It was not a successful auction.  It drew a very small crowd with few bidders.  Our own Uncle Waddy was the auctioneer and he wound up buying anything he felt was of interest.  We resold a few pieces and most went into his collection as curiosities that he used as display/conversation pieces in his office. 

This is one of three rings found boxed, and hidden in a stack of table linens that went undiscovered for many years before we actually started unpacking some of these things.  

And so here we are years later with the single photo session of the first of these rings being taken a year ago and now, finally completing the write-up for this ring.

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We thought it odd that more information concerning this "Dania Beach, Florida Felon, Gypsy Fortune Teller" had been edited out of the original listings, but no one involved in the editing had any knowledge of this editing, but it did not take much detective to come to the conclusion it was Uncle Waddy as we found out he knew most of this family of Romani women who shared the same identities and are part of a much larger criminal enterprise family.  It figures.

So we went into the archived drafts, asked questions and accessed public records and this is what we found. 

S. Florida fortune teller accused of $838K fraud

 

(Broward Sheriff's Office )

July 22, 2013 By Heather Carney, Sun Sentinel

 

POMPANO BEACH — A South Florida fortune teller was arrested Saturday in Pompano Beach on an out-of-state felony warrant for allegedly defrauding a California woman.

 

Peaches Miller, also known as Shanna Young, 33, was arrested by the Broward Sheriff's Office and charged with grand theft and extortion of property.

 

The Broward Sheriff's Office was unavailable to comment on the arrest of Miller, who was held without bond in the Paul Rein Detention Facility, Sunday evening.

 

Bob Nygaard, a Boca Raton-based private investigator hired by Miller's client, said in an email that Miller conned a California woman into believing that the victim and her family were being plagued by evil spirits as a result of black magic and voodoo and that people wanted to kill the victim.

 

As a result, the victim was conned into giving Miller large sums of money to buy gold and silver materials such as mirrors and tabernacles to counteract the evil, said Nygaard.  According to the private investigator, Miller defrauded the woman of more than $838,000 over the course of approximately nine years.

 

Miller advertised herself as a psychic and spiritual healer, said Nygaard.

 

" 'Peaches T. Miller' claimed to be doing 'God's Work' and she conned the victim into believing that she was the only one who could protect the victim and her family from harm," said Nygaard.

 

He also said that Miller assured the victim many times that all of her money would be returned but that "Miller never kept her promise."

 

Nygaard said the case is being investigated by the Santa Clara District Attorney's Office in California.

 

According to Nygaard, Miller is known to operate her alleged fortune telling business in Florida, California and New York.

 

It's unclear where Miller's business is located.

 

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But Back to the Ring!

 

It is, as the title implies, a D'Joy Platinum Vermeil and Pavé Rhodolite Garnet Gems Ring, that once belonged to a rather notorious Romani woman whose true identity and whereabouts remain unknown.

Examination reveals a slightly tapered platinum vermeil cigar band shank with ninety, pave set 1mm faceted round rhodolite garnet gems.

The ring is marked 925 with a proper D'Joy maker's mark.

It is a ring size 8.5, and the ring face measures approximately 13/16" x 5/16" x 1/8" and weighs 3.4 grams.

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 D'Joy is a known brand of fine luxury jewelry at affordable prices with rings generally costing no more than $150.00.

They offer certified 925 sterling silver, rhodium white, yellow and rose gold, platinum vermeil and karat gold jewelry, which, according to their website, "are designed to promote mindfulness and ease stress."

It's Components and Commentary

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Platinum Vermeil

 

Platinum Vermeil refers to heavily electroplated platinum (described below).  This finish is frequently top-coated with rhodium to achieve a bright, tarnish-resistant shine of pure platinum at a fraction of the cost.  While vermeil is a legally regulated term referring to gold over sterling silver, "platinum vermeil" copies this concept of thick precious metal plating standard. V vermeil jewelry therefore has a greater intrinsic value than just plated jewelry with a thicker plating of the precious metal over sterling silver.

 

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 Sterling Silver and Platinum

Metaphysically and in some instances, scientifically, it has been shown to display psychic energies and healing abilities.  It is said to be a spell medium, a healer of the speech impaired and an aid to help public speakers in achieving eloquence.  Induced into the drink, it has been used to expelled the toxins that cause headaches, arthritis, intestinal and blood disorders.  More importantly it attracts, enhances and stores energies of gemstones, driving out negative energies the stone may have absorbed.

 

AI tells us, "Metaphysically, platinum is the ultimate symbol of resilience, spiritual evolution, and purity.  Due to its extreme rarity and unyielding physical properties, this precious metal is believed to act as a cosmic amplifier for raising consciousness, enhancing intuition, and shielding the aura from negative vibrations.

 

 Key Metaphysical Properties, Spiritual Transformation and Consciousness: Platinum is thought to help individuals elevate their vibration and facilitate deep inner growth, making it a powerful tool for self-realization.

 

 Energetic Shielding: The metal is believed to create an invisible, protective barrier around the aura that deflects negative energies, psychic attacks, and electromagnetic interference.

 

 Truth and Unfading Commitment: Because platinum naturally resists tarnishing and corrosion, it spiritually represents integrity, eternal commitment, and enduring love.

 

 Cosmic Alignment: In astrology, platinum is closely linked to Venus (love, balance, harmony) and Jupiter (wisdom, good fortune, and growth).

 

 Focus and Mental Clarity: The sleek, bright, and stable energy of the metal is said to tonify the mind, aiding in concentration and helping to control impulsive emotions.

 

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The Rhodolite Garnet Gems 

A noted Voodoo Priestess and Joo Joo Exorcist is known to have said of Rhodolite Garnet "the stones are host to a long list of metaphysical properties."

She tells us that Rhodolite garnet gems are "vivid dream stones of past life remembrance.  These are energies of love and life that enhance these within us.  It cleanses and renews, comforts and protects, doing well for those in need of self respect.""Assuredly dream work stones that have been aggressive in past life recall with strong tendencies to formulate love and bonding.""The stone draws happiness and are an aid to sexuality sharpening perceptions to allow creative energies to whet the sexual appetite.  If worn during cycle it will help to control a bad months flow." 

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We hope you found this write-up to be a very informative article that was worth reading about a ring you find irresistible!

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This is another odd item to be found at a Gypsy fortune teller's place of business, and we will include a Letter of Authenticity with this item.

Really doesn't get any better than this.

Nice addition to any wardrobe, altar, collection or decor.