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I like this one. Is this a good quality opal? The stones are old single cut.
 
Yes it sucks. I had my eye on a 4ct Peruzzi eternity band and didn’t go through with it because the tariffs alone would have been $1,500 :cry2:
Holy crap. I just bought an antique ring from Italy for $550, expecting to pay $110 in fees, maximum. DHL is billing me for over $300!!!!!!!!! Excuse me?!

I called DHL. Certain metals (iron, copper...) have a 50% duty. :x2 The description of my ring was just "metal ring" so they dinged me. I have to dispute it now. I am SO OVER this b*llsh*t!!!! :wall:
 
Holy crap. I just bought an antique ring from Italy for $550, expecting to pay $110 in fees, maximum. DHL is billing me for over $300!!!!!!!!! Excuse me?!

I called DHL. Certain metals (iron, copper...) have a 50% duty. :x2 The description of my ring was just "metal ring" so they dinged me. I have to dispute it now. I am SO OVER this b*llsh*t!!!! :wall:

ooooooooo that's HORRIBLE! I'm so sorry :(
 
Holy crap. I just bought an antique ring from Italy for $550, expecting to pay $110 in fees, maximum. DHL is billing me for over $300!!!!!!!!! Excuse me?!

I called DHL. Certain metals (iron, copper...) have a 50% duty. :x2 The description of my ring was just "metal ring" so they dinged me. I have to dispute it now. I am SO OVER this b*llsh*t!!!! :wall:

Oh no! I hope the dispute is solved quickly, but what a nightmare
 
Holy crap. I just bought an antique ring from Italy for $550, expecting to pay $110 in fees, maximum. DHL is billing me for over $300!!!!!!!!! Excuse me?!

I called DHL. Certain metals (iron, copper...) have a 50% duty. :x2 The description of my ring was just "metal ring" so they dinged me. I have to dispute it now. I am SO OVER this b*llsh*t!!!! :wall:

So when in doubt do they just default to the highest possible rate? That is some super-duper b*llsh*t!
 
Holy crap. I just bought an antique ring from Italy for $550, expecting to pay $110 in fees, maximum. DHL is billing me for over $300!!!!!!!!! Excuse me?!

I called DHL. Certain metals (iron, copper...) have a 50% duty. :x2 The description of my ring was just "metal ring" so they dinged me. I have to dispute it now. I am SO OVER this b*llsh*t!!!! :wall:

Terrible! BTW, the antique rate is currently 30% before any fees from EU. The US also requires sellers to use a private carrier other than the local post offices for items over a certain amount (not much), so that's another extra 100 or so. It's crazy because the post offices are the safest and most reliable.
 
Did anyone get a chance to see how much she was asking for this?

 
Did anyone get a chance to see how much she was asking for this?


I remember seeing this but I don’t remember the price. I used to follow her as her prices were pretty reasonable, but earlier this year I was trying to buy a graduated omc band from a jeweler in Paris. She grabbed it before I could and a week later it was for sale on her site… sadly for *a lot* more. I’m sure she’s very sweet, just make sure you price check and don’t be shy about asking for a discount.
 
I remember seeing this but I don’t remember the price. I used to follow her as her prices were pretty reasonable, but earlier this year I was trying to buy a graduated omc band from a jeweler in Paris. She grabbed it before I could and a week later it was for sale on her site… sadly for *a lot* more. I’m sure she’s very sweet, just make sure you price check and don’t be shy about asking for a discount.

Thank you! I have my eye on a very similar ring to this, same size, at a local pawn shop, just trying to see what else is out there!
 
Thank you! I have my eye on a very similar ring to this, same size, at a local pawn shop, just trying to see what else is out there!

I did a reverse image search - sometimes the search will list the price. Here ya go!
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I did a reverse image search - sometimes the search will list the price. Here ya go!
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Oh wow! thank you, impressive work haha. That's a pretty good price imo, the one at the pawnshop is 2000 CAD. I'd need to get it for about 1500 CAD, granted, I think the one at the shop is nicer!
 
I live in Virginia and yesterday I went to an antique fair in the Blue Ridge Mountains (absolutely gorgeous, go see the Shenandoah National Park if you get a chance) and I got to meet Blair from the Man in the Moon. Her things are absolutely fabulous. If you like Victorian ornate things, she's the lady for you. 20251010_130109.jpg20251010_125742.jpg20251010_125652.jpg20251010_125625.jpg20251010_125412.jpg20251010_125146.jpg
 
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing RRfromR!
 
I live in Virginia and yesterday I went to an antique fair in the Blue Ridge Mountains (absolutely gorgeous, go see the Shenandoah National Park if you get a chance) and I got to meet Blair from the Man in the Moon. Her things are absolutely fabulous. If you like Victorian ornate things, she's the lady for you. 20251010_130109.jpg20251010_125742.jpg20251010_125652.jpg20251010_125625.jpg20251010_125412.jpg20251010_125146.jpg

Love the snake! Was it 9k or higher?
 
Pretty floral band
Size 10, 14k
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Pretty floral band
Size 10, 14k
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Oh wow. I could definitely have that sized down to a 9-9.5. Must. Resist.
 
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