Large OECs on ebay

[DecoDaze]

I'm (unfortunately!) not in the market for a large OEC (9+mm) just yet, but I hope to be someday... so I'm trying to educate myself about why some stones get grabbed up immediately, and others seem to languish. I realize there are a lot of variables, and it's a big risk to take making such a large purchase via ebay, but can those in the know give me your opinions on these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121000068193?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110969353560?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251115983924?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251122755573?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 I know this one has been discussed previously; it's still for sale.

Why are they staying available for so long? Price is too high? Facet patterns no good? Not a large enough market? What do you think?

Thanks!

 

[CharmedOne]

They are beautiful. My guess is the price.

 

[ForteKitty]

Mostly price, as those are pretty much retail, and also color since they are probably more tinted than many are comfortable with.

 

[SB621]

Mostly price, as those are pretty much retail, and also color since they are probably more tinted than many are comfortable with.

If you click the Report thread and ask the mods to move this to the antique and vintage jewelry forum you might get more opinions there too.

My thoughts are the pricing is a little high. And definitely the color is exaggerated. There is no way the first listening is a K. I'm not color sensative at all but it looks O-P are lower to me.

Also before you buy anything I would always ask for a straight on picutre that will show you the exact facet pattern and cut. It seems most of these listenings only offer angle views.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I wouldn't move it because a lot of people never go to the antique jewelry forum.

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

i like the 2.93 one....it's not as yellowish as the other ones and the overall look is eye catching/different