Who wants to see my haul from today?

[YadaYadaYada]

Lovely pin @Rubymal, love all the detail on it!

 

[stracci2000]

Wow these rings are TALL but love the color of those stones and also those pretty swirl designs. You should share your collection sometime @stracci2000

Okay, here they are. The all-sapphire one was a gift, and I did not pay more than 70.00 for any of the others.
All of them are 14k. Three are unmarked, but test 14k.

This new pink one has a few red stones in there, as well. Sapphires? Rubies? But the ring is from Thailand, so I'm sure they are corundum!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Those are gorgeous @stracci2000, do you have a favorite? Not asking prices but which one has been your best deal?

 

[stracci2000]

Those are gorgeous @stracci2000, do you have a favorite? Not asking prices but which one has been your best deal?

I think my favorite is the jade/ruby. It's huge!
I'm happy to share the prices. A lot of times, these rings are unmarked, hence the low pricing. Sellers just don't always know what they have!

The multicolor one on my index finger was $70. I found it in a thrift shop back in 2002.
The pink one was $60--ebay
Sapphire and opal $45--ebay
Jade and ruby $39--ebay
All sapphire one was a gift from an acquaintance who knew I loved jewelry.
I don't know how many more my fingers can support, but I'm always looking for more!
And yes, I do wear them occasionally!

 

[Smith3]

I got this today for $20, it’s costume jewelry from the 20’s and has glass gems. I’m not sure if I over paid, but I love it

 

[stracci2000]

I got this today for $20, it’s costume jewelry from the 20’s and has glass gems. I’m not sure if I over paid, but I love it

This is fabulous! A great find!

 

[Smith3]

This is fabulous! A great find!

Thanks!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Well that's a great collection, I love how each has its own unique look! Also great deals on all of those
@stracci2000

That's so pretty @Smith3!

 

[stracci2000]

Well that's a great collection, I love how each has its own unique look! Also great deals on all of those
@stracci2000

That's so pretty @Smith3!

So many rings, so little time!
I want all the jewelry and all the kitties.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

So many rings, so little time!
I want all the jewelry and all the kitties.

I'm there with you on the rings, they are my downfall. I've calmed down with the animals but seven is still a lot lol!

 

[JPie]

I got this today for $20, it’s costume jewelry from the 20’s and has glass gems. I’m not sure if I over paid, but I love it

Great find and well priced!

 

[stracci2000]

Yesterday, I found this old comb back Windsor arm chair at my favorite thrift store, $25 but on sale for $17. Doing research today to educate myself on this type of chair. It's super sturdy and has lots of rubbed areas indicating age. No markings. 1920s-40's? Earlier?
Lots of dark parina on the underside.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I should not be allowed to leave the house ever! Today I decided to scrap some gold I had and of course had to "have a look" which is just asking for it because inevitably I find something. Well this one was sparkling inside the case so you know......

I did end up still walking out with some cash at least. The diamonds are 15 points round brilliant amazing and the smaller ones are single cuts. I may end up wearing this as a mother's ring feel since I have two kids.

I did manage to not buy the freaking amazing diamond bypass trilogy ring that weighed in at 1.04 carats. Three amazing brilliant cuts and they came down 25% on the price just by asking. See, never hurts to ask AND have them throw out the first number, I always aim for 20%!

Side note: I will not be wearing this as a pinky ring after nearly losing forever the rose cut ring being worn as a pinky ring, learned my lesson!

 

[stracci2000]

Woman! Are you scrapping gold...........? It's $1550 today
I love this new ring! You sure have an eye for the best pieces!!!
More photos, please

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@stracci2000, I got the idea to scrap my gold from a wise woman!

Girl, you should see the trilogy OMG! I couldn't get a pic of it because that pawn shop is not the friendliest And I don't like to push my luck but damn it was amazing.

 

[stracci2000]

@stracci2000, I got the idea to scrap my gold from a wise woman!

Girl, you should see the trilogy OMG! I couldn't get a pic of it because that pawn shop is not the friendliest And I don't like to push my like but damn it was amazing.

Scrap an item only if you are sure you hate it
I once tried to make something new out of gold scrap. Let's just say that wasn't a good idea...........

 

[YadaYadaYada]

This is the closest I could find to the three stone. Picture larger diamonds, brilliant cut and in yellow gold. Diamonds were about 35 points each, I so wish I could have gotten a picture but this is close.

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www.etsy.com

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Here is pic indoors in a not so brightly lit room and two shots with the transitional because I think it's a good illustration the difference between the two with the tranny having much wider facets compared to the more splintery brilliant cuts.

 

[LorettaB]

I should not be allowed to leave the house ever! Today I decided to scrap some gold I had and of course had to "have a look" which is just asking for it because inevitably I find something. Well this one was sparkling inside the case so you know......

I did end up still walking out with some cash at least. The diamonds are 15 points round brilliant amazing and the smaller ones are single cuts. I may end up wearing this as a mother's ring feel since I have two kids.

I did manage to not buy the freaking amazing diamond bypass trilogy ring that weighed in at 1.04 carats. Three amazing brilliant cuts and they came down 25% on the price just by asking. See, never hurts to ask AND have them throw out the first number, I always aim for 20%!

Side note: I will not be wearing this as a pinky ring after nearly losing forever the rose cut ring being worn as a pinky ring, learned my lesson!

Gorgeous rings...BOTH of them!

Funny, the pawnshop I go to a lot is sorely lacking where selling scrap gold is concerned. However, just down the street is a very nice jewelry store and they are extremely fair when I have taken in some gold to sell.

Go figure.....








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[YadaYadaYada]

@LorettaB, you really have to shop to find a place that gives a fair price for scrap because it can vary a lot.

This guy I saw today didn't have a lot of old stuff, a couple small OEC rings but it's really hit or miss.

Admittedly the other ring was at the pawn shop across the street because I just had to "have a look" lol!

 

[LorettaB]

@LorettaB, you really have to shop to find a place that gives a fair price for scrap because it can vary a lot.

This guy I saw today didn't have a lot of old stuff, a couple small OEC rings but it's really hit or miss.

Admittedly the other ring was at the pawn shop across the street because I just had to "have a look" lol!

I believe it. I can imagine the pawn shop has way more gold going in and out so they can afford to not offer as much. I just know for a fact that I have wanted to get rid of some old gold in the past and when the pawn shop offered so little I said, "Thanks for your time" and went to jewelry store and got a much MUCH better offer. But the other thing is that if you have a gold necklace to sell, this pawn shop wants it. They tell me they can barely keep them in stock.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Hmmm that's interesting about the necklaces, my guy today said what really moves is tools and nobody really wants the jewelry, especially the old stuff! Such a shame.

 

[LorettaB]

"nobody really wants the jewelry, especially the old stuff!"

That means more for me and you!!

 

[lyra]

Heh, I only want the old stuff, no matter what it is.

 

[stracci2000]

@StephanieLynn and @LorettaB
I use this Gold Calculator to find out what my gold is worth before I turn it in. I am always worried about getting ripped off, so I do my calculations before I go.
I have a gram scale, so I weigh my pieces first. Then I plug in the information and see the scrap value, based on today's gold price.
The place I go to gives 85% of scrap value. Some places give less. So I do the math and then I know if they are honest!

Scrap Gold Calculator (Live Gold Price) - GoldCalc.com

Gold calculator integrated with the live gold price to calculate an accurate value before buying or selling. Features include tips on selling, gram scale options, and links to credible resources.

www.goldcalc.com

 

[LorettaB]

@StephanieLynn and @LorettaB
I use this Gold Calculator to find out what my gold is worth before I turn it in. I am always worried about getting ripped off, so I do my calculations before I go.
I have a gram scale, so I weigh my pieces first. Then I plug in the information and see the scrap value, based on today's gold price.
The place I go to gives 85% of scrap value. Some places give less. So I do the math and then I know if they are honest!

Scrap Gold Calculator (Live Gold Price) - GoldCalc.com

Gold calculator integrated with the live gold price to calculate an accurate value before buying or selling. Features include tips on selling, gram scale options, and links to credible resources.

www.goldcalc.com

Thank you for sharing that app....very neat!!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Today DH and I went pawn shop hopping and although I didn't buy anything did see a couple of neat things like....

An old platinum ring with a big old star sapphire, gorgeous and a whopping 3K!

An old European cut in this really bad 80's yellow gold setting. The Euro itself was 1.25 carats, very tinted but clean and priced at 5K!! Oh but they would come down to 4.5K...yeah what a bargain.

Problem is EBay is stiff competition for these places, let's see for 4.5K I can buy this:



Needless to say that OEC did not leave with me!

 

[stracci2000]

Yesterday I found these cups at a thrift store, $7.00 for all.
Upon closer inspection at home, I think they are nephrite jade. There is amazing fibrous crystal structure in these cups..
They are perfect, no chips or other damage.
I think I'll keep them!

 

[stracci2000]

There's a lovely little consignment shop near me that has mostly ladies clothes, shoes and purses.
And....a few jewelry cases!
So naturally, my nose prints are on the glass there!
Sterling pill boxes! Love!
And a "made in Austria" Crystal pin that sparkles like mad. It's already on my coat!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@stracci2000 such great finds but you know what I'm going to say?

I LOVE that pin!! Seriously gorgeous and I know you got a great deal on it!