Collectors weekly, high-end buyers, eBay & NEW ADDITIONS!

It's been quite a while since I last visited COLLECTORS WEEKLY.   That is such an interesting site.  I wrote it up over a year ago in this blog so I'm not about to do it again, but all you need to do is click on that link and explore.  Its fascinating!

Why I bring it up now  is that while I was there I clicked on their jewelry and watches category.  Doing so also brings up  a half-page full of eBay auctions  that you can browse through under " highest bid"  or " most watched"  or " completed".

I decided to check out “completed”  as I was curious to see what was selling on eBay in fine jewelry and for how much.  Boy! Did I get a shock!  Here I am thinking that no one is buying high-end jewelry i.e. prices in the thousands rather than the hundreds,  only to find that some eBay buyers are indeed spending a fortune.   Take this one for instance: the seller ascribes a value of $185,000 to this killer old East Indian natural pearl,  Ruby and emerald necklace and earring set. The winning bid was $8350!   No wonder I'm puzzled why our beautiful, vintage natural freshwater pearl, diamond, ruby and Emerald 18k necklace, appraised at nearly $8000 and priced, during our FEBRUARY FEVER SALE  at less than $2400 hasn't yet sold.  Perhaps the buyers I need are on eBay LOL!

Save  25% on the original price of this superb vintage, freshwater cultured Pearl, diamond,  Emerald and Ruby necklace in 18k during our February fever sale

But one thing looking at all these did confirm for me is that no way are prices in  our Divine finds jewelry shop too high. I bring that up because a few weeks back a buyer wrote to me saying she liked a particular antique ring I had. It was very reasonably priced at less than $600.  She pointed out that several people were watching this ring but no one had bought it yet.  Therefore she concluded, my price must be too high, and she proceeded to give me an offer less than my cost! Well I don't mind telling you that that hurt.  Too many buyers wrongly conclude that we sellers are jacking up our prices 200-400% or more and they couldn't be more mistaken.  Yes a lot of retail outlets do just that ... but we don't. Sometimes our profit is pathetic or even non-existent!  And unlike some of the really big sellers on eBay, (who are the ones getting the really high-end sales because they have such a huge following each week) we aren't in the enviable position they are of being able to secure large volumes of jewelry at estate sales for prices we can't dream of.   No, we too pay a lot for each and every piece shown in our shop, meaning, we don't have really as much room to move as some buyers think.

Well that's it for my rant which is also intended to draw your attention for the last time to our February Fever Sale.  We extended the sale to February 15 in case you haven't had time to get over there yet.  I want you to realize that the 10% to 50% discounts we are offering on more than half of our shop's items are really terrific buys and about as low as we can go on these items.  So many people have gone  into our site, browsed around, added items to their wish lists and still not purchased at these low prices.  I really don't get it.  If you're adding an item to your wish list at this reduced price in the hopes the price will go even lower, it's not going to happen.  We can't do it, pure and simple.  So if you want to save 10% to 50% on one of our items currently shown as "FF",  the time to buy it is now.  The sale will end at midnight February 15th., and all prices will revert to the original price.

By the way if you haven't been over to our shop in the past week you may have missed seeing  the incredible ART DECO ruby and diamond ring just added to our shop.   Click on the photo below to find out all about it NOW!

Spectacular Art Deco Platinum 1.20ct Ruby Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring

  available from Divine finds jewelry at Ruby Lane

Only 4 days left to SAVE 10% to 50% at Divine Finds Jewelry!

If you haven't slipped over to our Divine Finds Jewelry Shop at Ruby Lane in the last few days, then you're missing out on the opportunity to snap up  some truly great buys.  We're halfway through our annual February Fever Sale already.   It ends at midnight February 8, 2012.

Act fast and you can pick up  that stunning 18 karat gold amethyst necklace shown on the left  at a saving of 30% off its original price.   Take a closer look at it HERE. The birthstone for February is amethyst.  Is there someone with a February birthday in your family?

On the other hand, if you think she would prefer a beautiful antique amethyst ring in rose gold, consider the ring shown on the right.  This one is also being offered at 30% off the original price,  making it just over $500.  It's a terrific buy and this is such a unique ring.  Learn more about it and see more photos at THIS LINK.  All you have to do to purchase it at this super low price is putting your purchase order at the existing price before midnight, February 8.  We will then invoice you at 30% off.

There are 3 pages of beautiful jewels being offered to you at discount between 10% – 50%  during our February Fever Sale.  Some have never before been offered at such a low price.   Click on the direct links below  to see the savings being offered to you on some of our most exquisite pieces:

 Huge unheated multi-colored sapphire diamond cocktail ring - Save 20%

 Vintage water blue aquamarine and diamond ring -  Save 25%

 14 karat diamond heart necklace with Bismarck chain -  Save 30%

 Edwardian 9k  Ruby and Seed  Pearl  Pendant -  Save 10%

There are so many things to choose from in all price ranges and we do take layaway on the higher-end pieces.  Don't hesitate to contact us via the item page to ask about layaway or any other questions you may have.

Why not go over to our  Divine Finds Jewelry Shop at Ruby Lane right now and browse through the 3 pages of discounted items? Click on that link directly above and it will bring up all 3 pages in our February Fever Sale.  Only 4 days left  to save 10% to 50% on jewelry you been dreaming of owning.

Edwardian 9K Ruby seed Pearl pendant -  save 10%

February Fever Sale Divine Finds Jewelry: February 1-8, 2012

Here it is, nearly the end of January, and buyers are busily looking for that special something for Valentine's Day.  Over the last few weeks we've listed some beautiful new items in our  Divine finds shop at Ruby Lane, like this rare,  incomparable  genuine and cultured Pearl necklace shown below:

This is the real thing ladies!  This stunning antique necklace dates to somewhere between 1895 and 1905.   It offers 2 strands of GIA graded pearls, one strand being  predominantly natural pearls, the other cultured pearls.  Have you any idea how valuable natural pearls are today?   We attended a high-level estate auction about 2 years ago where a pair of natural, single-pearl earrings were estimated to bring between $4-$5000.  Instead the bidding went all the way up to $80,000, much to the shock of everyone there.  That's what genuine, natural pearls are worth to those who know and appreciate their value.  And in strand number 1 there are 93 of these predominantly natural pearls.  Add to that a clasp  of 14 -18k containing 3 old European cut diamonds, and you have a collectible masterpiece. Visit our website by clicking on the link above to read more about his very rare necklace.

Browse through our most recent posts in this blog  to see some of our other latest additions, like that green yellow diamond ring and a heart-shaped ruby valentine ring.

And now from latest news!  Once again it's time for our annual FEBRUARY FEVER SALE. This sale is always popular and were hoping 2012 won't be an exception.  From February 1 to February 8, visit our Divine finds jewelry  shop at Ruby Lane  and look for discounts from 10% to 20% off selected items.  Those items included in the sale will have some mention of FEBRUARY FEVER in the headline.  Grab your calculator  and apply the discount showing to the current price.  When you put in your order, we will invoice you at the discounted price.

This is our 1st sale of 2012.  We hope you stop by and pick up something you love at a reduced price. But you'll need to act fast: you have only one week to snap up a bargain!  FEBRUARY FEVER SALE begins midnight January 31 and ends midnight February 8 EST.   Don't miss out!

TIFFANY ART DECO SAPPHIRE and EMERALD DIAMOND SHIELD RINGS

My partner's gone and done it again! Just look at these two latest ring additions to our DIVINE FINDS SHOP at RUBY LANE! What an eye she has for outstanding gemstone rings. And it seems that she no sooner lists them, than they get added to several wish lists or, as in the case of the unique Sapphire/Diamond  Art Deco Ring by Tiffany and Co., shown on the left, someone has already put in an order for it ... and it was listed less than 12 hours ago! I guess when it comes to rare collectibles like this one, it's the early bird who catches the worm or perhaps, more appropriately in this case,  "first in, best dressed". 

And best dressed she will be! While it may be too late for you now to buy that ring, doesn't mean I can't share some of the details with you. That superb blue sapphire is 1.56cts and surrounding it is 0.28cts of VVS - VS diamonds of F - G color. But then, you wouldn't expect less of Tiffany & Co, would you. All set in a gorgeous platinum art deco setting dating to the 1920's, this is indeed a collectible.  Smart move by the buyer getting in so quickly. She really scored!

The other ring my partner listed in the last 7 days, and already added to 4 wish lists, is the unique emerald and diamond "Shield" Ring shown on the right. This too is an art deco ring, set in 14k, and rather rare in that its diamonds are of several different cuts: there's an old-cut marquise diamond of approximately 0.25cts in the center, while below it is an older Assher cut, older in that it doesn't have the precise square cut corners. But the diamond itself is magnficent, of VS clarity and F-G color. So white and bright. Then there's all the other diamonds, about 16 of them, all excellent quality. This is a fabulous ring, and so unique! It's still available and you can learn more about it HERE

Just a reminder to our buyers here: remember, we are happy to do layaway for you if it means  you can get something you really want before someone else does. So often, buyers see a ring or other jewelry item they'd just love to have but can't afford all at once. It doesn't mean you have to wait till you have all the money you need to buy it. You can put an order in for any item in our shop over $500 and ask for layaway. Our terms are very reasonable. You can read up on our layaway policy at THIS LINK. 

Now, go treat yourself to something nice from our DIVINE FINDS SHOPS:

DIVINE FINDS at RUBY LANE

DIVINE FINDS at RUBY PLAZA

VALENTINE'S DAY IS A MONTH AWAY! TIME TO START SHOPPING.

It doesn't seem possible! Most of us are still trying to get over Christmas, maybe still returning stuff we don't want or can't use, and already another gift day is coming up quickly. Yes, VALENTINES DAY is less than a month away, and if you're an online shopper, you know what that means: you need to start looking NOW so you have what you want for that special someone in time. 
So to help you start thinking about love, romance and all the other things, apart from chocolates, that we associate with Valentines Day, I've put together the video above. It highlights some of our red, as in ruby, items and also offers an assortment of rings, bracelets, necklaces and pins that you may not be aware we carry, all of which would make a lovely Valentine's gift. 
Turn up your speakers and watch the video with your hubby, boyfriend or fiancee. Relax to a dreamy version of "My Funny Valentine" performed and recorded by singer/songwriter Victoria Boland many years ago now when she was still a teen. Then scurry on over to our  DIVINE FINDS SHOP at RUBY LANE or RUBY PLAZA to make sure you get what you want in plenty of time for February 14th. 

Beautiful Valentine's Jewelry is yours from DIVINE FINDS JEWELRY

VINTAGE RINGS WITH REAL BLING!

What is "bling"? When you search Google, you get definitions like this:

"Expensive, ostentatious clothing and jewelery"




Wikipedia concurs, saying "bling" is a "slang term popularized in hip hop culture, referring to flashy, ostentatious or elaborate jewelry"

So, titling a blog post with, "Vintage Rings with Real Bling" is taking a bit of a risk as there's something negative about the above definitions of "bling". Yet, when I look at our latest additions to our ring line at DIVINE FINDS JEWELRY, "bling" is the first word that comes to mind. A ring like the one on the left is, well, blingy. It's big, and for some I'm sure, ostentatious. But it's gorgeous, not gaudy, fiery not flashy. It has what I call "real bling". It's made with genuine, natural (as opposed to man-made) gemstones and is the kind of ring you save for special occasions, not one you wear here, there and everywhere. It's very special, and above all, rare. Unique bling.


Well here's our latest ring (shown below) with real bling, just added. The real bling in this beauty rests in its rare 1.60ct center diamond, a GIA certified stone graded "Fancy Deep Brownish Green Yellow" ... now that's real bling. Large diamonds are always valuable and in demand, and currently, colored diamonds are all the rage. Now add to that that massive diamond is surrounded by another 1.22cts of smaller, high quality diamonds, and again, we're talking serious bling!

This ring has recently been appraised with a replacement value of nearly $23,000  USD. You can learn more about it and read the appraisal HERE. 

If you haven't been over to our shop in the last few days, then you probably haven't seen this delightful Heart-shaped Ruby & Diamond Ring below:

Oh what a delightful ring. Not all that blingy in terms of size, but with lots of bling in its unique design, 0.60cts of natural rubies and 16 diamonds of VVS - VS clarity and F color. Real bling! Now what lady wouldn't mind her beloved giving her this one for Valentine's Day 2012? There's already a lot of interest in this ring, so it's not one to sit and think about too long. The price is right and the ring is out of sight gorgeous. Read more and see more photos HERE

We can't wrap up a post on rings with real bling without reminding you about this one-of-a-kind, absolutely blingy in every sense of the word, ring below:

This late ART DECO Bouquet and Bow ring is about as ostentatious as it gets with its 3.10cts of VVS - VVS2 diamonds and its overall dimensions: over 1.3 inches long and nearly a full inch wide.  But isn't it just beautiful! Intricate workmanship, thoughtful design and true quality through and through. And think about this: "bling" is a very current word usually applied to the jewelry worn by today's celebrities. But this ring dates to the late 1940's. Point? Real "bling" has been around for a very long time.   Much of the designer signed costume jewelry favoured by the women of the 40's to 60's, with its multi-colored large rhinestones was very "blingy", even flashy, and women loved it. 

Yes, "bling is in" and truth be known, it always has been. Visit us today to see our wonderful antique and vintage rings with real bling!  

DIVINE FINDS at RUBY LANE

DIVINE FINDS at RUBY PLAZA

2 GORGEOUS NEW ADDITIONS TO DIVINE FINDS JEWELRY FOR 2012

1.65ct. late Art Deco diamond cocktail ring available from
 DIVINE FINDS JEWELRY at Ruby Lane

Well we promised you in yesterday's blog post that we'd have some lovely new (vintage) jewelry for you in 2012 and look what's just been listed!

On the right, you're looking at a late Art-Deco diamond cocktail ring, the likes of which I've never seen. I picked it up off my partner's desk last night when I noticed it twinkling away beautifully under her desk light and went "WOW! This is gorgeous!" Of course, typically, photos never show what my eyes saw: we see with 2 lenses not just one. So my eyes could see all the glorious glitter emanating from the 1.65cts of diamonds in this ring.  There are 15 diamonds in all, and that center diamond is a 1/2ct of VS2 - Si1 clarity with F-G color. Top stuff! Set around it are the other 14 eye-clean diamonds, also of very high clarity and color. Markings on the ring lead us to believe it was made by Jestenman Bros Jewelry of Providence, Rhode Island and is approximately 70 years old. It's in fantastic shape. Just sensational. Check out more photos and information HERE 

Sapphire/diamond earrings available from
 DIVINE FINDS JEWELRY at RUBY LANE

Our other new addition is for earring lovers ... that's me! I love wearing earrings and never leave home without them.  My outfits ... and my makeup ... look incomplete without earrings. Given my hair is really short, I need those earrings to give me that extra something.

And these superb diamond and sapphire earrings on the left will certainly do that for me or you. Have you got a beautiful sapphire & diamond necklace that needs some matching earrings to complete it? Maybe these are just what you need. Each of the beautiful blue sapphires in these earring is just over 1/2ct. and is surrounded by 12 VS clarity, "D" color diamonds ... that's the highest color grading for diamonds and very hard to find. The earrings are set in 18k and were recently appraised with a value close to $3000. Of course, our price is well less than half that. Specific measurements and details are provided in the LISTING HERE 


While you're over looking at those earrings, if they're not quite what you want, check out these fabulous aquamarine/diamond "teardrop" dangling earrings below. They are appraised at around the same value as the sapphire/diamond earrings and we're receptive to your reasonable offers. Try yours today!

Aquamarine/diamond dangling earrings available from 
DIVINE FINDS JEWELRY at RUBY LANE