Hello! I want to buy a ruby ring at an online store. The listing states “Natural ruby (LGF)”. I contacted the store asking what does the abbreviation stand for but they wouldn’t reply. So, what is a LGF ruby? Is it ...
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Hi everyone! Can I have your opinion about this ring on Catawiki auction website? https://www.catawiki.com/l/37766301-925-silver-ring-6-52-ct-green-emerald At the moment the highest bid is EUR 80, but the auction will end in 22 hours. So, there is still plenty of ...
Hello! There has been a lot of fuss about the so-called Edison pearls for several years now. I wonder, what those Edison pearls actually are and how valuable they are? Are they better (and more valuable) than South Sea and ...
Hi guys! I hope you can help me with this auction – https://www.catawiki.com/l/35108495-natural-red-ruby-silver-925-pendant-with-necklace-14-35-cts-pear-2-87-g What is the true market value of this pendant? I like this ruby a lot, but I’ve got no clue how much it would be ...
Hi! This auction ends in 14 hours. Thus, it would be great if you could reply ASAP. I’d like to know what’s the true value of this emerald necklace? https://www.catawiki.com/lots/35424969-adjustable-necklace-of-polished-emerald-pearls-4-rows-emerald-india-21st-century The current bid is EUR 111. How ...
I’m planning to buy a ring that has been certified by American International Gemologists (AIG LABS). Unfortunately, I have no clue whether their jewelry certificates/gemological reports are trustworthy. Are they?
Hello, I intended on buying this lot on Catawiki, but for a 1.5 carat tanzanite, Antwerp certified, it seems a bit cheap to me. Please help with a straightforward opinion whether such tanzanite is a worthy investment or whether it’s yet ...
I would like to know whether these blue sapphires are natural. Blue sapphire bracelet on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/747757602/silver-blue-sapphire-bracelet-22-ct The seller says they are natural. Any thoughts, ideas?
One more question. I read the blog post (here, on shopperlib) about composite/lead glass-filled rubies, and I’m curious whether these rubies are natural or not. What does it mean “commonly treated”? The seller states they are “commonly treated”. What is ...
Hi! There is this 925 Sterling silver bracelet with Sapphires on Etsy. The seller describes it as a “Natural Sapphire Bracelet”, but I have my doubts. There are so many fakes nowadays. The price is really tempting. They have 50% discount ...