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Are these emeralds on auctionet.com genuine?
Dear Igi, No, these two are dyed and fracture filled quartz. I know, it is hard to imagine that anything could be more worthless than dyed beryl but these two actually are :) So, Garpenhus Auktioner are liars and fraudsters. And auctionet.com are no better if they allow things like this to happen. IRead more
Dear Igi,
No, these two are dyed and fracture filled quartz. I know, it is hard to imagine that anything could be more worthless than dyed beryl but these two actually are 🙂
See lessSo, Garpenhus Auktioner are liars and fraudsters. And auctionet.com are no better if they allow things like this to happen.
It would be interesting to find out who is in charge of these estimates? Is it auctionet.com (the site) or Garpenhus Auktioner (the seller)? It is obvious that a genuine emerald of 7.07 or 11.6 carats could never be given such a low estimate of EUR 268. So, the one who is in charge of these estimates, knows that this is a fake.
If anyone here knows who is in charge of the valuations on auctionet.com, please share this info!
0.62 ct Pink Diamond on gemrockauctions
Bergholm, Before I say anything about the price, I'd like to say a few words about another important aspect here - the quality. I have bought and sold many diamonds (including pink diamonds), and I am very much familiar with this type of pink diamonds - I2 - I3 clarity diamonds (referred to also asRead more
Bergholm,
Before I say anything about the price, I’d like to say a few words about another important aspect here – the quality. I have bought and sold many diamonds (including pink diamonds), and I am very much familiar with this type of pink diamonds – I2 – I3 clarity diamonds (referred to also as Piqué). It is good that the description is honest on this. The seller clearly states that it is I2 to I3 clarity.
See lessWhat is not entirely honest here, it’s the images. They are photoshopped and substantially enhanced. In reality these diamonds are by far not that vivid pink and saturated. They are much paler and with a brownish hue. I attach an image of a pink diamond here that I bought about a year ago. It’s stock photo was as vivid-pink as yours. So, the reality is very much different. It is always the case with these pink diamonds. So, don’t even dream that this case here is any different. I guarantee you, it is not.
Secondly, these diamonds always have some nicks and cracks. They are always hidden in the images in order to get a better price.
Last but not least, the price – $2490 for this diamond is absolutely outrageous. I have always been buying 1+ carat diamonds (I mean, the same quality and color as this one but bigger). The price range has been from $250 to $290 (including shipping). Oh, and that did include a certificate worth another $30. So, we come to a price of $220 to $260 for 1+ carat diamond. This one should cost no more than 1/2 of that then.
12.25 CT GGL CERTIFICATE UNHEATED EMERALD RING 925: eBay
First of all, I would like to say that I agree with everything @Anna has said here. I have bought several "gemstones" with GGL certificates, and they all turned out to be cheap fakes. But I also want to share an interesting experience I have had with eBay's feedback scores. A few years ago I neededRead more
First of all, I would like to say that I agree with everything Anna has said here. I have bought several “gemstones” with GGL certificates, and they all turned out to be cheap fakes.
See lessBut I also want to share an interesting experience I have had with eBay’s feedback scores. A few years ago I needed three small diamonds for a piece of jewelry that I wanted to be made for me. I found these accent stones at a decent price and quality on eBay. I believe the seller was from Hong Kong or Singapore (don’t remember exactly). The seller had a few hundred unique feedback and it was 100% positive. So, I had no reason not to trust him. I ordered the diamonds, paid for them, and after several weeks received the parcel. From the very start, they did not look right. I have seen and held in my hand many diamonds, but these ones simply didn’t look right. I tested them with my diamond tester – no reaction. Brought them to a lab and it turned out to be glass. If a seller decides to cheat me, I would expect to receive moissanite or some sort of crystal in the worst-case scenario. Really, glass?! I was shocked! 100% positive feedback and they send me worthless glass!
Anyways, after lengthy arguments, I was able to return the purchased items and received a full refund. Of course, I wanted to warn other potential buyers about such dishonest and outrageous practices. So, I left negative feedback. No explicit or offensive language, no swearing or anything. Just mentioned that I bought diamonds, received glass instead, it was testified by an official, trustworthy lab, be aware. So, everything was in line with eBay’s policies.
After a month or so I recalled this incident and decided to check upon this seller’s feedback – isn’t there more negative feedback from other scam victims. What a surprise! The seller had 100% positive feedback again, and my feedback had disappeared. I wrote an e-mail to eBay asking to explain what was the reason for deleting my feedback. They never bothered to reply. Then I understood that eBay’s feedback scores have to be taken with a grain of salt. I still do pay attention to them but I always remember this experience I had.
Emerald necklace – Catawiki auction
@Anna is absolutely right on this - it is dyed beryl. This is the way it goes - they (manufacturers of these items) take low-quality beryl (usually white) and dye it with green color. When it is dyed, it is impossible to tell what the initial color was. Now it is green and it is beryl. As you may knRead more
Anna is absolutely right on this – it is dyed beryl. This is the way it goes – they (manufacturers of these items) take low-quality beryl (usually white) and dye it with green color. When it is dyed, it is impossible to tell what the initial color was. Now it is green and it is beryl. As you may know, green beryl is called emerald. However, not when it is dyed. They can call it whatever they want, but it is nothing more than cheap, dyed beryl after all.
See lessWhat amazes me is that Catawiki’s “experts” keep on accepting and listing these items for years. And they allow labeling these items as emerald necklaces, bracelets, etc. Could it be that they don’t know what it is? Possibly, but then they are no experts. Could it be that they do know what it is? Possibly, but then they are fraudsters.
This listing made me laugh. Through the tiers, though. Catawiki auction site proudly presents itself as listing only unique and special objects. They say they have professional experts vetting every submitted item. They say all the auctions are supervised by a notary public. And they do not allow to use stock images in the listings. What a shame! What a shame when you compare their words and actions! Here is the original listing of this item on eBay (with the same images :)): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Green-Emerald-1161-50-Cts-Earth-Mined-4-Strand-Round-Shape-Beads-Necklace-Rare/362439204534? (just in case this listing gets removed by eBay, I attach the screenshot here, too).
So, to cut the long story short, I am happy for you, Martin65, that you didn’t bid on this item. I have no intention to say that everything is fake and bad on Catawiki, but you have to exercise due care because most of their “experts” are good for nothing. Or they are instructed to close their eyes to many things. Who knows…
12.25 CT GGL CERTIFICATE UNHEATED EMERALD RING 925: eBay
It is very much right what you noted about simulated diamonds. No reasonable person would set a real emerald and simulated diamonds in the same setting. This is definitely not an emerald. That's for sure. It is a bit difficult to tell from the images whether it is a dyed beryl or a dyed quartz. LookRead more
It is very much right what you noted about simulated diamonds. No reasonable person would set a real emerald and simulated diamonds in the same setting. This is definitely not an emerald. That’s for sure. It is a bit difficult to tell from the images whether it is a dyed beryl or a dyed quartz. Looks like beryl to me (quartz is usually lighter in color and the color-concentration zones are more pronounced).
See lessAs far as GGL “certificates” are concerned, if you see a gemstone with a GGL certificate, it is a red flag by itself. Every single “gemstone” I have seen with a GGL certificate so far has been a fake. So, it is no real certificate.
So, I would say that a Thai or Indian-made silver ring with a dyed beryl and simulated diamonds would cost around $15 – $30 on eBay (ok, maybe $40 if it’s supernice).
Emerald necklace – Catawiki auction
Dear Martin, I registered here to answer your question :) Good for you that you didn't bid on this necklace. It is not emerald but dyed beryl. These necklaces are really nothing special, they are made in India, and are very cheap. 150 EUR is way toooo much for it. I hope this helps ;)
Dear Martin,
See lessI registered here to answer your question 🙂 Good for you that you didn’t bid on this necklace. It is not emerald but dyed beryl. These necklaces are really nothing special, they are made in India, and are very cheap. 150 EUR is way toooo much for it. I hope this helps 😉