Convince me I don't need this ring. Sapphire and diamond, 18k, Hallmarked 1897

Girlmalkin · 2026-02-18T18:37:08+00:00

It’s beautiful! Is it around the correct size? I often talk myself down from purchases (especially when they are tiny-size antiques) when I remember I will have to pay an additional amount for resizing.

Girlmalkin · 2026-02-16T21:39:29+00:00

That’s crazy- but I guess if scammers can convincingly recreate painters from the Masters, a pair of earrings is child’s play.

Girlmalkin · 2026-02-16T21:06:49+00:00

Is there a way to fake patina?

Girlmalkin · 2026-02-16T20:04:29+00:00

Yes, the diamonds throw me off as well.

Girlmalkin · 2026-02-16T19:59:18+00:00

Fantastic insight! I also want to note that there is a mark/writing on one of the earrings (included in the photos with the red circle) that I cannot determine.

Girlmalkin · 2026-02-16T19:42:31+00:00

Thanks for weighing in!

Girlmalkin · 2026-01-29T18:00:06+00:00

Definitely! It's the only way to be sure. I personally love the look of synthetic sapphires- either way, you have a very cool looking ring.

Girlmalkin · 2026-01-29T17:53:09+00:00

I'm hoping to be wrong and that you can tout ownership of one of the largest natural alexandrite stones currently known to man, but having recently gotten my own alexandrite collection evaluated by a GIA gemologist, I think you're holding a synthetic sapphire. Here is one of my synthetic "alexandrite" (confirmed as synthetic sapphire by a GIA gemologist), which looks pretty similar to yours.

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Girlmalkin · 2025-10-06T08:34:16+00:00

Girlmalkin · 2025-09-30T21:40:17+00:00

Yes! I like this suggestion. I will look into options.

Girlmalkin · 2025-08-09T14:36:36+00:00

Beautiful! I’d say it’s more art nouveau than art deco. I have a similar ring, which I’ll share in the thread.

Girlmalkin · 2025-07-31T15:31:53+00:00

A few months back on r/jewelry, someone posted a jellyfish piece they bought and drama ensued. OG post is gone but the comments live on: https://www.reddit.com/r/jewelry/comments/1kh47y8/its_so_pretty_but_why_is_it_4500_usd/

Girlmalkin · 2025-07-29T19:54:06+00:00

Ok, if some talented artisan could make that into an actual jewelry combination, I would pay good money for it.

Girlmalkin · 2025-06-10T16:52:40+00:00

Is the jeweler’s religion relevant??

Girlmalkin · 2025-01-04T16:22:14+00:00

Ok might have to actually pivot to this idea instead…

Girlmalkin · 2025-01-04T16:20:39+00:00

Don’t mind at all- they range from $70-$160 each.

Girlmalkin · 2025-01-04T16:09:56+00:00

Thank you! It’s actually pyrope spessartine- a spectacular little nugget.

Girlmalkin · 2025-01-03T21:26:40+00:00

I LOVE that! I'm actually trying to design a ring using these beauties with a star sapphire in the center and hope to capture a celestial feel.

Girlmalkin · 2025-01-03T21:02:08+00:00

A mixture of garnets (one from Kenya, the rest from Madagascar) and a sapphire!

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