BLACK DIAMOND VALUE AND BEST BUYERS

[hishamSHARMY]

Dear All.
I want some expert opinion about the value of a black 19.26 carat black diamond as shown in picture.
Any help ????

 

[Dancing Fire]

You want to sell it or buy it?

 

[Dancing Fire]

I hope you didn't pay too much for this stone.

 

[denverappraiser]

eBay gets quite a few of these. Here, for example, is a 12.5 carater offered by a dealer that's trying, so far unsuccessfully, to get $100/ct. for it. This same seller has quite a few of them for sale of various sizes and they seem to occasionally sell one so this gives you a benchmark on how and for how much someone else is choosing to sell them. Your results may vary and, of course, ASKING $100/ct isn't the same as getting it. Selling is a skill.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-55cts-15-6mm-Natural-Jet-Black-Diamond-Ring-Certified-AAA-Grade-6820-Value/251745746968?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3D0ff90afe68c641aa90e5fc6a92b6a2ed%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140602152332%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D391012809219

 

[heididdl]

One Word TREATED............second words clarity enhanced third flag set in silver.

 

[momhappy]

^Yup - treated and/or sterling silver should give you a couple of clues related to value.

 

[Karl_K]

no idea what they go for these days but 6-7 years ago saw a dozen treated black diamonds each the size of a dime for $50 each at a gem show with no buyers interested in them.

 

[lambskin]

How much does a lump of coal cost?

 

[LoversKites]

The treatment is most likely heat, irradiation or both.