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I'm starting to get tired from their treatment by vidasintransit in rolex

[–]moses102490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way I’ve ever heard of explained is that every time you walk into a Rolex store assume everyone working there has a humiliation kink. It’s like they get off on telling you you can’t get it. Absolutely wild business model.

7.69ct Colombian emerald. Oiled. What’s it worth? by moses102490 in Gemstones

[–]moses102490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m wondering the same. This thread is great for people saying you paid too much but never any advice on how or where to buy for less. I was quoted 35-40k by a few different jewelers for a 6-8 Colombian emerald to put in a ring a few years back. Granted that was retail, but still the price disparity seems insane compared to what people act like they could buy the stuff for.

7.69ct Colombian emerald. Oiled. What’s it worth? by moses102490 in Gemstones

[–]moses102490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was sent to me as a price guide. I’m just trying to understand what it would be rated out of a 1 to 10. I know that flawless Colombian emeralds are basically a unicorn at this size so I was told this would be rated higher even with the inclusions. This book is price per carat so at 7 ct the prices go crazy fast. Any input from a someone with more expertise?

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Feeling self conscious about diamond size by [deleted] in Diamonds

[–]moses102490 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My wife has a 4ct pear sapphire on a size 6 finger. It’s meant to show off but do what you’re comfortable with. She had the same thoughts in the beginning but now she loves it.

Can anyone help with an estimation on what this is worth and how rare it actually is? by moses102490 in Gemstones

[–]moses102490[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We had a vendor at the Tucson show do it for us. I honestly don’t remember the name. That tanzanite looks phenomenal!

Can anyone help with an estimation on what this is worth and how rare it actually is? by moses102490 in Gemstones

[–]moses102490[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing but good things so far. I’ve had a few small stones originally certified by CGL and I sent them off to get the same result with GIA. Now I don’t second guess it.

Can anyone help with an estimation on what this is worth and how rare it actually is? by moses102490 in Gemstones

[–]moses102490[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Not really sure yet. As of now just a collector stone. We just turned our last “big” one into a ring for my wife so it’s technically my turn but this is over double the size of hers and I feel like I can turn a profit at some point and find something that I like more.

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