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kenny|1306548771|2932169 said:I just bought a red diamond at today's inflated prices.
loveloveloveit|1306564918|2932283 said:I am very interested in this thread - I paid just under $3000 US for a 1 ct cushion 12 months ago and am considering a very small upgrade at the moment but it will cost me nearly $1000 for only .3mm in each direction, or in other words .10 (but one colour grade better also). I don't know if that's worth it??? At the time the cushion seemed quite cheap but it's a K which I think is why.
Phoenix|1306575579|2932304 said:Well, let's see:
- I bought a pair of 1.70ct each (3.4ctw) K VS from WF about 3 years ago and paid abt $9k each. Upgraded them in 2009 to 2.3ct each (4.6ctw) J VS2 with BGD and paid about $16-17k each. I reckon a (BGD Sign) super-ideal 2.3ct J VS2 would easily set you back $23-24k each. So thank you, Brian and Lesley, they "saved" me $14-16k on my earrings!
This 2.06ct J VS2 is already a whopping $20k!
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=AGS-104044686004
- Bought a 1.5ct G Si1 Ideal cut from JA two years ago for $9k. A similar stone today would easily cost $15k-16k. So thank you, Jim!
- Bought a 1.5ct F Si1 Ideal cut from JA a few months ago (March/April) for $14k. I'd have to pay $15-16k today. Thank you, Jim, again!
- My 3.02ct F VS2 triple Excellent stone cost me $60k in 2006. Now, a similar stone is in the region of $90-110k!
- Bought a 2.37ct G Si1"Blue" diamond from BGD in March/April for $27k. There's no comparable I can find on BGD's website and am too lazy to look up the prices of other super-ideals. But I reckon a similar stone would be in the vicinity of $30k.
- Bought a 2.66ct H Si2 (eyeclean) BGD Sign Super-Ideal stone in Feb/ March for $27k. Since I don't wear pendants usually and reckon I went a bit overboard with my shopping spree , I'm actually putting it on consignment with JbEG cos if I was to sell it back to BGD, I'd only receive 70% of that and this stone would be in the region of $32-33k at today's prices. I've given myself until after Xmas to sell it; and if it doesn't, then I'll take it back and keep it (maybe I'll get used to wearing a pendant) or maybe I'll convert it into a halo ring, a la LM.
What really really upsets me is that I've been on this holy grail for a big FIVE-O and I didn't pull a trigger when I should havesoooo many times. I remember looking at these stones when diamond prices were "low" (all relative, isn't it?!) and they were in the area of $100-150k. Now, a 5ct RB of the specs I'd like (ie. F-G-H, VS1-Si1) would set me back a "cool" $200-300k++
The only "consolation" (if you can even call it that) is that I've *finally* realised that I'd much much prefer a larger Asscher to a large RB. But at the rate diamond prices are going up, I don't see that in my horizon any time soon! Ah well....
diamondseeker2006|1306595750|2932426 said:Phoenix! You are consigning your new milgrain bezel pendant???? Awww, I think that is such a compliment to your other pieces!...
susimoo|1306576285|2932308 said:So expect lots of Dreamer-esque type threads on my musings re three stones settings, halos etc because whilst I love my new diamond, DSS, I am ashamed to admit, kicked in approx one week after its arrival in the UK. It is now apparent to me that it is no longer about size for me, it is about how best to set my diamond. Oh and so that it looks balanced, if possible, against my (too big for it, ) eternity ring. Which isn't going anywhere, cos I loves it!
hawaiianorangetree|1306588712|2932362 said:Susie... Just wait until you get to Perth, you DSS will be cured for a while because your 1.8ct is going to look HUGE around here!
(and you will fall over in shock when you see the diamond prices...)
Dreamer_D|1306601640|2932502 said:susimoo|1306576285|2932308 said:So expect lots of Dreamer-esque type threads on my musings re three stones settings, halos etc because whilst I love my new diamond, DSS, I am ashamed to admit, kicked in approx one week after its arrival in the UK. It is now apparent to me that it is no longer about size for me, it is about how best to set my diamond. Oh and so that it looks balanced, if possible, against my (too big for it, ) eternity ring. Which isn't going anywhere, cos I loves it!
Susie bring on the Dreamer-esque threads so I am not the only crazy person!
Do tell, I don't know the story, you consigned a diamond with GOG then it sold and you bought an AVC then when the 30 return period was up, traded in the AVC and the proceeds of the sale towards your new diamond? It sounds very similar to my own! I also think the right setting is part of the deal. I can't wait to see what you come up with!
Dreamer_D|1306613685|2932626 said:Susie that was fun to read. Thanks for posting! I am curious, what did your 1ct sell for? Was it close to what you paid?
I love your 7 stone ring, too, dearie, but I suspect it is adding to your DSS wearing it on the same hand as your 1.7ct. Have you ever thought of switching the 7 stone to the RH so you can appreciate the size of the 1.7ct more? Just a thought!