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Family Ring Stamped JF...

Question: Hello, I have just been given a ring passed down from Grandmother, to mother, to me.

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I know very little about jewelery but will try to describe it: large stone in center as if diamond, two small stones/chips? on either side also as if diamond, a third spot on either side of the smaller ones without any stones, just metal with a kind of flower indentation.

Inside the band (which is silver in color), are two markings: first appears to be a faded 12K (no promises on that one) and the second is JF (back to back, sharing the same 'stem' for the length of the letters).

Any idea as to its origin? Maker? Value? Can it be resized or cleaned up without causing damage?

Answer: G'day and many thanks for your query

You are going to have to take it to your local friendly jeweler for them to test the metal and identify the gemstones. Only then are you going to be able to say for sure if it can be resized safely.

The hallmarks could be anything as there is no central registry on world hallmarks. Basically it means that anyone - anywhere in the world, can make and stamp their jewelry.

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