Professional Gemologist Appraiser

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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Platinum Wedding Band Question: Hi i have an antique wedding band that was given to me as a gift.

it has no hallmark it just has the word platinum engraved inside it.

Gold & Platinum Jewelry Buying Guide

Price: $63.00

is this real or fake?

its 3mm wide and has a pattern engraved around the outside

how much do you think it could be worth in sterling?

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White gold v. platinum Question: My boyfriend and I are looking at wedding sets.

Engagement & Wedding Rings, 1st Edition: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

Price: $5.75

How is white gold’s value in relationship to platinum?

What is a better choice?

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Agate Cameo Ring Question: Hi David, I have a cameo ring my Grandmother gave to me about ten years ago.

Cameos: A Pocket Guide With Values (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Price: $17.97

I am not sure where she got it from or how long she had it.

It is an oval shape with a full figure Greek goddess (I think) wearing flowing clothing, it looks like she is holding some kind of a bowl at her hip with her right hand and is holding her left arm up above her head. It is quite detailed.

The face of the cameo is about 1.5cms long by 1cm wide, the face’s circumference is surrounded by a simple layer of rose gold and the ring itself is rose gold. I think it is 9kt as the inside of the band is stamped 9375.

There is also another stamp on the inside of the band and i am not sure if it means anything S.U.L TD and also the marking B6849???

The cameo itself looks to me like it is definitely carved out of some kind of blue medium, I am not sure what as it is a light blue colour and not that bright blue I have seen on many agate cameos.

Lastly It is in very good condition and the only modification I have made is to the band size as originally it was very small and would only have fit on my pinky.

I think that is all I have, I would really like to learn more about this and possibly what its value may be?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Danielle

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Antique Locket Question: I have a beautiful vintage locket that I want to find out more about.

The front of the locket has a lovely floral design with rose and green colored silver ~ really pretty.

500 Pendants & Lockets: Contemporary Interpretations of Classic Adornments

Price: $16.47

It is about 2″ tall, and I believe it is silver.

On the back there is a line of three small hallmarks -

• a small “g”,
• a sideways anchor,
• and a lion.

Above those is another hallmark with WF in it.

The back does have some “dents” in it from something. I can send pics if you need them!

Mainly I’m trying to find out it’s age, and possible value. Thanks so much ~

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