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I’ve read several stories of fabulous finds folks have come across unexpectedly, so thought I would share mine. It’s definitely a tale of not judging a diamond ring by its cover.... of gunk and grime.
I was perusing through ebay and came upon an auction for a platinum navette ring. What caught my eye was there are sizable OECs that make up the ring for a total of 1.50cttw. The two central OECs were listed as an estimated .50ct each. The color range of the stones were estimated high too, ranging from G/H/I.
However, the pictures showed a really dull and drab ring. I figured it was worth the risk since the seller offered returns. It arrived today and here’s how it looked:
Needless to say, I was wondering what I was thinking in purchasing it.
There must have been decades of gunk and grime built up. However, after a couple of hours of gentle scrubbing and several rounds in the ultrasonic cleaner, I think I may have a winner!
Underside looking much cleaner now...![Appl :appl: :appl:](/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/36.gif)
And... here she is!
![FD9A86A3-13AD-4969-BD6A-1A9F83AC58BD.jpeg FD9A86A3-13AD-4969-BD6A-1A9F83AC58BD.jpeg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/577/577392-fe4df3a7b839521ebf8f0419b8b36bf8.jpg)
I was perusing through ebay and came upon an auction for a platinum navette ring. What caught my eye was there are sizable OECs that make up the ring for a total of 1.50cttw. The two central OECs were listed as an estimated .50ct each. The color range of the stones were estimated high too, ranging from G/H/I.
However, the pictures showed a really dull and drab ring. I figured it was worth the risk since the seller offered returns. It arrived today and here’s how it looked:
![9ACD5589-78CF-4EA0-B87D-F1F5CAAEDCC8.jpeg 9ACD5589-78CF-4EA0-B87D-F1F5CAAEDCC8.jpeg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/577/577382-c3cde52e2b193158933c4a1bf0d13fce.jpg)
![1AEBC4FB-554B-43F5-B2B9-F0F83CD56823.jpeg 1AEBC4FB-554B-43F5-B2B9-F0F83CD56823.jpeg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/577/577383-f17978881966be6b189a9d6fcd9c775d.jpg)
![44CEEA78-45F6-459A-AF30-1C3B779FC762.jpeg 44CEEA78-45F6-459A-AF30-1C3B779FC762.jpeg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/577/577384-cc580f5399e87b9dc1a41ffbee10817a.jpg)
![AB571D61-66F8-409C-9596-137ED4A0A9C6.jpeg AB571D61-66F8-409C-9596-137ED4A0A9C6.jpeg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/577/577386-ce71977a399f7eb3c719034c3ddbca36.jpg)
Needless to say, I was wondering what I was thinking in purchasing it.
![Errrr :errrr: :errrr:](/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/32.gif)
Underside looking much cleaner now...
![Appl :appl: :appl:](/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/36.gif)
![96751B15-044E-4D68-9009-BE647565176C.jpeg 96751B15-044E-4D68-9009-BE647565176C.jpeg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/577/577390-6292b1d527d6d84b82cd32c5d19d4b27.jpg)
And... here she is!
![0A6F10DF-6DD5-47D1-A048-ABAE9C404F26.jpeg 0A6F10DF-6DD5-47D1-A048-ABAE9C404F26.jpeg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/577/577391-2660f0b594981b1e876a823d891bbbb8.jpg)
![FD9A86A3-13AD-4969-BD6A-1A9F83AC58BD.jpeg FD9A86A3-13AD-4969-BD6A-1A9F83AC58BD.jpeg](https://www.pricescope.com/community/data/attachments/577/577392-fe4df3a7b839521ebf8f0419b8b36bf8.jpg)