Four years ago I got engaged to someone, and he got me a ring. Kay Jewelers had informed us that the ring had real topaz and diamond chips, and that it was 15 karat gold. Things didn't work out, and it was at the bottom of my drawer for a few years. I have now gotten re-engaged, and I decided it was time to get rid of it. Well, guess what? I was informed from 3 jewelry specialists that it was not 15 karats, but 10, and that there were no diamonds in it whatsoever. Here's the kicker: the topaz (which is my birthstone), wasn't my topaz at all. It was a cheap quartz stone. I just sold it to the highest bidder...and got 20 dollars. read full review »