Featured A diamond pendant and a diamond ring

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Bookahtoo, Feb 5, 2026 at 9:57 AM.

  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    These two pieces belong to a friend of mine. Her mother had each made during the 1950s or 60s from rings belonging to her mother. My friend says they're not marked. She says she'll never wear them and is is thinking of selling. I know nothing about diamonds.

    Thoughts?

    Apologies for the photos. I've asked her to measure each large stone across.


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    Last edited: Feb 5, 2026 at 10:07 AM
  2. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

  3. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    Is there a reputable jeweler she can take these to so they can be tested?
     
  4. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    She lives in Manhattan. I was hoping someone could recommend one?
     
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  5. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    wlwhittier, kyratango and Any Jewelry like this.
  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Think @Bronwen is in (upper) Manhattan.

    Debora
     
  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    The atomic ring design is very of its period. 1950s.

    Debora
     
  8. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    She does, & has a very good jeweller on the Upper West Side. Will PM book.
     
  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    a jewelry action would seem the way to go.....
     
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  10. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

  11. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Definitely have a local jeweler look them over, and then sell in a real auction house. The center stone in the pendant is over a carat, and that's the threshhold for being pretty vs being money. I"m not good enough to eyeball the ring.
     
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  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    maybe the ring as well....
    but both should sell well...imo
     
  13. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Auction, right?
    Looks like the major stones are twins...to me, anyway. Nice!
     
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  14. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    auto corretionablility.......
     
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  15. Bdigger

    Bdigger Well-Known Member

    I would take them to a GIA accredited business for an appraisal. You'll get all the info on the diamonds and a retail replacement value. It may cost a couple hundred bucks, But it should be worth it. Don't expect to sell it for the appraised amount though. It's good to have for insurance purposes too.
    The diamonds look to be decent. It's so hard to tell from a picture, but the center stone of the ring looks to me to have a carbon spot or 2 and looks a little cloudy in places. BUT that could easily be reflections and lighting. A GIA appraisal will tell you.
     
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