Professional Gemologist Appraiser

Gold Karat mark Question: Hi Bill or Sally,

Recently, before purchasing a pair of gold earrings on eBay, I sent the seller a question asking if the earrings in question were stamped with the 14k mark as they were reported as being.

Buying & Selling Jewelry on eBay (Buying & Selling on Ebay)

Price: $12.83

I got the response, that yes they were, so I placed my bid in confidence, and won the auction.

Upon receiving the earrings, I saw that only the clasp had the 14k stamp, not the body of the earring.

I sent the seller another email asking:
"if the body of the earrings gold, and if they are, whey don't they have a karat mark. Isn't it the law that all gold bare a karat mark?"

The response I got from the seller is:

"The law is that the earring (including the clasp/ post) of the earring has to be all 14k gold in order for it to be stamped 14k. Almost all earrings are stamped on the post because otherwise the design of most earrings would get ruined by the stamping."

My question to you is, is that true? Can I pretty much relax, and not feel "taken"?

I eagerly await your response, and thank you in advance.

Patti

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French Hallmarks on a platinum and gold ring Question: Are you be able to translate French Hallmarks?

French-Inspired Jewelry: Creating with Vintage Beads, Buttons & Baubles

Price: $11.88

If not, do you know of either a book, website or person that can help me identify them?

The hallmarks are a rooster's head, a horse's head and a "gondola" or "Viking" type boat on water with the letter "E".

Thank you, Maile GG, CGA

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Markings on a Gold Ring Question: Hi David, I recently purchased an 18kt yellow gold ring from a home shopping channel.

Buccellati: Art in Gold, Silver and Gems

Price: $27.75

On the inside is stamped AU 18kt Turkey.

I also purchased an 18kt yellow gold bracelet. The stamp says AU 18kt Italy.

Am assuming the ring is made in Turkey and the bracelet in Italy.

What does AU stand for?

thank you

Patricia...

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

Engagement & Wedding Rings, 1st Edition: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

Price: $5.75

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

What is a better choice?

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Agate Cameo Ring Question: Hi David, I have a cameo ring my Grandmother gave to me about ten years ago.

Cameos: A Pocket Guide With Values (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Price: $17.97

I am not sure where she got it from or how long she had it.

It is an oval shape with a full figure Greek goddess (I think) wearing flowing clothing, it looks like she is holding some kind of a bowl at her hip with her right hand and is holding her left arm up above her head. It is quite detailed.

The face of the cameo is about 1.5cms long by 1cm wide, the face's circumference is surrounded by a simple layer of rose gold and the ring itself is rose gold. I think it is 9kt as the inside of the band is stamped 9375.

There is also another stamp on the inside of the band and i am not sure if it means anything S.U.L TD and also the marking B6849???

The cameo itself looks to me like it is definitely carved out of some kind of blue medium, I am not sure what as it is a light blue colour and not that bright blue I have seen on many agate cameos.

Lastly It is in very good condition and the only modification I have made is to the band size as originally it was very small and would only have fit on my pinky.

I think that is all I have, I would really like to learn more about this and possibly what its value may be?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Danielle

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Markings Inside Ring Question: I found a ring on the beach last week and on the inside it is stamped 14 MP.

1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand (Lark Jewelry Book)

Price: $10.95

I have not been able to find out what the MP stands for.

The ring is quite nice and I'd like to see what the value might be.

Thanks in advance for your time...

Kelly.

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Ring Valuation Question: hi, this maybe a little vague, but i'm hoping you can give me a rough valuation on two pieces of jewellery.

Gems & Jewelry Appraising: Techniques of Professional Practice

Price: $26.17

9k yellow gold ring. white opal, 7 opals MTGW 2.084ct

18k yellow gold ring. Majestic pink sapphire MTGW 0.839ct

Many thanks regarding this...

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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

Collecting Costume Jewelry 202: The Basics of Dating Jewelry

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...

ardy

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Eastern star ring Question: I have a gold ring that belonged to my great-great-grandmother.

Successful Diamond & Jewelry Selling

Price: $179.00

It is affiliated with the Order of Eastern Star.

It is shaped to resemble a shooting star(thick raised gold as the head of the star and tapers into a tail of the shooting star as it wraps around your finger) and has 6 diamonds and 5 ruby's.

Any idea what this would appraise for?

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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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