Professional Gemologist Appraiser

Antique Locket Question: I have a beautiful vintage locket that I want to find out more about.

It is about 2″ tall, and I believe it is silver.

500 Pendants & Lockets: Contemporary Interpretations of Classic Adornments

Price: $16.47

On the back there is a line of three small hallmarks - a small “g”, a sideways anchor, and a lion.

Above those is another hallmark with WF in it.

The front of the locket has a lovely floral design…

Continue reading Antique Lockets | Age and Value

birthday necklace Question: Hi David, I had a question regarding the value of a necklace I recently received from my boyfriend of 1 year for my birthday.

Glamorous Beaded Jewelry: Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, and Rings

Price: $10.00

The necklace is a little tennis charm with a small pearl on the racquet.

Because I was a little disappointed and nosy I went online and looked up the item.

One website had a…

Continue reading Birthday Necklace - Is it Real?

Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Question:

Modernist Jewelry 1930-1960: The Wearable Art Movement (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Price: $45.79

I purchased a hand hammered sterling cuff bracelet with many natural pearls and sterling leaves attached on the top of the piece.

There is a TO Hallmark inside of a diamond shape on the inside of the bracelet.

Any clues as to who the maker might be.

I think it is an arts and crafts piece.

Any…

Continue reading Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Mitchell wrote: “Hello, I recently found an item I bought a couple years ago and was wondering what the suggested retail price of it was.

Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories: A Crafter’s Guide to Fashioning Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More

Price: $14.83

The card that came with it says it is from the Serena Collection and is a Sterling Silver and 18 karat gold necklace with an oval shaped blue topaz.

Thank you so much for your time…

Continue reading Sterling Silver Necklace