glitterata
Ideal_Rock
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I''m considering buying an antique opal ring. The opal is gorgeous, with rich, deep blues and hints of purple. (It doesn''t have any colors in the desireable red-orange-yellow range, but I actually prefer just blues.)
Here''s the seller''s description:
"This platinum ring is set with an oval black cabochan opal measuring 8 x 12mm. It is accented by 4 tapered baguette cut diamonds, having a total weight of 0.40ct. Total weight of ring is 9 grams."
It''s set with 8 prongs (split prongs) at the corners, with very traditional baguettes flanking it, and there''s delicate engraving along the band of the ring. I''d guess it''s from the first half of the 20th century.
Should I go for it? If so, how much would be too much to spend? Any rough guesses would be helpful to me, or just any opinions at all.
Here''s the seller''s description:
"This platinum ring is set with an oval black cabochan opal measuring 8 x 12mm. It is accented by 4 tapered baguette cut diamonds, having a total weight of 0.40ct. Total weight of ring is 9 grams."
It''s set with 8 prongs (split prongs) at the corners, with very traditional baguettes flanking it, and there''s delicate engraving along the band of the ring. I''d guess it''s from the first half of the 20th century.
Should I go for it? If so, how much would be too much to spend? Any rough guesses would be helpful to me, or just any opinions at all.