Citizens Jewelry Co. v. Walker

Sognier, Judge.

Paula Walker brought this action against Citizens Jewelery Company (Citizens) seeking damages in connection with the sale of a ring. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Walker and Citizens appeals.

Appellee purchased what was represented to be a 2.2 carat diamond ring from one of appellant’s stores. Appellee was later informed by a jeweler that the stones in her ring were not diamonds but were cubic zirconium, synthetic stones of considerably less value. Appellee immediately returned to appellant’s store and was told by appellant’s employees that they would send the ring to…