Antique EC question

[TexasKimmy]

Hi there,

I am wondering if it is worth paying 2-3K more for an antique emerald cut diamond than a new one. There is a gorgeous stone that is just under 2ct and it is EGL certed. When I price stones from PS vendors, comparable ones are 2-3K less and they are GIA certed. Is this what you would expect? Thanks.

SB

 

[Richard Sherwood]

No, I would not expect an antique emerald cut diamond to be worth more than a modern emerald cut diamond of the same quality. This doesn''t mean it couldn''t cost more though. That would depend on the seller''s overhead and markup. A fine antique jewelry store in a premium location for example might have a higher markup than an internet vendor with no showroom operating at minimal cost with minimal markup.

That aside, and in general, I also wouldn''t expect an emerald cut with an EGL report to cost more than an emerald cut with the same grading having a GIA report, unless possibly the EGL stone had a substantially better make than the GIA stone.

 

[diagem]

Date: 5/15/2009 11:46:24 AM
Author:Secret Butterfly
Hi there,

I am wondering if it is worth paying 2-3K more for an antique emerald cut diamond than a new one. There is a gorgeous stone that is just under 2ct and it is EGL certed. When I price stones from PS vendors, comparable ones are 2-3K less and they are GIA certed. Is this what you would expect? Thanks.

SB

Antique based on what? Is is set in an Antique piece..., or is it just based on the vendors info.?
A lot of factors to take into consideration when valuing Antiques...

Its not so easy as comparing to modern cuts...