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Appraisal verdict! My Nana''s ring...

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Delster

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The appraiser''s verdict is IN on my Nana''s ring! If you remember, a friend''s jeweller called it "very poor quality" and mentioned the words "big" and "black" and "cracks" in relation to my sparkly...
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And also that some of the kind ladies on here thought sparkly might in fat be an OMC / OEC / transitional cut and that Mr Jeweller might be, um, shall we say uninformed?
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Of course no-one could advise much cos my photography skills are, well, challenged...
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Original threads here: My Nana''s Ring: Close-Ups!

I found an appraiser who operates an online diamond site in Ireland and he is GIA trained. His verdict on the ring was:

Description:
Antique diamond ring – 3 stone with 6 pave diamonds
Diamonds:
Rare antique style round brilliant (large culet and old-mine type facet structure), H/SI (one side stone is I1), 0.71 ctw (0.3ct centre).
Setting:
18k yellow gold with platinum claws

He said he could replicate it (sourcing diamonds and labour in the States) for a figure that was three and a half times what the first jeweller told me it was worth. He estimated one of the high-end Grafton St jewellers in Dublin would charge a figure that was FIVE TIMES what I was originally told it was worth. So that was a surprise to say the least!

Of course, this ring''s true value lies in what it means to me. It''s very sad and sappy but sometimes I well up looking at it because it''s so precious to me, and really that has nothing to do with its characteristics as a piece of carbon, now does it?
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Couple more photos... admittedly still not fantastic, but a LITTLE better maybe?

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I apologise for the STATE of my hands and fingernails
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This one was taken through a loupe I got on ebay for €2. Yes, €2 INCLUDING shipping!

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It is beautiful, and I absolutely love the sentiment that it holds. That is awesome that you love it as much as you do, your Nana would be proud that it is so loved!
 
It''s gorgeous! I love those chunky facets and the open culets. I also like how the setting has so many prongs. That''s such a cool antiquey look! I''m glad everything worked out and it sounds like the sentimental value is the most important part to you...it would be for me, too. Wear it in good health!

P.S. What a rude jeweler! Sounds like he was uninformed and possibly had very poor vision, too!
 
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