Antique Deco Ring - any thoughts?

[MommaBear]

the specs:
1930's
OLD CUSHION CUT DIAMOND of K color, I2 clarity that weigh 2.22 ct. (the weight is engraved in the shank).
Although this stone is graded I2 clarity, it is quite clear and does not have any black carbon spots.
There are 6 OLD MINE CUT DIAMONDS along the sides that weigh approx. .12 ctw.
The ring is also set with 12 NATURAL RUBIES that weigh approx. 1 ctw.
The rubies are FRENCH CUTS of the finest quality.
The head of the ring measures 9/16” square and the ring size is a 7 ¾.
The total weight is 3.9 grams.

being offered for roughly $6,500

the pics..

 

[MommaBear]

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[MommaBear]

last one. thanks for any thoughts you might offer

 

[surfgirl]

I''m confused...Are you bored with your new ring already?

 

[pyramid]

I would not buy an I2 clarity diamond without seeing it with my own eyes.

 

[surfgirl]

I agree with you Pyramid. But also, MB, you saw a J or was it a K and you said it was too yellow for you so why would you look at this one if it''s an L and such a bad clarity?

But more than that, I was thinking that you just got your "dream ring" stone and to me, it''s a bit like not getting a new pet immediately after your old pet passes away, out of respect. You just got your new ring last week right? Why not enjoy your new ering for a while before looking for another ring? ...Plus, your husband might start to think you dont really like your new ering all that much, and that would be a shame. Just a thought to marinate...

 

[Cehrabehra]

I think it''s gorgeous! Love the crown, love the culet, love the rubies.... I think that old cut stones look amazing (and properly antique) in the richer, warmer hues below J.

 

[Cehrabehra]

If I recall correctly, clarity grading can be influenced by exterior nicks.... and this is an old stone... how much of the grading is based on internal flaws vs external flaws?

 

[simplysplendid]

Hi, I don''t know about the I2, but I think the design is gorgeous!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 7/18/2007 12:41:38 PM
Author: Cehrabehra
If I recall correctly, clarity grading can be influenced by exterior nicks.... and this is an old stone... how much of the grading is based on internal flaws vs external flaws?

Good question!

 

[poshpepper]

It is beautiful!!!!!! I would be concerned about the I2 grading also, and if you can arrange to see it in person that would be best.

ETA: I am assuming this is to be a RHR?

 

[MommaBear]

hi girls..
didn''t mean to confuse you SurfGirl.
I was looking at it and really liked the setting of it and all. kinda curious what everyone else thought.
just keeping ideas open for my RHR!
i definitelly love my Ering and am not going to get another ring just yet.
but FI knows that i''m in the market for a RHR and it''s going to be an antique peice.
thanks for checking it out!

 

[poshpepper]

Date: 7/18/2007 1:06:22 PM
Author: MommaBear
hi girls..
didn''t mean to confuse you SurfGirl.
I was looking at it and really liked the setting of it and all. kinda curious what everyone else thought.
just keeping ideas open for my RHR!
i definitelly love my Ering and am not going to get another ring just yet.
but FI knows that i''m in the market for a RHR and it''s going to be an antique peice.
thanks for checking it out!

Haa haa, I was editing as you were posting... LOL

I think it would make a great RHR. Its beautiful!

 

[parkerj]

I love everything about it! Beautiful RHR

 

[Madam Bijoux]

It''s spectacular! Absolutely, get it! (Because if you don''t, I will

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[mela lu]

She''s A Beauty!!

 

[Nicrez]

Date: 7/18/2007 2:37:01 PM
Author: Madam Bijoux
It''s spectacular! Absolutely, get it! (Because if you don''t, I will

)

Ditto.

It''s so charming, I would LOVE that ring!!!

 

[Hest88]

Ah, that''s lovely!

 

[Kaleigh]

I love it MB!!!

 

[dtnyc]

That''s a really lovely ring-
I think that the ruby halo will definitely help make that stone appear whiter- it''s a beautiful setting!

 

[Cehrabehra]

oh its a k color? I was just looking at it thinking, yeah that''s about the same color as my diamond... and mine is a low J. I can appreciate high colors for irbs but for the antique stones I really appreciate the lower colors because it accentuates the antique quality to me.

 

[Skippy123]

beautiful!!! Hope you find a lovely RHR

 

[Fly Girl]

Beautiful ring. Love those rubies.

They just don''t seem to make them quite like that anymore.