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Bares für Rares: Fake Diamond Exposed as Design Lamp Fetches €1,420, Steiff Dragon Sells in Last-Second Deal

Quick authentication proves decisive in guiding dealer bids.

Overview

  • Wendela Horz identified a supposed diamond ring as zircon in a 333‑gold setting, valuing the gold at roughly €100 and declining a dealer card for the disappointed seller.
  • During the assessment, Horz shared a simple viewer tip to spot real diamonds using the black‑dot paper test.
  • Sven Deutschmanek valued a Kaiser idell 6580 Super double desk lamp at €1,500 to €2,000 despite a prior outside offer of just €80 to the owner.
  • After competitive bidding, dealer Jan Cizek bought the lamp for €1,420 and said he intends to keep the design classic.
  • A vintage Steiff fabric dragon from the 1950s–60s sold for €110 after Markus Wildhagen outpaced a rival at the counter when a wallet search delayed payment.