Jewelry Appraisal Center

How to Invest in Jewelry…

As Jewelry is ‘Really’ based on the ‘Collectability’ and Style of an item, it is hard for clients to appreciate the ‘Craft’ involved in Handmade work as they only see the Gold value or Diamond Value fluctuate over the years.

Secrets To Collecting Jewelry

Price: $8.00

If Gold goes up, the Jewelry value increases, right?

No – Not always. It depends…

How to Invest in Jewelry and NOT

How to Sell your Jewelry…

At the Jewelry Appraisals Online Center two of the most frequently asked questions we get is:

• “How do I sell an item of Antique or Estate Jewelry?”
• “How much should I ask for it?”

Very often people receive an item as a ‘Hand Down’ or ‘Bequest’ after someone has passed away. It may, or may not be worth something, or the person ‘Just doesn’t like it’….

So here is what to do..?

RULE 1: Take back control.

The Jewelry Trade in general are a Fine and… Continue reading How to Sell Jewelry...

Platinum ring?

Question: Hi David, Is a ring with the stamp “PALAD” – platinum?

Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide: A Traveler’s Guide to Buying Diamonds, Colored Gems, Pearls, Gold and Platinum Jewelry (Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide)

Price: $6.75

I think it stands for paladium which I believe is in the same group of metals as platinum?

Many thanks, Bek… Continue reading Platinum ring?...

Question: I have a gold/red cross (pin on back of the badge) 2.5cm.

The Graphic Art of the Enamel Badge

Price: $1.12

Has a small animal (rat or mole), then the number 18 and then the letter W (in upper case).

Any ideas on this hallmark?

I live in New Zealand and purchased it off the internet with no history available. thanks… Continue reading Gold Cross Badge...