The TRR Rescue Thread: Show your treasures!

[Grymera]

Inspired by the Costco Finds thread, this thread is devoted to the jewelry we've successfully rescued from TRR. As we discuss our successful rehomes, please share the listing vs reality (if you have it!) and any commentary on the buying experience that's helpful for us all to learn. We've seen some whacky listings, so I'm excited to see what pieces look like in real life!

A few notes:
1) Please move any comments about selling to this thread: Selling on TRR - there's so much to get into.
2) Discussion and chat for items on TRR that have not yet been purchased // are available should go on the Somebody's Gotta Buy This Piece thread
3) If you found a TRR item that was sold to an instagram/etsy seller and being resold with a markup (common practice), let's only chat about it if it's interesting. Like, it was misrepresented originally / it's way more beautiful in real life / it's a unique piece that got away, etc.
4) Please try to refer to TRR as TRR. Since we're talking about deals/finds/tips for using the site, let's not make it easier for instagram sellers to grab deals and flip them. Using the full name gets it picked up by search engines more easily (although I did refer to it by its proper name in the seller thread so that's more visible to everyone).

 

[Grymera]

I'll get us started with one of my favorite finds, my "obsidian" bracelet. Also note the I1, I2, I3 clarity grade.



Here's the appraisal - G, VS2!





It's absolutely gorgeous in real life - most people think it's fake because it's so white and sparkly!

 

[Lookinagain]

I've only purchased one piece of jewelry from them. This platinum Tiffany band. Website photo made it look pretty dull and grubby.


Here's how it arrived looking better than the photo.



I think it's agreed that their photos are generally pretty bad.
Thank so @Mreader for finding this one!

 

[Mreader]

I've only purchased one piece of jewelry from them. This platinum Tiffany band. Website photo made it look pretty dull and grubby.


Here's how it arrived looking better than the photo.



I think it's agreed that their photos are generally pretty bad.

I need cred @Lookinagain ! lol! Also this was a bargain at just under $300 when they retail for so much more

 

[Lookinagain]

I need cred @Lookinagain ! lol! Also this was a bargain at just under $300 when they retail for so much more

Done! Maybe if someone posts something here that they found their piece through the Somebody Needs to Buy this thread, we should all remember to give them credit. Should we post the price as well?

 

[Mreader]

For me this bracelet which was about $500 and I LOVE. 12g 14k so scrap price. Ugly TRR pic vs my pic. I saw identical bracelet for over $1000 on an antique website. The stones were diamonds, not rubies but still. There is one stone missing, but it’s way more obvious in the ugly photograph than IRL.

 

[Mreader]

Done! Maybe if someone posts something here that they found their piece through the Somebody Needs to Buy this thread, we should all remember to give them credit. Should we post the price as well?

I think we just let peeps decide if they want to reveal the price though I always want to know

 

[Mreader]

Tagging @oldcutclubmember - I feel like her score got people really into looking at TRR more.

 

[Mreader]

Also got this band from 1901 for $180
And had DK re-engrave

 

[lovedogs]

Also got this band from 1901 for $180
And had DK re-engrave

That's so pretty with the engraving redone

 

[mrs-b]

Also got this band from 1901 for $180
And had DK re-engrave

<eyebrows hit hairline>

WOW! What a rehab!!

 

[Leigh10]

My best TRR buy to date... 2.24 TCW cornflower blue natural sapphire stud earrings. And, I got them with a 20% off coupon (!) ... $800

 

[LLJsmom]

For me this bracelet which was about $500 and I LOVE. 12g 14k so scrap price. Ugly TRR pic vs my pic. I saw identical bracelet for over $1000 on an antique website. The stones were diamonds, not rubies but still. There is one stone missing, but it’s way more obvious in the ugly photograph than IRL.

great score. reminds me of Buccelati…

 

[oldcutclubmember]

Tagging @oldcutclubmember - I feel like her score got people really into looking at TRR more.

Thanks for the tag @Mreader !!

Here is my thread on Amelia, and thank you again to @lala646 for posting it!

#JOTW - Amelia 4.27ct OEC - The most serendipitous 10 year upgrade

Our 10 year wedding anniversary is coming up in a couple of months. My original ER was a 2 ct vintage asscher set in a custom Single Stone setting. I have always been drawn to vintage/antique stones and style, and over the years, I have accumulated a few more antique stones including 2 OMCs...

www.pricescope.com

 

[HollyC]

Oh I can play I got my Vhernier cuffs from TRR, although I shopped directly with the store and I had already tried them on so knew what I was getting.

 

[Mreader]

Oh I can play I got my Vhernier cuffs from TRR, although I shopped directly with the store and I had already tried them on so knew what I was getting.

I daydream of being able to shop directly at the store. There’s so many things I would just love to see in person.

 

[Mreader]

@Grymera we also need to see your Erika Winters find here.

 

[Lookinagain]

4) Please try to refer to TRR as TRR. Since we're talking about deals/finds/tips for using the site, let's not make it easier for instagram sellers to grab deals and flip them. Using the full name gets it picked up by search engines more easily (although I did refer to it by its proper name in the seller thread so that's more visible to everyone).

**edited at request of OP**

I think this is why she wants just the initials used.

 

[Grymera]

@tyty333 Yes, @Lookinagain is right. If the Mods want to change it to the retailer name that's fine, I was just hoping to avoid using it so that this thread isn't picked up as much by search engines. I know instagram sellers have to make a living and TRR is a popular flipping source for antique jewels. I just don't want to make it easier for them to find these deals instead of PS'ers who are buying for personal use and not profit. I did make the selling thread with the full name so that would be easier to find, since I think selling vs buying is a whole can of worms.

And yes, I'll share my Erika Winters find!! I need to take some beauty shots!

 

[tyty333]

Ah, I didnt notice that. I just saw this thread and thought was is TRR? I had to go google because it did not pop into my mind
what it stood for. I will ask admin to delete my other post.

Edit... @Lookinagain you might ask admin to delete your thread too since its got my quote in it.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@tyty333 Yes, @Lookinagain is right. If the Mods want to change it to the retailer name that's fine, I was just hoping to avoid using it so that this thread isn't picked up as much by search engines. I know instagram sellers have to make a living and TRR is a popular flipping source for antique jewels. I just don't want to make it easier for them to find these deals instead of PS'ers who are buying for personal use and not profit. I did make the selling thread with the full name so that would be easier to find, since I think selling vs buying is a whole can of worms.

And yes, I'll share my Erika Winters find!! I need to take some beauty shots!

understood

 

[Mreader]

I posted this on Latest Jewelry but I got it at TRR - it was final sale size 4 (I’m a 5) but from the pics it looked like the inside could be shaved to fit. When it got marked down to $530 I decided to take a chance and I’m so glad I did bc they were able to size it and I LOVE it. I’m not usually into princess cut (which middle row is) but it’s so nice and sparkly!

TRR photo, then mine:

 

[lala646]

I posted this on Latest Jewelry but I got it at TRR - it was final sale size 4 (I’m a 5) but from the pics it looked like the inside could be shaved to fit. When it got marked down to $530 I decided to take a chance and I’m so glad I did bc they were able to size it and I LOVE it. I’m not usually into princess cut (which middle row is) but it’s so nice and sparkly!

TRR photo, then mine:

So bright and lively IRL, when their photo made it look so dull. What a find!!

 

[Mreader]

So bright and lively IRL, when their photo made it look so dull. What a find!!

I'm pretty smitten. I was looking at it for a long time, longingly lol. I was hoping that the size was just wrong (they often are - remember the ring you went to see that was supposedly a 1.5??). I tried to call and ask about it, but some of their stock isn't in stores so they couldn't double check. Anyway it was a smidge bigger than a 4 but not by much!!! So I was so relieved that they could size it.

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

I'm pretty smitten. I was looking at it for a long time, longingly lol. I was hoping that the size was just wrong (they often are - remember the ring you went to see that was supposedly a 1.5??). I tried to call and ask about it, but some of their stock isn't in stores so they couldn't double check. Anyway it was a smidge bigger than a 4 but not by much!!! So I was so relieved that they could size it.

SO happy for you!!! Such a pretty ring!

 

[junebug17]

I posted this on Latest Jewelry but I got it at TRR - it was final sale size 4 (I’m a 5) but from the pics it looked like the inside could be shaved to fit. When it got marked down to $530 I decided to take a chance and I’m so glad I did bc they were able to size it and I LOVE it. I’m not usually into princess cut (which middle row is) but it’s so nice and sparkly!

TRR photo, then mine:

Beautiful!! So sparkley, looks great on you! Congrats on such a great find!

 

[canuk-gal]

Oh I can play I got my Vhernier cuffs from TRR, although I shopped directly with the store and I had already tried them on so knew what I was getting.

 

[lala646]

I posted this in the Latest Jewelry Purchases thread, but @Mreader suggested I post here as well. Top photo is mine, below that is the listing photo, then the specs TRR shared in the listing. I had this on my Faves list for ages, watching the price slowly drop. When it finally got to 30% off, I was about to pounce when it went "On Hold" for more than 24 hours. I thought I had lost my chance, so when it popped back up as available, I grabbed it. Since it was only 30% off, I would still be able to return it if the stone ended up being a dud in person. Happily, it's quite lovely! I'll be taking the ring to my jeweler today to have the stone removed, and I'll drop it at GIA either today or Friday. I'll share an update once I have the results back!

 

[Lookinagain]

I posted this in the Latest Jewelry Purchases thread, but @Mreader suggested I post here as well. Top photo is mine, below that is the listing photo, then the specs TRR shared in the listing. I had this on my Faves list for ages, watching the price slowly drop. When it finally got to 30% off, I was about to pounce when it went "On Hold" for more than 24 hours. I thought I had lost my chance, so when it popped back up as available, I grabbed it. Since it was only 30% off, I would still be able to return it if the stone ended up being a dud in person. Happily, it's quite lovely! I'll be taking the ring to my jeweler today to have the stone removed, and I'll drop it at GIA either today or Friday. I'll share an update once I have the results back!

Great find! Can't wait to hear what GIA says. What will you do with it?

 

[Leigh10]

Very nice find! If you don’t mind, what was the final price?