| Looking for Offers on this Custom Hand Made Cultured Pearl/Dia/14kt Ring! |
| We recently melted down some sterling silver and gold pieces, but there was one ring that I wanted to save because it was unique, custom hand-made, with cultured pearls, diamonds which seem to be fairly white and would be approximately SI 2 to maybe vs in clarity. It is not stamped, but it was tested by a Goldsmith to be 14 karat and he cleaned and buffed it so it looks brand new. The information below was found online to get an idea of what some of the numbers associated with this piece might be.
Probably created in the 1960s or '70s. Information is below, send a DM if you're interested, currently taking offers. Will check with the owner and see if they're interested in selling it at the highest price we receive.. Thanks for looking!
14kt Cultured Pearl and Diamond Hand-Made Ring info:
Having confirmation from a goldsmith that this is a custom, hand-made 14-karat gold piece provides crucial clarity. While the previous estimate was contingent on the setting being 18-karat gold, shifting to 14K slightly adjusts the raw metal value, but the custom hand-fabricated nature and heavy diamond weight keep its overall appeal and market presence very strong.
Key Takeaways from the New Information (originally guessing this could be 18kt, but tested and was actually 14kt) 14K Gold Realignment: 14K gold (58.3% purity) is the traditional standard for durable, high-end American custom studio jewelry from the 1970s and 1980s. While 18K carries a slightly higher metal value, 14K provides superior structural rigidity—ideal for holding heavy organic pearls and six substantial diamonds securely.Confirmed Custom Artisan Origin: Unstamped pieces are very common among boutique goldsmiths of that era who cast or hand-fabricated one-of-a-kind commissions. Goldsmith verification that it is hand-made solidifies its provenance as authentic studio art jewelry rather than a mass-market reproduction.Diamond & Pearl Dominance: The primary value driver remains the ~1.15 to 1.20 ctw of brilliant diamonds (~0.20 ct each) and the large, matched ~14 mm Biwa-style pearls. Sourcing six individually matched, eye-clean 3.75 mm round diamonds accounts for the majority of the intrinsic value, regardless of whether the frame is 14K or 18K. Updated Valuation Breakdown 1. Expected Boutique / Estate Retail Value: $3,000 – $4,200 (Down slightly from the 18K estimate of $3,800–$5,500) This is what an upscale vintage gallery, high-end estate jeweler, or curated platform like 1stdibs would price the piece at. The price reflects the overall artistic Brutalist aesthetic, the rarity of the ~14mm pearls, and the impressive total diamond weight. 2. Estimated Insurance Replacement Value: $5,500 – $7,200 (Down slightly from the $6,500–$8,500 estimate) If you were to insure this piece, a certified appraiser would calculate what it costs today to commission a master goldsmith to hand-carve/fabricate a custom 14K frame, source two matching ~14mm vintage Biwa pearls, and purchase/set six ~0.20 ct high-clarity diamonds. |
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