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Brilliant_Rock
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Date: 7/24/2006 12:25:20 PM
Author: MustangFan
I think it is a true European, my Dad had it verbally appraised. I work in a jewelry store and he said he''d give me $1,000 for it because it would have to be cut into a modern cut stone inorder for him to sell it, but forget that!! I like it the way it is!!!
14k is generally an American thing and most vintage Irish pieces would have quite a few more markings than that. OEC’s and even rose and mine cuts are still manufactured today, it’s a matter of what the cutter feels will maximize their ability to sell the stone. They fell out of favor with the advent of the modern brilliant cuts but this is just guessing on the date of the cutting of the diamond. ‘Illusion’ type settings like you have were very popular in the 50’s and 60’s and I’m leaning towards that but I would never give a straight answer on a piece without looking at it. Are there stones on the shoulders? How are they set?
Who graded the weight, clarity and color? Did they have other comments about the piece?
OK, I’m starting to get confused. Allow me to review some facts.
Your dad owns the ring. He received it as payment of a debt from some woman who not interested in buying it back. He would like to sell it and has asked for your assistance. You got an offer of $1000 from your employer, which you haven’t accepted. The grading was done by a potential buyer who would like to recut it. Is this all correct?
If you are interested in buying it or receiving it as a gift (assuming this has even been offered), you really should seek out an appraisal, in writing, from a qualified and uninvolved 3rd party so that your dad can make a reasonable decision about what to do with HIS ring. You are not a disinterested party and neither is your employer. This is a classic example of where a $100 appraisal can save you a fortune in grief between yourself, your father and your employer. Do make sure that your appraiser understands exactly what the question being asked is. This is not an insurance replacement type appraisal assignment.
Date: 7/24/2006 12:47:36 PM
Author: MustangFan
Facetfire, that is why i''M SO SICK of working at this jewelry store. I thought that I''d like it, but it''s just ruining my love for jewelry. He also told me that that the color isn''t good, but I didn''t listen to him, now I wear in when I go to work and he asked me about it, but I told him I wasn''t interested in selling it anymore. BTW, I love you grandmother''s ring you have as your pic.
My b/f just recently bought my sapphire for my engagement ring you can see it on the colored stones board.
Goodluck with finding your Old Miner, I think it''s a shame that he''s just wants to recut old miners and melt down antique setting like that.