was lower

Oh that's an interesting rationale. I always assume that when a piece doesn't sell that it means the price is too high for what it is. Generally not that the price is too low

 

[luvmysparklies]

Oh that's an interesting rationale. I always assume that when a piece doesn't sell that it means the price is too high for what it is. Generally not that the price is too low

Oh, I agree with you. But, this is what some sellers have justified the hikes with. Sometimes, I can kinda see their point, like if it is a designer piece and the seller was initially trying to give a good deal. Then if no one bought, sometimes the seller thinks the price may have been too low for the potential buyer to think it was authentic, so they raise it.