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P: 1/9/2008 6:04:49 AM
planet_jp Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 7/13/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2007	I'm in love with this ring - more info here: http://www.newyorkestatejewelry.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=5912&category_id=1# Has anyone dealt with this company?
Posted: 1/9/2008 6:04:49 AM

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P: 1/9/2008 6:07:28 AM
planet_jp Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 7/13/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2007	Looks like the picture didn't work - sorry. You can copy and paste the URL.
Posted: 1/9/2008 6:07:28 AM

P: 1/9/2008 1:43:54 PM
planet_jp Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 7/13/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2007	I've found out more about the ring. The ruby has been heated. It was taken from another ring and placed in an original Edwardian setting, according to New York Estate Jewelry. They e-mailed me the AGTA certificate, but most of it is too small to read. Ok, figured out how to insert a link. Hope this works. http://http://www.newyorkestatejewelry.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=5912&category_id=1 I'd love to know what you all think about this. Is it overpriced? Thanks.
Posted: 1/9/2008 1:43:54 PM

P: 1/9/2008 1:45:42 PM
planet_jp Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 7/13/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2007	Sheesh - did it wrong! One more time.... http://www.newyorkestatejewelry.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=5912&category_id=1
Posted: 1/9/2008 1:45:42 PM

P: 1/10/2008 8:52:08 PM
partyjewels Cut Rock Total Posts: 472 Last Post: 10/17/2009 Member Since: 10/29/2006	I've never dealt with them but now you've got me drooling over several of their rings!
Posted: 1/10/2008 8:52:08 PM

P: 1/10/2008 11:02:47 PM
UCLABelle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,350 Last Post: 10/30/2009 Member Since: 5/15/2005	Oh my lord.....I want that Tiffany Legacy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trying to convince my husband-to-be!
Posted: 1/10/2008 11:02:47 PM

P: 1/10/2008 11:25:56 PM
Missrocks Ideal Rock Total Posts: 518 Last Post: 5/5/2008 Member Since: 12/28/2007	It is a very beautiful ring. Pretty ruby and nice clean design... I love the prongs! However, I'm not really comfortable with their return policy. So basically, no returns- unless you can prove the item was misrepresented is the impression I'm getting. Policies like this always make me wonder- if this item really is so great, then why wouldn't they take it back? ..
Posted: 1/10/2008 11:25:56 PM

P: 1/11/2008 6:20:54 AM
elmo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,142 Last Post: 10/19/2009 Member Since: 6/18/2003	Date: 1/10/2008 11:02:47 PM Author: UCLABelle Oh my lord.....I want that Tiffany Legacy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trying to convince my husband-to-be! I expect two engagement rings honey?
Posted: 1/11/2008 6:20:54 AM

P: 1/11/2008 11:24:25 AM
planet_jp Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 7/13/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2007	Good point about the return policy. I hadn't even looked at that yet. It doesn't seem very practical - who would spend that kind of money sight unseen if the item could not be returned? I'm going to ask them about it. Thanks.
Posted: 1/11/2008 11:24:25 AM

P: 1/11/2008 11:58:26 AM
planet_jp Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 7/13/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2007	Here's what they say: You could return the ring for any reason, but keep in mind that the refund will be minus 2.9% and insurance.
Posted: 1/11/2008 11:58:26 AM

P: 1/11/2008 12:36:19 PM
Missrocks Ideal Rock Total Posts: 518 Last Post: 5/5/2008 Member Since: 12/28/2007	Date: 1/11/2008 11:58:26 AM Author: planet_jp Here's what they say: You could return the ring for any reason, but keep in mind that the refund will be minus 2.9% and insurance. Thats good to know about the return policy.. As far as pricing...Colors aren't always represented correctly in photos- For example: red, vs. very slightly purplish red vs. purple red - slight variations in color will make a HUGE difference in price. (ie. how much of secondary color purple does it have?) and I don't remember seeing anthing about transparency (ie. is is trans., semi-trans, translucent, semi-translucent, opaque) Some of the other stones on the site look almost to be semi-translucent to opaque because of inclusions. ..which would also lower the value. I really wanted to go look at the link to the cert again.. either the link isn't working or its my computer. For me, it would have to be just very slightly purplish red, and transparent to semi-transparent, maybe translucent, to take the chance. Worst case, if you get it and don't like it, or it appraises for less, 2.9 percent isn't too horrible.
Posted: 1/11/2008 12:36:19 PM

P: 1/11/2008 12:45:36 PM
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,342 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004	With such a lousy return policy and expensive ring, I suggest requesting more pictures from the vendor if you are still interested in the ring. Side views, underside of the ring and stone, top down view, etc will be needed for further assessment of the quality fo the ruby and setting. Personally, I'd probably look for the ruby separately, then set it. This way I have better control of the quality that I am getting.
Posted: 1/11/2008 12:45:36 PM

P: 1/11/2008 1:24:59 PM
elmo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,142 Last Post: 10/19/2009 Member Since: 6/18/2003	Am I wrong or did it say 3.5 carats and under $10k? Heated but no filler? You really can't expect a red-red 3 carat ruby anywhere near that price.
Posted: 1/11/2008 1:24:59 PM

P: 1/11/2008 1:44:06 PM
planet_jp Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 7/13/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2007	Yes, it did say 3.58 carats. AGTA certificate says heated, but nothing about filler. It's described as "red" and "transparent." Nothing about origin. I wonder why AGTA bothers to give a description like "red" without further details. That's not very useful, is it? Re getting a stone and having a ring made. It takes me forever to get things done, and I don't want to wait for myself! Seriously, I've wanted an antique setting. This is a stone from another ring placed in an old setting. Also, I have a 2 carat pink spinel that I want to reset with a couple small diamond I already have. Maybe you could help me with that! BTW, I've been hooked on this forum for a while and have learned a lot - thank you.
Posted: 1/11/2008 1:44:06 PM

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