Professional Gemologist Appraiser

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. Answer: G'day Kelly and many thanks for your query. The problem is one of suggestion? People…

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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... Answer: G'day Mark and many thanks for your query. The short answer is NO! I can't see it, feel it, measure or test these items so how can…

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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…

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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? Answer: G'day Lyndsy and many thanks for your query. Firstly…

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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. Answer: G'day Shelly and many thanks for your query and your patience, as after the recent storms here in Australia, we have only just got our telephone lines back on - and Internet access. Somewhere on…

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