Hi, I have been reading the forums for about a month and this is my first post, unfortunately its with a big problem.
I recently bought an antique ring from a place commonly recommended here on PS. I took it to an appraiser, also recommended here on PS.
Long story short, the appraiser has doubts as to the authenticity of the antique ring and things it is actually a reproduction (I purchased it as an antique). Then the appraiser says something like "well, if you decide to return it, you might want to look stores XXX, and XXX since they carry antiques and estate jewelry" Isn''t that a big no-no to suggest another place to look for rings, or was the appraiser simply trying to be helpful? The appraiser did have some valid points when they showed me why they felt the ring wasnt an antique (relating to wear and tear), but now I dont know if I can even believe that appraisal or if I should seek a second one.
Please any advice would be great.
I recently bought an antique ring from a place commonly recommended here on PS. I took it to an appraiser, also recommended here on PS.
Long story short, the appraiser has doubts as to the authenticity of the antique ring and things it is actually a reproduction (I purchased it as an antique). Then the appraiser says something like "well, if you decide to return it, you might want to look stores XXX, and XXX since they carry antiques and estate jewelry" Isn''t that a big no-no to suggest another place to look for rings, or was the appraiser simply trying to be helpful? The appraiser did have some valid points when they showed me why they felt the ring wasnt an antique (relating to wear and tear), but now I dont know if I can even believe that appraisal or if I should seek a second one.
Please any advice would be great.
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