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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.

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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.

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London Assay Office

I recently received a query from an unknown visitor to this blog with a simple – yet quite unusual comment on the different values to a wedding band made in the UK.

Here is their question…
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hi I was wondering if London assay office marked on 22ct gold wedding bands are worth more than any other assay office?

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