Size and type?

[johnsmith93993]

Hello,

I don't know the specs of this ring but was hoping someone would be able to help me understand what I have here.

I assume this is a ~1ct diamond with some smaller diamond pieces around the band... and the band would be white gold?

I am also not clear if this is considered a modern style or is dated.

Appreciate any feedback. I need to decide whether to give this to my son for a future engagement or sell it because he would better off buying something else. There's no particular family connection with the history of this ring, which would have made the decision much easier to just keep it.

Thanks

John

 

[tyty333]

The type of metal it is should be indicated inside the ring, such as 14k, 18k, or platinum. If it's not in there, a pawn shop
or possibly a jewelry store can test the metal for you.

It is a princess cut diamond (the main stone). The setting, IMO, would be considered dated. Princess cut
diamonds are also not that popular at this time. I can't remember the last time someone came on Pricescope
wanting help finding a princess cut.

Is there any paperwork with the ring? Does the main stone have a report (GIA, IGI, or anything)?

Selling (dated) engagement rings is not that easy unless priced fairly low.

Sorry, I don't have more positive news.

 

[MissGotRocks]

He might also consider resetting the diamond into another setting if his girl - or girl in the future - would be interested in a princess cut diamond. It could also make a pretty pendant if you can’t sell it for the price you want.

 

[dk168]

OP, where are you based please?

Reason for asking is that Princess cut (PCs) diamonds may not be particularly popular in certain countries, however, IMHO, they are still quite popular in the UK as I have seen quite a few PCs in high street jewellery shops in the UK where I am based.

IMHO, I would consider the ring as 'vintage' 70s style.

Personally, I would advise to check if your son's future wife would like a PC first as diamond shape preference can be very personal. If she likes a PC, she can reset it in a setting of her choice.

Can't guess on the carat weight of the PC without some indications of dimensions, sorry!

Can't tell the quality of the PC in terms of colour, cut quality and clarity based on the photos, sorry!

Selling the ring as a whole or broken up will result in a huge financial loss IMHO.

Looking at the amount of diamonds in the ring, I could envisage the following if I were to repurpose them if budget allows:

- A solitaire pendant with the PC or a bangle bracelet
- Small huggies with the step cut stones or a bangle bracelet
- Larger huggies with the round cut stones, or a bangle bracelet, or pendant, or a paved band etc...

The setting will only be sold for scrap and it is worth it due to the high gold price currently, assuming it is gold.

DK

 

[johnsmith93993]

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Great information and very helpful.

 

[Gypsy]

It's dated. The setting is just so outside of the current trends and preferences.

The setting has nice melee (small diamonds). He could re-use those in a wedding band for her. You could sell the setting for scrap once the stones are pulled. And then he can take the princess cut and show it to her. Ask her if she likes it or if she would prefer something else as a center stone. Her choice.

He can always give it to her in a pendant on her wedding day if he wants. It would look pretty in a bezel.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

I like that ring! I had a very similar ring made last year.
But
I'm guessing that OP is not marrying a 69 yr. old widow.

 

[sofi]

It's dated. The setting is just so outside of the current trends and preferences. NO. Just now.

And "easy" shouldn't be your primary goal when you are giving something to the woman you love, that you expect her to wear for the rest of her life. If she was buying a car for you, that you had to wear for the rest of your life would you like her to find the first thing that's easiest or would you like something that shows consideration and maturity.

You know what consideration and maturity look like: Talking to her. You aren't ruining the surprise. Real life isn't Disney.

Right now yellow gold is very in. As her what metal color she prefers. Take her out to try some rings on and see what metal she likes. And styles too.


This is a gift to your future wife. YOUR comfort is not primary. Her preferences are. You only get one proposal with her. DO IT RIGHT.

The setting has nice melee (small diamonds). I would re-use those. Sell the setting once the stones are pulled. And then take the princess cut and show it to her. Ask her if she likes it or if she would prefer something else as a center stone.

If budget is an issue: Buy a lab center in the shape she wants. Save the diamond for a pendant or for one of your kids.

We can help you come up with a ring that she loves. AFTER you talk to her. Hard conversations are part of marriage. Consider this practice.

I think you should reread the post carefully. You are scolding this poster needlessly. The caps arent necessary. You can save the judgment and the life advice for the appropriate question.

 

[Gypsy]

I think you should reread the post carefully. You are scolding this poster needlessly. The caps arent necessary. You can save the judgment and the life advice for the appropriate question.

Clearly we haven't met. But you re right. I skimmed and missed a lot. Thanks! I have corrected.