Featured Is this stone a Topaz or something else?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by bercrystal, Jan 9, 2020.

  1. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    This ring is signed Judith Ripka & is 925 sterling. The stones around the center stone are, I assume, are CZ's since it is also marked THAILAND CZ. Can I safely call the center stone Topaz or should I just leave it at a neutral large oval dark blue faceted stone?

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    Thanks for any & all advice or opinions!! :kiss::kiss: :happy::happy:
     
    bercrystal, Jan 9, 2020
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    A topaz usually shows definite pleochroism, a flash of other colours (rainbow) when you move it about. She seems to use topaz. Best have it tested though.
    I thought it was a smoky quartz first, but that is the ring stand showing through.:shame: What shade of blue is it?
     
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  3. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Yes, have it tested, unless you do there is no way you can safely sell it as topaz.
     
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  4. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    It is a dark blue color, but it shows no other colors when moved about in the sunlight.

    I'll take it with me to the auction tomorrow night. One of my buddies, who was not there when I bought this ring, has a gem tester he brings with him all the time. I will report back with his results.

    Thanks AJ & Marie!!! :kiss::kiss: :happy::happy::happy:
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    neat ring.........
     
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I'd have it checked; that might even be a low grade sapphire.
     
    evelyb30, Jan 9, 2020
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  7. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    The stone didn't even move the meter so it will be described as a large oval dark blue faceted stone. :p:p:p
     
    bercrystal, Jan 10, 2020
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The notorious lazy blue stone, very rare.:pompous:
     
    Any Jewelry, Jan 11, 2020
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  9. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    Hopefully there is someone out there who will desperately want one of their very own. :p:p :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :hilarious::hilarious:
     
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