This week has been an exceptional one.
We were fortunate enough to acquire three truly unique pieces, all purchased from jewelers out of state. Our buying strength is well known; we routinely buy from dealers in America, Canada and overseas.
First, a small but exceptionally rare natural pink diamond brooch – the center stone weighs just ¾ of a carat and is surrounded by fine white clean diamonds, circa 1990. We paid over $10,000, and it’s available at our Hyde Park store for $15,000 (by appointment only in St. Pete).
Next, a velvety 12-carat, no-heat sapphire acquired from a New Jersey jeweler. We paid nearly $80,000 for it, even though the gem lab identified its origin as Sri Lanka. Typically, Sri Lankan sapphires show good color but lack that deep “gemmy” quality. This one, however, had the unmistakable color and glow of a Kashmir stone. We had it for barely a day before it sold – for a modest 15% profit. (Had it actually been certified as from Kashmir, it would have been a million-dollar gem.)
And finally, an incredible D-color, SI1 clarity, old-European-cut pear-shaped diamond. “D” is the highest possible color grade – absolutely colorless – and we adore these antique cuts. We agreed to purchase it for $200,000 from a small-town Georgia jeweler. Before finalizing, he tried to sell it in Atlanta; two jewelers there told him it was out of their range and both said, “Take it to the Hesses.” So he did – and now this magnificent diamond is available for $250,000, complete with two one-carat white side stones of equal quality. Set in platinum, circa 1930s, this can be worn as is, or we can transform it into a brooch or pendant. Available by appointment in either location. (I offered it to Katrina, but in her wisdom, she said “No, it looks like payroll to me.”) (whew!)
Have an expensive piece of jewelry you’re considering selling? Why not sell where other jewelers sell? Come see us – we’re always strong buyers of fine diamonds, sapphires, rare estate jewelry and gold.
