art deco ebay win

[fioratura]

So, I've been on the hunt for an antique RHR and when I saw this pretty little thing on ebay (and in my size none the less) I had to submit an offer. Honestly I don't know what got into me. There have been so many other beautiful rings for less money that I couldn't bite the bullet on, but with this one, it was just an impulse. The listing doesn't have too much information, but the ring is returnable and I made an offer of $300 even though the buy it now price was $429.99. I never expected them to accept it since it was so far below asking, but they did I guess I won't know for sure until I see it in person, but there are many pictures in the listing below and I'd love to get some opinions. Do you think I overpaid for what it is? I wish there was a better shot of the stones and at least some color/clarity info in the listing, but they look pretty bright in the photos. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Of course I will post real life pics as soon as it arrives.
TIA

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161253917322?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

 

[junebug17]

Looks pretty! I think you paid a fair price, looking forward to pics!

 

[MMtwo]

I look forward to the pictures too. I am sure you paid a decent price for it. Looks like a nice ring.

 

[fioratura]

The ring arrived yesterday, and today back it goes. The diamonds were very dark and lackluster. They were decent sized OMCs with really high crowns so I high hopes, but I was really disappointed by how they performed Oh well! That's the thing about buying on ebay and the reason I only buy from dealers with return policies. Time to keep looking.

 

[junebug17]

Aw, that's too bad fioratura! Just throwing this out there - any possibility the ring is dirty? That will affect the appearance of the stones, and I've gotten rings from ebay that were pretty dirty, I don't think some antique sellers bother to maintain the rings they sell. If you sent it back already, I guess it doesn't matter - I'm sure you'll find something else you love! Back to the hunt!

 

[fioratura]

I thought (hoped) it might be dirty too, but after washing it in jewelry solution and then again in my ultrasonic, it still wasn't having the sparkle I had wanted. I suppose the hunt is really half the fun anyway, so I'll just get to spend more time doing that.

 

[junebug17]

I thought (hoped) it might be dirty too, but after washing it in jewelry solution and then again in my ultrasonic, it still wasn't having the sparkle I had wanted. I suppose the hunt is really half the fun anyway, so I'll just get to spend more time doing that.

Ah ok, just thought I'd check, and good for you for thinking of it - there are plenty of other treasures out there, have fun looking!