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[NeciaKH]

@NeciaKH @vitona526 This ring was bought and returned so I think there's something wrong with it from a resale perspective. Might be more damage than listed. TRR can't get their color/clarity/carat right if their life depended on it, so that's always a wash IMO.

Thanks! Thank you for removing any possible regrets on this one!

 

[lovedogs]

Pretty!

Platinum 1.43ctw Diamond Heart Brooch

750 Platinum & 14K White Gold.

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[glitterata]

"Bob to Shirley, May 1945"
I imagine Bob coming home from the war in Europe eager to propose to Shirley at once.

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring For Sale on Ruby Lane

For Sale - Vintage Rings from Solvang Antiques - Vintage American Art Deco diamond platinum engagement ring, circa 1935. This vintage engagement ring is crafted in platinum and features a .60 carat old European cut diamond center. The diamond has VS2 clarity and HI color. It is flanked by two...

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[diamondish]

Pretty sapphire band with engraving and milgrain - size 7

Platinum Sapphire Eternity Band

900 Platinum. Featuring 0.39 Carat Faceted Square Sapphire.

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[lavenderdragonfly23]

“THEY COME IN PINTS!”

Anyone need a massive tranny?

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[Mjay]

“THEY COME IN PINTS!”

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I’m very curious to see what everyone thinks of this cut. My 1st thought was that I’m not loving the super large table but the more I watch the video, the more I’m starting to love it! I was really tempted by the 6.48 ct one she posted the other day.

 

[Mreader]

I’m very curious to see what everyone thinks of this cut. My 1st thought was that I’m not loving the super large table but the more I watch the video, the more I’m starting to love it! I was really tempted by the 6.48 ct one she posted the other day.

It is the first time I have seen a stone that looks checkerboard all the time (at least from how she is showing it here anyway). Usually the checkerboard style is only at certain angles. I really love it! That being said, it wouldn't be a forever stone for me haha but not like I would be able to buy a whopper like that as a "sometimes" stone.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I’m very curious to see what everyone thinks of this cut. My 1st thought was that I’m not loving the super large table but the more I watch the video, the more I’m starting to love it! I was really tempted by the 6.48 ct one she posted the other day.

I believe the vendor that the cut is better now, though I am not personally enamoured by modern antique style cuts. I think it’s the combo of uber precision in the cut with less that perfect angles mimicking antiques. Antiques are usually low in precision and that gives them a flavour that new ones lack. I can also tolerate poor cut (eg obstrucrion, leakage, etc) in antiques because they had different goals then, and tools. For modern stones I feel less forgiving.

I think it’s a shallow stone, too, and that is apparent in the slight flatness or minimal contrast under the table IMO. I’d be curious if it has much fire. Also shows leakage at a slight tilt angle. But I don’t think it’s badly cut by any stretch. I like the blocky faceting and it would likely excel at white light return. And it’s huge. Im sure it’s very mesmerizing to stare at! I have no idea what fair pricing is at that size. But if someone snaps it up they’d have a beauty for sure!

 

[mustangchi]

https://www.myprelovedtiffany.com/p...t950-yellow-gold-750-18k-classic-wedding-band

Anyone looking for this? This is the seller I purchased the rose gold version of this after looking for it forever, she's great to work with.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I hope one of you bought this because it’s so amazing! Ugh. Dream ring.

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[Lentibulariaceae]

Anyone much richer than me want an absolutely beautiful Faberge bug?

Romanov Era Antique Faberge Brooch by August Hollming, Workmaster For Sale on Ruby Lane

For Sale - Antique Brooches & Pins from afinewatch - Because of the high value of this item, PayPal payment will not be accepted.Bank wire transfer only!!European buyers may purchase this piece but the payment MUST be by wire transfer.We sell on other sites as well so this piece may be removed...

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[Dreamer_D]

Anyone much richer than me want an absolutely beautiful Faberge bug?

Romanov Era Antique Faberge Brooch by August Hollming, Workmaster For Sale on Ruby Lane

For Sale - Antique Brooches & Pins from afinewatch - Because of the high value of this item, PayPal payment will not be accepted.Bank wire transfer only!!European buyers may purchase this piece but the payment MUST be by wire transfer.We sell on other sites as well so this piece may be removed...

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That is nightmare fuel! I do not require my jewel bugs to be that lifelike thank you very much!

 

[ShinyPink]

$55,000 for a creepy crawly? No thanks.

 

[EllieTO]

I’m very curious to see what everyone thinks of this cut. My 1st thought was that I’m not loving the super large table but the more I watch the video, the more I’m starting to love it! I was really tempted by the 6.48 ct one she posted the other day.

Maybe I'm alone, and I'm no expert, but I don't really like the cut.

Am I also the only one who thinks it's ridiculous that she can't wait 2 weeks and spend a few hundred dollars to send a stone of this size and price to GIA? And am I the only one who's taking with a grain of salt that the stone went from OP to N and SI1 to VS2 after losing only 0.06 ct?

 

[winnietucker]

Maybe I'm alone, and I'm no expert, but I don't really like the cut.

Am I also the only one who thinks it's ridiculous that she can't wait 2 weeks and spend a few hundred dollars to send a stone of this size and price to GIA? And am I the only one who's taking with a grain of salt that the stone went from OP to N and SI1 to VS2 after losing only 0.06 ct?

I agree. I don’t like the majority of the larger, loose diamonds she posts but maybe they’re just not my flavor.

 

[Mreader]

Maybe I'm alone, and I'm no expert, but I don't really like the cut.

Am I also the only one who thinks it's ridiculous that she can't wait 2 weeks and spend a few hundred dollars to send a stone of this size and price to GIA? And am I the only one who's taking with a grain of salt that the stone went from OP to N and SI1 to VS2 after losing only 0.06 ct?

I’m definitely with you on the GIA thing. As for the cut - you have to be into the checkered pattern to like it.

 

[mustangchi]

https://www.therealreal.com/products/jewelry/rings/band/platinum-diamond-eternity-band-oyxxc

Who is a size 4? Such a cute little band with side engraving from 1936

 

[Mreader]

https://www.therealreal.com/products/jewelry/rings/band/platinum-diamond-eternity-band-oyxxc

Who is a size 4? Such a cute little band with side engraving from 1936

I saw that, but those diamonds don’t look good at all. Of course TRR pics can be misleading…

 

[Dreamer_D]

Well well well… I feel like some of you were warning about modern old cuts being sold as antiques. Anyone else suspicious of these? The appraisal is just vague enough so outright misrepresentation could be denied. Are the diamonds “modern” and “contemporary” or do those adjectives refer to the settings? I just have a hard time believing that such perfectly matched pairs of true antiques exist.

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[Dreamer_D]

Gorgeous 0.96ct OMC in a pretty setting with engraving for a great price (offer 20% less).

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[Dreamer_D]

Five stone ring. Appraisal says they are all I1 but that seems unlikely and may just be appraiser covering their butt.

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[LightBright]

Well well well… I feel like some of you were warning about modern old cuts being sold as antiques. Anyone else suspicious of these? The appraisal is just vague enough so outright misrepresentation could be denied. Are the diamonds “modern” and “contemporary” or do those adjectives refer to the settings? I just have a hard time believing that such perfectly matched pairs of true antiques exist.

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Yeah, no. I also have to assume they are lab.

I just saw an implausible but gorgeous pair of super white high domed cushion cut, large, Edwardian style earrings on a reputable dealer’s site.

We weren’t seeing this abundance of luxurious antique diamonds in the old days before consumers with money, cared. It is ALL very sketchy to me and I’m assuming a good percentage of “antique” pieces are very solid replicas.

 

[mustangchi]

I saw that, but those diamonds don’t look good at all. Of course TRR pics can be misleading…

I agree not the best in those pics but I figured it looked like it also may be pretty dirty, maybe not

 

[EllieTO]

Well well well… I feel like some of you were warning about modern old cuts being sold as antiques. Anyone else suspicious of these? The appraisal is just vague enough so outright misrepresentation could be denied. Are the diamonds “modern” and “contemporary” or do those adjectives refer to the settings? I just have a hard time believing that such perfectly matched pairs of true antiques exist.

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I'm not sure I'm following your concern. It specifically says contemporary, there is no suggestion that they are antique settings or stones. The low color and GIA certs would verify that they are natural diamonds, and the description "contemporary" indicates that they are newly cut. No different from August Vintage natural diamonds. I don't see an issue here, am I missing your point?

 

[EllieTO]

I’m definitely with you on the GIA thing. As for the cut - you have to be into the checkered pattern to like it.

I don't think my issue is that it's checkerboard. I like a vintage checkerboard. I don't really like the huge table resulting in that narrow harsh outer circle. The relative proportions of the outer facets to the center checkerboard just looks off. It just doesn't look like any vintage stones I've ever seen. Interesting as a modern cut, but it doesn't evoke a vintage/transitional feel at all. This is the best way I can describe it with my limited knowledge.

 

[Rfisher]

Well well well… I feel like some of you were warning about modern old cuts being sold as antiques. Anyone else suspicious of these? The appraisal is just vague enough so outright misrepresentation could be denied. Are the diamonds “modern” and “contemporary” or do those adjectives refer to the settings? I just have a hard time believing that such perfectly matched pairs of true antiques exist.

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does it look like the girdles are frosted? Some pics it does kind of look that way- but I wouldn’t bet any money on it. I can’t pull up those GIA report numbers to see if it’s noted.

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

I don’t see these very often… anyone need Emerald City green?

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[lovedogs]

Well well well… I feel like some of you were warning about modern old cuts being sold as antiques. Anyone else suspicious of these? The appraisal is just vague enough so outright misrepresentation could be denied. Are the diamonds “modern” and “contemporary” or do those adjectives refer to the settings? I just have a hard time believing that such perfectly matched pairs of true antiques exist.

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No way they're antiques. But I feel like the store isn't trying to say they are bc the appraisal says "contemporary"

 

[NeciaKH]

I'm not sure I'm following your concern. It specifically says contemporary, there is no suggestion that they are antique settings or stones. The low color and GIA certs would verify that they are natural diamonds, and the description "contemporary" indicates that they are newly cut. No different from August Vintage natural diamonds. I don't see an issue here, am I missing your point?

Upon reflection, I think you are correct...technically. However, I do think it is a little misleading. When I read it, I thought it meant that they were antique stones with modern settings, but now I see that "antique charm with modern craftsmanship" probably does mean newly cut stones in an antique style. I think it is misleading, because only people who really know about stones would understand how the suggested item is (perfectly matched true antique stones in a modern setting) vs the allowance granted by the verbiage (that they are newly cut in an antique style). I feel like they could have specifically said newly-cut if they are newly cut. If someone in our group was selling a pair of earrings, we would specify this because we know how important it is. This is just my opinion of course.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I'm not sure I'm following your concern. It specifically says contemporary, there is no suggestion that they are antique settings or stones. The low color and GIA certs would verify that they are natural diamonds, and the description "contemporary" indicates that they are newly cut. No different from August Vintage natural diamonds. I don't see an issue here, am I missing your point?

I think it’s misleading as to whether the diamonds are antique or modern antique style cuts. The listing says they are natural diamond and the lab reports would confirm. But the word “contemporary” might refer to the mountings only, or the diamonds and the mountings. I think sellers should be crystal clear about the diamond being antique or modern replicas. These listings are unclear on that point IMO because “contemporary” could refer to the mounting, the diamonds, or both.

And just FYI these earrings are only for women