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| Plating a metal ring | 11/20/2009 | Thomas |
Q: When I was pregnant, I gained some weight and by my 6th month, my wedding ring wouldn't fit anymore. ...
A: Grace, I understand the value of this costume jewelry ring to you. Yes, it does help represent a ...
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| Diamond vs Cubic Zirconia | 11/19/2009 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: Mr. Lumetta: I have a question(s) for you. First, will CZ float in water? I've heard some people ...
A: CZ DOES NOT FLOAT IN WATER. DIAMOND HAS A AFFINITY FOR OIL OR GREASE AND WILL GET A DULL LOOK TO IT ...
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| Gold filled quality marking | 11/19/2009 | Thomas |
Q: On the flex-let band of a benrus ladies watch the markings are:- One end: 1/20-10KOGF.TOP Other end: ...
A: Michael, metal quality marks vary somewhat from country to country and I am not an expert on ...
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| Dress studs marking | 11/18/2009 | Thomas |
Q: I have inherited a set of dress studs. They are marked SIL. What does that mean.
A: Unfortunately, the answer will be not directly to the meaning since the mark SIL is not a recognized ...
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| Gold Bracelet | 11/18/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: Dunno if you can help me as I am in the UK(N.Ireland) I have inherited a gold bracelet which ...
A: By your description, your item was probably made in Birmingham, England (anchor mark). The 375 means ...
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| gold enquiry | 11/16/2009 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: 14kt thank you
A: IF IT IS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE THEN IT PROBABLY IS. A 14K STAMP CAN BE HAD FROM ANY JEWELRY SUPPLY ...
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| rough amber | 11/16/2009 | Steven D.Covey |
Q: I have a piece of roughly cut amber, about 2 cms wide. There is a mosquito clearly visible in it. I ...
A: You can shape amber with sand paper starting with a rough grit say 100 then refine the shape using ...
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| Ring Markings | 11/15/2009 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: I have a gold butterfly ring with pink stones. The ring is marked "10KP 3HD602". What do these ...
A: THE "10KP" STANDS FOR 10 KARAT PLUMB GOLD. THIS WAS A RESULT OF YEARS OF SHORTTHE GOLD CONTENT BY ...
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| silver metal wall hanging plate with marks | 11/15/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I have a silver coloured metal wall hanging plate the front is a copper colour it has two marks on ...
A: Since this is a metal hallmark (I really can't make out the detail) I am sending you a website with ...
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| Horn Lacquer | 11/15/2009 | Thomas |
Q: just read your very interesting answer on protecting patinas - I searched for suppliers of the 'Horn ...
A: Finola, what you will need is a lacquer made for metals. A colorless lacquer for wood might work ...
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| engagement ring | 11/14/2009 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: I bought an engagenent ring the other day and was curious how much a 1 carat princess cut diamond ...
A: I WOULD ESTIMATE A VERY GOOD PRINCESS CUT H, COLOR VS2 DIAMOND WOULD RUN ANYWHERE FROM $3500 TO AS ...
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| Lustrium | 11/14/2009 | Thomas |
Q: Which metal is denser, lustrium or gold? In other words, does a ring made of lustrium weigh more or ...
A: Sam, this is an excellent question. Although I do not know the density (specific gravity) of ...
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| How to identify real stones | 11/14/2009 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: Is there any method to identify real stones like ruby, emerald, and other
A: THERE ARE LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF WAYS TO IDENTIFY REAL GEM STONES. AND MOST ARE DIFFERENT FROM ONE ...
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| ring | 11/14/2009 | Rolfe Foxwell |
Q: I have a 1 carat diamond ring. it needs to be resized& the diamond is loose. estimate of cost ...
A: Sorry can't help you on price but get a couple quotes minimum.. here is another thing to ...
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| melting gold | 11/13/2009 | Rolfe Foxwell |
Q: foxwell,I have to small bars of gold and I'll would like to melt them together ,could you please ...
A: ..if you want to do this yourself.. first you need a high temp torch ..I think 2,500 degrees.. this ...
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| Identifying a ring | 11/13/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I recently bought a ring in Amsterdam, the trader said it was Art Deco, but looking at styles on ...
A: It would be difficult for me to tell you much without first seeing and deciphering the hallmark. I ...
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| markings on back of cameo | 11/13/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I was given a cameo pin/brooch and it has a marking etched into the back of it, it looks like a ...
A: You don't say if your cameo is stone, glass or shell, but if it is shell it could be the maker or ...
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| 9ct "solid gold nuggets" | 11/13/2009 | Thomas |
Q: Is it not fraudulent to claim a 9ct man made charm nugget as "Solid Gold?" Isn't the pure gold ...
A: Juanita, unfortunately I am not familiar with the legal allowances in describing gold items in ...
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| Discolored gold and platinum | 11/12/2009 | Thomas |
Q: I soaked 2 gold rings with stones, 1 gold necklace w/ gold charm. 1 gold necklace w/ 3 small ...
A: Janet. I believe you have some backing up to do, perhaps wishing you had not soaked the jewelry in ...
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| Natural Pearls | 11/12/2009 | Rod Keady |
Q: I have question for you, hopefully you can answer it. I'm sure if pearls are an area of expertise ...
A: well actually Pearl are not my speciality , Opal is , but they go well together and I know a little ...
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| Broach (silver i believe ) maybe whit gold | 11/12/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: i have been handed down this broach and would like to know more about it if possible. the only ...
A: It would be difficult to tell much about the brooch without a visual of the piece and the hallmark. ...
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| I need to ask about my jade bangle | 11/12/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I am a beginner in jade world. But I really like this stone,and have many collections of jade from ...
A: You have two nicely carved jade bangles. It is difficult to tell much about the quality without a ...
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| unsigned chanel snakeskin bangle | 11/12/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I'm trying to find out history on this bracelet that I purchased. I would love to find out if it is ...
A: To positively authentic your bracelet since it is not signed would require a valuation by a ...
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| Brooch Cameo Painted | 11/11/2009 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: I have no Clue I can't even find this style of cameo anywhere! I have been look for awhile. If you ...
A: I'M SORRY BUT I WOULD NEED TO SEE THIS PIECE IN PERSON TO GIVE YOU ANY SPECIFIC INFO. I DO KNOW IT ...
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| opal | 11/11/2009 | Rod Keady |
Q: I have a 192 CT opal. it is multi color , This is been in my family for years. I wanted to know , ...
A: Yes , my father concurs, that this is most likely shell from Coober Pedy ( bi-valve ) . Miners dont ...
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| nice piece of jewelry | 11/11/2009 | Steven D.Covey |
Q: my friend has a piece of jewelry that has the marking of 925 GM. What does that mean exactly, and ...
A: The 925 has something to do with the type of metal exactly what I am not sure. The gems or minerals ...
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| opal | 11/11/2009 | Rod Keady |
Q: I have a 192 CT opal. it is multi color , This is been in my family for years. I wanted to know , ...
A: This appraisal says "boulder brown opal". This is misleading, a "boulder opal" is a type of ...
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| Fidelio gold watch value | 11/10/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I saw a ? to you from 2006 "need to know approximate. value of Raymond weil "Fidelio" 18kt white ...
A: I referred the inquirer to the following website that had similar watches for comparison: ...
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| Vintage Tiffany Brooch | 11/10/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I have recently purchased 2 vintage Tiffany pins. One is an 18K maple leaf with a small diamond, ...
A: Below is the best site I have found for Tiffany hallmarks. Just copy and paste it into your browser ...
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| Value of flourite/ other rock | 11/10/2009 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: What is the value of flourite and is it pawnable to a pawnshop? Also I bought this other crystal for ...
A: FLOURITE IN GENERAL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO PAWNSHOPS. BUT I'M SURE THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS. THERE ARE ...
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| kopics | 11/10/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I recently returned from Thailand where I purchased a set of earrings made with a similar stone to ...
A: I have not heard of a stone similar to jade with the spelling Kopic or any other similar spelling. ...
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| kopics | 11/10/2009 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: I recently returned from Thailand where I purchased a set of earrings made with a similar stone to ...
A: I AM IN THAILAND RIGHT NOW AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBING TO ME. WHERE DID YOU BUY THIS ...
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| Sterling Silver Bracelet | 11/10/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I have a sterling silver bracelet that was my grandmothers and I was wondering if you could tell how ...
A: The 925 in a circle does mean that your bracelet is sterling silver but determining the age is ...
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| white gold with platinum mount | 11/10/2009 | Thomas |
Q: I am buying a white gold solitaire diamond ring with a platinum mount, and I was told that the ring ...
A: Judy, I would not shy away from the platinum setting. When a sturdy design, platinum prong settings ...
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| opal | 11/9/2009 | Rod Keady |
Q: I have a 192 CT opal. it is multi color , This is been in my family for years. I wanted to know , ...
A: Lucky you 192 ct opal is big and if its been in your family for years, I hope it would stay in ...
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| When an old ring gets polished...... | 11/9/2009 | Thomas |
Q: I had a ruby replaced from a vintage rose gold ring that had been my grandmother's. I was surprised ...
A: Wendy, this is a very appropriate question. You see, I have not had many questions on this web site ...
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| White Lustrium | 11/9/2009 | Thomas |
Q: My daughter has a white lustrium class ring. She tried to clean it with Tarnex...AAAAGGGGHHH! Now ...
A: Nancy, with the higher prices of precious metals traditionally used in class rings, manufacturers ...
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| Name of jeweler | 11/8/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: have you heard of hobe jewelry,I've come across a 3 strand aurora Borealis glass bead necklace each ...
A: Hobe jewelry has long been an important design and manufacturing company in high quality costume ...
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| agate | 11/8/2009 | Steven D.Covey |
Q: Want to know if you can identify an agate I have?
A: I am not sure what you mean identify it. It does look like a nice agate specimen. I am not sure ...
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| Elgin pocket watch | 11/8/2009 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I own a 14ct Elgin pocket watch. When I was given it I was told it was a 'lady's model. It is in ...
A: I'm not a watch collector but can refer you to an antique shop in Winter Park, Florida - just north ...
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