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Rough_Rock
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- Jun 10, 2010
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Hi everyone,
I have really gotten interested in collecting gems in the last year and have been tacitly reading about them, in particular, about stones that are from Pakistan (which is where I am originally from). As a natural inclination, peridots caught my eye, as have aquamarines. I understand well that the peridots from PK are some the of best in the business, but it seems the aquamarines are lacking since they lack the bluish color, and usually are whitish...
Anyhow, I have come across contacts back home that are willing to deal with me for even small quantities. The problem though is I really do not know much of how the market for loose gems works. I have negotiated a $2.5/carat deal for cut peridots between 2-4 carats, VVS, from a lot of cut stones, the picture of which is attached. I think the color of these is great quality, at least from the pictures (which might not do justice).
Is this a decent deal? I talked to other people who were quoting much higher prices, but those were for FL stones (these were prices ranging from $30-$100/carat)
I am just interested in getting a collection going. I do not intend to set anything in jewelry anytime soon. Maybe 5 yrs down the line, when Im married. Currently, just interested in understanding how the market is.
Please say anything about the price or anything that comes to your mind! Very interested in thoughts/ideas/suggestions
Thanks!!!
I have really gotten interested in collecting gems in the last year and have been tacitly reading about them, in particular, about stones that are from Pakistan (which is where I am originally from). As a natural inclination, peridots caught my eye, as have aquamarines. I understand well that the peridots from PK are some the of best in the business, but it seems the aquamarines are lacking since they lack the bluish color, and usually are whitish...
Anyhow, I have come across contacts back home that are willing to deal with me for even small quantities. The problem though is I really do not know much of how the market for loose gems works. I have negotiated a $2.5/carat deal for cut peridots between 2-4 carats, VVS, from a lot of cut stones, the picture of which is attached. I think the color of these is great quality, at least from the pictures (which might not do justice).
Is this a decent deal? I talked to other people who were quoting much higher prices, but those were for FL stones (these were prices ranging from $30-$100/carat)
I am just interested in getting a collection going. I do not intend to set anything in jewelry anytime soon. Maybe 5 yrs down the line, when Im married. Currently, just interested in understanding how the market is.
Please say anything about the price or anything that comes to your mind! Very interested in thoughts/ideas/suggestions
Thanks!!!