Just got my OECs back from GIA.

[Sakuracherry]

I just picked up the three diamonds I dropped off at GIA on 12/13. To my surprise, when I called them on 12/19, my stones had already been graded and ready for pick up Since I was very busy preparing for the trip, I was not able to go down to the Midtown West area before leaving the country. I just came back earlier this week and finally picked the stones up.

Although I was aware that one of the stones was more tinted than the other two, I was shocked to see that the tinted one was graded as K/VS2 The other two were both graded as F/SI1. I was expecting the K to come back as an I or better

Now I don't know what to do with those stones. The F/SI1s are a great match. I've dreamt of making an OEC three stone ring, but I don't know if I'll ever find a 2ct OEC in high color like the pair I have right now. I could put the K in a pendant, but I'm not really loving the shape. It looks more like a chubby oval and pillowy. Maybe I should use one of the matched pair for a pendant, but I feel bad breaking an almost perfectly matched pair.

What would you do? I was originally looking for a pendant stone, but made an impulsive buy on eBay. I don't regret the purchase, but I don't know what to do with the stones.

 

[SMC]

Use the matched pair for earrings? Or use them as side stones for a colored stone center.

You can use the K stone for anything - pendant, ring, or perhaps resell?

 

[Sakuracherry]

Hi SMC,

Unfortunately, my ears are not pierced. I like the idea of using them as side stones. Maybe I can find a nice sapphire? I'm too scared to sell a diamond online, but I'll think about that. Thank you

 

[Gypsy]

If you don't feel comfortable selling online (if you have a GIA certificate though, its super easy), you can call JBRG and see if they would be interested in a consignment. Or GOG.

 

[CharmyPoo]

Did they get graded as OECs by GIA? What ct weight did they turn out to be?

 

[Missy]

Could you post pics?

 

[marymm]

Make an appointment with Adam at Old World Diamonds - located same building as GIA I believe - and bring all 3 diamonds - ask if he has a stone that will match your pair, and see if you can trade in the K stone to help off-set the cost of the new stone... if Adam doesn't have something suitable in stock, he likely can find something for you.

 

[Sakuracherry]

Gypsy,

I've contacted JBEG. Thank you. What do you think is a reasonable price? Somewhere between $1200-$1800? Thank you.

Charmy,

Yes. They all got graded as OECs. The Fs are 0.77 each and the K is 0.8.

Missy,

Sure. I'm trying to take pictures, but it's super hard! I'll post them as soon as I get better pictures.

Mary,

I cannot afford to get a new 2ct without selling my MRB, but that's a great option. I'll contact him if things don't work with JBEG. Thank you.

 

[Sakuracherry]

Let me post links to the GIA reports just in case somebody would like to see them.

http://www.gia.edu/otmm_wcs_int/proxy-pdf/?ReportNumber=2155830234&url=https://myapps.gia.edu/ReportCheckPOC/pocservlet?ReportNumber=2155830234

http://www.gia.edu/otmm_wcs_int/proxy-pdf/?ReportNumber=5151830246&url=https://myapps.gia.edu/ReportCheckPOC/pocservlet?ReportNumber=5151830246

http://www.gia.edu/otmm_wcs_int/proxy-pdf/?ReportNumber=2155830435&url=https://myapps.gia.edu/ReportCheckPOC/pocservlet?ReportNumber=2155830435

 

[CharmyPoo]

Put them on Pre-loved and link them to one of the classifieds sites. I am pretty sure you will find an interested party (if a reasonable price) without having to pay the commission / consignment fee.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I would not split up a well matched pair since they aren't easy to find. I'd personally save them and set a colored stone in the middle, but as Charmy said, if you do want to sell them, just post on LoupeTroop. You'll need good magnified pictures, though.

 

[iLander]

Yes, wander over to Colored Stones, we'll help you find a nice center stone over there.

 

[heididdl]

I am sad you don't have pierced ears as they would be perfect.

 

[heididdl]

. I guess I like everyones suggestion of putting colored stone in middle or make a Lariet necklace (spelling ) where the diamonds drop down like a Y .You can do a plain white gold chain and have the ttwo stones bezeled at the bottom


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[Sakuracherry]

Charmy,

If I don't hear back from JBEG by Monday, I'll consider putting the K up on DB or LT. What do you think is the reasonable
Price? Thank you.

DS,

I'm probably keeping the pair. I know it's really hard to find a matched pair of OECs in high color. Thank you. I'm definitely selling the K.

iLander,

Thank you. I'd love to get a nice sapphire.

Heidi,

I like the idea! I'm keeping the pair. I'll wait and see if I want to use them for a pendant or a ring.