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Rhodium Plating and pave Diamonds

Question: I have a white gold ring which is rhodium plated.

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I hear sometimes the ring will tarnish and needs to be re-plated with the rhodium.

Will this be an issue with a ring with pave diamonds? Do all these diamonds have to be removed before it can be re-plated.

Is there a significant difference in price between a white gold-rhodium plated ring and a platinum ring.

Do platinum rings tarnish as well?

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Ring Marking Question: Hi I am not sure of a ring I bought.

it reads 14KA .95 THEN on the other side has 4 other numbers like 1833

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Price: $15.24

is this a gold ring or a electroplated?

any help much appreciated.

they said it was from the early 60′s but the only thing I could find was another ring for sale with the 14ka mark by andrews jewerely was an antique

thanks I hope I didn’t get ripped off…

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One of the very first objectives when we sat down to write the software for the jewelry appraisal system was to accommodate antique jewelry into the equation. For too long it was shoved onto the back burner as no other software program seemed to take antique valuations into account.

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Personally; after being in the jewelry industry for over 35 years – most of that time spent working in the antique and estate jewelry marketplace – we felt we had a few ‘Pluses’ on our side… Continue reading Antique Jewelry Appraiser...

Gold ring ID Question:

The ring I am inquiring about is supposed to 22K, and from the 1860′s.

There are no markings except for a stamped in capital A and next to it is a 5 point star.

It has a green stone. Not really looking for a value – Just the maker.

I looked int the library and could not find this mark.

Any help would be appreciated…

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Is It Real Question:

I have a gold ring with a red stone.

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Price: $221.46

It says on the inside 18kt ce and then it has this little design.

is this real?… Continue reading Red Stone Ring - Is It Real?...

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.

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Opals are superbly colorful, but if you do not know how to care for them you will not have a charming piece for long! There are many effects to recollect about opal stickpins.

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White gold v. platinum Question: My boyfriend and I are looking at wedding sets.

How is white gold’s value in relationship to platinum?

What is a better choice?

Answer: G’day Brenda and many thanks for your query.

In the precious metals, silver is the cheapest followed by gold and then Platinum. As of today, PURE gold is US$828 per ounce while Platinum is US$1458 per ounce.

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So if you can afford it – PLUS – if you love the Platinum color (remember the white color won’t ALWAYS be in fashion (Think the… Continue reading White Gold v. Platinum...

Longines Watch Appraisal Question: Hello this is Stacey. I am interested in appraising a watch I got from my great grandmother.

My fear is that I spend money to have it appraised and it’s worth nothing.

I have looked for hours online and e-bay and such and I can’t find a watch just like it anywhere.

Is this a good thing.?

It is a Longines, 14k solid gold watch. It’s believed to be from the late 50′s early 60′s. I have a number from the… Continue reading Longines Watch Appraisals?...