Today I Received.....

[TheShinyStuff]

7 minutes ago, DarkChameleon said:

I only collect the 1 oz ones...not enough square safe deposit box footage..lo.l

I only have the 2007 & 2010, special years for me. I do have an almost complete bullion Brit date run which as you said takes up enough real estate!

[DarkChameleon]

2 minutes ago, TheShinyStuff said:

I only have the 2007 & 2010, special years for me. I do have an almost complete bullion Brit date run which as you said takes up enough real estate!

it does that, mines in the full collection post....a black alun box for it but almost full with 44 slots...going to have to go cabinet which remains empty in my house but for showing once in a blue moon

Edited December 29, 2022 by DarkChameleon

[TheShinyStuff]

1 minute ago, DarkChameleon said:

it does that, mines in the full collection post....a black aluminum box for it but almost full with 44 slots...going to have to go cabinet which remains empty in my house but for showing once in a blue moon

It is a bit of a shame that we collect these beautiful things and them lock them away out of sight!

[Leonmarsh]

8 minutes ago, DarkChameleon said:

Thought the four C's mattered most, cut, color, clarity, carat..I get the carat of 1ct, but color should be a letter not just hue, pear cut is good, better then marquis which is frankly horrible but princess is best and clarity should be in IF for investment, a 1ct, d color, IF Princess would be about $10000-$12000 and one I'd take any day but the next rule is never to have it set..cos that scratches, chips, brushes etc....investment is just look, don't wear.

You don't know much about yellow diamonds do you lol 

Certified yellow diamonds are Not on the white diamond colour grade as you refer too theres always one 

Research before commenting lol 🤣

[AaaGee]

6 minutes ago, TheShinyStuff said:

It is a bit of a shame that we collect these beautiful things and them lock them away out of sight!

Ive got a few items on show in (a cabinet) my living room. 1997 Proof set and a small date run of Brits in a little case. All silver. Would be gutted if it were stolen but....

A ) Like to think it wont be.

B ) If it is, hopefully theyd be happy with what they've got and f@ck off!

Edited December 29, 2022 by AaaGee

[Johnboysilver]

23 minutes ago, DarkChameleon said:

love my deep relief low mintage 3 oz coins, got the warrior women set, isle of man set at real heroes set...they look great.

Sounds fantastic I will check them out on Google

21 minutes ago, DarkChameleon said:

Three coin minimums...makes a set look like a set.

I'm looking forward to seeing what they release next in this series

[stackerp5]

3 hours ago, Leonmarsh said:

Not sure this counts as a precious metal but fancied something different as an investment so thought I would share 

Fancy yellow 1ct brilliant cut pear diamond GIA certified 

Anyone else into Gia certified stones ? 

Interesting fact for every 1ct of yellow diamonds, 16,000ct of white diamonds are mined 

rare in this size and grade 

I used to live in South America and have a family member with a mining company there. I got gifted many raw and some cut gemstones and was looking at GIA certification for them. If I chase it up I'll give you a shout but this project is on the backburner for me at the moment. Nice to see a fellow stacker looking at gemstones. Out of curiosity, did you buy this straight off the GIA or was it a third party sale? Stunning!

Edited December 29, 2022 by stackerp5

[Leonmarsh]

1 hour ago, stackerp5 said:

I used to live in South America and have a family member with a mining company there. I got gifted many raw and some cut gemstones and was looking at GIA certification for them. If I chase it up I'll give you a shout but this project is on the backburner for me at the moment. Nice to see a fellow stacker looking at gemstones. Out of curiosity, did you buy this straight off the GIA or was it a third party sale? Stunning!

Hi mate I bought it GIA certified had it independently valued today I'm up about 4k from what I paid so happy 

 

Edited December 29, 2022 by Leonmarsh

[Simmoleon]

After my recent grading woes and frustrations, my mind is now blown - this is the crown I shared on this thread in October and now graded. I was hoping for a 62 🤷‍♂️😂

[DarkChameleon]

6 hours ago, TheShinyStuff said:

It is a bit of a shame that we collect these beautiful things and them lock them away out of sight!

it is but I prefer that to someone else enjoying them at their house after nicking them from mine..lol.

[DarkChameleon]

6 hours ago, Leonmarsh said:

You don't know much about yellow diamonds do you lol 

Certified yellow diamonds are Not on the white diamond colour grade as you refer too theres always one 

Research before commenting lol 🤣

if we had to do that then nobody would ask a question.

[DarkChameleon]

6 hours ago, AaaGee said:

Ive got a few items on show in (a cabinet) my living room. 1997 Proof set and a small date run of Brits in a little case. All silver. Would be gutted if it were stolen but....

A ) Like to think it wont be.

B ) If it is, hopefully theyd be happy with what they've got and f@ck off!

I got a 357 to make em think twice...ex pat works for me.

[Leonmarsh]

1 minute ago, DarkChameleon said:

if we had to do that then nobody would ask a question.

You didn't ask a question though did you? You just started stating stuff you don't know about lol like you the CEO of de beers 

Comparing a yellow diamond to white diamond is like comparing a Nissan Micra to a Ferrari 

[DarkChameleon]

3 hours ago, Simmoleon said:

After my recent grading woes and frustrations, my mind is now blown - this is the crown I shared on this thread in October and now graded. I was hoping for a 62 🤷‍♂️😂

wonderful surprises, I never check online cos it ruins the prezzy..lol..thought I'd get an f15 on an 1803 large 3 50c and came back vf30...was like Christmas morning...lol.

[DarkChameleon]

1 minute ago, Leonmarsh said:

You didn't ask a question though did you? You just started stating stuff you don't know about lol like you the CEO of de beers 

Comparing a yellow diamond to white diamond is like comparing a Nissan Micra to a Ferrari 

well proves I've studied ferarris not,micras..,but I did start by saying 'thought', I don't mind being wrong, I buy white diamonds in jewelry in VVS s9 white and clear, but I don't know everything Hensel my thoughts not picking on you for something you'd said that was wrong, I'm all for learning, thats how we all got to this point, no need to look down on or insult...tell me I'm wrong, don't insult me for not knowing your particular selected item....that's real arrogance.

[Leonmarsh]

6 minutes ago, DarkChameleon said:

well proves I've studied ferarris not,micras..,but I did start by saying 'thought', I don't mind being wrong, I buy white diamonds in jewelry in VVS s9 white and clear, but I don't know everything Hensel my thoughts not picking on you for something you'd said that was wrong, I'm all for learning, thats how we all got to this point, no need to look down on or insult...tell me I'm wrong, don't insult me for not knowing your particular selected item....that's real arrogance.

All the best, if your buying diamonds i would research more may help you next time 

[Leonmarsh]

13 minutes ago, DarkChameleon said:

well proves I've studied ferarris not,micras..,but I did start by saying 'thought', I don't mind being wrong, I buy white diamonds in jewelry in VVS s9 white and clear, but I don't know everything Hensel my thoughts not picking on you for something you'd said that was wrong, I'm all for learning, thats how we all got to this point, no need to look down on or insult...tell me I'm wrong, don't insult me for not knowing your particular selected item....that's real arrogance.

Be good to see some pics of your GIA diamonds look forward to seeing them 

[Simmoleon]

17 minutes ago, DarkChameleon said:

wonderful surprises, I never check online cos it ruins the prezzy..lol..thought I'd get an f15 on an 1803 large 3 50c and came back vf30...was like Christmas morning...lol.

Unfortunately, I’m one of those people that does hourly checks on the NGC tracker. I like the usual bad news early 

[Midasfrog]

First "struck on the day" sovereign the Diamond Jubilee on June 2 2012 , type BU , quantity struck 1,990 

Don't see many of these about I wonder how many survive in their original box 

 

[AaaGee]

2 minutes ago, Midasfrog said:

First "struck on the day" sovereign the Diamond Jubilee on June 2 2012 , type BU , quantity struck 1,990 

Don't see many of these about I wonder how many survive in their original box 

 

Any close up shot of the coin?

Looks like a keeper 😎

[James32]

2 minutes ago, AaaGee said:

Any close up shot of the coin?

Looks like a keeper 😎

I think it's his neighbours coin..he's taken the picture through the window?!

[Midasfrog]

2 minutes ago, James32 said:

I think it's his neighbours coin..he's taken the picture through the window?!

Shop window in town 😂 

I was quickly moved on when the owner came running out 

[Midasfrog]

6 minutes ago, AaaGee said:

Any close up shot of the coin?

Looks like a keeper 😎

Will take some close ups in a better light 👍

Quite collectable being the first SOTD 😁

 

[AaaGee]

Sorry, run out of reactions for the day. Lots of smiley faces to be had. Will be back with em tomorrow 😄

[apachebleu]

18 hours ago, Leonmarsh said:

Not sure this counts as a precious metal but fancied something different as an investment so thought I would share 

Fancy yellow 1ct brilliant cut pear diamond GIA certified 

Anyone else into Gia certified stones ? 

Interesting fact for every 1ct of yellow diamonds, 16,000ct of white diamonds are mined 

rare in this size and grade 

Well that's quite something!! I have looked at diamonds before however I was utterly overwhelmed trying to make any sense of what I was looking at and decided not to pursue it.