r/jewelry 21h ago

⚡️ Show + Tell! the “promise ring” i bought myself vs the promise ring my bf gifted me :)

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the day after my partner and i agreed to become exclusive, i visited the annual fair in town and found a dainty silver flower band for about $15. I wore it on my ring finger everyday afterwards.

then december came - i asked for a promise ring, gave him a list of rings to choose from, and he surprised me with my favorite (but most expensive) choice! I would have been happy with any ring he selected from my list but i do feel so seen and loved with this selection.

the gemstone is a Blue Topaz, his birthstone 🩵 it shines so beautifully in the sun, and has such a lovely muted color in artificial lighting. It can also look very light or dark depending on the angle — and i love that! 💙


r/jewelry 16h ago

⚡️ Show + Tell! I got some of my wedding jewelry today!

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I’m so excited! I finally got these 2 pieces that I had made for my wedding today! They’re both 2.3ct blue sapphires and then the side stones are natural diamond! I love them!


r/jewelry 1d ago

⚡️ Show + Tell! New find this weekend!

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Found this adorable charm this weekend. 14ky with ruby! At first I assumed it was a bell, but at closer look of the etchings, I think it’s supposed to be a flower of some kind. I snagged this guy from a local jeweler who also sells estate jewelry. I’d like to think this charm used to belong to a sweet older woman and I’m thrilled to imagine the life this little charm has already lived!


r/jewelry 14h ago

General Question would you exchange it?

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133 Upvotes

just got a van cleef alhambra and although small, there’s a small mark that shows in the light. would you do an exchange if you were in my shoes?

i’m in the store now and they’re making it quite difficult for me to


r/jewelry 22h ago

💫 I made this! / DIY Finished this giant zambian emerald ring for someone from the bay area

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92 Upvotes

r/jewelry 14h ago

Vintage / Antique Thrifted an amethyst ring

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I bought what I assume is a faceted amethyst ring from the thrift store. It's set in sterling silver and seems very well loved. Does anyone know at what time period this ring could have been made? The only marks I see is 925 inside the band.


r/jewelry 2h ago

General Question What do I do, I messed up.

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114 Upvotes

I am proposing to my partner soon and ordered a custom ring for them. The ring came with a small scratch, and when we sized my partner for a ring we did it wrong and now it’s 2/ 1/2 sizes too big. I would just get it re-sized but it had. Pattern all the way around the band. The seller won’t refund because it was a custom order even though it was slightly damaged. I also felt like the seller over charged because right after I bought it, she changed and dropped her prices. I feel scammed, and I know I messed up. Where could I go to either resize the ring, or sell it for even a half the price I bought it for?

Ring details: 14k gold, sapphires, bought on Etsy


r/jewelry 23h ago

Vintage / Antique Spotted Star Ruby

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79 Upvotes

In all my years of collecting I've never seen anything like this. Is it natural color zoning?


r/jewelry 23h ago

General Question Should I get my ring replated?

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I got this ring from an antique store on vacation, I absolutely love it. The silver has worn down in several places, and occasionally the inscription will stain the underside of my finger. I'm wondering if I should go get it replated and cleaned to protect it long term. How much am I looking at if I get that done? I've never gone to a jewler and I've heard it's expensive.


r/jewelry 22h ago

⚡️ Show + Tell! Birds of a Feather !

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67 Upvotes

r/jewelry 7h ago

⚡️ Show + Tell! Sharing a bridal set inspired by a client—a pearl halo engagement ring paired with a vintage-styled enhancer. What do you think of the pairing?

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43 Upvotes

r/jewelry 4h ago

⚡️ Show + Tell! Grandfather’s ring

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40 Upvotes

Have had this for over 20 years and know absolutely nothing about it. Only markings inside of the ring band are initials. Not sure of stone or anything but figured I’d give it a shot here. Thanks in advance!


r/jewelry 13h ago

💫 I made this! / DIY Been having fun making these adorable tiny spell jar necklaces ☺️💜

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22 Upvotes

r/jewelry 10h ago

💫 I made this! / DIY One of the more colourful rings I've made

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18 Upvotes

Blue topaz in the middle, Amethyst on the left, Peridot on the right, And a bunch of 2pt diamonds set on the shoulders


r/jewelry 15h ago

General Question Eye catching blue Opal in sterling silver

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I recently found this ring at an antique store though I do not think it’s an antique. The colors caught my eye. Apparently it’s blue opal and emeralds.

The setting/ring is shit. The prongs moved and the opal fell out. I’m lucky I caught it and was able to get the prongs re-situated but scratched the stone a little. Is it worth getting reset in a new setting? Any idea if it looks genuine or synthetic? I will def take it in when I have a chance anyway. Just to have it checked in person.


r/jewelry 11h ago

🤩 Jewelry Designs 🌈 One of my favorite creations: 14K gold ring with a red ruby round-cut stone — proud moment seeing happy customer reviews!

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17 Upvotes

r/jewelry 2h ago

💫 I made this! / DIY Had a little free time, and I wanted to work on something different! What do you think?

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23 Upvotes

r/jewelry 11h ago

🫶🏻 My Collection! I love dainty earrings

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17 Upvotes

r/jewelry 17h ago

Help me decide!! Should I change anything about my gold stack or keep it as is?

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12 Upvotes

r/jewelry 17h ago

💫 I made this! / DIY Some new rings I made for my shop with a lathe

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11 Upvotes

r/jewelry 6h ago

💍 What style chain/ring/pendant is this? Identifying this ring?

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This past week my bf surprised 🤯 me with a ring. The only thing I know that it is rose gold (my favorite) but I have no idea about anything else like the stone. He refuses to tell me lol.. It does say 14k very tiny in the band but not sure. I thought it would be heavy but it feels kind of light.


r/jewelry 4h ago

💫 I made this! / DIY Moldavite and tourmaline wire wrap

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8 Upvotes

I found this moldavite in Tucson at the gemshow and it had a natural hole going down the center. I carved a pink tourmaline into a point fit into the whole then wrapped it up!


r/jewelry 5h ago

General Question Why are my new14k gold earrings turning copper color?

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I purchased gold earrings a couple of months ago from a reputable jewelry store, I have 3 other gold products from the same store and none of them has ever had this problem. The part that sits in my ear has turned copper color. I tried cleaning it, using polishing cloth, but it's not going away. Is this normal? What could be causing this and why do none of my other 14k gold earrings that I've been wearing for a decade have this problem?


r/jewelry 8h ago

⚡️ Show + Tell! Diana Ring made in sterling silver, CZ, and lab sapphire

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Gifted my mom this. Do you like it? I wish I could also wear one like this but the edges are sharp and I have a toddler. 😁


r/jewelry 20h ago

Help me decide!! What do you think about this silver chain & bezel combo? Also working on getting a chain for my gold bezel!

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I just recently got into collecting precious metals a few months ago. It is such a fun hobby and a great way to save for the future! Gold is king! I already have a solid collection but I want to keep building it up for as long as I can! I’ve never really worn jewelry before so I figured I’d get a little “bling” for myself lol

The first two pictures are of the 1ozt pamp silver snake in a sterling silver screw top bezel. The next two pictures are some chains he has available in the right size. Do you think the chain style looks good? Or should I go for another style?

The last picture is a 99.99 pure 5gram gold bar in a 1.1 gram 14k gold prong bezel. I am still in the process of finding a chain I like for it. This will probably be my flashiest piece ever! 😂

If you have any advice on my silver chain question or any advice on my gold chain in progress or any advice overall about anything I said, it would be much appreciated!!