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Maria L

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Dear all,

Once again I really enjoy reading the information in this forum given by you experts. I learned something new everyday and love gemology more and more!

I bought this ring in a preloved jewellery exhibition this morning. Paraiba was something I was after all the times. Although I like to buy a bigger stone as a ring or pendant, I couldn't stop myself getting this ring because of the lovely setting.

I know the 3 Paraiba come in total 0.4ct only, and I paid $1725 (11g platinum) for the ring. But I haven't seen many paraiba have this intensity tone of neon blue, therefore I think the price was fair (hope I was right).
No certification therefore unsure about origin. I was hoping that the stone were from Brazil but somehow they do look Nigeria or Mozambique origin to me. My question is , any chance that i couod identify the origin by naked eye, or should I send them for identification? Many thanks


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Lovely ring. I’m torn between sending it to a lab or not. If you got it from a super trustworthy seller, I probably wouldn’t since you paid a very reasonable price. However, the origin isn’t what concerns me as much as knowing if the paraibas are actually paraibas and not a simulant. They look like paraiba, but I’m just judging by a photo.

Even if the stones are African, the price is good, and you didn’t lose anything.
 
Faceted Brazilian paraibas are currently going for $4000-6000/ct, depending on size and color, so those would be a minimum of $1500 from a very reasonable seller.
 
Stunning!
 
BTW, I'm not saying the stones aren't real, just letting you know you either got a very pretty ring for a great price, or .... you didn't.

If you sent it to AGL, it would cost about $100 for one to see if it's natural.
 
Lovely ring!
 
Beautiful ring at a great price
 
Such a lovely and happy ring. Perfect for spring! I would guess the Paraiba's are natural due to their size and the platinum setting.
 
Did the seller make any representations about origin?

It’s a lovely ring in a platinum setting. Unless you do not want to wear lab stones and/or misidentified stones at any cost, I would let it be. When you get the big one you want for that ring or pendant, then you might want a lab report.
 
T L said:
Lovely ring. I’m torn between sending it to a lab or not. If you got it from a super trustworthy seller, I probably wouldn’t since you paid a very reasonable price. However, the origin isn’t what concerns me as much as knowing if the paraibas are actually paraibas and not a simulant. They look like paraiba, but I’m just judging by a photo.

Even if the stones are African, the price is good, and you didn’t lose anything.
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I'll second this. Sound advice.
 
Wouldn’t them being oiled or not also lean into the pricing?

Very Pretty ring!
 
I certify everything just as an OCD thing. But that's totally up to you. If I had to guess, I'd say natural and Brazilian. As someone else mentioned, paraibas are routinely clarity enhanced now, so that is something to consider. But I suspect it's less likely on smaller stones. In any event, this ring is gorgeous and the price was right!! Congrats!!
 
T L said:
Lovely ring. I’m torn between sending it to a lab or not. If you got it from a super trustworthy seller, I probably wouldn’t since you paid a very reasonable price. However, the origin isn’t what concerns me as much as knowing if the paraibas are actually paraibas and not a simulant. They look like paraiba, but I’m just judging by a photo.

Even if the stones are African, the price is good, and you didn’t lose anything.
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Thanks i am learning gemology right now will see if I could see anything under the loupe . Very likely I will enjoy wearing the ring first then send it to a lab in the future.
 
PinkAndBlueBling said:
Faceted Brazilian paraibas are currently going for $4000-6000/ct, depending on size and color, so those would be a minimum of $1500 from a very reasonable seller.
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Thanks I really love the seller. She prefer to sell more with little profits than marking hugh selling prices!
 
PinkAndBlueBling said:
BTW, I'm not saying the stones aren't real, just letting you know you either got a very pretty ring for a great price, or .... you didn't.

If you sent it to AGL, it would cost about $100 for one to see if it's natural.
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I do think the stones are real as Japanese wholesalers are normally very trustworthy. I will definitely look at the stone myself once received it
 
lovedogs said:
My initial guess is that it's natural, because rhe stones are small, so they won't be fetching the crazy huge prices. But worth getting tested if you want to be sure
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Thanks I always like to get my stones certified so my daughter won't treat them as fake in the future
 
oncrutchesrightnow said:
Did the seller make any representations about origin?

It’s a lovely ring in a platinum setting. Unless you do not want to wear lab stones and/or misidentified stones at any cost, I would let it be. When you get the big one you want for that ring or pendant, then you might want a lab report.
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Not for this ring, the gemologist of the company (they provide jewelleries for auction houses) graded it as paraiba but no origin. I think I will wear it with joy first, may take it to a lab in the future.
 
Rfisher said:
Wouldn’t them being oiled or not also lean into the pricing?

Very Pretty ring!
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No idea. It was love at first sight anyway
 
Autumn in New England said:
I certify everything just as an OCD thing. But that's totally up to you. If I had to guess, I'd say natural and Brazilian. As someone else mentioned, paraibas are routinely clarity enhanced now, so that is something to consider. But I suspect it's less likely on smaller stones. In any event, this ring is gorgeous and the price was right!! Congrats!!
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Like you I love to get my stones certified so my daughter would know what they are after I pass .
 
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