J296720 Barbara Bixby Sterling & 18K Fluorite & GarnetSolitaire Ring

I bought this ring and sent it back for the very reasons you list; even though the color of the stone was pretty, it was lifeless, and in most lighting it looked dull and dark. I was also concerned about the chipping factor. I don't like to have worry about such things when I wear jewelry, so the ring was returned. Hope this helps.

On 9/24/2014 furbabylover said:

I bought this ring and sent it back for the very reasons you list; even though the color of the stone was pretty, it was lifeless, and in most lighting it looked dull and dark. I was also concerned about the chipping factor. I don't like to have worry about such things when I wear jewelry, so the ring was returned. Hope this helps.

furbabylover,

Thank you very much for your response.

Fluorite is only 4 on the mohs scale. I got a solitaire in a simple setting from Rocks TV for only $29.00. Its a color change stone going from blue to purple and it certainly isn't lifeless. For $299.00 she could have chosen a better quality stone, at least a better quality fluorite.

I've got this ring, and the stone was see through, lightly colored green. It would turn blue green on the photos, but in real life it was light green.

Outside it would have a slight hint of purple. Because of the bad window in the stone, it was kind of hard to even concentrate on this ring. I would see my skin, and it is just not a good quality cut for such huge sized stone.

I love the ring design, and it did run at least half a size bigger.

Just the presence on undergallery would of improve the stone appearance significantly. It was definitely a design flaw, or it was a cutting cost issue. Disappointing. I love, love the setting. But it does require under gallery.

Alice and Depglass,

Thank you for your input.

On 9/24/2014 gem lover said:

Alice and Depglass,

Thank you for your input.

you are welcome!

For me, this ring runs big. I originally ordered a 6, my regular size, and returned it for a 5, particularly as I didn't want it to flop around on my hand. Of all my Barbara Bixby rings, I have only one other 5, the blue chalcedony paisley ring which also ran large.

As for the fluorite, I have her other fluorite ring, the one that has pink and black stones around a large emerald cut fluorite. (LOVE that ring!) The new fluorite is a deeper, richer color and is MUCH larger. I have not had trouble with chipping, but I am careful. Frankly, I have several Lalique, Baccarat, and other crystal rings and I wear those all the time. I'm careful but not ridiculous.

You sound uncertain, so my suggestion would be that if you don't like it, send it back. If you're doubtful about size, swap it.

Gem lover, that you are asking probably tells you all you need to know.

If you truly loved the ring, you probably wouldn't be seeking feedback from other owners. It's a very pretty ring, but if it somehow just isn't ringing true for you then it might be that something else, either now or down the road, will.