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Jewelry hallmarks

Professional jewelry appraisals completed by gemologists and valuers often have to take into account the effect the jewelry hallmarks have on the value of each item being appraised. Do they alter the price, up or down, depending on the hallmark. The simple answer is yes – and no. It depends on the hallmarks themselves and where they come from.

I get similar questions on forums and ‘expert’ websites, together with my own members discussion group. They are usually in the following format, and in general the same questions get asked over and over again. They go… Continue reading Jewelry Hallmarks And What They Mean...

Is It Real Question:

I have a gold ring with a red stone.

Dictionary of Gems and Gemology

Price: $221.46

It says on the inside 18kt ce and then it has this little design.

is this real?… Continue reading Red Stone Ring - Is It Real?...

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

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CT same as K Question: I have a bracelet that is marked 14ct.

Is that the same as 14K?

Kari

Answer: In answer to your CT same as K question

G’day Kari and many thanks for your query.

The simple answer is YES!

It depends what part of the world you come from. In Britain, Canada and most of the British Empire – like Australia and New Zealand, South Africa etc – they use the abbreviation ct for carat – as in 9 carat gold, or 9ct.

But there is much more to this simple answer…… Continue reading Is ct same as k?...

What Different Hallmarks Mean Question: I just purchased two rings from eBay.

American Silversmiths and Their Marks: The Definitive (1948) Edition (1948 Edition)

Price: $9.44

They were both marked 14kt in the inside of the shank.

All of my other rings are marked 14k.

The seller states that they are genuine gold. There are no other markings in the shank showing a manufacturer.

Do other countries use this type of stamp?

Do I need to find someone to test them?

Thank you, Diana… Continue reading What Different Hallmarks Mean...

Question: I have a gold/red cross (pin on back of the badge) 2.5cm.

The Graphic Art of the Enamel Badge

Price: $1.12

Has a small animal (rat or mole), then the number 18 and then the letter W (in upper case).

Any ideas on this hallmark?

I live in New Zealand and purchased it off the internet with no history available. thanks… Continue reading Gold Cross Badge...