Professional Gemologist Appraiser

White gold v. platinum Question: My boyfriend and I are looking at wedding sets.

Engagement & Wedding Rings, 1st Edition: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

Price: $5.75

How is white gold's value in relationship to platinum?

What is a better choice?

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Ring Question: I bought a ring at a reputable jewelry store in Georgetown Grand Cayman, I was told it was a 1.48k tanzanite stone it is dark purple with a little blue to it set in a 14k white gold ring.

Emerald and Tanzanite Buying Guide

I bought this for $500 in the Caribbean,

Royal Caribbean says if it is not what I was told that they will reimburse me because it was recommended store.

My question is how much is this worth and it has a marking in it A/C and what does this mean?

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Platinum Bracelet Quality Question: I bought this bracelet about a year ago and was told that it's "Platinum".

Gold & Platinum Jewelry Buying Guide

Price: $74.81

I do not know what the number for Platinum is, but I do see a stamped number 585 or 586 - can't make it out 100%.

Would you please tell me what is the correct number.

Many thanks. Maryann - New York

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White gold and chlorine Question: Hi, I wore my engagement ring, which is yellow gold with a diamond set in white gold.

Before You Buy an Engagement Ring: With a 4-Step Guide for Making the Right Choice (Schiffer Book)

Price: $8.01

When I went swimming, some, but not all, of the "white gold" section has gone almost black/ dark silver.

Can white gold have this reaction or has the jeweller just encased the diamond in silver?

Your response would be most appreciated....

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Platinum ring?

Question: Hi David, Is a ring with the stamp "PALAD" - platinum?

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 it stands for paladium which I believe is in the same group of metals as platinum?

Many thanks, Bek

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Rhodium Plating and pave Diamonds

Question: I have a white gold ring which is rhodium plated.

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Price: $15.60

I hear sometimes the ring will tarnish and needs to be re-plated with the rhodium.

Will this be an issue with a ring with pave diamonds? Do all these diamonds have to be removed before it can be re-plated.

Is there a significant difference in price between a white gold-rhodium plated ring and a platinum ring.

Do platinum rings tarnish as well?

Thanks...

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Question: I recently bought my fiancee as a Christmas present, an "antique" filigree pearl ring, it is supposed to also be set in white gold...

Pearls: A Natural History

Price: $39.95

I paid $150.00 for the ring and it is pretty, I'm just not sure if it was worth it or if I am getting the shaft.

The ring has a square setting that is surrounded in VERY fine and ornate filigree and has a marking "LAIS" on the inside of the band, there are no other stones other than the white pearl, also there seems to be someones personal engraving on the band that I cannot make out (very worn, some of the filigree is also very worn down).

The filigree also makes some heart shapes in the weaving of the tendrils.

It is not marked with anything else on the inside, but her engagement ring is also an antique and does not have any markings on the inside of this (is this representative of the period), so did I make out alright or am I a fool?

Thanks,

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