Professional Gemologist Appraiser

ArtCarved Marked On Ring Question: Hi, I have a 14 karat plain gold band ring, and I was wondering how much
something like this would be worth?

Wedding Workbook

Price: $12.50

On the inside of the ring “14K ArtCarved” is engraved.

If you could please find any information regarding the worth of this ring, please, let me know!

Thanks!
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The question came in to Ask The Appraiser and I thought it would be very relevant, so I have added it here.

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Pearl Necklace Question:

I am trying to get an idea on the value of a pearl necklace that has been handed down to me from my grandmother.

The Pearl Necklace

It was purchased around 1905 in New York City, USA. It is of very good quality, 18 inches long with each white pearl being approximately 7mm in width.

I very much appreciate your time.

Thank you, Eileen

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Do Jewelry Values Increase Over Time Question: Hi, I have a marquis cut diamond ring set in white gold with a carat weight of 1.20.

It is described as “fine” in clarity and cut. (it also has baquettes on either side)

Diamond Ring Buying Guide: How to Evaluate, Identify and Select Diamonds & Diamond Jewelry (6th Edition)

Price: $8.72

I have an appraisal dated from around 1963 that valued it at 1,000.

Do you think that the price would go up since then? Or do you think it wouldn’t have changed much.

Thanks! Amber

P.S. I also have many many other pieces (some gold and opal pieces, old pins, neclaces, earrings etc) that I’ve inherited that I would really like to find the value of.

The only problem is that appraisers I’ve spoken to charge by the piece.

Do you think I could find someone who would give me a reasonable price to appraise the whole lot?

Thanks again…

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A attractive and worthwhile add-on to any collection of charms is an opal gemstone.

Jesse Monongya: Opal Bears and Lapis Skies (American Indian Master Jewelers)

Price: $30.01 USD

Opals are ideally colorful, but if you do not know how to care for them you will not have a striking piece for long! There are many items to recollect about opal charms…

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A superb and beneficial appendage to any collection of brooches is an opal gemstone.

Opal: Advanced Cutting & Setting (Jewelry Crafts)

Price: $14.99 USD

Opals are wonderfully colorful, but if you do not know how to care for them you will not have a handsome piece for long! There are many things to recall about opal brooches.

The stones in opal brooches are very colorful, with a distinctive sort of color combination if they are black opals or silvery opals. Either way, opals have a magnificent play of color that seems to be just below the exterior of the stone. The color comes from moistness caught inside the stone.

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