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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…

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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…

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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…

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Will The Jeweler Steal My Diamonds? This question comes up more often than you think and is a great concern for many people. When I received a question from Christina, I thought it would be a timely reminder of how this Myth began.

Here is Christina’s ‘Ask The Appraisers’ plea…

Jewellery Manufacture and Repair

Price: $20.06

I am very unfamiliar with jewelry and my mom gave me some advice. I’m just not sure…

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Bridal Ring Valuation Question: Thank you for your help.

I have another question if its ok.

This ring set is as you know 14K gold. The band part has 4 small diamonds and the engagement part has approx. 1/4 ct. center stone and 1 small diamond on each side.

Engagement and Wedding Rings: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

Now, my question is, if I paid 250.00 dollars for the set, did I get a good deal or bad deal?

Once…

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