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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.

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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.

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There are many benefits to buying loose cut diamonds rather than buying diamonds in a local jewelry store.  One of these benefits is that the loose cut diamonds will often cost thirty to thirty-five percent less than buying a diamond in a local store.This means that one that is cut in a more expensive way or a larger stone can be purchased online for the same amount of money as a lesser stone in a local store.  In addition, buying a loose cut diamond gives the individual the world to shop in rather than just the local area in which… Continue reading Choosing A Cut And Shape In Loose Cut Diamonds...

Diamond clarity and color are the two factors that help in grading a diamond to establish the value of a particular diamond.

As for color, the grading starts with the grade ‘D’ that means that the diamond is of highest color and which in turn means that the diamond will also be more valuable because of absence of any tints in the stone. In fact the ‘D’ color of a diamond means that the diamond will be colorless, after which grades E, and F, G and H as well as I up to Z progressively show a lesser purity… Continue reading Critical Factors Determine Diamond Value...

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First, think about your reasons for wanting to purchase the diamond online, as opposed to making a purchase from a local jewelry store. The most common reason is price. Due to low overhead costs, online jewelers and wholesalers are able to offer lower prices. However, you must be careful – sometimes a price that is too low is a sure indication of… Continue reading Don't Get Scammed Buying Diamonds Online...

Cuff links: Gemologists who are capable and very well computerized can often provide cheaper prices for their customer Services than those performing the same assignment, and also provide a expeditious turnaround when executing them.

Cuff Links

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To begin with, the cuff link professional is a eyewitness that the item really existed. This is vital for filling in an insurance claim for the deficit of your cuff link which might required credibility as to the condition of your cuff link at a certain point in time.

This is why a jeweler will demand on examination of your cuff link when updating an insurance appraisal.

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Cameo Earring: Master jewelers who are efficient and decidedly computerized can often arrange better prices for their skills than those performing the same task, and also provide a expeditious turnaround when accomplishing them.

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To begin with, the earring appraiser is a observer that the item really existed…

This is important for filling in an insurance claim for the shortfall of your earring which might required written evidence as to the condition of your earring at a certain point in time.

This is why an appraiser will require on examination of your earring when updating an insurance appraisal.… Continue reading Precious Metal Cameo Earrings - Appraisers Expertise...