Just really like this sapphire ring ...

[TheElms]

No particular reason for the post. I don't generally like antique jewelry pieces, but for some reason this one really speaks to me.



http://www.langantiques.com/products/item/30-1-5161

Do you think its a good value? (I really have no idea, so I'm asking to learn.)

 

[bluebirrrd]

It speaks to you because it's unique and beautiful! I especially like how the round diamonds look like half moons from above. As for value, I can't speak to that.

 

[minousbijoux]

Hah, thats funny cuz I thought it was a typo and they really were half moons! I very much like the setting and its lovely with a blue sapphire. My concern is that the sapphire looks to be pretty dark - a little bit in the pic you posted, but if you look at their others, you see that even with lots of light shining, its still dark. Also, I didn't see anything that addressed the treatment level, if any, the sapphire has had. As a result, I would assume the sapphire has been treated and therefore think the ring is overpriced as is.

 

[JewelFreak]

The whole ring presentation is very pretty but I agree w/Minou. First impression was that it's dark. Lotta money for a sapphire that may have been treated. I'd want lab confirmation that it hasn't before I forked over that much.

--- Laurie

 

[LD]

I like the ring and setting BUT look at the light flooding the sapphire. IRL this will be a very dark stone.

 

[chrono]

Same here; love the setting but the sapphire will look much darker in person. Too dark for most people and definitely not an ideal tone.

 

[minousbijoux]

I think what I really like about that picture is the photograph itself; there is something - probably the depth of field - that draws my eye in (that, and of course, those great claw prongs )

 

[athenaworth]

I bet DanielM could replicate that for you (very similar at least). I too thought that the stone was too dark with this one. It's easier to see in the handshot.

 

[TheElms]

Yes, looking more closely at the other photos I can see the sapphire is really dark, almost black and so it really isn't a good value. LD, minou, JewelFreak and Chrono are right as usual!

On further reflection I think it is really a better of example of how lighting / good photography really can change the look of the stone.

That said, I do still really like the setting, and was very excited that athena thought DanielM might be able to make something very similar. I see a lot of lovely oval stones but haven't wanted to purchase them because I had no idea how I might want to set them.

 

[minousbijoux]

Good outcome and you're right - a good example of the effects lighting can have. You'll be in good hands with Daniel M.

 

[meredeth11]

Sapphire can always touch my heart without any reasons, perhaps it is of the same color like a sea to bring me peaceful mind!!Perhaps the deep blue is suitable for those who are of shallow complexion, love it anyway!