Borrowing an Uncut Onyx

[Numismaster]

Hello,

 

I'm trying to obtain an uncut onyx for a bank picture of a raw materials collection that I have been working on. I am almost finished (having invested over 100M already) and one of the last items that I am missing is the uncut onyx. I would only need the gem for 5 minutes or less (actually I could probably take the pic in under 30 sec) and then I would return it.

 

I was wondering if it was possible to borrow one as opposed to buying one because I don't want to keep it (I plan on selling the collection once it's complete) nor do I have anything rare to offer for it. Is this feasible?

 

I understand that nobody would sell it to me for trade price since it is worth much more. I do not wish to scam anyone of their stone (I have been accused of this already) so I've tried to make the most generous, but reasonable offer that I can. Please see the "borrowing item" section of these forums if you are interested.

 

Any suggestions or offers are welcome.

 

Thanks :)

 

~Numismaster~

[Urbex]

Personally, I don't have one, but it might be more appealing to borrow one with an offer of the street price?

[010jonathan]

No it isn't lendable

[Obtaurian]

No it isn't lendable

 

Herp.

 

To OP: Good luck finding someone willing to do a trust trade of that magnitude. Your best bet is to spend a few weeks at TzHaar, to be honest. I don't think you have any other options.