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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Anyiquesbyjewels, post: 11317365, member: 18988&quot;][ATTACH=full]540978[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540979[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540981[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540982[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540983[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540978[/ATTACH]&nbsp; Hello everyone,</p><p><br /></p><p>I’d really appreciate some expert opinions on a ring I recently acquired. I’ll attach several photos of the piece, including close-ups of the stone and hallmarks.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>About the Ring</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><ul> <li>The ring is marked 750 along with what appears to be a maker’s mark “AK” and a national hallmark that I was told is from Cyprus.</li> <li>The mounting is substantial 18ct white gold, with four small irradiated blue diamonds set around the central stone in a sort of cross-shaped arrangement.</li> <li>The central stone measures approximately 21.67 × 16.25 mm and is cut in an emerald/scissor style.</li> </ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Gemstone Question</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>A valuation document that accompanied the ring describes the centre stone as “blue quartz”, but based on the transparency, inclusions, cutting style, and overall setting, this seems unusual.</p><p><br /></p><p>Many people I’ve shown it to believe it is more likely to be an aquamarine, especially considering the design and the use of blue diamonds.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I’m hoping for your opinions on:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><ol> <li>Do you think the centre stone looks more like aquamarine than quartz?(Any gemologists or experienced collectors’ thoughts are welcome.)</li> <li>Can anyone confirm whether these hallmarks are indeed Cypriot?I’ll post clear photos of the marks.</li> <li>Does the construction/style suggest a particular period or workshop?The design feels modern but possibly artisan-made.</li> <li>Has anyone seen a valuation misidentify aquamarine as quartz before?(The diamonds, gold purity, and craftsmanship seem inconsistent with a quartz centre.)</li> </ol><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I’d be grateful for any observations or insights into the origin, maker, or gemstone identification.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you very much in advance</p><p>[ATTACH=full]540978[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540979[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540981[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540982[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540983[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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