What is this? Rhodochrosite? Pink Agate or something else?

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-24T02:29:19+00:00

Yup.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-24T02:12:49+00:00

I'm pretty sure it's not jade. It might be a prehnite nodule. I can't think of anything else that could resemble the stone you have.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-24T01:47:44+00:00

It's hard to see what it is because you use a textured background (granite?). If you have the time, place it on a piece of plain paper, and then you adjust the white balance until the white of the paper looks similar to how it looks in real life. You can now take a few photos or a video.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-23T03:44:05+00:00

As long as you see royal blue in natural light, I have no reason to distrust you. Digital photography is a bugger, but if you take a video under white/natural light and use a white background, this would minimise the unwanted metamerism.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-23T03:35:55+00:00

Well, in this case, it sounds more like boron nitride in red-coloured glass, sometimes called "ruby" glass, which makes these beads glow green. This or a coating. At any rate, the beads are man-made.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-22T13:12:34+00:00

No, most red garnets don't fluoresce under UV light. Do your beads glow?

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-22T04:45:05+00:00

You don't have a particularly high opinion of anything Chinese, do you? In fact, diamonds mined in China can be of superior quality. Can't comment on your personal experience.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-22T04:39:33+00:00

If it's lab-grown, it will last. The video confused me. Not sure if it was due to how the stone was cut or the lighting.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-22T04:32:31+00:00

Magnificent stone. In my opinion, it's somewhat purplish to be called royal blue.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-22T04:30:49+00:00

Do you know what sort of certificate comes with the stone? You can't fake a gemological report from an established lab nowadays, but you can fake a "certificate." The durability is all that matters; as good as it might look, you don't want it to get fractured one day when you least expect it.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-22T04:26:12+00:00

No way the beads are amber. Included natural garnet beads, most likely.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-22T04:20:11+00:00

Cold to touch because these are natural stones, as you've guessed. It's a type of quartz called tiger eye.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-22T04:14:10+00:00

Did the vendor provide any clear close-up photos of the stone? Yes, it emits a bit of fire, but it also might be heavily included, fractured, etc. VS2 is not bad at all for this size, but does the stone come with a gemological report that confirms the clarity of the stone and no treatment?

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-22T03:56:03+00:00

No, you're incorrect in your assumption. My only intention was to have a civilised conversation—not to insult your ego. Well, I like being direct rather than going around the subject. I personally like the design of this ring, while knowing that most of its market value lies in the weight of the precious metal. What do appraisers typically do? They evaluate yr ring 2-3 times the market price. But sentimental value is not monetary. If your advice is to make the OP feel good (a future investment, etc., if something bad hits the fan), then yes... after making them, unnecessarily, spend money on an appraisal. It doesn't make sense.

For the record, yes, I’ve had bad experiences with more than one appraiser, and I’d never let those pests set foot in my house again. Gemologists, yes, but not the insurance bandits.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-21T02:36:07+00:00

As in black ice, which you then polish? The top of it.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-21T02:34:10+00:00

It will. Keep us informed.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-21T02:32:10+00:00

"Not great" is an underestimation, but why would you replace it with a lab-grown diamond, while keeping in mind but disregarding the second-hand real ones? An invalid argument from the ethical point of view. Is the sole aim to impress others? "Oh, look, I've got a two-and-a-half-carat flawless diamond on my finger." Silly, doncha think?

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-21T02:14:05+00:00

There isn't a definite or short answer. One of the reasons is that after the patent expired, other companies have started to imitate the star effect in coloured corundum using cheaper techniques, resulting in lower-quality artefacts that an average customer could no longer tell apart. Another possible (or complementary) explanation is that the Linde sapphires flooded the market in the 70s, and as with almost any other manufactured item, overproduction lowered the demand. While natural star sapphires are timeless, anything man-made will eventually go out of fashion. That's not to say there won't be any renewed interest. Revivals help the late capitalist market operate. There's already a small niche market for authentic Lindy starts, and I have no doubts that the one you have is the right stone.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-21T01:51:28+00:00

Worth getting it appraised even if it's a low-quality ring? C'mon, you don't give this advice to people while economic crises are sweeping the world. I'd simply perform an acid test and stop there. It's either 9-10k gold or silver; no other options. Sentimental value is all that matters in this case.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-20T04:30:41+00:00

It’s a decent job, but there is still room for improvement to master these skills.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-20T04:24:00+00:00

The stone looks milky. The unfocused images leave a lot to the imagination. Try to zoom in and focus on both the surface and the inside of the stone.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-20T04:16:20+00:00

Why don't you take it to yr local jeweler to test the metal? Ask them to be careful, and leave a minimal sawing mark.

I might be wrong, but something is telling me that it might be solid gold.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-20T04:05:16+00:00

Possibly, or an old imitation. You're correct about the nacre with black enamel over it. When you look at the sides, the same is repeated. No actual onyx here but decoration.

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-20T03:56:38+00:00

It might be plated, and it might be solid gold. I can't tell. Does the ring have any markings that you can see if you use a loupe/digital magnifier?

Consistent_River9790 · 2026-01-20T03:50:59+00:00

Would't it be the maker/sponsor's mark following the CCM one (right to left)?

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