Posted 8 years ago
Peasejean55
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It's not very often you come across a Bernard Instone ring like this. I was very lucky indeed to buy this stunning ring. As you can see it is a knuckle duster of a ring, I shall let the photos do the talking. There is one problem with the ring, one of the pearls as been damaged, now my problem is do I replace the pearl or do I leave it has it is. There are no markings which is usual for Art and Craft jewellery makers of that time, which is a pain, but there is no denying this is a piece by Bernard Instone.
Many thanks for looking.
If it were mine, I would replace it. The damage draws the eye away from the rest of the ring.
I wonder if Kyratango knows of a way to recover damaged pearls? It's a lovely ring, Peasejean. :)
For what it's worth, I'm with Bonnie,..... if it's affordable. Lovely ring. [;>)
I think it's worth the fix too Jean.
It is wonderful. I don't recall seeing Instone works with gold as well - did he use it often?
A beauty!!!!
For the pearl, if you plan to replace it, you can try to peel the damaged surface with a sharp flat knife...
The Art of Peeling Pearls
http://www.karipearls.com/peeling-pearls.html
Absolutely beautiful, stunning ring!!!
Thanks Efesgirl, katherinescollections, NevadaBlades, Karen and TassieDevil for your lovely comments and opinions. :-)
Hi kyra, are you saying to repair is to peel, or replace with a new pearl, sorry I'm getting a bit confused.
I meant that you have nothing to loose by trying first to peel it, if you plan to change the pearl.
If peeling works, you won't have to change it; if the damage is worse after the try, the replacement will have to be done :-)
Thanks kyra, I get you now. :-)
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