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Timely thread, I was *THISCLOSE* to pulling the trigger on visually well matched 4,7 ctw oec pair on auction. They were estimated by a GIA trained appraiser at j/k vs1 and k/l si1.
I liked them visually, kept going until 15 K (including buyer's premium, so 12.5 k hammer price).
It was a trusted expert who gave me the estimate, but given that they were bezel set and he might be off by a few grades (hidden chips..) I stuck with the limit I had set myself beforehand.I figured I might be able to sell an eyeclean 2.2 CT L m oec and an eyeclean 2.5 CT n oec at that price, if the appraiser we as off a few grades.
In short: when it's a rare or hard to come by cut, matched pair or suite, GREAT price and preferably set in antique jewelry.
Then it might be worth it to ME.
I liked them visually, kept going until 15 K (including buyer's premium, so 12.5 k hammer price).
It was a trusted expert who gave me the estimate, but given that they were bezel set and he might be off by a few grades (hidden chips..) I stuck with the limit I had set myself beforehand.I figured I might be able to sell an eyeclean 2.2 CT L m oec and an eyeclean 2.5 CT n oec at that price, if the appraiser we as off a few grades.
In short: when it's a rare or hard to come by cut, matched pair or suite, GREAT price and preferably set in antique jewelry.
Then it might be worth it to ME.