Ringless and awkward - what should I do?

Gypsy · Oct 7, 2011

Galateia|1317966669|3035175 said:
PositivelyPeanut|1317966172|3035174 said:

Wait...it's back up?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-ART-DECO-18K-GOLD-PLATINUM-DIAMOND-RING-/330621537134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cfa944b6e

no...different size? hmmm...have to compare the listings...

oh, it is a little bit different. very much the same though. i actually think i like this one even better?

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The diamonds seem to be different in terms of quality, I think? It could be the setting that is throwing off how they look, too.

Diamonds aren't anywhere near as nice, unfortunately. But it is similar

Rhea · Oct 7, 2011

Galateia|1317947740|3034934 said:
Addy|1317937843|3034845 said:

Some very lovely rings posted! I like the last one, the one that's $389. Very pretty!

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Which one? Could you link it it?

Vintage, that band is gorgeous but it's a lot more than I had budgeted for. With christmas coming up, I'm hesitant to lay out that much cash ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-ART-DECO-OLD-MINE-CUT-THREE-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-RING-14K-PLATINUM-sz6-/390352370113?pt=Diamond_Three_Stone_Rings&hash=item5ae2d079c1

This one! Glad Gypsy re-linked it, I'd have never found it again in all the piles of rings here.

I'm sorry that the band got away from you. The new one from the same seller is nice, what do you think of it?

purplesilk · Oct 7, 2011

What about this?
http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/201/Bands/listings/22349/Sapphire-and-Gold-band.html

purplesilk · Oct 7, 2011

I think this can be downsized:
http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/216/Natural-Diamond-Center/listings/20771/14kt-rose-gold-5cttw%28%29-ring,-sz-10.html

Black Jade · Oct 7, 2011

Here you go:

http://www.jansjewells.com

Look in the silver reproduction section for beautiful temporary things. I had a ring from this company once and it was amazing (though it only cost $35) I really regret that I gave it away.
You could also try your local pawn shop.

Gypsy · Oct 8, 2011

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-DECO-18K-GOLD-PLATINUM-MINE-CUT-DIAMONDS-RING-n-/310350335174?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4842524cc6 pretty!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-18CT-GOLD-PLATINUM-SAPPHIRE-DIAMOND-RING-/330585384227?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_VintageFineJewellery_CA&hash=item4cf86ca523 If you like it you can make an offer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/v2995-36-CT-DIAMONDS-18-K-SOLID-GOLD-PLATINUM-RING-/400194622497?pt=Diamond_Three_Stone_Rings&hash=item5d2d755421 You can make an offer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-ART-DECO-18K-PLATINUM-0-30ctw-DIAMOND-RING-/330621537059?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cfa944b23 Make an offer?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-ART-DECO-18K-PLATINUM-SAPPHIRE-DIAMOND-RING-/230681699008?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b5b362c0

Needs some TLC but it's stunning! And you can make an offer (same seller as the 'lost' band')

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-ART-DECO-18K-GOLD-PLATINUM-DIAMOND-RING-/330621539771?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cfa9455bb

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ART-DECO-18K-PLATINUM-0-15ctw-DIAMOND-SAPPHIRE-RING-/330621537061?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cfa944b25

galeteia · Oct 8, 2011

Gypsy|1318050013|3035810 said:
MUCH better results tonight.
BLING MADNESS INCOMING

Wow, Gypsy! You are a master in the art of ebay-fu!

Wow indeed- there are so many that made me say that out loud or had my eyes popping!

So many stand out- let me repost some with some thoughts ... the ones that were the single-stone (like that filigree deco piece

) would be so lovely but since they aren't stackable I'd never wear them again- I just don't wear rings at all unless it's my marital jewellery, so it would sit unloved in a box because I couldn't bear to part with it!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270785634097?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Be still my heart! My jaw dropped when I saw this. Definitely a frontrunner, I just love this piece.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370545706730?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Simple, very marital, would it be stackable? If so, definitely a very smart choice.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Signed-HC-Platinum-3-Diamond-18K-Gold-Eternity-Band-Ring-/300607186460?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item45fd95a61c Oh my bleeping gawd!! I don't even CARE if it's not white metal! It reminds me of a VC! It says sizeable, but they don't show a clear pic of the back of the band.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLID-18CT-GOLD-AND-PLATINUM-2-45-GRAMM-LADIES-DIAMOND-RING-RRP-999-/150669509087?pt=AU_FineJewellery&hash=item23149a41df Dang girl you weren't kidding about the setting!

How easy would it be to put some better diamonds into this one? Also, it's only a US size 5, so I think adding 3+ sizes to it might be asking too much?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-50ct-Sapphire-Diamond-18k-Gold-Platinum-Ring-/280745138026?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item415db6d76a of all the diamond + sapphire bands, this one one really stood out for the stones, I think. But looked more closely at the 2nd from left sapphire, it looks like it's chipped or missing the top half to me ... does anyone else see that?

Also thought this one was fab: http://www.ebay.com/itm/WONDERFUL-1920s-ART-DECO-18k-GOLD-PLATINUM-DIAMOND-SAPPHIRE-RING-/280741767954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415d836b12

That prompts me to ask - in the case of the stackable diamond-and-sapphire bands or in the 5 stones, is it better to focus on the best ring setting and then replace them with small better modern stones, or is it better to get the best antique stones and then resize the setting?

I could see myself with the 5 stones you posted:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIAMOND-PLATINUM-18K-YELLOW-GOLD-EDWARDIAN-SIGNED-RING-VINTAGE-/160661425344?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item25682accc0
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EDWARDIAN-18CT-GOLD-PLATINUM-5-STONE-DIAMOND-RING-/180734658676?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_VintageFineJewellery_CA&hash=item2a14a00874
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18CT-GOLD-PLATINUM-5-STONE-DIAMOND-RING-/180731282247?pt=UK_JewelleryWatches_WomensJewellery_Rings_SR&hash=item2a146c8347
But some of them have reaally tiny bands and I would worry about sizing up a good 3 sizes?

Also, I am moving away from single stone rings but when I was first searching for an e-ring placeholder I would have loved to get my hands on this one because the filigree is still so crisp and detailed, so posting it for someone else to find: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DECO-VINTAGE-14K-GOLD-FILIGREE-MINE-CUT-DIAMOND-RING-/220870142729?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336ce2eb09

galeteia · Oct 8, 2011

Addy|1317973507|3035200 said:
Galateia|1317947740|3034934 said:

Addy|1317937843|3034845 said:

Some very lovely rings posted! I like the last one, the one that's $389. Very pretty!

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Which one? Could you link it it?

Vintage, that band is gorgeous but it's a lot more than I had budgeted for. With christmas coming up, I'm hesitant to lay out that much cash ...

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-ART-DECO-OLD-MINE-CUT-THREE-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-RING-14K-PLATINUM-sz6-/390352370113?pt=Diamond_Three_Stone_Rings&hash=item5ae2d079c1

This one! Glad Gypsy re-linked it, I'd have never found it again in all the piles of rings here.

I'm sorry that the band got away from you. The new one from the same seller is nice, what do you think of it?

I like it, but the diamonds in the one that got away were so nicer that it's hard to pay the same price for lesser diamonds, you know?

galeteia · Oct 8, 2011

purplesilk|1317981561|3035217 said:
What about this?
http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/201/Bands/listings/22349/Sapphire-and-Gold-band.html

It's a pretty band, but colored stones are pretty rare down here as marital jewellery and it would be seen just as a fashion ring.

galeteia · Oct 8, 2011

purplesilk|1317982089|3035221 said:
I think this can be downsized:
http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/216/Natural-Diamond-Center/listings/20771/14kt-rose-gold-5cttw%28%29-ring,-sz-10.html

Woah, that's a lotta bling!

I'm not a big pave/melee fan, so it would be a little too much bling for me to pull off. I've looked through DB, and it makes me wish I had a bigger budget or I'd snap up that 5 stone for 550!

Gypsy · Oct 8, 2011

I think that many of the fives stones and the sapphire and diamond ones can be easily re-shanked if needed and sized then. So I wouldn't worry too much about that... I mean it's a concern. But I would figure out band you like as a whole or with minimal repair (in the case o replacing a couple of melee stones).

Glad you liked the options. I did find a LOT more tonight than last night. I think a lot of sellers uploaded new listings.

If you love something posted jump on it fast. There are lurkers. I find it too hard to believe that the other one was bought right under you without someone having seen this post. Ya know?

I think you first choice is beautiful. And I think it is probably nicely sizable. Just want to make sure you saw that there are NO DIAMONDS in that ring.

galeteia · Oct 8, 2011

Gypsy|1318058245|3035845 said:
I think that many of the fives stones and the sapphire and diamond ones can be easily re-shanked if needed and sized then. So I wouldn't worry too much about that... I mean it's a concern. But I would figure out band you like as a whole or with minimal repair (in the case o replacing a couple of melee stones).

Glad you liked the options. I did find a LOT more tonight than last night. I think a lot of sellers uploaded new listings.

If you love something posted jump on it fast. There are lurkers. I find it too hard to believe that the other one was bought right under you without someone having seen this post. Ya know?

I think you first choice is beautiful. And I think it is probably nicely sizable. Just want to make sure you saw that there are NO DIAMONDS in that ring.

Yeah, it was just too coincidental ... do you think I should just go for a 5 stone stackable for future wearability?

Right now it's a dead heat between the first one, the vc-style, and one of the 5-stones. The VC-ish one makes me wonder how sizeable it would be if the ring is YG and then the outside is plated with plat?? I mean, won't they have to put the YG section in there and then re-cover it with plat to keep it consistent, or would they just rhodium dip the whole thing??

Edit: yep, it's that weirdly textured white gold to make it look like diamonds from really blurry pics, just like the ones the seller has, lol. I don't mind that since I'm not stuck on having a diamond ring, I would just worry about the stackability since it's so thick.

Gypsy · Oct 8, 2011

Galateia|1318058600|3035848 said:
Gypsy|1318058245|3035845 said:

I think that many of the fives stones and the sapphire and diamond ones can be easily re-shanked if needed and sized then. So I wouldn't worry too much about that... I mean it's a concern. But I would figure out band you like as a whole or with minimal repair (in the case o replacing a couple of melee stones).

Glad you liked the options. I did find a LOT more tonight than last night. I think a lot of sellers uploaded new listings.

If you love something posted jump on it fast. There are lurkers. I find it too hard to believe that the other one was bought right under you without someone having seen this post. Ya know?

I think you first choice is beautiful. And I think it is probably nicely sizable. Just want to make sure you saw that there are NO DIAMONDS in that ring.

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Yeah, it was just too coincidental ... do you think I should just go for a 5 stone stackable for future wearability?

Right now it's a dead heat between the first one, the vc-style, and one of the 5-stones. The VC-ish one makes me wonder how sizeable it would be if the ring is YG and then the outside is plated with plat?? I mean, won't they have to put the YG section in there and then re-cover it with plat to keep it consistent, or would they just rhodium dip the whole thing??

Edit: yep, it's that weirdly textured white gold to make it look like diamonds from really blurry pics, just like the ones the seller has, lol. I don't mind that since I'm not stuck on having a diamond ring, I would just worry about the stackability since it's so thick.

I think stackability is a good concern. I ADORE that VC like one. But yes, I do think that IF it is able to be sized it is going to be a pricy endeavor and, unfortunately that seller doesn't provide extra pics. I would say that the first one isn't very stackable but are you SURE that if you fall in love with it you wear it as a RHR later on. And one of the five stones is more likely to be. There is one that is ending within a day and that's the one I would try for and if you don't get it there are a host of others.

Rhea · Oct 8, 2011

Gypsy - I think you're giving away about half of my watch list!!! You've found some real beauties there.

Kismet · Oct 8, 2011

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-1890-14K-YELLOW-GOLD-MINE-CUT-DIAMOND-ROW-RING-x-/370523000080?pt=US_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones&hash=item5644e44d10 I'd make an offer on this one. It's a size 9 too which would be great for stacking later on as you'd need a bigger size with multiple rings.

Aerix · Oct 8, 2011

I read your thread and wanted to help look. I think Gypsy found some pretty good ones off of eBay, so I decided to look on Rubylane and Etsy. Here's what I found:

http://www.rubylane.com/item/376645-2464/18K-Five-Diamond-Deco-Ring Not sure how stackable this one would be and it's a bit over budget, but make an offer if you like it!

http://www.rubylane.com/item/389011-175tdrsrtde/Beautiful-Vintage-18K-White-Gold This one is white gold, but I thought it's got nice filigree and the price is pretty good imo.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76323418/antique-emerald-and-diamond-ladies-ring?ref=v1_other_1 I'm pretty sure that the 'emeralds' in this one are most likely glass or synthetic (since that was common back then) but if you look at the profile in the second pic you'll see why I like it. It's also a size 9, so it would just need to be sized down.

http://www.rubylane.com/item/441053-MS00819/18k-White-Gold-5-Diamonds This one's also white gold (and over budget) but you can make a best offer if you like it. It has 5 diamonds though.

Hope this helps!

vintagelover229 · Oct 8, 2011

Not sure if you'd consider gemstones but I did a search and found a few things (not just gemstone bands).

Opals
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLID-14K-WHITE-GOLD-COLORFUL-FIERY-OPAL-ETERNITY-RING-/220865857297?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336ca18711

Emeralds
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-YELLOW-GOLD-NATURAL-AAA-EMERALD-ETERNITY-RING-/350496197729?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519b338c61

Plain but jade
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250904483654&category=10297&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

This is an adorable floral diamond eternity ring
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FABULOUS-ANTIQUE-14K-TRI-COLOR-GOLD-FLORAL-DESIGN-DIAMOND-BAND-SCRAP-WEAR-/160661485212?pt=US_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones&hash=item25682bb69c

Not sure if this is your taste but if so it can be sized and you can make an offer
http://www.rubylane.com/item/480330-13115x20Decox20Diamondx20Wedding/Art-Deco-14-Karat-White

This is unique (I like it)
http://www.rubylane.com/item/605466-000234/Vintage-14K-Gold-10-Diamond

Nice looking diamonds from the pics
http://www.rubylane.com/item/151662-1119/18K-Gold-Triple-Diamond-Band

galeteia · Oct 8, 2011

Thank you for the suggestions, ladies!

I am avoiding gemstones because coloured stones are perceived as being fashion jewellery here, which is a same because coloured gems would certainly open up my options on a limited budget.

I have emailed a seller and made an offer on a ring that is a little over my budget but not enough to insult them by offering my max. I'll post details if I get it, so it's not vulnerable to lurker sniping

I'm still hunting, thought, and will be posting interesting find in here and asking for opinions! You can never have too much nice-but-affordable bling links, right?

galeteia · Oct 8, 2011

This is a nice little stone, downright cheap, too bad about the setting: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-3-ct-Vintage-Mine-Cut-Diamond-Solitaire-Ring-Size-4-3-4-Scintillating-/310350503806?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item484254df7e

Cute little ring, bet you could replace that sapphire with a great stone. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-FRENCH-ART-DECO-18K-GOLD-SAPPHIRE-20Ct-DIAMOND-5-Stone-RING-1920-/290618139696?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43aa30e430

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