Having some buyer''s remorse on an opal/diamond ring

[opaluvr]

You''re all making me feel a lot better about this! Thank you!

It''s good to hear that others think that the "open gallery" is OK. I wasn''t sure if the gallery was just "missing" or if it was just a rather cheaper simple way to make a ring...or a "more modern" way. Perhaps I''ve looked at too many rings that have elaborate galleries with "surprise" diamonds, etc.

But yes, I do enjoy it. When I put it on, I can''t keep my eyes off of it. The colors just jump out of the stone at me! It looks other-wordly!

 

[T L]

I admit I am not very versed on opals, but that does not appear to be a black opal, but some sort of crystal opal. Hopefully someone chimes in that knows more than I do. It is a pretty stone, and I'm unsure if origin affects it's value. I would think a high quality opal is valuable no matter where it comes from. I would be curious to know if a premium is attached to opal which has the Lightening Ridge origin. I hope you enjoy your ring, it is lovely.

 

[y2kitty]

I think its beautiful!

 

[Stone Hunter]

I don''t know anything about Opals. But I think your stone and ring are just LOVELY!

GREAT colors in the opal and the ring really lets the opal be the star! Bury your buyer''s remorse. Congrats!

 

[ma re]

That''s a beauty of a ring!

Even if you overpaid I don''t think it was by much, cause you got a nice 18k setting with quite a bit of diamonds and a nice size (probably crystal - jelly ones usually don''t show play of color unless there''s a dark background behind the stone) opal.

 

[LD]

It''s almost impossible to "name" your Opal from your photos but have a look at this link. Flick through the pages and see if there''s one that represents the colour you see - concentrate on the background colour first. Under each photo you''ll see whether they have called it a crysal, black etc etc. From your photos the background looks grey but your description is different so ..................

http://www.internetopals.com/opals/solids/opals-2.htm

Would love to know what you think!

 

[oddoneout]

I think it''s pretty.

 

[Largosmom]

I bet you get $2K worth of compliments on that ring as you wear it.

 

[jstarfireb]

Not sure about the price, but that''s one gorgeous ring!

 

[bookworm240]

Wear it and enjoy it. When I think about all the money I spend on things that bring me a fraction of the enjoyment my jewels do (new roof, new tiers, a bad meal, my 80th kid''s birthday present...)...you come out a head. You stimulated the economy, you have a lovely ring....go forth and sparkle.

 

[opaluvr]

Thanks, everyone for your input!

The site LovingDiamonds pointed out (http://www.internetopals.com/opals/solids/opals-2.htm) has some interesting opals and opal jewelry on it!

Definitely now I know that my ring has a crystal opal. Whether it''s from Australia or Mexico, I have no idea.!

 

[platinumrock]

I''m normally not into opals either, but I''ve never seen one quite like yours. WOW!!!

I love the swooshes of light and color, and it seems to glow from underneath, in my eyes.

I''m serious, it looks alive.

 

[ChunkyCushionLover]

Date: 12/2/2009 11:32:50 PM
Author: opaluvr
Thanks, everyone for your input!

The site LovingDiamonds pointed out (http://www.internetopals.com/opals/solids/opals-2.htm) has some interesting opals and opal jewelry on it!

Definitely now I know that my ring has a crystal opal. Whether it's from Australia or Mexico, I have no idea.!

Thats a pretty ring. How many carats of diamonds and what quality are they? The ring itself may be worth at most of the price.

 

[artdecogirl]

THat is a gorgeous ring! I can see why you gave in to the impulse. If you had that made you would pay that much just for the setting, I say wear it, enjoy it and soak up the compliments!

 

[LGK]

Date: 12/3/2009 1:29:30 AM
Author: ChunkyCushionLover

Date: 12/2/2009 11:32:50 PM
Author: opaluvr
Thanks, everyone for your input!

The site LovingDiamonds pointed out (http://www.internetopals.com/opals/solids/opals-2.htm) has some interesting opals and opal jewelry on it!

Definitely now I know that my ring has a crystal opal. Whether it's from Australia or Mexico, I have no idea.!

Thats a pretty ring. How many carats of diamonds and what quality are they? The ring itself may be worth at most of the price.

Yeah a nice halo setting with quality diamond melee isn't exactly cheap. Can't say I know a thing about opals, but settings I have shopped for quite a bit. Even a "cheap" halo setting like that wouldn't be that cheap, really.

I think it's really gorgeous, both the opal and the setting itself. I love opals, but would smash one to itty bitty bits if I tried to wear one in a ring.

 

[sunseeker101]

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[mariedtiger]

That is a beautiful opal and ring!

 

[brandy_z28]

I think that''s a lovely ring and I don''t think you got ripped off. I hope you can wear it often and enjoy it.

 

[opaluvr]

The total diamond weight is 32 points. The opal is 2.5 carats. The setting is 18k white gold.

I got the paperwork from the vendor today. It stated that the opal was from Australia, although it didn''t reference a specific mine or region.

I thought the vendor paperwork would include only a description, but it also included an appraisal. It said that the replacement value is $5,000! That''s way inflated IMO. Maybe jewelers do this on purpose to ensure a good replacement valuation if something happens to the ring? I''m wondering if I should get my own 3rd party appraisal just for my own information.

 

[Christiana]

I don''t know much about opals, but this is definitely a gorgeous ring. Wear it always in good health, Opaluvr

I think you don''t need to worry that much. But if you''re really curious, you can go for an extra appraisal. It will definitely make you feel much better.

 

[gnopals]

Hi opaluvr, the ring is beautiful and in my opinion worth what you''ve paid. The Opal does look a lot like a LR crystal opal and a good size too. I''d estimate the Opal alone to be worth about $300 - $500 from the picture, as a rather rough estimate. I''m looking at one as I type for $200 similar to yours and thats only 1 carat, I won''t link to it because of the rules.

Hope that helps you!