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Hip Tip of the Day - I Have a Jewelry Problem December 1, 2008

i have a jewelry problem. so true. but wait, this isn’t about me. it isn’t about you, either (*sings* you’re so vain - i bet you think this post is about you…) — okay, i’m getting way off track here. “i have a jewelry problem” is the name of an ebay store and the focus of today’s hip tip of the day. (so simple! how could i have made it so complicated? and of course this post is about you. they’re all about you. forgive me.)
if my tone feels a bit testy, i can explain. i’m working on a post (that will go up later today, so check back!) about unique gifts - curiosities and oddities. so i began to snoop around on ebay, and i found this wonderful, detestable store. wonderful, because it has so many glorious vintage pieces. detestable, because many of my absolute favorites are way out of my price range. finding this store was such a bittersweet experience, i thought it only fair to share the ecstatic torture with you, dear reader. (sorry — and, you’re welcome.)
so let me showcase three pieces, and then i will try to close the window that is still open to the store’s site (it’s calling a siren’s song to me from behind this screen…) and move on with my other post.
the first piece, the ring pictured above on the left, is quite affordable. (starting bid $179) here is the seller’s description:
1920’s 10k white gold camphor glass ring with a diamond. The diamond is an old single cut, .03cts, SI2 in clarity, G-H in color. The ring measures 7/8″ north to south and weighs 2.9 grams. it is a size 7 1/4 and can be sized. It’s in good vintage condition with no damage and little wear. This is an original piece, not a reproduction. No reserve!
the second piece is still not in a price range that would make it unattainable (current bid is under $350.) it’s that incredible 1940s bracelet above. here is the seller’s story on this piece:
.Amazing 14k solid gold link bracelet with natural amethyst and pearls. The amethyst each measure 14mm x 12.5mm and weigh 6.50cts each. The total weight for the amethyst is 32.50cts. Each amethyst is a lovely rich lavender color and each stone is bright and ideally proportioned. The small pearls surrounding the amethysts measure 2.5mm each. The larger pearls in between each link measure 5.5mm. The entire bracelet measures 11/16″ wide, 7 1/4″ long and weighs 27.7 grams. It’s in outstanding condition with no damage and very little wear. The clasp is hidden and works perfectly and the bracelet has a safety chain. This is stunning piece of art, very high quality and timeless. Circa 1940, no reserve!
lastly, the real heart breaker. the ring on the right. (just a moment, let me wipe my tears so i can see the keyboard.) this is an amazing vintage deco diamond ring. and of course, the “buy it now” price is $9400.00. i think it’s out of my reach. j’adore this ring, but not all things are meant to be. the good news it, the auction ends in under 24 hours, and i will be able to (hopefully) put it out of my mind. the seller’s description:
Platinum ring with 2.35cts tw in diamonds. The center diamond is a 1.23ct round european cut, SI1 in clarity, G-H in color. In the setting there is 1.12cts tw in diamonds, SI1-2 in clarity, F-G in color. The ring measures over 1/2″ north to south and weighs 4.3grams. It is a size 6 3/4 and can be re sized. It’s in excellent condition with no wear or damage. Circa 1920.
so visit the shop and share my feelings of sorrow and joy. the link is stores.ebay.com/ihaveajewelryproblem.
back soon, i promise…
julie

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