Hi Jason, thanks for setting me straight! "Actual value" was the wrong wording. I knew pawn shops pay very little but I didn't know they pay that low. When another pawn shop worker (that didn't look at the ring) said something on the order that cheaper quality diamonds don't bring much, the fellow inspecting them corrected him and said these were not cheaper quality (gave me a good feeling :) ). Clarity was VS2 to SI1 and F to G color range. There are 36 x 3.4mm and 50 x 1.5 to 2.0 mm. I Googled various diamond calculators, and along with the gold value came to between $8k and $11k. So I bet you are right!
Mike
PS. Metal detecting is a really interesting hobby because it forces you to learn about metals, stones, acid testing, diamond grades, clarity, color, density testing, history, corrosion, beach erosion, ground conditions, wave motion and effects on surf and sand, wind conditions and effects on beach, people's activities (depositors), .......
Mike
PS. Metal detecting is a really interesting hobby because it forces you to learn about metals, stones, acid testing, diamond grades, clarity, color, density testing, history, corrosion, beach erosion, ground conditions, wave motion and effects on surf and sand, wind conditions and effects on beach, people's activities (depositors), .......