Pearl ring - would you keep it?

[redwood66]

Hi everyone!

I bought this pearl ring on ebay and it is lovely but there was some discrepancy as to blemishes. There is a return period of 14 days. I knew about the ones near the bottom from the listing and the decent pics they took. Since they were near the bottom of the setting and not so noticeable I could live with them. But when I got it I noticed there is a blemish on the side right above one of the diamonds. With the price I paid ($500), it being a nice weighty classic setting in platinum (9+g total), and the pearl pretty lovely to my eyes otherwise, would you keep it? I am torn because it is a large pearl at 12.5+mm and the price is less than comparable pre-owned especially for platinum. I guess I could always put another AAA pearl later without having to pay for a new setting. My eye does go right to the blemish if I have it facing toward me lol. And I will have to have the ring sized up one size. I don't think the seller was being misleading in the listing on purpose - maybe they missed this while inspecting for writing the listing.

Thanks for your input!

Listing with more pics - http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-75mm-Natural-South-Sea-Pearl-0-25-Carats-Diamond-Platinum-Ring-SZ-7/172797994637?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[baby monster]

I would return. Your eyes will always go to that blemish and bother you.

 

[NacreLover]

You got good advise on Pearl guide.

 

[canuk-gal]

Hello RW!!.

Howsoever the ring is beautiful--I agree with BabyMonster--you will always be drawn to that blemish. And in a "single" pearl item...I personally wouldn't want that.

"A deal is only a deal if you get exactly what you want."

cheers--Sharon

 

[cmd2014]

Ditto. As nice as the setting is, those blemishes would bug me. But ymmv so if they don't bug you and you love the setting, then you should keep it (but I don't think you'd be asking if that was the case...)

 

[icy_jade]

I'll say no. Don't keep anything with that niggling doubt unless you think the ring setting is really such a great deal you don't mind removing the current pearl and getting a new one. I would also question the authenticity of the platinum setting unless the seller gave decent evidence or if you can test the setting/metal.

 

[redwood66]

Thanks to all who posted! I have decided after having the setting checked out to keep it. I love a good project and the pearl is still very pretty after wearing it around all day yesterday and today. I love the setting and it being platinum is a big deal to me. I love platinum and this is a heavy setting in excellent condition. Pearl Paradise has gotten back to me and they will set a new pearl when I am ready and I am sure they will have some perfect beauties for me to pick from when the time comes. For now it is lovely as it is and it is a honking big pearl for me!

Mostly the reason I asked is because I don't know much about pearls at all. Pearl guide was very helpful also.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Good for you! Now you have TWO projects......... (new pearl for ring and how to reset the old pearl!!)

cheers--Sharon

 

[redwood66]

Thank you Sharon! It is nice to "see" you too BTW. About the resetting of the old pearl - are they really able to remove pearls from settings like this without damaging them? I did not know this and maybe I will have them put it on a nice pendant bale. Thanks!

 

[NacreLover]

They will probably soak it in attack to loosen the glue. The pearl will not be harmed.

 

[canuk-gal]

^ NL. Yup.

There could also be a blemish where the pearl is seated....but no worries. Cross that bridge when you come to it. Pendant designs can be creative!

cheers--Sharon

 

[PumpkinOrange]

Hi everyone!

I bought this pearl ring on ebay and it is lovely but there was some discrepancy as to blemishes. There is a return period of 14 days. I knew about the ones near the bottom from the listing and the decent pics they took. Since they were near the bottom of the setting and not so noticeable I could live with them. But when I got it I noticed there is a blemish on the side right above one of the diamonds. With the price I paid ($500), it being a nice weighty classic setting in platinum (9+g total), and the pearl pretty lovely to my eyes otherwise, would you keep it? I am torn because it is a large pearl at 12.5+mm and the price is less than comparable pre-owned especially for platinum. I guess I could always put another AAA pearl later without having to pay for a new setting. My eye does go right to the blemish if I have it facing toward me lol. And I will have to have the ring sized up one size. I don't think the seller was being misleading in the listing on purpose - maybe they missed this while inspecting for writing the listing.

Thanks for your input!

Listing with more pics - http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-75mm-Natural-South-Sea-Pearl-0-25-Carats-Diamond-Platinum-Ring-SZ-7/172797994637?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

$500 dollars is very cheap for a South Sea pearl, diamond and platinum ring and it looks heavy. If the pearl is flawless expect to pay more probably double.