Professional Gemologist Appraiser

Platinum ring Question: I have a platinum ring and on the inside it says PLAT with a star after it.

I was trying to figure out how pure the platinum is that was used in it because I am thinking about selling it and although at one time I had a certificate for it from the original jeweler I have moved and cannot seem to find it.

Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide: A Traveler’s Guide to Buying Diamonds, Colored Gems, Pearls, Gold and Platinum Jewelry (Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide)

Price: $6.75

I think the purest would say 950 in the marking but I can’t seem to find out what mine is I don’t have alot of time to go have it appraised on my days off I am usually pretty busy so I was just wondering if anyone here might be able to help me.

I bought in in Philadelphia and I live in California now and I had a certificate the jeweler gave me with it but it is lost in the move somehow.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you and have a great day!

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Rings Question: I have old rings, 14k and 18k, i think, without stones. Old family stuff.

Warman’s Jewelry (3rd Edition)

Price: $18.74

How the devil do i figure out the gold value of these rings??

The same with old coins, pre 1965 (silver).

I want to sell them but i wouldn’t know a fair price or not.

Can you help??

thanks. Jack.

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How to Sell your Jewelry…

At the Jewelry Appraisals Online Center two of the most frequently asked questions we get is:

• “How do I sell an item of Antique or Estate Jewelry?”
• “How much should I ask for it?”

Warman’s Vintage Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide (Warmans)

Price: $16.49

Very often people receive an item as a ‘Hand Down’ or ‘Bequest’ after someone has passed away. It may, or may not be worth something, or the person ‘Just doesn’t like it’….

So here is what to do..?

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