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« on: March 19, 2011, 02:49:16 AM »

Hi everyone! I found this website while I was researching Old Miner and Old European cut diamonds and really enjoyed looking at everyone's jewels.
My story is that DH and I were out to lunch a few weeks ago and decided to stop in a pawn shop next to the restaurant. This was my second time in but first time really looking at their jewelry. I was focusing more on solitaires and vintage styles but while I was having fun trying on the different sparklies, my eyes kept being drawn to this one ring in particular. Once I had tried it on, the saleslady told me it has an antique Old Miner cut and 2 modern brilliants on both sides. I think that was the moment I got excited however, I'm notorious for falling into lust with a ring then deciding a day or two later I didn't want it. DH promised to upgrade my rings about 5 years ago so he's seen me completely lose interest in lots of rings. However, when I headed back to work, DH stashed the ring on layaway just in case. And boy, did he do good! The more I researched the cut, the more I fell in love. Of course, when I told him about my research and that I really, really wanted it, he left me dangling for a couple days. He didn't make it to the shop before they closed at 5 or he had forgotten or he had another errand to run. I was feeling a bit disappointed that Friday as we headed to a local buffet place for dinner. When I headed back to our table with my plate, he whipped out a little red box and ohhhhh how that stone sparkled in the dim lighting! I'll post a picture once I figure out how to get the size right.


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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2011, 03:13:52 AM »

Here she is. Pictures were taken under yellow light with an iPhone so she really shows up looking yellow. When seen with the naked eye (and probably in sunlight - I'll try getting those pictures tomorrow), she looks much whiter.
The local jeweler I took her to says she's a J colored .45c Old European cut flanked by 3 point Old Miners. I'm not entirely sure he knows what he is talking about though because the culets are intact on the points I can see through the setting on the side stones. However, the tables are not uniform sizes nor are they centered so they might be.
I just love knowing these stones have a history and maybe a couple generations of women have gotten to wear them. I hope they were married to the loves of their lives.

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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2011, 03:46:31 AM »

Hi Dovesgate, and welcome! Love your pawn shop find, wear it in good health.

Carol Cool


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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2011, 05:58:20 AM »

Welcome, Dovesgate!

I really like the side view of your new find; it's so incredibly Deco. Think Chrysler Building or GE Building, and you can easily see that the same lines are at work there.


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« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2011, 07:49:42 AM »

Welcome!

Old cuts are so very pretty! Your ring is no exception... that setting is stunning too! I really think the cuts of old are so unique. Admittedly they are the only larger round I am personally willing to buy for myself.

Enjoy your new ring and I hope you stick around


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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2011, 08:00:12 AM »

Your ring is lovely and welcome. We`d be interested in seeing any of your other jewellery too. We`re all fanatics here !


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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2011, 08:16:19 AM »

Welcome, DovesGate. Your ring is lovely - I've been admiring the profile shot. Very deco. Please post more day light pics, and any other jewelry photos.


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« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2011, 10:17:01 AM »

Hi Dovesgate! Welcome and thanks for sharing your story. I adore pawn shops, but my DH won't go near them. That's a beautiful ring you've found with a killer setting. Can't wait to see her in the bright sun!


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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2011, 05:05:00 AM »

Hello! Welcome to CDI and congrat on finding such a lovely antique ring. Just beautiful!

Jen


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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2011, 11:49:22 PM »

No daylight pictures for a little bit - she has had to go to the jeweler to have her center prongs rebuilt. Cry


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