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Yes, that's the one I'm referring to.@Wewechew Is this the rose & white gold ring with the diamond from Erica’s IG post that you are thinking of consigning?
Erica is on my short list. Glad to hear you've been happy with her so farI’m using LAD for my loose pear. The listing looks great (lots of pics and video) and I feel my stone is well represented. However I haven’t heard anything in regards to interest in it (I assume not many are interested in a pear shaped diamond) so I can’t comment on the success of the listing. I do know she also put it on her IG as well, so it is being seen.
Good luck and I hope you find a good fit for your goal of selling it.
Yes, that's the one I'm referring to.
Yes, I was trying to not take too big of a loss on it since it was new. I've also been in the position of listing something and taking a considerable loss and then having a seller haggle with me, creating even more of a loss, so I was trying to not price it too low even though there is wiggle room for the least I would take it for at this point.Thanks. I’m hesitant to post this, but thought it *may* help explain the lack of interest you commented on - at least for me (as I really loved that diamond when I saw it listed & tried to buy it) ... and that is your asking price for a pre-loved piece (albeit still relatively new).
I saw Erica’s posting & asking price for that diamond on IG (as I’m sure others on here did as well, and it’s still visible, I believe). And most of us have an idea of what settings (even custom) run from known custom vendors (this one is not really ‘known’ too well on PS, I think). You’re obviously free to ask whatever price you want, but IMO your original asking price was pretty much ‘retail’ (and actually a little high IMO even if ‘at your cost’ for the custom ring). Personally, I might have considered buying it for conversion to a pendant (since that was my plan if I bought the diamond), but now it’s really just too cost prohibitive to absorb your full cost as well as mine to convert it (if that makes sense) for a pendant ... so for me - it just comes down to too much compromise for the cost.
As much as it super sucks to take a loss on items we sell preloved (even when they are essentially ‘new’), unless it’s a known/high-end piece like Leon, VCA, Tiffany, etc., I think it’s just the reality and risk we take and accept in this bling addiction of ours, that we end up taking 30-50% losses on items we have made and later opt to sell. I do wish you the best of luck with the sale - whether you consign or not. It’s a beautiful ring, I’m sure it’s perfect for someone out there, and I hope you take my feedback in the spirit in which I intended, which is to hopefully be helpful.![]()
I remember seeing that stone on her IG and reaching out to purchase for a project that I had inmind, but it had already sold. That has not even 2 months ago, do you mind if I ask why you changed your mind? Perhaps you could rework the piece to something more appealing.Yes, I was trying to not take too big of a loss on it since it was new. I've also been in the position of listing something and taking a considerable loss and then having a seller haggle with me, creating even more of a loss, so I was trying to not price it too low even though there is wiggle room for the least I would take it for at this point.
All things to consider. Thank you![]()
It's a beautiful stone and an amazing ring, but it's just not "me"; it's a bit too blingy. I should probably know myself better by now as I've bought and sold other halo'd pieces over the years for the same reason, but in my mind that was the best way to set the stone to make it shine. I'd really rather not take apart the ring and put the stone in something else as the entire setting would be worthless at that point.I remember seeing that stone on her IG and reaching out to purchase for a project that I had inmind, but it had already sold. That has not even 2 months ago, do you mind if I ask why you changed your mind? Perhaps you could rework the piece to something more appealing.
For example, if I were to sell my antique pear diamond, I would list it for every penny I paid because it's so hard to find and it could not be replaced for less. Just my two cents.
I disagree that we all need to take a 30-50% "loss" on our baubles. I always list my pieces for what Erica suggests. If someone wants to offer less, fine. But I can tell you I've dealt with PS'ers who were downright rude and obnoxious with their "offers" and nasty comments on what I should be selling my stuff for. This was mostly on LT, I didn't really have any negative issues once I sent my stuff off to Erica.
Also, some of us have diamonds that are VERY hard to replace and they are worth more than a comp. For example, if I were to sell my antique pear diamond, I would list it for every penny I paid because it's so hard to find and it could not be replaced for less. Just my two cents.
I loss a little bit of money + $1700 on the setting when I sold my Octavia. I sold the ring on DB within 24hrs.
@Wewechew keep in mind the time of year also ... it’s back-to-school time for a lot of families, so bling budgets may not be as plentiful right now. Just another thought.
Yes! You are so correct! I didn't think of this at all! Back-to-school with less money for jewelry stuff and I'm sure, less time for it, too! Thanks!
I read this thread and was hoping to see a pic of the pear ring in question? Show me?![]()
@soxfan ‘s Antique pear diamond ring is legendary ... the stuff antique diamond dreams are made of ... I *hope* it’s one of the Iconic PS thread pieces because it should be!
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-ring-is-done-bespoke-halo-by-lad-cvb.224266/
@soxfan ‘s Antique pear diamond ring is legendary ... the stuff antique diamond dreams are made of ... I *hope* it’s one of the Iconic PS thread pieces because it should be!
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-ring-is-done-bespoke-halo-by-lad-cvb.224266/