Professional Gemologist Appraiser

Semi-Precious Ring Appraisal Question: My ring was bought new for me at a local fine jewelers 35 years ago.

It is 10k gold.

Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love, and Loyalty

Price: $31.17

The band is thin and has a flower stem with a leaf on each side of the stem. The Flower is the stone, and I believe it is aquamarine, since that is my birthstone.

I have misplaced the ring and I need to know if it had any value before I have a meltdown.

It was $35.00 new. Thank You.

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European Gold Hallmark Question: I recently purchased a ring from a local antique store whom purchased the ring through an estate auction.

Hallmark: A History of the London Assay Office

Price: $55.00

Its band is a very soft (light) yellow gold color. It has a hallmark of P531.

I have looked up as much as I could find, and all I can find is what 12kt and 14kt numbers are in European hallmarks.

So, if this is an European hallmark, than it seems it would be about 13.5 part gold, but I can’t seem to find anything that states there is such a gold combination.

I have also seen the letter markings stating the years in could have possibly been made in, but the “P” text does not seem to match any that I found.

The “P” is also not enclosed in a box. Any help would be so appreciated.

Thank You!

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Estimate Diamond Ring Value Question: Hi, this ring was purchased at Sears a few years ago.

The diamonds are real.

Diamonds–The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide : How to Select, Buy, Care for Diamonds With Confidence and Knowledge

Price: $8.02

The ring weighs 5.2 grams.

It has the 14k stamp on it as well.

Can you please estimate the ring’s worth?

Thank you

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Platinum ring Question: I have a platinum ring and on the inside it says PLAT with a star after it.

I was trying to figure out how pure the platinum is that was used in it because I am thinking about selling it and although at one time I had a certificate for it from the original jeweler I have moved and cannot seem to find it.

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 the purest would say 950 in the marking but I can’t seem to find out what mine is I don’t have alot of time to go have it appraised on my days off I am usually pretty busy so I was just wondering if anyone here might be able to help me.

I bought in in Philadelphia and I live in California now and I had a certificate the jeweler gave me with it but it is lost in the move somehow.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you and have a great day!

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Big problem regarding appraisal value Question: Hello sir,

I bought a diamond for $2850 from eBay with a certificate from CGI with replacement value of $3000.

Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising, 3rd Edition: Antique, Period, and Modern

Price: $25.07

Now, i don’t understand the meaning of the word ‘replacement value’, but want to sell it in India as i am an Indian and currently staying in India with proper appraisal value.

Now, will i be able to sell it? If yes, what should be the correct rate according to the certificate and will a normal Jewelry store do the buying?

As I am a Kiddie in this field, I will be waiting for your answer.

Thank You

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