How much is my ring worth now?

I have a ring that was purchased almost 30 years ago for $1000.It is 14k yellow gold, 10 small diamonds (about the size of my front camera on my iphone haha) surrounding a teardrop shaped emerald (4-5x the size of diamonds). I'm looking to sell it and am wondering if anyone has an idea of how much I could sell it for now (I'm going to pawn it).

I have an iPhone 4S and would like to buy it out?

I have an iPhone 4S and it's on a 3 year contract. It's going to be a year on August 21st. And I would like to buy it out to get an iPhone 5, does anyone have any idea how much around that would cost?

Why can't I hear anything at all on my IPhone 4S?

The only thing I can hear are the clicks of when I'm typing, and when I go to the settings and try to raise the volume, I can't hear anything from any of my apps and it's not on vibrate/silent I've checked everything. Is there a way I can fix this? I tried plugging in my head phones in but it still doesn't make any sound.

Using my iPhone on vacation?

I was wondering if I turn my iPhone 5 on airplane mode for 2 weeks, will I be charged anything? And if I turn on Wi-Fi during that time will I be charged for Internet?

What's the best way to prevent my iphone screen from shattering?

I just received my first iphone. And guess what i accidentally dropped it 3 days later on some tile floor. Its in an otterbox with an invisashield screen protector and everything, but the screen still shattered. What can I do in the future that will protect my screen better! Yes I know not dropping it would be a good start.

Best method of communication between continents?

What are the options availabe for communication between Africa and North America for texting and calling.

For two people with a blackberry and iPhone.

I know whatsapp, Facebook, Skype

Also any advice on calling rates, I'll probably be on AT&T.