This is "Fashion Turquoise" so it is not authentic turquoise. The real value in this piece is the amount of .925 silver surrounding the center piece. It is a weighty ring and very substantial!!!
You will LOVE wearing this ring! I've worn it and gotten so many complements and people asking to see it every time! I will steam it (w/professional grade jewelry steamer) before it ships and include bonus turquoise anklet or bracelet (your choice) if bidding reaches 1500!!!!!
replacing the synthetic with a real stone, a formidable challenge,what kind of dimensions on the stone? looks like a curved cut right? fwb it would be nice to bring the before and after back to the listia auction audience.....hmmmm
I don't have the dimensions on hand but it is a curved cut. It would not be difficult to replace the synthetic stone with a real stone. The Silver is so heavy, solid, and so substantial that this is a real steal no matter what you decide to do with it. I say if you want to create an authentic turquoise ring from this piece, you should find a jeweler or a buyer that will pay what it is worth (which would be significant to say the least!) GO FOR IT!!! :)
if 925 was visible on the ring, credibility would be high. If perfection is knowing the difference between stimulating creativity and stifling incentive...your lack of seller ratings raises concerns among some auctioneers i bet, good luck to ya anyway