must we lie to newbies even if they posted a badly cut stone?

[kimkaler]

I do think beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder. I purchased a ring recently because I fell in love with the setting and the age of it. I knew through scouring antique stores and internet sites that this was a very old (and unique) filigree ring with a history -- not a repro and that appealed to me. It''s also interesting that antique dealers that saw it after my purchase mostly just admired it but the jewelry stores I went to could wait to replace it with what they said was a repro that looked just like it. The repros that I saw were pretty horrendous -- kind of "globby" -- no nice detail and looked NOTHING like the setting. Bottom line they could sell it to me for 1000.00 or so.

The old european cut diamond that was already in it is more than likely the original stone -- never left the setting which makes it even more interesting to me. The diamond is NOT a perfect one its G, .80 and SI2. I could not seem to capture the diamond in photos to show how beautiful it was to my eye.

Needless to say, I posted it here to share and got very few responses, but what''s most important is that it makes my heart sing -- and it was nice to share it with others who could see it the same way as I.

Peace ladies.

 

[2Artists]

hamumlo-I had to go check out your ring since it sounded so pretty. Wow I really like it. The details are just exquisite.

Mrs.2Artists

 

[2Artists]

I think I missed it because it was not in the Show me the ring section rather in Jewelry Pieces. I bet you would get loads more looks there (in the show me the ring section)!

Mrs.2Artists

 

[kimkaler]

Thanks 2Artists ... I guess I will do that if I take more pics. I still have trouble "traversing" this site. Started to read your rose cut story but I was looking for a picture of the ring that you ended up with. Where would I find that?

 

[2Artists]

Yeah when we first started we posted in the wrong section till someone told us that we would do better in the correct section!

You should totally gather your all your pics you have from the different threads and put them in one thread in show me the ring. Make sure to give it a title that shows it''s an Old European Cut ring ''cause they have lots of fans here, myself included. I was so happy to see your ring because I missed it the first time around!

Sadly we have not figured out the ring yet since the first ring buying experience was so awful it made us really gun shy. I know it will be an antique one though because we really dig those.

Currently just trying to soak up and learn all we can. For now I tide myself over with enjoying all the pretty rings here in show me the ring. PS is so fun and helpful.

Mrs.2Artists

 

[kimkaler]

Mrs2Artists - thanks for the tips. So, out of curiosity, what type of art do you two create?

 

[DivaDiamond007]

hamumlo - I know how you feel about you posting your rings with only a few responses

. I posted mine a long time ago in SMTR and I think only one person responded

. Oh well - maybe I shouldn''t have mentioned they were from the maul!
*runs off to see ham''s rings*

 

[purrfectpear]

Rarely I''ve seen some truly fugly rings posted in SMTR from time to time. Doesn''t mean I have to tell them that

 

[Miss Fortune]

I just don''t post if I think it''s really poorly cut or they got a really bad deal. I just feel too bad saying anything negative

 

[2Artists]

Well I don''t want to threadjack but between Mr.2Artists and I we do all types of art and all mediums at least at one time or the other.

I can''t wait to see your ring thread in show me the ring! Another option would be to ask them (admin) to move it there from where it is so a bigger audience can admire!

Mr.2Artists said the PS server won''t let you post the same photo twice, so you''ll have to rename your photos first to repost. At least this was the case last time he posted pics, or you could just ask and see if they can move the thread for you.

DivaDiamond007 I had to check out your rings too. The head of your ring looks like a pretty flower and they look huge on your tiny fingers too. What a thoughtful husband to get you that eternity band for your one year anni! In addition that quartz candleholder is very pretty too. That is a very nice collection.

Sometimes I think rings can get posted and get missed or get less comments if something else super interesting is going on on PS like a juicy debate in hangout or LIW. Often I only follow one or two threads at a time.

Sorry threadjack over!

Mrs.2Artists

 

[blinkydoll]

I don''t comment on everything.
but i don''t think its ok to lie to someone ab their ring. but if they do ask opinions on the stone---i ussually let the smartys help her or them

I agree with Gypsy
"Gently tell the truth while suggesting further independant research, sources for that research, or alternative stones. On SMRT telling us how much they love their ring? If you don''t have anything nice to say, don''t say anything at all.
No lying necessary. Just a little tact."