If a stranger ask you...how big is that diamond on your finger? Is it real?

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Honestly I would just laugh awkwardly and uncertainly. I really wouldn’t want to tell a complete stranger if my bling is real or fake, but I also can’t imagine a rank stranger actually asking.

I have been asked if a bracelet I was wearing (with small coloured stones, chunky but not expensive) was real by an acquaintance; and I had no response to give. Luckily she gave the response for me, going from “omg that bracelet is stunning!! Is it real???” To “no no of course it isn’t, I knew that, it would cost a fortune if it was real. I totally get it.” So no reply/response needed from me!

 

[ShinyPink]

I had an embarrassing, horrid, completely inappropriate situation 20+ years ago in Las Vegas. I was the offender. We were riding on the monorail, and I was facing an elderly woman who had a HUGE diamond ring! I grabbed her hand and although I don't remember my exact words, I told her it was gorgeous and asked if it was real! I can still see the look of horror on her face, and I'm still embarrassed.

 

[stracci2000]

I had an embarrassing, horrid, completely inappropriate situation 20+ years ago in Las Vegas. I was the offender. We were riding on the monorail, and I was facing an elderly woman who had a HUGE diamond ring! I grabbed her hand and although I don't remember my exact words, I told her it was gorgeous and asked if it was real! I can still see the look of horror on her face, and I'm still embarrassed.

It was all the excitement and whatever it is they pump into the air in those casinos.
You couldn't help it!
(I might have tried to slip it off, hoping she wouldn't notice......)

 

[kenny]

Depending on the person, location and environment etc...

I will not say yes to any request to try it on from a complete stranger for certain.

DK

+1

 

[MamaBee]

+1

+2

 

[Madam Bijoux]

If they ask me the carat weight, I tell them.
If they ask if it’s real, I say “So (name of store) told me.”

 

[pearlsngems]

Let a complete stranger try on my jewelry? And what if they decide to just walk away with it? How would I stop them?
They could claim it's theirs and most people would logically assume they are telling the truth. The burden of proof would fall on me.
Meanwhile, they would leave with my jewelry.

Nope.

 

[Austina]

I’ve had people ask to look at my ring, (in a secure setting) but I don’t think anyone’s asked me if it was real, I think they assume it is. If a random stranger in the street asked me, I’d say of course it’s not real and hurriedly walk on.

The only person who’s tried on my ring since I’ve owned it is my DIL, because she knows Bella will be hers someday.

 

[lulu_ma]

This just happened to me with a new work acquaintance (she actually hired me). She asked me if my stone was 3 carats and, of course, I had to correct her

 

[vintageinjune]

I had an embarrassing, horrid, completely inappropriate situation 20+ years ago in Las Vegas. I was the offender. We were riding on the monorail, and I was facing an elderly woman who had a HUGE diamond ring! I grabbed her hand and although I don't remember my exact words, I told her it was gorgeous and asked if it was real! I can still see the look of horror on her face, and I'm still embarrassed.

See, THIS is why I am never offended when stuff like this happens to me - we have all had our.... well, not our best moments. So, I choose to believe this is 99% of my interactions along these lines.

 

[MamaBee]

See, THIS is why I am never offended when stuff like this happens to me - we have all had our.... well, not our best moments. So, I choose to believe this is 99% of my interactions along these lines.

I did this yesterday at a bridal shower. What a dorky geek I can be. The young girl has a small European cut diamond. I asked her if she had the flower facets in the center. She said she didn’t know. She never looked at it under a loupe. I asked her if she wanted to see it. She said yes..so I pulled my loupe out of my purse and let her have a look…but after I looked. OMG..I’m so embarrassed. Hahahaha

 

[stracci2000]

I did this yesterday at a bridal shower. What a dorky geek I can be. The young girl has a small European cut diamond. I asked her if she had the flower facets in the center. She said she didn’t know. She never looked at it under a loupe. I asked her if she wanted to see it. She said yes..so I pulled my loupe out of my purse and let her have a look…but after I looked. OMG..I’m so embarrassed. Hahahaha

I would've done the same thing

 

[kgizo]

I would've done the same thing

Me too. I get so excited when I see an antique cut out in the wild.

 

[Calliecake]

I did this yesterday at a bridal shower. What a dorky geek I can be. The young girl has a small European cut diamond. I asked her if she had the flower facets in the center. She said she didn’t know. She never looked at it under a loupe. I asked her if she wanted to see it. She said yes..so I pulled my loupe out of my purse and let her have a look…but after I looked. OMG..I’m so embarrassed. Hahahaha

This made me laugh and reminded me of a happy memory of my MIL. She never left the house without her loupe. Jewelry stores would walk away for a second to get her one and she would have her loupe out and was already inspecting before they returned.

 

[MamaBee]

This made me laugh and reminded me of a happy memory of my MIL. She never left the house without her loupe. Jewelry stores would walk away for a second to get her one and she would have her loupe out and was already inspecting before they returned.

I would have loved to go shopping with her!

 

[Calliecake]

@MamaBee, She was living her best life when she was in a jewelry store. It definitely was her happy place.

 

[TooPatient]

Let a complete stranger try on my jewelry? And what if they decide to just walk away with it? How would I stop them?
They could claim it's theirs and most people would logically assume they are telling the truth. The burden of proof would fall on me.
Meanwhile, they would leave with my jewelry.

Nope.

Not only that, but the police don't consider it theft at that point so you are on your own. (Or at least the small city I grew up in was that way...)

 

[pearlsngems]

Not only that, but the police don't consider it theft at that point so you are on your own. (Or at least the small city I grew up in was that way...)

Right-- if I handed it to them voluntarily they could hardly be charged with theft. They could even claim it was a gift. I would not expect much sympathy from law enforcement, either. It would be a civil matter.
An entirely avoidable problem, and the cost of hiring a lawyer could exceed the value of the jewelry.

 

[agingsparkle]

There are a lot of people who don't realize diamonds come in colors other than white! I've gotten a lot of people who see my yellow diamond bracelet and ring and ask what are they/are they real/etc. I'm happy to talk about all the colors diamonds come in, rarity, etc... that usually diverts into a less-awkward discussion about gems in general. Often it seems like the people who notice are thinking of getting engaged or are recently engaged...