Professional Gemologist Appraiser

CT same as K Question: I have a bracelet that is marked 14ct.

Is that the same as 14K?

Kari

Answer: In answer to your CT same as K question

G’day Kari and many thanks for your query.

The simple answer is YES!

It depends what part of the world you come from. In Britain, Canada and most of the British Empire - like Australia and New Zealand, South Africa etc - they use the abbreviation ct for carat - as in 9 carat gold, or 9ct.

But there is much more to this simple answer…

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Identifying 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.

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Gold bracelet letdown Question: My grandmother came back from Bari, Italy with a gift for my brother and I.

Two 18k White gold bracelets.

In Gold We Trust: Social Capital and Economic Change in the Italian Jewelry Towns
Price: $35.92
Recently somethings have come up in the family and i went to go appraise my bracelet to see if I could lend a hand to my household. The guy behind the counter without event pulling out a magnifying lens took one look at the hallmark on it and said it was gold plated.

I did a little research on the mark it bears, 750. It said it was 18kt gold and if something is gold plated it usually has GEP next to it.

My question is there is another mark on this bracelet that I haven’t found anywhere on my searches online, to the left of the gold marking which kinda looks like this ( * 1947 AR ).

I looked for silver hallmarks just to be safe and have no idea what this means. Can anyone help me?

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Gold Bracelet Rare?

Question: Hi i have a few questions about this bracelet my mom gave me.

Fine Jewelry [Skinner, Boston (2225) / 09 Dec 2003]

Price: $25.00

It has what looks like to be a Rolex symbol on it as well as a 18K on it.

I was wondering the worth of it possibly.

It is a link bracelet no longer then 6 or 7 inches. Maybe a description of what it could be.

Thank you very much.

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Platinum Bracelet Quality Question: I bought this bracelet about a year ago and was told that it’s “Platinum”.

Gold & Platinum Jewelry Buying Guide

Price: $74.81

I do not know what the number for Platinum is, but I do see a stamped number 585 or 586 - can’t make it out 100%.

Would you please tell me what is the correct number.

Many thanks. Maryann - New York

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