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Author:  steinfroilein [ Tue May 23, 2017 5:05 am ]
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You heard about http://www.cbsnews.com/news/diamond-bou ... t-auction/ ?

A 26.27 carat white diamond was bought 30 years ago for $15 at a flea market supposed as an imitation jewelry ring and now is expected to fetch about $454,000 when it is auctioned by Sotheby's next month.

We should look more for bargains on flea markets .... :wink:

Author:  Marlow [ Tue May 23, 2017 4:53 pm ]
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"Only" 454000 $ ??

For an 26,27 ct 19th century diamond. Maybe from India, Brazil or South Africa??

Should check my Piggybank....

Maybe not a bad idea for some flea market vendors to visit GO...

Otherwise ](*,) ](*,) :smt010 :smt010

Author:  Barbra Voltaire, FGG [ Tue May 23, 2017 5:13 pm ]
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It would be great to try to find the original vendor and cut them a check for $10,000. after the sale goes through.
Might be a life changing gesture for both parties. 8)

Author:  arglthesheep [ Wed May 24, 2017 10:33 am ]
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@Barbra great Idea =D> :mrgreen: would only be a fair gesture....

I think it is the same or lower chance to find something like this on a flea market than winning in lottery.
So going on fleamarket wont make you rich :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Author:  Marlow [ Wed May 24, 2017 11:29 am ]
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I don't agree....but I am an a....ole 8)

The history of this diamond would be interessting - what happened that such a precious stone finally was offered on a flea market.

Author:  Barbra Voltaire, FGG [ Wed May 24, 2017 12:30 pm ]
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Marlow made me think......not everyone is generous...and I'm not talking about Marlow.
If you were to track down the original owner, :evil: they may feel entitled to MORE than the $10,000.

Forget about it.

Author:  arglthesheep [ Wed May 24, 2017 3:17 pm ]
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yes humans are greedy :mrgreen:

there was a study where 100 $ were offered to one guy if he shares 20 $ with another unknown.
mostly these deals did not work out because of the second wanted more then 20 $ mostly the half.
This is why people are unlucky, they don´t take the 20 bucks as they are for free, and want always more and rather break this deal then taking the 20 bucks...
unlogic greedy humans....

Author:  Marlow [ Wed May 24, 2017 3:20 pm ]
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There is a video of the stone..

http://globalnews.ca/video/3469552/flea ... han-600000

Author:  arglthesheep [ Fri May 26, 2017 1:39 am ]
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As i just saw the stone I am wondering if the price isnt far too low estimated?
The stone doesnt look bad?! color ok, cut ok so for 26 ct "only" 600000 $??
Ok i am not the diamond expert, but seems very low for me for this size...

Author:  Barbra Voltaire, FGG [ Fri May 26, 2017 11:49 am ]
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We'll see when the hammer drops.

Author:  Marlow [ Fri May 26, 2017 12:19 pm ]
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arglthesheep wrote:
As i just saw the stone I am wondering if the price isnt far too low estimated?
The stone doesnt look bad?! color ok, cut ok so for 26 ct "only" 600000 $??
Ok i am not the diamond expert, but seems very low for me for this size...


St. Marie aux Mines or this one [-( [-(

Hope they will not recut this stone..

Author:  stairman [ Sat May 27, 2017 8:37 am ]
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arglthesheep wrote:
yes humans are greedy :mrgreen:

there was a study where 100 $ were offered to one guy if he shares 20 $ with another unknown.
mostly these deals did not work out because of the second wanted more then 20 $ mostly the half.
This is why people are unlucky, they don´t take the 20 bucks as they are for free, and want always more and rather break this deal then taking the 20 bucks...
unlogic greedy humans....

Governments would be wise to heed that advice

Author:  steinfroilein [ Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:03 am ]
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It reached £656,750 at auction.

which means around $831,250 or around 750.000 €

http://www.sothebys.com/en/news-video/b ... ondon.html

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