Hi all,
I've spent a long time browsing here and Googling things, but this is my first post here and first time buying gemstones!
I'm choosing my own engagement ring - a big responsibility for a first precious stone purchase. Wanting an antique ring, I've been looking at rings in person to see what I'd like. This one seems so far the absolute prettiest in person, but I have some concerns. Would you lovely people have opinions/expertise/insights to share?
The ring details, pics and video are here: https://www.berganza.com/jewellery_ref_21155.html
I realise the cut is shallow (39% vs. the ideal 60-80% depth percentage/ratio). I've read that a shallow cut might result in a lighter colour (I actually prefer the pinkishness here instead of a deep bright red) and/or a 'window'/'mirror' so you can see through the stone? I'll go see the stone again in person, but does it look bad here or any other cons that come from a shallow cut?
The accompanying report states no heat treatment, but doesn't mention any other treatments - is this a problem? The vendor assured me verbally and in a separate email that it's untreated and natural.
The report is from May 2015. Do you think that's from too long time ago? I know I'd be paying a premium because of the stone is listed as Burmese, but what if the tech used in determining origin has improved significantly since 2015, and now they'd not think its Burmese? Basically, is it worth asking for another analysis just because the existing one is 3 years old?
Thank you so much for reading/replying and hope I'm not being too paranoid here asking silly questions - I just feel responsible for my first big purchase!
I've spent a long time browsing here and Googling things, but this is my first post here and first time buying gemstones!
I'm choosing my own engagement ring - a big responsibility for a first precious stone purchase. Wanting an antique ring, I've been looking at rings in person to see what I'd like. This one seems so far the absolute prettiest in person, but I have some concerns. Would you lovely people have opinions/expertise/insights to share?
The ring details, pics and video are here: https://www.berganza.com/jewellery_ref_21155.html
I realise the cut is shallow (39% vs. the ideal 60-80% depth percentage/ratio). I've read that a shallow cut might result in a lighter colour (I actually prefer the pinkishness here instead of a deep bright red) and/or a 'window'/'mirror' so you can see through the stone? I'll go see the stone again in person, but does it look bad here or any other cons that come from a shallow cut?
The accompanying report states no heat treatment, but doesn't mention any other treatments - is this a problem? The vendor assured me verbally and in a separate email that it's untreated and natural.
The report is from May 2015. Do you think that's from too long time ago? I know I'd be paying a premium because of the stone is listed as Burmese, but what if the tech used in determining origin has improved significantly since 2015, and now they'd not think its Burmese? Basically, is it worth asking for another analysis just because the existing one is 3 years old?
Thank you so much for reading/replying and hope I'm not being too paranoid here asking silly questions - I just feel responsible for my first big purchase!