Professional Gemologist Appraiser

Semi-Precious Ring Appraisal Question: My ring was bought new for me at a local fine jewelers 35 years ago.

It is 10k gold.

Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love, and Loyalty

Price: $31.17

The band is thin and has a flower stem with a leaf on each side of the stem. The Flower is the stone, and I believe it is aquamarine, since that is my birthstone.

I have misplaced the ring and I need to know if it had any value before I have a meltdown.

It was $35.00 new. Thank You.

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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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French Hallmarks on a platinum and gold ring Question: Are you be able to translate French Hallmarks?

French-Inspired Jewelry: Creating with Vintage Beads, Buttons & Baubles

Price: $11.88

If not, do you know of either a book, website or person that can help me identify them?

The hallmarks are a rooster’s head, a horse’s head and a “gondola” or “Viking” type boat on water with the letter “E”.

Thank you, Maile GG, CGA

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Markings on a Gold Ring Question: Hi David, I recently purchased an 18kt yellow gold ring from a home shopping channel.

Buccellati: Art in Gold, Silver and Gems

Price: $27.75

On the inside is stamped AU 18kt Turkey.

I also purchased an 18kt yellow gold bracelet. The stamp says AU 18kt Italy.

Am assuming the ring is made in Turkey and the bracelet in Italy.

What does AU stand for?

thank you

Patricia…

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Markings Inside Ring Question: I found a ring on the beach last week and on the inside it is stamped 14 MP.

1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand (Lark Jewelry Book)

Price: $10.95

I have not been able to find out what the MP stands for.

The ring is quite nice and I’d like to see what the value might be.

Thanks in advance for your time…

Kelly.

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