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<p>[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 268375, member: 51"]Well I think you made a good purchase. Seems like this maker has a following, and the materials used are fairly high end.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is nearly impossible to ID stones like this just from photos. Sometimes with an antique setting one might say, "probably a garnet or ruby" because that is what was used during that time in history. But this is a newer piece so all bets are off, and photos above would need to be clearer even to make an educated guess.</p><p><br /></p><p>Maybe best to consult a jeweler for an in-hand inspection. Sometimes they charge for such things, but if you have a friendly local person, they might just look at it. Be sure to say you "don't need an appraisal" and "just curious what the stones might be" or something along those lines. Nothing written in other words. They might take a look without charging. Best of luck.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 268375, member: 51"]Well I think you made a good purchase. Seems like this maker has a following, and the materials used are fairly high end. It is nearly impossible to ID stones like this just from photos. Sometimes with an antique setting one might say, "probably a garnet or ruby" because that is what was used during that time in history. But this is a newer piece so all bets are off, and photos above would need to be clearer even to make an educated guess. Maybe best to consult a jeweler for an in-hand inspection. Sometimes they charge for such things, but if you have a friendly local person, they might just look at it. Be sure to say you "don't need an appraisal" and "just curious what the stones might be" or something along those lines. Nothing written in other words. They might take a look without charging. Best of luck.[/QUOTE]
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