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ulilwitch · Aug 19, 2022

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Well, I will tell you a story. I passed on an emerald ring I loved because a "friend" told me it was ugly. I had always regretted it. A few years ago, I saw a retro emerald and diamond ring on ebay that was amazing. Come to find out, the store selling it was in Cape May, so I went to look at it. It fit perfectly, and was even more amazing in person. I took my friend to look at it, and she didn't like it, too expensive, not quality enough, etc. It really was too expensive, so I offered them 75% of the price via ebay. No go. Every time I visited Cape May, I tried the ring on.

The ring sat there, in the store and on ebay. I was watching a home shopping channel on winter day, and they were selling chrome diopside rings. I checked ebay, and the ring was still there. I sent a half-price offer on ebay, and they accepted!!!! I called them later in the day, and they said an out-of-state dealer was looking at it when I sent the offer in. I was so happy! I called my friend to share my good news, and she berated me saying 50% off wasn't enough, I should have gotten 75% off, I wasted money, etc. I told her I had to go. I have never spoken to her again (there are other reasons I will not go into here why I don't.) I have never regretted the purchase, and while I don't wear the ring but on special occasions, I treasure it. Here is the ring:
https://queenmayjewelry.com/products/retro-art-deco-platinum-diamond-emerald-cluster-ring-c-1930s
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The picture on my hand does not do it justice.
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That ring is just beautiful!

PepperAnna · Aug 20, 2022

That ring is awesome!!! I am glad you bought it and that it makes you happy.

stracci · Aug 20, 2022

Marko said: ↑

Well, I will tell you a story. I passed on an emerald ring I loved because a "friend" told me it was ugly. I had always regretted it. A few years ago, I saw a retro emerald and diamond ring on ebay that was amazing. Come to find out, the store selling it was in Cape May, so I went to look at it. It fit perfectly, and was even more amazing in person. I took my friend to look at it, and she didn't like it, too expensive, not quality enough, etc. It really was too expensive, so I offered them 75% of the price via ebay. No go. Every time I visited Cape May, I tried the ring on.

The ring sat there, in the store and on ebay. I was watching a home shopping channel on winter day, and they were selling chrome diopside rings. I checked ebay, and the ring was still there. I sent a half-price offer on ebay, and they accepted!!!! I called them later in the day, and they said an out-of-state dealer was looking at it when I sent the offer in. I was so happy! I called my friend to share my good news, and she berated me saying 50% off wasn't enough, I should have gotten 75% off, I wasted money, etc. I told her I had to go. I have never spoken to her again (there are other reasons I will not go into here why I don't.) I have never regretted the purchase, and while I don't wear the ring but on special occasions, I treasure it. Here is the ring:
https://queenmayjewelry.com/products/retro-art-deco-platinum-diamond-emerald-cluster-ring-c-1930s
You can swipe the pictures on this site to see different views.
The picture on my hand does not do it justice.
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O M G......stunning!!! The shield cut emerald and kite shaped diamond are both quite unusual!! So amazing!
That "friend" was sabotaging you. Good riddance.

Figtree3 · Aug 21, 2022

Marko said: ↑

Well, I will tell you a story. I passed on an emerald ring I loved because a "friend" told me it was ugly. I had always regretted it. A few years ago, I saw a retro emerald and diamond ring on ebay that was amazing. Come to find out, the store selling it was in Cape May, so I went to look at it. It fit perfectly, and was even more amazing in person. I took my friend to look at it, and she didn't like it, too expensive, not quality enough, etc. It really was too expensive, so I offered them 75% of the price via ebay. No go. Every time I visited Cape May, I tried the ring on.

The ring sat there, in the store and on ebay. I was watching a home shopping channel on winter day, and they were selling chrome diopside rings. I checked ebay, and the ring was still there. I sent a half-price offer on ebay, and they accepted!!!! I called them later in the day, and they said an out-of-state dealer was looking at it when I sent the offer in. I was so happy! I called my friend to share my good news, and she berated me saying 50% off wasn't enough, I should have gotten 75% off, I wasted money, etc. I told her I had to go. I have never spoken to her again (there are other reasons I will not go into here why I don't.) I have never regretted the purchase, and while I don't wear the ring but on special occasions, I treasure it. Here is the ring:
https://queenmayjewelry.com/products/retro-art-deco-platinum-diamond-emerald-cluster-ring-c-1930s
You can swipe the pictures on this site to see different views.
The picture on my hand does not do it justice.
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It is gorgeous!

PepperAnna · Aug 23, 2022

Oh, Santa, please put this in my stocking:

https://hindmanauctions.com/items/1...-and-diamond-butterfly-brooch/preview?index=0

Bakersgma · Aug 24, 2022

Swoon!

evelyb30 · Aug 24, 2022

I'd take that too. I've got a bunch of Lalique glass jewelry Pinned, and a lot of it would coordinate.

PepperAnna · Aug 24, 2022

evelyb30 said: ↑

I'd take that too. I've got a bunch of Lalique glass jewelry Pinned, and a lot of it would coordinate.
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@evelyb30 Are they pinned on Antiquers? I would love to see them.

You probably would love this comb at The Walters Art Museum.

https://art.thewalters.org/detail/39518/orchid-comb/

evelyb30 · Aug 24, 2022

I have an old Pinterest account with some of them Pinned. Don't use it for much any more.

https://www.pinterest.com/hanschka/ill-take-that/

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