Thanks for that input, very interesting, now I can see the lines better, myself!
Always learn something here... btw I don't remember many times -if any- that the experts here were wrong or far off, they certainly know what they're talking about!

I know it's not nice to find out that a ring you just bought is a fake, for all kinds of reasons... you sorta want to believe it's real and you look for reasons why it might be.

But 1. the long time collectors here, well, have a lot of experience, and 2. have no reason to lie to you that I could see.

But it's weird: I have seen people have what nearly amounts to a nervous breakdown online simply because their rings have been criticized...

I think if you can't handle the potential possibility that you got a phony, maybe you shouldn't post the ring?
Just my thinking.

I for one appreciate the help, support and expertise we can all earn from here.
Mark