I love supermacro!

[ponder]

I changed homeowners insurance companies which required me to get a new appraisal for my reset stone to add an additional jewelry policy. I used a local appraiser who did an excellent job. They nailed the value at $500 more than I paid/what it would cost to replace my ring. Bonus is that the new policy is cash value payout, not replacement.

So....I had a clean ring and a new camera I was experimenting with. I now know how everyone gets such great pictures. Its all about the camera.

 

[marcy]

Great photo! Pretty ring.

 

[ponder]

Poor lighting and just pointing and shooting. I wonder what I will get if I try with a little effort?

 

[Lofi]

Yay Ponder! I''ve been waiting for more pics of your beautiful ring! Do you have any handshots???

 

[ponder]

How about a foot shot?

 

[ponder]

I will see if I have any new handshots worth posting.

 

[Lofi]

Adorable pics!!! Love how the ring could fit on two of those little toes! So cute! Your ring is unique and quite beautiful!!

 

[ponder]

Here is an Ok handshot.

 

[ponder]

Thanks Marcy and LFVDoll. I think I will try for some outdoor pics tomorrow.

LFV, I can''t wait to see some clearer pics of your new ring. Even in the blurry pics it throws a lot of sparkle! Congrats!

 

[chiquitapet]

Beautiful ring! And such cute foot shots!!

 

[beechezz]

I

this ring, and I''m so excited you posted more pics! It is one of my favorites on PS, the design is just stunning. Thanks!

 

[D&T]

Its a gorgeous ring! looks great both on baby foot and your finger

 

[princessplease]

What a lovely ring!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bebe]

Love your ring. Missed you around here too!
Who did you use as an appraiser if you don''t mind sharing?
I''d like another appraisal on my ring.

 

[Kelli]

Great ring and pics!

 

[I Love My Sailor]

unique design!! Very Pretty

 

[Tuckins1]

I love the ring... My favorite shot is the baby foot! (So cute!!

)

 

[ckrickett]

such a gorgeous ring

 

[AprilBaby]

LOVE the baby foot pictures! Congrats on the ring AND the baby!

 

[ponder]

Thanks, everyone for your kind replies.

Bebe, Its good to hear from you. I have been MIA due to obvious reasons, but things are settling down and I actually have time to post and not just lurk.

I used Dixon jewelers in Humble (by Chili''s). I know they are a jewelry store and not strictly an independent appraiser, but they did a good job. My State Farm Agent recommended them as he had other clients use them in the past with satisfactory results. I was ok with using them since they are a well established business and it was only 50 bucks. Also, since this is a cash value policy and not a replacement policy all they needed to do was get the value correct. They did a thorough job, but I am sure it is nothing compared to some of the extensive appraisal services some PSers have recieved. If you are looking for something incredibly detailed and extremely precise I would go elsewhere (ex. color grading was a little off).

I needed an appraisal quickly with as little hassle as possible and they fit the bill.

 

[ponder]

Bebe,

What did you end up doing with your diamond studs? Recut?

 

[bebe]

Date: 9/21/2009 6:38:25 PM
Author: ponder
Bebe,

What did you end up doing with your diamond studs? Recut?

No recut yet. Brian thought they were ok, but gosh, I''d love a finer cut and of course, more fire and sparkle

Thanks for the apparaiser info. I have heard of them. I did use an appraiser I found listed here on PS. But to be honest,
she seemed not so professional and didn''t know my stone was a cushion - she thought it was a radiant - duh!!!
And she appraised it for way, way more than we paid. I''ll go see Dixon and see what they say. Thanks again for sharing your ring,
it really is a great look and shows your diamond off in a stunning way.

 

[Stone Hunter]

A unique ring. Thanks for the new photos!