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neadods ([personal profile] neadods) wrote2004-11-29 03:27 pm

Snob poll!

The buy-my-own Christmas present previously mentioned is off; Mother and I both came down with buyer's remorse, considering that remaking her ring with an unknown stone cost the same price as a new one. Out of idle curiosity, I took a look at vintage jewelry on ebay and...


[Poll #393721]

[identity profile] shawan-7.livejournal.com 2004-11-29 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
As usual, I can't get to voting. I wouldn't waste money on fake -- I agree with the last person.

[identity profile] starcat-jewel.livejournal.com 2004-11-29 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't trust any "diamond" on eBay not to be CZ. Unless it's a 5-point wonder, which is little better than diamond dust. If you want a nice sapphire ring, I can put you in touch with some reputable merchants from the Intergem show.

[identity profile] neadods.livejournal.com 2004-11-30 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
Certainly it's a CZ price - the bidding at the moment is $5.50. No, that's not a typo.

But it's an awful cute ring...

I would be interested in talking to Intergem. Maybe through them I can find a ring I like or a rock for the setting I already have.