Professional Gemologist Appraiser

9ct Gold pin with gemstone Question: Hello, I recently purchased a pin and I wonder if you could tell me anything about it.

Collecting Antique Stickpins: Identification & Value Guide

Price: $611.33

The makers mark is either H.G&S / K.G&S then it say’s,

‘9ct’ then ’sil set’.

There is also a stone that could be a CZ or even a real diamond?

What do you think?.

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Platinum Bracelet Quality Question: I bought this bracelet about a year ago and was told that it’s “Platinum”.

Gold & Platinum Jewelry Buying Guide

Price: $74.81

I do not know what the number for Platinum is, but I do see a stamped number 585 or 586 - can’t make it out 100%.

Would you please tell me what is the correct number.

Many thanks. Maryann - New York

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ART Hallmark Question: I have a piece of jewelry with the word ART on the back with the copy right circle.

The Art of Silver Jewellery: From the Minorities of China, The Golden Triangle, Mongolia and Tibet

Price: $39.23

Any ideas about where I can find more info

Thanks for your time.

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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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Family Ring Stamped JF…

Question: Hello, I have just been given a ring passed down from Grandmother, to mother, to me.

Diamond Handbook: How To Look At Diamonds & Avoid Ripoffs (Newman Gem & Jewelry Series)

Price: $12.89

I know very little about jewelery but will try to describe it: large stone in center as if diamond, two small stones/chips? on either side also as if diamond, a third spot on either side of the smaller ones without any stones, just metal with a kind of flower indentation.

Inside the band (which is silver in color), are two markings: first appears to be a faded 12K (no promises on that one) and the second is JF (back to back, sharing the same ’stem’ for the length of the letters).

Any idea as to its origin? Maker? Value? Can it be resized or cleaned up without causing damage?

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