Jewelry Appraisal CenterIdentifying Jewelry Question: Do you know the value and any info on the maker / stone / age, please?
They have the following marks: PR.ST. CO 1-20 12K GF Demi
This is a necklace and bracelet set.
2 of the stones are turned so you can see the back.
Notice the scrolls, front and back.
Thank you for your time.
Answer: G'day Linda and many thanks for your query.
My first reaction is that the item is NOT gold.
From the photo, it appears that some of the links are NOT soldered together - which is an indication they are not precious metal, but more of a imitation or Costume Jewelry. The backs of the settings look stamped.
The gemstones too, are not cut with the classic 57 facets of a Brilliant cut, but look more like a standard paste.
But please remember we can't see it properly, or test it or measure it, so all of this is based on the limited resources you have supplied me.
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The Hallmark is also indicating a costume jewelry item with the PR.ST CO as a Company Maker's Mark followed by 1-20 12K which would suggest it is one twentieth microns thick of a plated 12 Karat - again costume jewelry.
The GF also is a symbol for Gold Filled while the Demi part is just the design or model identification.
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im tryin to find the maker or dealer of this chain
its markings are inla 14kt italy
its 22.25 inches long, 4.2 or 4.3mm in width looks like a mariner chain that i seen on another site but the weights were not the same can u help me
is it worth anything or is it somthing i should give away to someone special
G’day James and many thanks for Asking the Appraiser.
One of the really great things about Antique or Vintage Jewelry was that you could see the Maker’s Marks and date and identify it. Sadly that is not so easy today.
Can you imagine just how many Manufacturing Jewelers there are in Italy? It is estimated to be well in excess of 2 million – Phew!
So I guess we can forget about WHO made it. But the rest of your query is more interesting.
You say it is marked with the 14 karat stamp, and even though we may not have had the item tested (it might NOT be gold after all) we will assume it is genuine.
The length and width do not help with the weight – and it is the weight which is the only factor when it comes to appraising jewelry like this. Remember that MOST chains and Bracelets are MACHINE MADE and NOT Make by hand like they used to.
Therefore: a chain is a chain is a chain is a chain. No difference from one to the next one. Nothing special about it. Just a nice chain.
It is certainly worth something so you might like to give it as a gift to someone you think is ‘Special.’ Why not?
You can either window shop for similar items in your local Mall or High Street, or even eBay – but in the long run you will need to get it valued by a qualified appraiser – who may – or may NOT be your local Friendly Jeweler (MOST are not).
As a side issue – Most FRIENDLY Jewelers will tell you what the weight is at no charge (knowing that helps).
Once you have that information, you can either use our online software to arrive at a price, or Pay someone else to do it for you. It really is the only way!
David