I'm rewriting a short story about a man who is trying to find a canary diamond that his father allegedly had. Instead of a contemporary story, it's now set near Puxico, Missouri in 1932.
I've put the diamond's size at five karats on a gold 14k ring. I've tried Googling this, but haven't found any information on what it would be worth in the early Depression years. Ballpark figures would be good enough.
On top of that, how would an ordinary farmer learn about such a rarity? My grandfather used to tell me about Puxico, and it's safe to assume that there were no jewelry stores or local experts to consult. I'm looking for a printed source he could read to fuel his speculation about the gem's value, motivate him to keep searching.
Thanks in advance!
I've put the diamond's size at five karats on a gold 14k ring. I've tried Googling this, but haven't found any information on what it would be worth in the early Depression years. Ballpark figures would be good enough.
On top of that, how would an ordinary farmer learn about such a rarity? My grandfather used to tell me about Puxico, and it's safe to assume that there were no jewelry stores or local experts to consult. I'm looking for a printed source he could read to fuel his speculation about the gem's value, motivate him to keep searching.
Thanks in advance!