Brooches

Turquoise In Silver Jewelry

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on February 4, 2010 at 11:17 am
Gemset Turquoise Jewelry

What You Should Consider When Looking For Turquoise In Silver Jewelry: Turquoise is a beautiful gem that is wonderful in silver turquoise jewelry. Scientifically it’s a blend of phosphates and aluminum with a small amount of copper oxide, which gives it its blue color, and manganese oxide, calcium, zinc and iron. The green color comes [...]

Why I Really Like Opal Jewelry

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on February 4, 2010 at 11:17 am
Black Opal Gemstone with Fine Play Of Color

A handsome and invaluable extra to any collection of stickpins is an opal gemstone. Opals are superbly colorful, but if you do not know how to care for them you will not have a charming piece for long! There are many effects to recollect about opal stickpins. Understanding Jewelry Appraisals. Opal stickpins are made with [...]

Shell Cameo Value

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on February 4, 2010 at 11:16 am
Cameo Brooch

Shell Cameo Value Question: I have a cameo that my great aunt gave to me. It belonged to her mother-in-law. It looks like a real shell-carved one. It has a 10kt stamp on the back. It is a pin and also can be used with a chain. I do not know much about cameos. Maybe [...]

Rare Gold Rolex Bracelet – Maybe?

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on October 4, 2007 at 11:19 am

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. [...]

Ivory Value in 2007?

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on July 10, 2007 at 7:43 pm

Ivory Value in 2007 Question to ‘Ask The Appraiser:’ We have a carved ivory rose that is attached to a necklace of what I think are pearls. They might be Ivory also. Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin Price: $49.45 I have a photo of this necklace being worn in 1923. Does vintage ivory [...]

Reasons To Adore Opal Brooches

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on June 2, 2007 at 1:37 pm

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 [...]

What’s My Old Pin Brooch Worth?

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on April 5, 2007 at 11:00 am

What’s My Old Pin Brooch Worth? I have a old pin(brooch). I don’t know exactly how old. I was wondering if the thing was worth a significant amount of money. Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising, 3rd Edition: Antique, Period, and Modern Price: $25.78 USD For all I know it may not be worth $2.00. Then [...]

Gold Cross Badge

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on January 3, 2007 at 4:28 pm

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 [...]