Hi there, my mom recently found her Cartier trinity ring that she bought from Paris about 20 years ago. She gave it to me and the rings have lost its colors and shine (the white has turned gold). Do you think it's worth to repair? Retail is $1000 only so i hate to spend hundreds to fix the colors. On the other hand, it has some type if sentimental value. Any ideas in where i can send this or do i have to do it through the Cartier boutique? Thanks!

Repairing faded gold is not worth it, IMHO. Why not wear it "as is"? I bet it's still beautiful, and even unique because it's been worn in. :)

Pics please?

I'd love to see what the colors look like faded out. Is it 2 yg and one pink gold ring, or are they all sort of yellow gold now?

If you're near a Cartier boutique, I'd take it in and see what they say. I think it's worth taking the time to find out your options, since it was your mothers.

FYI, mine is about that old with no loss of color. Have others experienced this happening?

I think it's worth it, for the sentimental reasons - I absolutely treasure my heirloom rings (just fixed one that was broken) and I love the thought of one day passing them on!

IMO, you can't put a price on something that has sentimental value. I think if you can afford to have the rings restored to their original colors, it's worth it. You very well may be almost able to buy a new one for what the restoration will cost you, but that new ring didn't belong to your mom.

I also think you should just take it in and see what estimate they give you...maybe they will be very reasonable because the gold color should never have faded. If it is too much money, then wear it as is, knowing your mom wore it that way...that is the value in the ring.

I think I'd like to wear it as is, with the aging. It seems more special than a brand new one!

Just an IMO - my very good friend is a fine jeweler. If you have a jeweler that you know & trust nearby, I would let them have a look. I think the cost to breathe new life into your Mom's ring with an independent jeweler will be much less than with Cartier. It would be worth a comparison price check at the very least since it's long past warranty.

I agree it's worth it to at least investigate how much it would cost. I personally think it would be really cool to wear this ring, even if I have to spent some money to fix it.

Originally Posted by Junkenpo

Pics please? I'd love to see what the colors look like faded out. Is it 2 yg and one pink gold ring, or are they all sort of yellow gold now?

The later, they are all yellow gold now

Originally Posted by tresorchic

The later, they are all yellow gold now

my dh has the trinity in platinum as wedding band, all in one color and looks good.

I would love to see some pics!