O’REILLYS Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver Auction Starting 25th January 2023 at 12pm

SOLD IN DECEMBER: Lot 462: AN EXCEPTIONAL UNMOUNTED DIAMOND, the brilliant cut diamond in sealed HRD packet, Cer tified 5.01 ct. E colour & SI2 clarity Sold for €120,000 9 that they are priced correctly for their spec. 3. Be aware of the returns; they do not appreciate quickly. Diamonds are a commodity and like any commodity, their value can go down as well as up. On the whole, based on past performance, they go up - just very slowly. It’s vir tually impossible to make a profit in the shor t term so it’s not just realistic to buy a diamond and expect to sell it for a profit after five years.This means when you invest in natural diamonds, your money is going to be locked up for a while.The good thing is that you can enjoy the beauty of the diamond while knowing you can always get your money back, unlike shares, stocks and proper ty which can depreciate quickly in recession. 4. Know which diamonds to invest in; some diamonds are easier to sell than others, the cut, shape and quality are impor tant and whether the diamond is natural or synthetic or has any treatment is crucial. All our diamonds are assessed by our in-house gem- mologist using the latest equipment and we only sell natural untreated stones. A cer- tificate or repor t from a reputable lab can help but is not essential once you have good advice from experienced professionals. We are happy to advise anyone wanting to purchase a stone for investment or purely for enjoyment. Lola Hynes LIVE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES & SILVER • WEDNESDAY, 25th JAN 2023 AT 12PM