Hi all
I have been very lucky to receive a lovely engagement ring that has been in the family since the 1920s. The main stone is a 2.14ct F color VS1 with a rough girdle. It has 3 baguettes and 2 tiny diamonds on each side, all of similar quality, and all set in platinum. We had it appraised for insurance – yikes! More than I’d ever spend!
How does having a rough girdle affect the value? I like it, as it adds character and I know it’s “our stone”
Ditto culet – it has a little one. How does that affect things?
I read that the brilliant cut was invented in 1919, so this would be an early version of that cut. The table is 54% and the total depth 58.8%. I found it interesting to compare all the various brilliant cut dimensions I saw listed on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_cut#Proportions
Does the cut ratio affect value via the amount of fire produced, or are those dimensions added purely for identification?
The appraisal did not mention the quality of the cut – is that normal? It’s certainly a lovely stone so no complaints at all from me!
Also, the platinum is quite worn – we are told it needs to be either completely rebuilt or patched. We are opting for the latter – can anyone show me before and after pics of a ring that’s been similarly fixed up? I worry it’ll look… patchy…? lumpy?
I got it sized down 2.5 sizes. What happens to the platinum removed from a ring in this instance? I am sure it’s not much use to me but I asked if the jeweler could use that to patch the sides and he laughed. I guess it’s not done!
Lastly, the ring lives at the bank. Kind of a bummer, but there you go. People tell me to just wear it... but what if I get mugged! Should I get a replica made in CZ or just wear the darn thing? Anyone recommend an insurance company?
Well thanks for any input!
I have been very lucky to receive a lovely engagement ring that has been in the family since the 1920s. The main stone is a 2.14ct F color VS1 with a rough girdle. It has 3 baguettes and 2 tiny diamonds on each side, all of similar quality, and all set in platinum. We had it appraised for insurance – yikes! More than I’d ever spend!
How does having a rough girdle affect the value? I like it, as it adds character and I know it’s “our stone”
Ditto culet – it has a little one. How does that affect things?
I read that the brilliant cut was invented in 1919, so this would be an early version of that cut. The table is 54% and the total depth 58.8%. I found it interesting to compare all the various brilliant cut dimensions I saw listed on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_cut#Proportions
Does the cut ratio affect value via the amount of fire produced, or are those dimensions added purely for identification?
The appraisal did not mention the quality of the cut – is that normal? It’s certainly a lovely stone so no complaints at all from me!
Also, the platinum is quite worn – we are told it needs to be either completely rebuilt or patched. We are opting for the latter – can anyone show me before and after pics of a ring that’s been similarly fixed up? I worry it’ll look… patchy…? lumpy?
I got it sized down 2.5 sizes. What happens to the platinum removed from a ring in this instance? I am sure it’s not much use to me but I asked if the jeweler could use that to patch the sides and he laughed. I guess it’s not done!
Lastly, the ring lives at the bank. Kind of a bummer, but there you go. People tell me to just wear it... but what if I get mugged! Should I get a replica made in CZ or just wear the darn thing? Anyone recommend an insurance company?
Well thanks for any input!
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