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What Different Hallmarks Mean Question: I just purchased two rings from eBay.

American Silversmiths and Their Marks: The Definitive (1948) Edition (1948 Edition)

Price: $9.44

They were both marked 14kt in the inside of the shank.

All of my other rings are marked 14k.

The seller states that they are genuine gold. There are no other markings in the shank showing a manufacturer.

Do other countries use this type of stamp?

Do I need to find someone to test them?

Thank you, Diana… Continue reading What Different Hallmarks Mean...

Old silver/opal/sapphire ring Question: I have an old ring with a large opal in the center with 16 sapphires staggered and surrounding a single opal.

Opal: The Phenomenal Gemstone

Price: $40.00

Everything is discolored, dull silver while the only markings inside of the ring are the numbers 325 with a stamp of a crown?

What kind of metal is this…

and what do the markings mean?… Continue reading Old Opal Ring...

Carved Ivory Jewelry Question: I have a necklace and bracelet set that is hand carved (I think ivory).

The carvings are of sea animals.

The World Market for Unworked Ivory, Tortoise-Shell, Whalebone, Whalebone Hair, Horns, Antlers, Hooves, Nails, and Claws Including Powder and Wastes Thereof: A 2004 Global Trade Perspective

Price: $795.00

There are three separate bracelets, two of which have the same animal carvings, although one has smaller carvings. I can email a photo if you would like to see them.

Thank you so much for any information you may have about these…… Continue reading Carved Ivory Jewelry...

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Pearl Necklace Question:

I am trying to get an idea on the value of a pearl necklace that has been handed down to me from my grandmother.

The Pearl Necklace

It was purchased around 1905 in New York City, USA. It is of very good quality, 18 inches long with each white pearl being approximately 7mm in width.

I very much appreciate your time.

Thank you, Eileen… Continue reading Value of Pearl Necklace...

22k Gold Bracelet Question: I took my 22k gold bracelet to a jewlery store to have four links taken out to resize so that it would not fall of my wrist.

Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories: A Crafter’s Guide to Fashioning Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More

Price: $14.67

I waited in the store while they did the work. When the gave me back the bracelet it did not appear like the same bracelet.They said they cleaned it and that why.

Unfortunately the bracelet markings were never very distinguishable so the numerical mark are not clear being 916. Besides the official gold weight markings how can one authenticate 22k gold?… Continue reading Can You Authenticate 22k Gold?...

Cuff links: Gemologists who are capable and very well computerized can often provide cheaper prices for their customer Services than those performing the same assignment, and also provide a expeditious turnaround when executing them.

Cuff Links

Price: $7.90 USD

To begin with, the cuff link professional is a eyewitness that the item really existed. This is vital for filling in an insurance claim for the deficit of your cuff link which might required credibility as to the condition of your cuff link at a certain point in time.

This is why a jeweler will demand on examination of your cuff link when updating an insurance appraisal.

You need to check with your Insurance Company with these details…… Continue reading Platinum Cuff Links - Professional Services...

A attractive and worthwhile add-on to any collection of charms is an opal gemstone.

Jesse Monongya: Opal Bears and Lapis Skies (American Indian Master Jewelers)

Price: $30.01 USD

Opals are ideally colorful, but if you do not know how to care for them you will not have a striking piece for long! There are many items to recollect about opal charms…… Continue reading Opal Treasures And How To Really Love Them...

Cameo Earring: Master jewelers who are efficient and decidedly computerized can often arrange better prices for their skills than those performing the same task, and also provide a expeditious turnaround when accomplishing them.

Nineteenth Century Cameos: A Price and Identification Guide

Price: $29.24 USD

To begin with, the earring appraiser is a observer that the item really existed…

This is important for filling in an insurance claim for the shortfall of your earring which might required written evidence as to the condition of your earring at a certain point in time.

This is why an appraiser will require on examination of your earring when updating an insurance appraisal.… Continue reading Precious Metal Cameo Earrings - Appraisers Expertise...

A superb and beneficial appendage to any collection of brooches is an opal gemstone.

Opal: Advanced Cutting & Setting (Jewelry Crafts)

Price: $14.99 USD

Opals are wonderfully colorful, but if you do not know how to care for them you will not have a handsome piece for long! There are many things to recall about opal brooches.

The stones in opal brooches are very colorful, with a distinctive sort of color combination if they are black opals or silvery opals. Either way, opals have a magnificent play of color that seems to be just below the exterior of the stone. The color comes from moistness caught inside the stone.… Continue reading Reasons To Adore Opal Brooches...

Old style Wedding Band Question: Several seasons ago I purchased an old antique traveling trunk at a yard sale.

500 Wedding Rings: Celebrating a Classic Symbol of Commitment (500 Series)

Price: $15.40

While cleaning it out at home, I came across what gave the idea to be a old style commonplace wedding band. I cleaned it up and revealed stamped inside “solid gold”.

It is a small band, possibly a woman’s size.

Could you give me an idea around how old it might be and whether it has any real consequence? Thanks.… Continue reading Vintage Wedding Bridal Ring maybe 101 Years Old...