A lovely art deco sapphire ring . . .

[Loves Vintage]

Hi,

I don't post here pretty much, ever, but was wondering what the experts thought of this ring. I know nothing about sapphires, but this ring makes my heart go pitter-patter. I will not be buying it (I'm too thrifty, unfortunately!!), but just wondered what you all think of it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230764641880?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[GemFever]

I think it's pretty, definitely a lovely design. But... it seems to be way too expensive. The sapphire is not huge, and while it is unheated, the color is not the most sought-after (and hence expensive). I wonder, they must have taken the stone out of the setting to get the report... Or is it not the original stone? I wouldn't call this stone "super-rare" as the description claims. But then again, I've never been on a hunt for a light-violet sapphire.

So I guess my conclusion is -- it's pretty, I'd definitely wear it, but not for that price

 

[innerkitten]

I think it's pretty, definitely a lovely design. But... it seems to be way too expensive. The sapphire is not huge, and while it is unheated, the color is not the most sought-after (and hence expensive). I wonder, they must have taken the stone out of the setting to get the report... Or is it not the original stone? I wouldn't call this stone "super-rare" as the description claims. But then again, I've never been on a hunt for a light-violet sapphire.

So I guess my conclusion is -- it's pretty, I'd definitely wear it, but not for that price

I'm with you. Pretty but overpriced.

 

[Pandora II]

I like the overall design, but the whopping big window would bug me forever.

I'm suspicious as to whether this is actually a replica rather than the original setting. Removing the stone to get the report would be very destructive and the whole bezel would need to be completely rebuilt. It's also unnecessary to unmount the stone as AGL can report on stones in settings.