Gold Pin – Is it a Diamond?

February 4th, 2010

9ct Gold pin with gemstone Question: Hello, I recently purchased a pin and I wonder if you could tell me anything about it.

Collecting Antique Stickpins: Identification & Value Guide

Price: $611.33

The makers mark is either H.G&S / K.G&S then it say’s,

’9ct’ then ‘sil set’.

There is also a stone that could be a CZ or even a real diamond?

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Is ct same as k?

February 4th, 2010

CT same as K Question: I have a bracelet that is marked 14ct.

Is that the same as 14K?

Kari

Answer: In answer to your CT same as K question

G’day Kari and many thanks for your query.

The simple answer is YES!

It depends what part of the world you come from. In Britain, Canada and most of the British Empire – like Australia and New Zealand, South Africa etc – they use the abbreviation ct for carat – as in 9 carat gold, or 9ct.

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Old Opal Ring

June 22nd, 2007

Old silver/opal/sapphire ring Question: I have an old ring with a large opal in the center with 16 sapphires staggered and surrounding a single opal.


Opal: The Phenomenal Gemstone

Price: $40.00

Everything is discolored, dull silver while the only markings inside of the ring are the numbers 325 with a stamp of a crown?

What kind of metal is this…

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