Professional Gemologist Appraiser

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…

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White gold and chlorine Question: Hi, I wore my engagement ring, which is yellow gold with a diamond set in white gold.

Before You Buy an Engagement Ring: With a 4-Step Guide for Making the Right Choice (Schiffer Book)

Price: $8.01

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…

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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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Question: I recently bought my fiancee as a Christmas present, an “antique” filigree pearl ring, it is supposed to also be set in white gold…

Pearls: A Natural History

Price: $39.95

I paid $150.00 for the ring and it is pretty, I’m just not sure if it was worth it or if I am getting the shaft.

The ring has a square setting that is surrounded in VERY fine and ornate filigree and has a marking “LAIS” on…

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