Jewelry Appraisal Center

There are many different types and styles of jewelry. Some are very expensive and have diamonds, precious metals, and other expensive stones. Others are less expensive but they are still nice to wear. It is important when choosing jewelry that you know the occasion you are going to use it for. There is the right time and place to wear each piece of jewelry. If you are buying a particular type of jewelry as a gift, such as bridesmaid jewelry, then you should know enough about the person you are shopping for and also the occasion… Continue reading Choosing the Right Jewelry for the Occasion...

Chlorine and White Gold Reaction:

Hi, I wore my engagement ring, which is yellow gold with a diamond set in white gold.

When I went swimming, some, but not all, of the “white gold” section has gone almost black/ dark silver.

Can white gold have this reaction or has the jeweller just encased the diamond in silver?

Your response would be most appreciated….

Answer:

G’day and many thanks for your query

You are not going to… Continue reading Chlorine and White Gold Reaction...

Professional Jeweler – Don’t Think So…

I received an ‘Ask The Expert’ question over the weekend but didn’t get around to answering it until this morning.

It highlights two major points – The first was Barbara’s Question which was straight forward enough. You can see that, together with my response below – but the WORST part was the ‘So Called Service’ her jeweler provided.

Who knows what he charged her for this rubbish…

So here is a photo as supplied to the client.

I have followed it with an example image of our ONLINE… Continue reading Professional Jeweler - Don't Think So......

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 again it may be worth $200. And Lord knows if it was worth a whole lot, I would be estatic.

How can I have it looked at by someone who can tell me?

There’s no one locally around me and I have no way to commute a long distance to have it looked at.

Like I said, it may not be worth nothing, but since I am trying to relocate with my two kids and I desperately need money, I thought I would check into it since I’ve been wanting to know this anyway.

Any help you could offer would be appreciated.

Thank you. Melissa

You will find my answer below….

Bridal Ring Valuation Question: Thank you for your help.

I have another question if its ok.

This ring set is as you know 14K gold. The band part has 4 small diamonds and the engagement part has approx. 1/4 ct. center stone and 1 small diamond on each side.

Engagement and Wedding Rings: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

Now, my question is, if I paid 250.00 dollars for the set, did I get a good deal or bad deal?

Once again, thanks for your time.… Continue reading Bridal Ring Valuation...

How to Invest in Jewelry…

As Jewelry is ‘Really’ based on the ‘Collectability’ and Style of an item, it is hard for clients to appreciate the ‘Craft’ involved in Handmade work as they only see the Gold value or Diamond Value fluctuate over the years.

Secrets To Collecting Jewelry

Price: $8.00

If Gold goes up, the Jewelry value increases, right?

No – Not always. It depends…

How to Invest in Jewelry and NOT

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