Wondering about a London blue topaz

[MindyJ2007]

Is this worth $350? My husband got it for Christmas it’s london blue topaz and cubic zirconia

 

[Tourmaline]

Seriously overpriced.

 

[FinleysMom]

Explain? Just curious..
F Mom

 

[marymm]

London topaz is irradiated topaz, very inexpensive; sterling silver is inexpensive; the white stones you say are CZ, also quite inexpensive.

The pendant portion of the necklace holds three decent-quality London topaz in terms of coloring and cut, unclear as to carat weight and/or dimensions but I'd venture to guess the center is no more than 9-10mm and the two sides correspondingly smaller.

The S/S chain looks to be okay, not terribly fine, length and clasp features unknown.

While I do think the necklace as a whole is quite attractive (I am partial myself to London Topaz), unless DH purchased the $450 necklace with a 50% discount, it is quite overpriced for what it is.

That said, if your DH bought it and you love it, well, that's that. Sometimes price is a less important factor when it comes to gift buying and gift receiving.

 

[Gemobsessed]

London topaz is irradiated topaz, very inexpensive; sterling silver is inexpensive; the white stones you say are CZ, also quite inexpensive.

The pendant portion of the necklace holds three decent-quality London topaz in terms of coloring and cut, unclear as to carat weight and/or dimensions but I'd venture to guess the center is no more than 9-10mm and the two sides correspondingly smaller.

The S/S chain looks to be okay, not terribly fine, length and clasp features unknown.

While I do think the necklace as a whole is quite attractive (I am partial myself to London Topaz), unless DH purchased the $450 necklace with a 50% discount, it is quite overpriced for what it is.

That said, if your DH bought it and you love it, well, that's that. Sometimes price is a less important factor when it comes to gift buying and gift receiving.

I second that sentiment. It’s a really sweet gift. Even if it’s slightly overpriced it’s ok. And in my opinion it’s not THAT overpriced

 

[FinleysMom]

It is pretty.....and the sentiment is priceless!

Enjoy it, wear it. I love my London Blue. (Avatar photo)

FM

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Your husband is priceless! Enjoy!

 

[marymm]

OP - just noticed my typo in my post above, using a $450 cost for your necklace when (as your photo and post clearly state) its cost was $350 ... sorry for the typo!

 

[chatoyancy]

While I was think it is a very pretty necklace, I think your husband did overpay for it. If my husband s and have it to me, I doubt I would tell him he overpaid. I would just wear it and enjoy it if I were you. If the stones nes were set in white gold instead of silver, I think $350 would be a fair price. However, diamonds always add more to the cost than I think they will. I’m not sure what a fair price would be if those were diamonds instead of cz. Enjoy your lovely necklace. It was sweet if your husband to buy it for you!

 

[T L]

Fair brick and mortar retail price would be $150, but I've seen similar necklaces priced at $50 online. It's the thought that counts though.