Pricing a French Cut Antique?

[lwright]

Hi - my boyfriend recently bought me a ring and I’m trying to get a sense of the price was fair.

Here are the stats I have:
-Antique French cut diamond
-VVSI
-M
-no fluorescence
-2.62 carats
-$20-$25k

Picture below

I haven’t been able to find a single comp. What do you all think?

 

[Lookinagain]

You don't state the price and a photo would help. A French cut diamond that size is uncommon so finding comps will be difficult. Please post a photo and give us at least a general idea of price.

 

[lwright]

You don't state the price and a photo would help. A French cut diamond that size is uncommon so finding comps will be difficult. Please post a photo and give us at least a general idea of price.

Updated!

 

[Rfisher]

Can you show a side profile of the stone/ring?

I’m getting recut-from-a-radiant vibes. Maybe I’m wrong.

Comparison shopping will be difficult on something like this. But depends (IMO) if we are also taking about an antique stone pulled from a piece and made into this ring vs a newly cut stone.
Still somewhat difficult to find comps with what’s available out there to readily buy - but does makes a difference.

 

[lulu_ma]

Umm...might be hard to find a comp for a French Cut of that size.

This is an Asscher that is one step down in color and in clarity for some (not exact) comparison:

2.61 carat VVS2 Asscher Cut Engagement Ring in Sleek Minimal Design

2.61 carat VVS2 Asscher Cut Engagement Ring in Sleek Minimal Design The Varvara 2.61 ring is a VB original design made right here in NYC. The ring centers a GIA-certified 2.61-carat Asscher cut diamond of N color, VVS2 clarity. The stone is bezel set in an 18 karat yellow gold setting. The ring...

www.victorbarbone.com

 

[Lookinagain]

I think you'll be hard put to find a comp. As I said, large french cuts are not often seen. Your photo doesn't quite look like the antique french cuts I've seen but I know there are different flavors. Seeing the side profile of the stone would help.

Here's a 4+ ct one for $225k! The cert. calls it a round cornered square brilliant.

Stephen Russell French Cut Diamond Engagement Ring For Sale at 1stDibs | french cut diamond ring, french cut engagement ring, french cut diamonds

For Sale on 1stDibs - Platinum & French Cut Diamond Ring; 1 Diamond 4.42ct; G VS2; 2 French Cut Diamonds .53ct, 2 Baguettes 1.16ct, signed STEPHEN RUSSELL

www.1stdibs.com

Here are a few more of varying sizes but smaller than yours

Handcrafted Karina French Cut Diamond Ring by Single Stone For Sale at 1stDibs | karina tamir, karina diamond, french cut stone

For Sale on 1stDibs - 1.39ct J/VS1 GIA certified French cut diamond with 0.43ctw old European cut accent diamonds set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold mounting.

www.1stdibs.com

GIA Certified H Vs2 1.79 French Cut Shape Diamond Engagement Ring For Sale at 1stDibs | french cut diamond diagram, h shape ring, gia in french

For Sale on 1stDibs - Unique sparkling one of a kind GIA French cut diamond . 1.79 cts H color VS2 clarity . Early 20th century cutting style . Diamond in platinum ring finger

www.1stdibs.com

If I were in the market for a 2.6 ct true antique French cut, I don't think 20-25k is a bad price.

 

[lwright]

Can you show a side profile of the stone/ring?

I’m getting recut-from-a-radiant vibes. Maybe I’m wrong.

Comparison shopping will be difficult on something like this. But depends (IMO) if we are also taking about an antique stone pulled from a piece and made into this ring vs a newly cut stone.
Still somewhat difficult to find comps with what’s available out there to readily buy - but does makes a difference.

Thanks! My understanding is that it's an antique cut, not a recut

 

[kgizo]

Did it come with a lab report? GIA? If yes, can you share the report?

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

Wow, so unique! What's better than a French cut diamond? A 2.62 ct French cut diamond!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Here’s a sort of comp

Rare French Cut Diamond Ring - Diamond Engagement Rings, Sapphire Ruby and Emerald Jewellery from Weldons of Dublin

Diamond Engagment Rings and Vintage Sapphire & Gemstone Jewellery from Weldons of Dublin. Shop our selection now.

weldons.ie

 

[lwright]

Did it come with a lab report? GIA? If yes, can you share the report?

It did but once my boyfriend bought it they pulled it from the store website, so I won’t have it again for a few months

 

[lwright]

Thank you!! This is the closest comp I’ve found

Here’s a sort of comp

Rare French Cut Diamond Ring - Diamond Engagement Rings, Sapphire Ruby and Emerald Jewellery from Weldons of Dublin

Diamond Engagment Rings and Vintage Sapphire & Gemstone Jewellery from Weldons of Dublin. Shop our selection now.

weldons.ie

 

[Lookinagain]

Thank you!! This is the closest comp I’ve found

That's a one carat center stone. The ones I posted above are closer in size to yours, although yours is lower color than all of them, I'd think the larger ones were better comps.