30 Years After Buying $13 Ring, Owner Gets It Appraised
A Genuine Appraisal
She thought that she heard things. She questioned if the appraiser was having a go at her. “Could a professional make a joke about that?” she thought.
The surprised woman didn’t know to react to the information. Quite frankly, the appraiser couldn’t believe what she was saying herself. They were both in the presence of royalty.
An Unusual Find
Our lead protagonist, who prefers to remain anonymous for security reasons, of course was humble enough to share her story with the local press. Her story starts just like any other typical Londoner. She was on her usual weekly stroll through the Middlesex Hospital Flea Market.
She had a hobby of collecting antiques and enjoyed spending a few pounds on tiny treasures which were within her budget.
While looking at a pretty beaded necklace, something sparkling caught her eye. It was a large diamond set in an antique band. She couldn’t take her eyes off it.
Hidden Potential
The anonymous shopper wanted to purchase the ring immediately. Something about it drew her towards it. It looked like a natural diamond, and could easily pass as one.
She held the ring close to her eyes, looking deep into the center. “Cut, clarity, and color she thought to herself,” something she had heard wealthy ladies brag about before and giggled. She didn’t know the first thing about grading diamonds, but she had to have this piece.
Big Dreams
The ring was massive, the woman had never seen such a big diamond before. “It can’t be real,” she thought, “not at a flea market.”
To the woman, it was more than buying a piece of imitation jewelry. It was her good luck charm and reminded her that she deserved everything of the best in the world.
Unwanted Attention
The woman approached the salesperson and asked the price, and it was just a mere Ten Pounds ($13). She took her new piece home, cleaned it with jewelry cleaner, and watched it shine in its glory.
She smiled, and she saw how the light danced through the clear stone; it was simple pleasure like this that gave her meaning to life. The lucky ring was always on her finger and drew much attention from strangers. She didn’t know that she would also meet someone interested in her ring.