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2012-02-05 discolored diamonds:

Hi Tina,    More than likely when the ring was sized those stones got to hot and discolored, this happens frequently in sizing a ring with stones. I would recommend that you return to the jeweler that

2012-01-27 a stamp on a ring that dont make sense:

Hi Peter,    You are right the stamp is not any help, without the quality stamps in the ring it is impossible to tell what it is made of and what the stone is. I would suggest you take it to a gemologist

2012-01-25 Siberian Amethyst Value?:

Hi Sheila,    Unfortunately the photo did not come through. I can tell you from my experience there is amethyst of this quality from Indonesia that I have seen. This could be the case in this instance

2012-01-15 Cutting Emerald:

Hi Joseph,    It is very difficult to offer an opinion on recutting without being able to hold the piece and inspect it in person. The original design and cut would be the most valuable. If it was clear

2011-12-20 Cubic Zirconia Hearts&Arrows vs. AAA:

Hi Jim,    The average person might see the difference in the cuts of the two different stones. They would normally not know that it is Cubic to begin with. The choice is between the cuts. If you like