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Looking for this ring. Help! |
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| P: 9/2/2004 8:50:53 AM | |
jchastain Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 9/5/2004 Member Since: 8/28/2004 |
I am planning to buy an engagement ring within the next week and am looking for a genuine antique (no reproductions please) with an OEC diamond of roughly 3 - 3.5 carats. The ring should be platinum and will likely be edwardian. I am interested in a design similar to the one shown in the pictures below. If you have such a ring for sale or are aware of any such ring, please let me know. Thanks!
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| Posted: 9/2/2004 8:50:53 AM | |
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| P: 9/2/2004 8:51:23 AM | |
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jchastain Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 9/5/2004 Member Since: 8/28/2004 |
Another picture
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| Posted: 9/2/2004 8:51:23 AM | |
| P: 9/2/2004 8:51:58 AM | |
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jchastain Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 9/5/2004 Member Since: 8/28/2004 |
Another
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| Posted: 9/2/2004 8:51:58 AM | |
| P: 9/2/2004 8:53:18 AM | |
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jchastain Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 9/5/2004 Member Since: 8/28/2004 |
And the last one. If you are aware of anything close in an authentic antique piece with an eye-clean 3+ carat stone with decent color (I or better?), please let me know. Thanks again!
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| Posted: 9/2/2004 8:53:18 AM | |
| P: 9/2/2004 9:15:06 AM | |
reena Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,531 Last Post: 8/22/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2004 |
it's drop dead gorgeous. there is a VERY similar antique piece on www.estatediamondjewelry.com. i (don't remember the carat size though.) i cannot guarantee you that that particular setting is not a reproduction, because some of their settings are (stones are antique though) but if you call up they can tell you. the store is in the NYC diamond district.
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| Posted: 9/2/2004 9:15:06 AM | |
| P: 9/2/2004 9:18:24 AM | |
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reena Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,531 Last Post: 8/22/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2004 |
i have seen other similar pieces elsewhere but can't remember on exactly which antique site. try faycullen.com, antiqueengagementrings.com and doyledoyle.com to start. (i now remember that doyle and doyle had a similar setting to that one when i was in there two weeks ago but it was not set with a stone.) also look for a recent (3-4 days ago) post under my name with "putting an APB out for this setting" as the title. alexah posted a loooong list of antique sites. id check those out.
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| Posted: 9/2/2004 9:18:24 AM | |
| P: 9/2/2004 9:20:09 AM | |
LadyBird Rough Rock Total Posts: 17 Last Post: 9/9/2004 Member Since: 8/24/2004 |
Try faycullen.com, I love antiques they have a nice selection and some believeable reproduction settings. If you're in NY "Once Upon a Time Antiques" (East 11th.) John (owner) has great taste. Good Luck!
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| Posted: 9/2/2004 9:20:09 AM | |
| P: 9/2/2004 5:23:14 PM | |
katbadness Cut Rock Total Posts: 459 Last Post: 8/25/2005 Member Since: 1/29/2004 |
---------------- You may also want to contact Dave Atlas (avatar: Oldminer). He may be able to recommend antique jewelers who may be able to help you where you are. Good luck! And do post pictures when you get it!!
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| Posted: 9/2/2004 5:23:14 PM | |
| P: 9/2/2004 8:00:58 PM | |
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reena Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,531 Last Post: 8/22/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2004 |
here she is. i LOVE this ring. but alas, not a 3c, only a 2. might still be worth a call over there. www.estatediamondjewelry.com 
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| Posted: 9/2/2004 8:00:58 PM | |
| P: 9/3/2004 7:48:59 AM | |
mingagreen Cut Rock Total Posts: 490 Last Post: 3/27/2007 Member Since: 8/23/2004 |
Wow what a beautiful ring, I love it! Good luck finding what you want.
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| Posted: 9/3/2004 7:48:59 AM | |
| P: 9/3/2004 8:43:49 AM | |
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chialea Ideal Rock Total Posts: 520 Last Post: 9/3/2004 Member Since: 4/20/2004 |
Getting a higher colour may be a bit of an issue, as you've found out. A /lot/ of the whiter/clearer stuff has been recut, so a nice OEC/OMC that big and that white would be quite a find, from what I understand. Just ask fire&ice -- she looked for a long time for hers, and she does that for a living! Still, if you can find a peachy M-O, those look stunning... I'd keep my mind open to that, as they're easier to find.
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| Posted: 9/3/2004 8:43:49 AM | |
| P: 9/5/2004 12:24:51 PM | |
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jchastain Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 9/5/2004 Member Since: 8/28/2004 |
Reena - Thanks for the pointer. I spoke with them and unfortunately that setting is a reproduction they make themselves. The recipient of the ring has made clear that above all else she really wants a genuine antique so unfortunately that is deal breaker for me. Ladybird - I have looked at Fay Cullen. They have a piece that is similar but unfortunately it is P color and that is too tinted for my tastes. I sent messages to them asking if they have anything else that might be closer to what I am wanting and never heard anything back, which I assumed meant they didn't. Chialea - You are absolutely right that most of the best pieces were recut. That definitely makes my job harder. But color on a diamond is one of the most noticable elements of the stone and I can't imagine just settling for an easy diamond any more than I would have for a girl. I don't want to be stupid about it. It's not like I am insisting on F or better. And if a gorgeous J color came along, I wouldn't rule it out. But color is important and I know I can do better than M/N/O and I am willing to pay the premium to get what I really want. Thanks to everyone for your advise and support. If anyone is aware of any other options, please let me know.
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| Posted: 9/5/2004 12:24:51 PM | |
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