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Grandma's aqua (?) and ruby rings |
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| P: 8/10/2009 8:08:44 AM | |
mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008 |
My grandmother gifted me two rings today. I think they are very pretty and I think I'll wear them a fair bit. There are no certificates, etc., so I have some questions as to whether the stones are really what she was told they are. The first ring is a 14K gold ring (ring has a stamp inside) with rubies. Grandma says she bought this one in Thailand some 30 or 40 years ago. The second ring is silver with a step-cut aquamarine. This ring was purchased in a local B&M store that certainly has a good & honest reputation, though I'm not sure they are the most knowledgeable colored stone jewelers. The aqua seems a little blue for an aqua, but I'm no expert. My mom has a giant aqua cocktail ring that is decidedly more turquoise. Could it be another gem stone besides aqua? Anyway, here is the ruby ring. 
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 8:08:44 AM | |
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| P: 8/10/2009 8:09:41 AM | |
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mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008 |
Another shot of the ruby ring. I love the intricacy.
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 8:09:41 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 8:12:05 AM | |
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mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008 |
And here is a picture of the aqua ring.
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 8:12:05 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 8:12:38 AM | |
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mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008 |
Another one.
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 8:12:38 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 8:13:10 AM | |
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mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008 |
And another one.
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 8:13:10 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 8:13:52 AM | |
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mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008 |
Last one.
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 8:13:52 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 8:31:01 AM | |
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,303 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
Those are lovely gifts! Wow, I didn’t know that Thailand sold 14kt gold items; my experience in South East Asia is that everyone only sells high carat gold items. Even 18kt is be extremely difficult to find, much less in those days. The ring itself is very unique though. There’s no way to tell via pictures if the rubies are indeed real. Blue topaz? Aquamarines come in many different blues so again, there’s no definitive answer as to what’s the gemstone. Synthetic aquamarine?
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 8:31:01 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 8:33:43 AM | |
ma re Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,703 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/10/2008 |
Very interesting rings, enjoy them! Rubies sure don't seem too perfect like most synthetics but to really know if they are natural you'd have to take them to a gemologist. Same goes for that aqua, which indeed might be a very nice (and quite valuable) example of it's species, but considering the size and color (and the fact that it's been set into a silver ring), makes me think that it might as well be a blue topaz - doesen't have to be, but it could. Your mom's aqua is more turquoise probably because it's not heated, unlike yours, which most probably is (if it really is an aqua). Heating makes them more blue and less greenish (turquoise).
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 8:33:43 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 8:45:51 AM | |
marcyc Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,820 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2007 |
Those are pretty. I know you will treasure them.
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 8:45:51 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 9:15:37 AM | |
D&T Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,441 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/27/2008 |
lovely gift! i love that aqua it is amazing!
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 9:15:37 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 9:30:19 AM | |
tourmaline_lover Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,521 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 9/20/2008 |
Date: 8/10/2009 8:31:01 AM Author: Chrono Those are lovely gifts! Wow, I didn’t know that Thailand sold 14kt gold items; my experience in South East Asia is that everyone only sells high carat gold items. Even 18kt is be extremely difficult to find, much less in those days. The ring itself is very unique though. There’s no way to tell via pictures if the rubies are indeed real. Blue topaz? Aquamarines come in many different blues so again, there’s no definitive answer as to what’s the gemstone. Synthetic aquamarine? Cool rings, but that color aqua is very similar to synthetic spinel that was sold as an aqua substitute at the time. It still could be an aqua, so this is just an FYI. |
| Posted: 8/10/2009 9:30:19 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 10:07:42 AM | |
princessplease Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,512 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/20/2009 |
Ooooh, so pretty!!!!!
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 10:07:42 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 1:01:43 PM | |
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Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,303 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
TL, I’m not sure how many jewellers will put such an aquamarine in a silver setting. Something that large and blue will be very expensive and most likely to be put in a more expensive setting, not silver, hence my guess that it’s either a substitute stone or synthetic.
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 1:01:43 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 2:56:34 PM | |
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mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008 |
Yes, it may well be that it is a substitute or synthetic. I'm pretty sure that jeweler wouldn't knowingly cheat my grandma, but he may not have known. I don't mind, though.
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 2:56:34 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 3:26:11 PM | |
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005 |
What lovely gifts from your Grandmother! How lucky you are. Both rings are very pretty and very unique!
Michelle |
| Posted: 8/10/2009 3:26:11 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 4:13:23 PM | |
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Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,303 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
Date: 8/10/2009 2:56:34 PM Author: mscushion Yes, it may well be that it is a substitute or synthetic. I'm pretty sure that jeweler wouldn't knowingly cheat my grandma, but he may not have known. I don't mind, though. MrsCushion, I didn’t mean to imply that your jeweller cheated your grandmother with a synthetic or substitute stone. I’m sorry if it came out that way. I feel terrible for coming off as so insensitive. 
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 4:13:23 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 4:40:35 PM | |
amethystguy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 635 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 5/26/2009 |
my personal opinion..and this is based soley on guess..I think it does look like an aqua..I don't know what it is maybe I am crazy and just guessing or maybe it's from looking at tons of aquas but it looks, to me, like an aqua(remember that is just a guess from a picture so really has no proof or bearing)
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 4:40:35 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2009 11:08:31 PM | |
szh07 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,323 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/28/2008 |
Very pretty and unique! What wonderful family heirlooms.
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| Posted: 8/10/2009 11:08:31 PM | |
| P: 8/11/2009 2:14:41 AM | |
glitterata Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,364 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2002 |
Oh, what fun! They're big and bold and handsome and look great on your pretty hand.
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| Posted: 8/11/2009 2:14:41 AM | |
| P: 8/11/2009 2:20:13 AM | |
kribbie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 987 Last Post: 10/23/2009 Member Since: 3/23/2009 |
Those are so interesting! You are lucky!
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| Posted: 8/11/2009 2:20:13 AM | |
| P: 8/11/2009 2:38:15 AM | |
cindygenit Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,661 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/15/2009 |
mscushion, that ruby ring is a treasure! I'm not a big fan of blue, but your aqua looks very pretty too!
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| Posted: 8/11/2009 2:38:15 AM | |
| P: 8/11/2009 12:59:50 PM | |
litebrite Cut Rock Total Posts: 463 Last Post: 10/16/2009 Member Since: 2/11/2007 |
OOh, I really like the art deco style of the aqua. Are the small circles meant to be empty or can you fill them with melee?
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| Posted: 8/11/2009 12:59:50 PM | |
| P: 8/11/2009 3:49:54 PM | |
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mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008 |
Date: 8/10/2009 4:13:23 PM Author: Chrono Date: 8/10/2009 2:56:34 PM Author: mscushion Yes, it may well be that it is a substitute or synthetic. I'm pretty sure that jeweler wouldn't knowingly cheat my grandma, but he may not have known. I don't mind, though. MrsCushion, I didn’t mean to imply that your jeweller cheated your grandmother with a synthetic or substitute stone. I’m sorry if it came out that way. I feel terrible for coming off as so insensitive. Don't worry about it because that's not how I took your comment!  I said myself that I was wondering whether it's really an (unmodified) aqua.
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| Posted: 8/11/2009 3:49:54 PM | |
| P: 8/11/2009 3:53:13 PM | |
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mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008 |
Date: 8/11/2009 12:59:50 PM Author: litebrite OOh, I really like the art deco style of the aqua. Are the small circles meant to be empty or can you fill them with melee? Good question, hadn't thought of that. I'm pretty sure the silver setting is meant to stay as is, but hey, good idea for a reset if I ever feel like one!
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| Posted: 8/11/2009 3:53:13 PM | |
| P: 8/11/2009 3:55:02 PM | |
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mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008 |
Oh, and thanks everyone for your nice comments! 
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| Posted: 8/11/2009 3:55:02 PM | |
| P: 8/11/2009 3:57:02 PM | |
part gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,755 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/7/2004 |
Pretty and fun rings! I second amethystguy, that stone looks like an aqua to me. I also find it odd, and while it's not super common have also seen aquas and other fine colored stones (but usually not rubies, sapphires, emeralds) set in silver.
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| Posted: 8/11/2009 3:57:02 PM | |
| P: 8/11/2009 3:58:09 PM | |
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part gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,755 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/7/2004 |
Thinking of modern jewelry, just think of David Yurman. Lot's of silver in his designs.
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| Posted: 8/11/2009 3:58:09 PM | |
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