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About Bill and Sally Jarrett
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We are collectors, hobbyists and dealers in memorabilia and antiques - especially antique vintage and costume jewelry items. For 10 years we owned an antique shop here in Central Florida but retired and reopened a site on the internet that specializes mostly in antique jewelry and accessories such as perfume bottles, etc. Bill is informed on general antiques specializing in china and silver or sterling tablewares while Sally tends to jewelry and paper/advertising ephemera. We receive a lot of general questions from our site and would be glad to try and answer or give direction not considered for official appraisal purposes, i.e. estate or insurance.

Experience
10 years as antique shop owners 8 years as a jewelry designer supplying designs to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and MGM as well well as other limited outlets.
   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Plating a metal ring11/20/2009Thomas
  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 ...
Diamond vs Cubic Zirconia11/19/2009Peter 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 ...
Gold filled quality marking11/19/2009Thomas
  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 ...
Dress studs marking11/18/2009Thomas
  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 ...
Gold Bracelet11/18/2009Bill 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 ...
gold enquiry11/16/2009Peter 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 ...
rough amber11/16/2009Steven 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 ...
Ring Markings11/15/2009Peter 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 ...
silver metal wall hanging plate with marks11/15/2009Bill 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 ...
Horn Lacquer11/15/2009Thomas
  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 ...
engagement ring11/14/2009Peter 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 ...
Lustrium11/14/2009Thomas
  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 ...
How to identify real stones11/14/2009Peter 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 ...
ring11/14/2009Rolfe 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 ...
melting gold11/13/2009Rolfe 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 ...
Identifying a ring11/13/2009Bill 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 ...
markings on back of cameo11/13/2009Bill 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 ...
9ct "solid gold nuggets"11/13/2009Thomas
  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 ...
Discolored gold and platinum11/12/2009Thomas
  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 ...
Natural Pearls11/12/2009Rod 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 ...
Broach (silver i believe ) maybe whit gold11/12/2009Bill 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. ...
I need to ask about my jade bangle11/12/2009Bill 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 ...
unsigned chanel snakeskin bangle11/12/2009Bill 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 ...
Brooch Cameo Painted11/11/2009Peter 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 ...
opal11/11/2009Rod 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 ...
nice piece of jewelry11/11/2009Steven 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 ...
opal11/11/2009Rod 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 ...
Fidelio gold watch value11/10/2009Bill 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: ...
Vintage Tiffany Brooch11/10/2009Bill 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 ...
Value of flourite/ other rock11/10/2009Peter 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 ...
kopics11/10/2009Bill 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. ...
kopics11/10/2009Peter 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 ...
Sterling Silver Bracelet11/10/2009Bill 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 ...
white gold with platinum mount11/10/2009Thomas
  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 ...
opal11/9/2009Rod 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 ...
When an old ring gets polished......11/9/2009Thomas
  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 ...
White Lustrium11/9/2009Thomas
  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 ...
Name of jeweler11/8/2009Bill 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 ...
agate11/8/2009Steven 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 ...
Elgin pocket watch11/8/2009Bill 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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