Professional Gemologist Appraiser

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.

But there is much more to this simple answer…

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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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Identifying Jewelry Question: Do you know the value and any info on the maker / stone / age, please?

They have the following marks: PR.ST. CO 1-20 12K GF Demi

This is a necklace and bracelet set.

2 of the stones are turned so you can see the back.

Notice the scrolls, front and back.

Thank you for your time.

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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.

Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide: A Traveler’s Guide to Buying Diamonds, Colored Gems, Pearls, Gold and Platinum Jewelry (Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide)

Price: $6.75

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.

Thank you and have a great day!

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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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