Engagement Ring History and Details

The video discusses a family heirloom, originally an engagement ring belonging to Renée Thornton, a coloratura soprano at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1920s. The ring, later transformed into a pendant, is described in detail, highlighting its platinum and yellow gold materials, and its old European cut diamonds. The piece's alterations and historical significance are noted, and it is valued at $20,000.

Who was the original owner of the engagement ring?

• Renée Thornton

• The narrator's mother

• A duke from Italy

• Kayla

What was Renée Thornton's profession in the 1920s?

• A conductor

• A coloratura soprano

• A jeweler

• A duchess

What change did the narrator's mother make to the engagement ring?

• She sold it

• She turned it into a pendant

• She added more diamonds

• She gave it to Renée Thornton

What materials are used in the construction of the piece?

• 18-karat gold and platinum

• White gold and silver

• Platinum and 14-karat yellow gold

• Silver and platinum

What type of diamond cuts are mostly found in the piece?

• Old European cuts

• Cushion cuts

• Modern brilliant cuts

• Princess cuts

Approximately how many karats is the center diamond?

• 1 karat

• 1.17 karats

• 0.5 karats

• 2 karats

What is the total karat weight of the diamonds excluding the center stone?

• 3 karats

• 2.5 karats

• 4.5 karats

• 5 karats

What modifications were made to the piece that might have removed original marks?

• The addition of a new bail and pinstem

• The addition of more diamonds

• The change from a ring to a pendant

• The replacement of the center diamond

What is the estimated retail value of the piece?

• $25,000

• $20,000

• $15,000

• $10,000

What does the crown on top of the piece symbolize?

• Royalty

• Wealth

• Love

• Artistry