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For my collection sale. See Preloved thread for details.
Rings
January 5, 2020
$1
Listing my 2 lab diamond pendants from lightbox. Both like new 3/8 ct in silver for 300 1ct in 10k white gold for 975. Prices are PayPal friends and family but I’ll pay for insured domestic shipping. Will ship internationally via registered mail for an extra fee.
Necklaces & Pendants
March 17, 2020
$975

Completed Listings

5 stone diamond band, 1 ct total weight, G/VS, nicely cut stones. Not ACA but nice proportions and very sparkly, size 5.5 and set in solid platnium. Lost the marking when it was sized. Similar ring on ID jewelry retails for 2300$ Asking $900 +25 s/h Lots of pics below! http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/edwardian-and-modern-5-stone-diamond-rings-t186674.html Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA unless you're an established Pricescoper and willing to cover the extra shipping/insurance. Thanks for looking!
Bands
September 7, 2013
$900
Unheated(!) 2.77ct. 7.54 x9.14 tanzanite (precisiongem) set in 18k rose gold handmade pendant setting from Heart of Waters on Etsy. It's a truly stunning piece, I get more compliments on it than anything else I own, but I don't wear it often since I usually just wear my diamond bezel due to it being more low maintenance, lol. This was before I realized I wear rings much more than pendants, so my loss will hopefully be someone's gain. The stone itself does have a feather that can be seen at certain angles up close, but not noticeable from pendant viewing distances. Here is a thread to the stone itself. It's rare that tanzanites are unheated and yet this saturated. You can see detailed shots of the lose stone here: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/pg-unheated-tanzanite-is-here-t126697.html Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA unless you're an established Pricescoper and willing to cover the extra shipping/insurance. Thanks for looking!
Necklaces & Pendants
September 7, 2013
Blue tourmaline by barry approx 6mm x6mm, and 2mm melee benitoite pendant set in sterling silver, hand wrought by Sally at hearts of water. The color is glowing and stunning, haven't seen this color in awhile, and precision cut in one of barry's perfect cushions! Could probably be disassembled into a bezel ring and a benitoite charm/pendant. http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/benitoites-and-barry-blue-tourmaline-pendant-t162719.html. Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA unless you're an established Pricescoper and willing to cover the extra shipping/insurance. Thanks for looking!
Necklaces & Pendants
September 7, 2013
7mm Spinel portugese round, the color is a pink with occasional hints of purple, beautiful soft and glowy color with a touch of sleepiness, ring by JKT in 18kt and argentinium silver.Size 6. Beautifully cut with gorgeous hand done flower petal detailing in rich 18k gold. JKT is an expert custom jeweler, her pieces in argentinium silver often start above this asking price. Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA unless you're an established Pricescoper and willing to cover the extra shipping/insurance. Thanks for looking!
Colored Stone Center
September 7, 2013
Beautiful handmade pendant in argentinium silver by JKT, set with a precision blue zircon from Gene at precision gem. I think I wore this exactly once since buying it, lol, I'm just not a pendant person! It's a gorgeous statement piece,and JKT does amazing work, her prices have increased significantly, and these days a simple custom piece in silver starts well above this asking price. Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA unless you're an established Pricescoper and willing to cover the extra shipping/insurance. Thanks for looking!
Necklaces & Pendants
September 7, 2013
Amythest from Barry, 4.45ct, it's approx 12mm x 10mm. It is a gorgeously rich purple with both blue and red flashes. Never set. Would make a stunning pendant or fun cocktail ring. 185 + 10 s/h Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA unless you're an established Pricescoper and willing to cover the extra shipping/insurance. Thanks for looking!
Colored Gemstone
September 7, 2013
$185
Hot pink 6.2mm round tourmaline which I really couldn't capture well on camera, and a 1ct spinel that's a purple-pink/fuschia in a step cut. Both together for 80$ + 5 s/h. :) Low price is because I bought the spinel from Tan back in the day, and the tourm is was in a setting I bought from a fellow PSer and I don't feel right selling it by itself. Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA unless you're an established Pricescoper and willing to cover the extra shipping/insurance. Thanks for looking!
Colored Gemstone
September 7, 2013
$80
2 settings for sale (diamonds NOT included). Both have platinum heads, 18k yellow gold bands, and sz 6. One is a 3 stone, it has some signs of wear, and one deeper scratch near the base of the prongs. Will fit a 5mm round in the center, and 4mm round sides. 150$ + 10$ s/h/fees. SOLD! The other is a custom piece that will also hold a 5mm. The prongs will need to be rebuilt for this one though since they had to be cut to get the stone out. My jeweler estimated 6-10$ per prong for that work. Sits super low and comfy. 150$ + 10$ s/h/fees. There is a matching band that can be bought with it for an extra 50$ which is also 18k yellow gold with small diamonds and sapphires. More pics of the settings here when they still housed diamonds can be seen here: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/some-lazare-kaplan-goodies-aka-5-stone-before-shots-t193594.html Final sale so please ask question! (Alternatively, if anyone has a 5mm sapphire they want to sell, let me know, haha)
Settings
September 23, 2013
$150
Beautiful handmade pendant in argentinium silver by JKT, set with a precision blue zircon from Gene at precision gem. I think I wore this exactly once since buying it, lol, I'm just not a pendant person! It's a gorgeous statement piece,and JKT does amazing work, her prices have increased significantly, and these days a simple custom piece in silver starts well above this asking price. Asking 275+10 s/h Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA unless you're an established Pricescoper and willing to cover the extra shipping/insurance. Would make a great Christmas gift. Thanks for looking!
Bands
November 9, 2013
$275
7mm Spinel portugese round, the color is a pink with occasional hints of purple, beautiful soft and glowy color with a touch of sleepiness, ring by JKT in 18kt and argentinium silver.Size 6. Beautifully cut with gorgeous hand done flower petal detailing in rich 18k gold. JKT is an expert custom jeweler, her pieces in argentinium silver often start above this asking price. Asking 325 +15 s/h. Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA unless you're an established Pricescoper and willing to cover the extra shipping/insurance. Lowering prices on pieces in time for the holidays. :) Thanks for looking!
Colored Stone Center
November 9, 2013
$325
Blue tourmaline by barry approx 6mm x6mm, and 2mm melee benitoite pendant set in sterling silver, hand wrought by Sally at hearts of water. The color is glowing and stunning, haven't seen this color in awhile, and precision cut in one of barry's perfect cushions! Could probably be disassembled into a bezel ring and a benitoite charm/pendant. http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/benitoites-and-barry-blue-tourmaline-pendant-t162719.html. 400$ + 20 s/h. Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA. Lowering prices in time for holidays. Thanks for looking!
Necklaces & Pendants
November 9, 2013
$400
Unheated(!) 2.77ct. 7.54 x9.14 tanzanite (precisiongem) set in 18k rose gold handmade pendant setting from Heart of Waters on Etsy. It's a truly stunning piece, I get more compliments on it than anything else I own, but I don't wear it often since I usually just wear my diamond bezel due to it being more low maintenance, lol. This was before I realized I wear rings much more than pendants, so my loss will hopefully be someone's gain. The stone itself does have a feather that can be seen at certain angles up close, but not noticeable from pendant viewing distances. Here is a thread to the stone itself. It's rare that tanzanites are unheated and yet this saturated. You can see detailed shots of the loose stone here: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/pg-unheated-tanzanite-is-here-t126697.html Asking 750$ + 25 shipping, which is honestly the price for the setting alone these days! Please ask questions as this is a final sale, at this point I'm only comfortable shipping within the USA. Lowering prices for the holidays. Thanks for looking!
Necklaces & Pendants
November 9, 2013
$750
Still on the fence about listing this one...but with my new five stone, I don't see myself wearing it much since I prefer wearing some color for my RHR. Stats: 1.10ctw D color VS emerald cut diamond band in 18k white gold, from Facets. The color, clarity, gold purity, and facets are all engraved inside the band. No fluoro in any of the stones. Shows signs of gentle wear and could use a replating as the rhodium has faded so now it looks more like unplated WG. Asking 1250 +50 for help with paypal/shipping costs. Would make a stunning wedding band or RHR. More pics here: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/facets-7-stone-emerald-cut-band-and-friends-t193108.html Comparable bands are hard to find, but seem to be in the 3-4k range, and not even D colored stones. It's low and comfy on the finger and sizeable. Shipping only to the USA, final sale thanks!
Bands
November 9, 2013
$1,250
1.13 cts, cushion cut measuring 6.1x5.2x4.4, some eye visible inclusions on very close inspection but nothing distracting or seen when viewing the ring with normal wearing distance. It's a brilliant rich green. The side diamonds are .12ctw, size is a 5.5, setting is 14k white gold. The prongs on one side are a little scratched and dented (That's what I get for not taking it to my usual jeweler!) but it's only noticeable if you're looking for it from the side. More pics here: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/new-cushion-tsavorite-ring-t185733.html Asking $895+ 20$ in s/h/insurance/fees. Pretty firm on the price on this one given that's the price of the tsav or setting alone.
Colored Stone Center
December 30, 2013
$895
Fun vintage style setting, 14k yellow gold (inscriptions say "4", I think the "1" was scrubbed away during a resize or polish). Sz 7 currently (and sizeable), previously held a 1.05 ct OEC which is NOT include. The OEC was a little over 6mm. I think this would look great with a 6mm colored stone, it's a solitaire setting without looking like an ering, and I love the style and statement of it. If I had a stone to fit it, I'd keep it myself, but since I don't (yet), I thought I'd list it in case anyone was looking for a setting. FYI, one of the prong tips broke when the oec was being removed and will likely need to be retipped, price reflects that. My jeweler usually quotes me 20$ for that kind of repair for what that's worth. Asking 80$ + 10 to help with fees/shipping/insurance.
Bands
February 17, 2014
$80
I've come to find that 9mm is too big for me to wear comfortably. :( The color is the purest orange I've seen in a spess (and I've returned many). It's 4.1 ct, in a glorious cushion cut by Gene. Has expected sugar inclusions that really aren't distracting on the hand. The setting is 18k yellow gold, size 6. Asking $1100 OBRO, +$25 to help with s/h/insurance/fees. Less than what it cost to put together. Open to trades for tsavorite or color change garnets. :) Any may be looking for setting soon too... Just for comps: http://www.torraca.net/projects/spessartite-oval/ http://www.gemrite.com/products/spessertite-garnet-6-79-cts Thanks for looking!
Bands
May 20, 2014
$1,100
Too lazy to list these separately haha. The Barry spinel is 1ct 5.8mm round The merelani mint is 1.17 ct, 6.80 mm x 6.30 mm and has that beautiful blue modifier everyone looks for. Final sale, please ask questions! Asking price is 425 for both, +20$ to help with shipping and paypal fees.
Bands
December 11, 2014
$425
I've been keeping this as an alternate wedding set but never wear it. But it's too beautiful a set not to wear, the oec is one of the prettiest I've seen. The Ering is a .5-.6 ct (sold to me as .6, I like to be conservative) oec/omc k/l diamond with a glorious high crown in a 14k rose gold setting that is graceful and unique. I've never seen another setting like it. The band is .38 of single cut diamonds in 14 k rose gold with miligrain and hand engraved back. Made by David klass. Final sale, I have more pics if needed. Pretty aggressively priced even compared to other preloved rings, though feel free to make an offer. I'm also in the market for diamond studs.
Natural Diamond Center
December 11, 2014
$1,200
Barry ammy with red/blue flashes in rose gold bezel and sterling silver shank. Size 6. One of the corners of the bezel is a bit pinched, see the photos for details. Final sale.
Colored Stone Center
December 11, 2014
$100
Looking for some modest but nice quality diamond studs for everyday wear, rounds or princess cut. Around total ctw of .5. To buy or trade (See my other listings for trade things available) thanks!
Earrings
December 13, 2014
updated
Colored Stone Center
May 13, 2016
I constantly waffle on listing this or not, but since I'm spring cleaning, thought I'd put it up again. The oec is just over 1ct, sold to me as O/P and confirmed by my jeweler. It's bezel set in yellow gold. I had the ring rechased fairly recently (2 years or so ago) and almost haven't worn it since then so the engraving is beautiful and sharp. Ring is size 4 and not sizeable as the patterning goes all away around. I do wear it on ring finger which is typically a 4.5, it fits due to the thinness of the band. If you had a really good bench person, you could likely add a sizing bar in the back. Lots of other pics here: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/oec-in-van-craeynest-t198840.html More pics of the setting when it was set with a round brilliant: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/new-wedding-set-van-craeynest-812-leon-mege-r835-t171916.html Asking 3500 + s/h (how much depends on method of payment/shipping). Hard to find comps online, it's the 812 model on VC. Band alone retails for over 3k: http://sierramoongoldsmiths.com/shop/rings/van-craeynest-scroll-band/ OEC diamond comps are roughly 3k http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/1-05ct-old-european-cut-diamond-gia-m-vs1#.VzcsntRJm70 http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/1-09ct-oecut-diamond-gia-s-t-vvs2#.VzctF9RJm70 It's almost like buying the setting with a 1ct free diamond, or the diamond with a free brand setting. If you live in philly, I'm happy to arrange an in person eval, the workmanship of these VC rings is stunning in person. Thanks!
Natural Diamond Center
May 14, 2016
Sale fell through so re-listing for anyone interested. 5.9mm blue to purple spinel, cut by Barry Bridgestock who described it as "pure blue" outside. Set in 18k and silver Iolani style setting by Sally at Hearts of Water. Sz 4.5. See threads for lots of photos. http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/barry-blue-spinel-in-iolani-sally-setting-pics-t145723.html http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/more-spinel-pics-and-some-setting-questions-t138856.html Asking 725OBO
Colored Stone Center
May 27, 2016
$725
The oec is just over 1ct, sold to me as O/P and confirmed by my jeweler but no paperwork. Now consigned
Natural Diamond Center
August 31, 2018
5.9mm merelani mint garnet cut by barry bridgestock set in 14k white gold with moissanite side stones. Sz 5.5-6. More photos here: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/barry-mint-garnet-t162083.html http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/rubellite-spinel-and-merelani-set-t172348.html If in the philly area, happy to arrange meeting in person. I"ve been active on pricescope almost 10 years :) Price includes shipping and insurance withing the 48 states, not shipping internationally at this time.
Colored Stone Center
August 31, 2018
$700
0.74ct, 5.31x5.34x3.59mm, red spinel cut by peter toracca in 18k gold and platinum, size 6. The color is a very intense and lovely red, hard to find. More pics here: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/peter-torraca-red-spinel-ring-t194187.html I'm doing some spring cleaning, willing to take offers, especially if you're interested in more than one piece. If in the philly area, happy to arrange meeting in person. I"ve been active on pricescope almost 10 years :) Price includes shipping and insurance withing the 48 states, not shipping internationally at this time.
Colored Stone Center
August 31, 2018
$565
8x8mm spess, approx 3ct vibrant orange, good native cut set in silver with rose gold prongs by hearts of water. Ring is a size 6. This glows like an ember and I love it, but too many rings! I never started a thread on this, but happy to take more pics, and may come back later to post better ones. I'm doing some spring cleaning, willing to take offers, especially if you're interested in more than one piece. If in the philly area, happy to arrange meeting in person. I"ve been active on pricescope almost 10 years :) Price includes shipping and insurance withing the 48 states, not shipping internationally at this time.
Colored Stone Center
August 31, 2018
$575
2.1 ct, 8.6x6.7, Sri Lanka, heated. I bought this originally from the Gem Trader but it was native cut so I had it recut by Jerry Newman. Set in 14k gold with diamond accents, size 4.5 More pics here. I made it as a graduation present to myself so put in a lot of detail and love into the design. It's hand made by a local jeweler, meant to evoke the waves of the ocean. http://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/new-sapphire-need-setting-help-t173077.html As comp, the same sized stone being sold currently on the gemtrader is almost 1000$ more than this whole ring. https://www.thegemtrader.com/gems-ruby-sapphire/210-ct-blue-sapphire I'm doing some spring cleaning, willing to take offers, especially if you're interested in more than one piece. If in the philly area, happy to arrange meeting in person. I"ve been active on pricescope almost 10 years :) Price includes shipping and insurance withing the 48 states, not shipping internationally at this time.
Colored Stone Center
August 31, 2018
$1,675
Beautiful and intricate 14k gold band, size 6 with a sizing bar. It's a dead ringer for this ring without the miligrain, retails for 8k. https://www.pennypreville.com/products/garland-band The tiny bezels on the flowers are delicate, all the diamonds are held by tiny imperceptible prongs. And all the diamonds have pierced openings which make for easy cleaning. I would guess it's also close to 1.25-1.5 tcw of diamonds. The the designer look for a fraction of the price. I'm doing some spring cleaning, willing to take offers, especially if you're interested in more than one piece. If in the philly area, happy to arrange meeting in person. I"ve been active on pricescope almost 10 years :) Price includes shipping and insurance withing the 48 states, not shipping internationally at this time.
Natural Diamond Center
August 31, 2018
$1,150
Cushion cut by barry bridgestock. 1.97ct that is 6.7mm Beautiful delicate salmon color, like "imperial garnet" that was so sought after a few years ago. THere are some small bubbles you can see close up, see the upside down photo for the best visualization of it. I don't think barry has cut any of this material in awhile. Priced low due to the bubbles, but honestly you couldn't see it from typical viewing distances and it's brilliantly gorgeous. Doesn't suite my skin tone though :( I'm doing some spring cleaning, willing to take offers, especially if you're interested in more than one piece. If in the philly area, happy to arrange meeting in person. I"ve been active on pricescope almost 10 years :) Price includes shipping and insurance withing the 48 states, not shipping internationally at this time.
Colored Gemstone
August 31, 2018
$220
So I bought this awhile ago from another pricescoper but don't remember any of the details and can't find the emails or old listings or receipts. I remember it's a garnet from All the Glitters that is over 3 carats, it's a size 5 and made by hearts of water on etsy. The setting is perfection as usual. Filligree on the basket and hammered finish on the band. It's stamped 18k and is a total fire ball. It is a sleepy, fiery thing. :) I picked a price based on the setting (I order settings from her a lot lol) since I can't for the life of me remember how much I bought it for. :/ I need to keep better records! I'm doing some spring cleaning, willing to take offers, especially if you're interested in more than one piece. If in the philly area, happy to arrange meeting in person. I"ve been active on pricescope almost 10 years :) Price includes shipping and insurance withing the 48 states, not shipping internationally at this time.
Colored Gemstone
August 31, 2018
$300
.94 ct Leuco colorless garnet, beautiful dispersion in a two tone setting from Hearts of Water in gold and silver. I can't remember if it's a 5.5 or 6 but it fits my typically size 5.5 finger. Here are more pics of the stone loose: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-leuco-garnet.222723/ More pics of the ring: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/leuco-garnet-iolani.224068/ Haha you can tell I am so smitten by this stone and ring. I'm doing some spring cleaning, willing to take offers, especially if you're interested in more than one piece. If in the philly area, happy to arrange meeting in person. I"ve been active on pricescope almost 10 years :) Price includes shipping and insurance withing the 48 states, not shipping internationally at this time.
Colored Stone Center
August 31, 2018
$675
1.2 ct unheated umba sapphire cut by Barry bridgestock in a hammered silver setting, size 5.5 and sizeable. It's a supernova cut ,and he rarely cuts sapphire which is why I've been hording it even though I don't wear it. It's a very pretty periwinkle color. Many more photos here: the tourmaline one is already sold, sorry https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/spring-stackers-and-a-3-stone-spinel-ring-pics-galore.187381/ I'm doing some spring cleaning, willing to take offers, especially if you're interested in more than one piece. If in the philly area, happy to arrange meeting in person. I"ve been active on pricescope almost 10 years :) Price includes shipping and insurance withing the 48 states, not shipping internationally at this time.
Colored Stone Center
August 31, 2018
$625
6.5mm purple garnet, and slightly bigger tourmaline that is a pink-orange with bits of purple maybe 6.7mm. Both set in silver stackers, size 5.5 I think, though I may have gotten them made as a 6 since I knew would stacking. I usually wear a 5.5. Asking 500$ for the set though feel free to make an offer for either. More pics https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/purple-garnet-and-tourmaline-stackers.224358/ I'm doing some spring cleaning, willing to take offers, especially if you're interested in more than one piece. If in the philly area, happy to arrange meeting in person. I"ve been active on pricescope almost 10 years :) Price includes shipping and insurance withing the 48 states, not shipping internationally at this time.
Colored Gemstone
August 31, 2018
$500
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Other
September 5, 2018
$1
I got a blue akoya strand and used most of them in a Tahitian medley strand for contrast, and in a station rose gold necklace. I have 17 left over and put them in bracelets but never wear them so thought I’d list them in case people would make use and wear them. Happy to ship them loose or the station one as a bracelet. Can also use all 17 to make you a station necklace with the leftover chain I have free of charge since I’m not a pro. Just a fun hobby. They are drilled 0.8mm. Great luster but they are baroque so funky shapes and some imperfections. No returns so please ask questions. Happy to send more pics. Preference for people who would like to buy all of them or the bracelet as is. Edit: it’s 22$ per pearl, sorry for the confusion! PayPal friends and family, I’ll cover shipping but no international shipping at this time. More pics of the blue akoyas here: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/christmas-miracle-pearls.262677/ And how I used them in my medley: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/mixed-medley-strand-in-the-making.263799/
Other
May 19, 2021
$22