, what is that center stone over 1C, 16 to 20k center stone PS Barb, don't worry about who's it was, if you loose sleep over it send it to me, i need a nice stud for my left ear howboutit PS ATTENTION OBN, your loosing ground, to Ring Queen 2017
By the way, what do you say when you go to a jeweler? "I found it while metal detecting"?
I think if you'd say that, they'll say hand it in to the police, or even worse, they'll start metal detecting themselves
So, what do you say because I'd like to get a ring evaluated as well. Do they ask where you got it from?
I'm pretty well known here by the three jewelers. They all know I try to return items. I've been on the news a few times as well for some bigger returns like WWII dog tags, Fallen Officers Bracelet etc... When I walk in they simply say "What did you find this time?" The nice part is I rarely show them any of the normal finds so they have no idea, I think, of how much I actually do find. I think in general though you can just walk in and ask what they think about an item, most like to talk and show off their expertise and will tell you quite a bit for free. You don't need to tell them anything about where you got it.
Thanks Felix! But in researching that type of stone it's likely worth about 4,000 not 1,200 like they all said. I always take what they say as way under what it's really worth Even if true or not it never really matters too much unless I decide to sell one I guess.
Epic finds Kapi! 22k is definitely a rare find on this side of the world. Awesome diamond ring too... good to know that some diamonds may hold more resale value than we think.
Good On Ya Kapi! You have really amounted to something after all! Remember when you first started? Not that long ago! Your 'career behind the coil' would make for a great study for others so inclined ...Congratulations!
Thanks Mud. I had some great teachers and I am definitely blessed! That and my type A personality where I want to be the best at what I do and I'm willing to do the work and research to get there. Thank God I enjoy it so much!
I was just kidding on the stud, the stone is to fine to put on your ear, when they can get lost, i have enough time keeping the backs on my sterling silver earrings, and i have even lost both backs to the two diamond stud's that i own, , switch the setting and you will have a great diamond ring, however, i think if a man ever comes into your life, he will be pissed when it comes down to a nice ring for you, as he might be taking out a 2nd mortgage loan to top that, , happy hunting, OBN's sscratching his head