Family Ring Stamped JF

December 29th, 2006

Family Ring Stamped JF…

Question: Hello, I have just been given a ring passed down from Grandmother, to mother, to me.

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I know very little about jewelery but will try to describe it: large stone in center as if diamond, two small stones/chips? on either side also as if diamond, a third spot on either side of the smaller ones without any stones, just metal with a kind of flower indentation.

Inside the band (which is silver in color), are two markings: first appears to be a faded 12K (no promises on that one) and the second is JF (back to back, sharing the same ‘stem’ for the length of the letters).

Any idea as to its origin? Maker? Value? Can it be resized or cleaned up without causing damage?… Continue reading Family Ring Stamped JF...

Sterling Silver Necklace

December 22nd, 2006

Mitchell wrote: “Hello, I recently found an item I bought a couple years ago and was wondering what the suggested retail price of it was.

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The card that came with it says it is from the Serena Collection and is a Sterling Silver and 18 karat gold necklace with an oval shaped blue topaz.

Thank you so much for your time and assistance.

Curious On Jewelry Value

December 11th, 2006

Curious on value…

Question: Hi I have a gold ring that my father left me. It is a gold ring with a large oval ruby in colour stone in it.

Inside the ring it has the markings as follows…

H.C&S crown(not the word but a crown symbol)

18

(-+ ( Yes it is an anchor east west in direction)

E

Any help in determining its value would be great

Cheers

Answer: G’day Dave and many thanks for your query

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December 8th, 2006

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