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My dad stole my 200 year old ruby?

ok, my great-grandmother gave me a ruby ring (my birthstone) for my high school graduation last year. It was over 200 years old and i was only the 4th person to ever have possession of it. It is a beautiful dark red ruby, completely original since synthetic rubies were not commercialized until the 20th century. Well, because it was so old, the prongs had worn way far down, and because i wear it every day i was afraid the stone would fall out. So my dad took it to a jeweler that he "trusts" and they had to completely replace the head of the ring. Anyways, when I got the ring back i noticed something was not right. I thought at first it was just because they cleaned it. Then I finally took it to MY jeweler and they informed me it was synthetic. I realized the stone was a completely different cut! Mine was cut more like a diamond (almost cone-shaped on the bottom) and this one was completely flat across the bottom. also it is a different color! How do I get my 200 year old heirloom back??
all i wanna know is how i should legally go about getting my stone back. I'm pretty sure my dad took it and not the jewelers. he wouldn't let me take it to them and demand what happened. then he came up with a bogus story about going to an expert and finding out that it really was my ruby (even though this person had never seen MY ruby, just the one it was replaced with) and how the market is too bad and if somebody was going to take it it wouldn't do them any good. I am just really hurt and wish I knew what to do. Any help would be amazing! thank you so much!
the only problem with calling the police is that I have no pictures or appraisals of the original. I showed my great grandma however and she agreed with me that it was not the same. I am just scared that if I involve the authorities that they are going to think that I'm making it up because there is no proof, just the word of me and my family (NOT my dad)

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Would you purchase a ” blood “diamond for your fiancee?

"Blood diamonds are diamonds extracted using forced laborers in war torn countries.The mines are controlled by rebels or insurgents,who are believed to use the profits from the sale of such diamonds to finance their efforts.
They are much cheaper than diamonds purchased from a reputable jeweler.Could you purchase a blood diamond with a clear moral conscious?
Would you give your fiancee an alternative stone...ruby,emerald, or other stone?
What efforts do you think would be needed to end the sale of blood diamonds? Is it a job for the UN forces or each individual country ?

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Earrings: Balancing Style With Beauty

Geometric shapes are probably the current choice of working person that is getting an outlet in the form of earrings. In any jewelry set the presence of necklace along with earrings is common. But as the choice of modern person is taking a u-turn, earrings are available as single piece also. The blue, black, red and white rings that pass through the artificially created small holes at the end of the earlobes highlight the face and produce a charming look. Person of all culture, tradition and values wear earrings to symbolize power and richness. Your make over is not complete without an earring hanging from the ears and catalyzing your beauty. Apart from the use of precious metals the fashion jewelry include earrings that are made up of cheap materials that may not speak of richness but expresses style. In the past earrings were something meant for both men and person. But now person takes more pride in wearing jewelry while on the part of the men this has become a passion for few. However, today men might not go for the rest of the jewelries but they hunt for trendy earrings. So, in a way this jewelry is for both the sexes. Handmade beaded earrings, diamond earring and gold earring are available in plethora of styles and colors. Working person generally prefers light earrings that are fashionable and cheap but can be worn with all sorts of casuals. This is possible as most of the jewelers are concentrating on the creation of fashion jewelry that uses cheap ingredients to create exclusive earrings. The earrings that were the imitation of gold and silver can also be used up with suitable outfit.

Ornaments have always fascinated person both in the past and in the present. The fashion conscious people of today want to look graceful and for that they try out several accessories. Only the fashion designer however can predict the right one. The designer jewelry also includes some of the exquisitely designed earrings of which you won’t get a second creation. Those who prefer to wear the gold and the silver items hate the law to a large extent as there is not provision to make copy right laws on the jewelries and they can get to see the imitation of their original earrings, necklace or whatever it is. Earrings dangles with vibrating colors, cylindrical yellow beaded earrings, polygon shaped wood etc. and all together gives a different presentation. And working person, who move out for work and due to security reason cannot go for precious earrings, prefers such fashionable ones. The idea of fashion has completely changed today. Previously only the precious metals and stones hanging from the two sides of the face used to symbolize richness but now they have nothing to do with richness but only with fashion. When fashion is the buzzword why not wear something cheap yet elegant. Designer jewelry is created keeping this concept in mind. If you get some of the designer items that are fashionable yet affordable, then you can buy a handful of sets that can be put on everyday by matching them with your apparels.

Vivace has a collection of some of the exquisite earrings that can make the person attractive and eye catching. Brow spheric wood earring is affordable yet beautiful. This type of earring can go best with skirts giving you a completely young look. Yellow bamboo earrings are comfortable for the ears as they are light and can go best with any chocolate colored cloth. They are cylindrical in shape. Two cylinders are generally hung with the wire but you can open one of them to make it simpler. The blue spheric ceramic earring is the brainchild of the Italian designers who have given it the shape. The earring is cyan in color and will go best with any purple colored dress. Young and charming look is every person’s desire and this multicolored hanging earring is going to fulfill that desire too. This earring is a combination of red and yellow and is very lively. Classical disc earrings speak some different story. This has been made by the combination of ceramics disc and beads. This can suit best in any formal events and office parties. Each of the earrings has their respective importance and they tell stories of their own. However, it has to be accepted that handmade earrings have a completely distinguished appeal than that of the machine made ones. The Italian designers are creating marvelous works on various metals to make designer earrings. Earrings can also be seasonal as in spring people love to wear colorful and junk earring; but during summer the opposite happens. If you are short of gift ideas then search for the designer jewelry where you can get suitable earrings. They are generally cheap and useful. Those of you who are brand and material conscious can take a tour of any of the diamond shop or gold shop and get a meticulously sorted out piece from there. Purchasing these designer items is so easy today and can be done by just clicking on the mouse. Earrings, even in the absence of the necklace can beautify you and this is such a casual wear that you can put on wherever you go. They can be in the hanging form or on the form of tops. Whatever it is the desire of looking young, modern and beautiful is gratified with stunning earrings.



By: Ivan Liu

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Ivan is online retailer of Earrings and other exclusively designed women accessories. You can read more about
Designer Earrings at Ivan’s Blog. You can get in touch with him at ivan@vivace-jewelry.com



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