My Antique Ring

[y2kitty]

This is one of my favorite rings. I bought her 7 years ago at an antique jewelry store in NYC. The center diamond is about .35 carat and has strong blue florescence. I know nothing else about her except she sparkles like nobody''s business! She is probably one of the most beautiful things I own. I want to know more about her, I have considered having her taken out of the ring and sent to GIA, and I know this makes me crazy. I''ll try to get better pictures of her.

 

[makemepretty]

What a pretty ring. I personally wouldn''t care what GIA has to say about your diamond. You love it and it sparkles, what more do you need to know? All lab grading stuff(color, clarity) is just one labs opinion. I''ve read many stories on here about soft grading, hard grading, even people disagreeing with GIA sometimes so it really doesn''t matter to me what a diamonds dimensions are and where their flaws can be found. In fact, it''s probably better not to know Treasure it and enjoy it!

 

[Allison D.]

What a lovely ring!

 

[somethingshiny]

I love the detailed setting, I''d skip GIA and enjoy such a beautiful ring!!

 

[glitterata]

Love it! I agree about not sending it to GIA, why risk damaging that pretty setting? You could take it to an appraiser if you want to satisfy your curiosity.

It looks to me like it''s from the 1930s.

Which NYC antique jewelry shop, if you don''t mind saying? I''m always on the prowl for good ones.

 

[y2kitty]

Receipt says "Mary Finkelstein Jewelry Corp", 50 West 47th Street, NY. I paid $300 7 years ago for it. I feel like the ring has paid for itself in enjoyment of wearing it these past years.

 

[ficklefaye]

beautiful ring, i would have thought it was more than $300

 

[y2kitty]

More pics...

 

[y2kitty]

Another one

 

[y2kitty]

Last one!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

oooh, neat glowing photo.

Pretty ring. . .I agree with not taking it out of the setting as to avoid risk of damaging the diamond and/or setting.

 

[jewelerman]

Im thinkin that this ring is early 1920s.A transitional design that incorparates both the engraved garland pattern of the edwardian period with the simple art deco lines like the curved horseshoe shapes and double ribbon pattern on the sides.very nice.

 

[junebug17]

Oh, this ring is so pretty! I love it, I have such a soft spot for these older rings, just something about them...I too wouldn''t worry about GIA, I would just wear this baby proudly and just enjoy it! It''s beautiful!

 

[y2kitty]

Side view.

 

[princessplease]

What a pretty ring!!!!

 

[Indylady]

It is gorgeous!! I love the setting!


I think it would be awesome to send it out! I love learning about the history behind a piece.

 

[Circe]

What a graceful, delicate beauty! I adore the proportions ....

 

[musey]

Wow, what a GORGEOUS piece!!

I have a real soft spot for antique diamond rings, and this one is certainly a stunner. Thank you for sharing pictures!