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| Broken Platinum Engagement Ring | 7/18/2008 | Les Keller |
Q: I have had my platinum engagement ring for about a month and a half now. It is a 2 carat princess ...
A: Tris I wasnt very clear, Platinum is soft yes, but its the IRIDIUM or other metals mixed with the ...
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| Can this ring be resized?? | 7/18/2008 | Les Keller |
Q: I bought this ring and its a size 6.5. When I asked them to size it them I was informed that they ...
A: Heather, The ring will be very difficult to size down 1.5 sizes.....without some diamonds being ...
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| Gold & Diamonds | 7/18/2008 | Thomas |
Q: What color is Gold & Diamond's under a black light?
A: Lynn. Gold as with most metals does not react to ultraviolet light, the sort produced by a black ...
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| Broken Platinum Engagement Ring | 7/18/2008 | Les Keller |
Q: I have had my platinum engagement ring for about a month and a half now. It is a 2 carat princess ...
A: Tris Dont be angry, did you actually show your jeweler the ring? Platinum is a soft metal its the ...
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| "Scratches" in sapphire | 7/17/2008 | Steven D.Covey |
Q: My fiance has a platinum engagement ring with an 3 karat emerald cut sapphire in the center. The ...
A: I can tell you that sapphires are the hardest natural substance next to diamond. So they do not ...
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| color variation on sandblasted gold coins | 7/17/2008 | Thomas |
Q: Thomas - There is debate among numismatists regarding the colors seen on the very rare (and ...
A: Follow-up to Andy, re matte proof coins--------------------------------------- Andy, thanks for ...
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| Gold Bond Wires in Integrated Circuits | 7/17/2008 | Thomas |
Q: .. I am a hobbyist, extracting gold wires from integrated circuits. I have collected a good amount ...
A: Butch, thanks for this question. What I say is based from my experience in working precious metals. ...
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| diamond temperature damage | 7/16/2008 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: 10 years ago I had a diamond set in a false tooth. The tooth broke and the dentist took out the ...
A: I WOULD SAY THE DIAMOND GOT SMOKED AS WE SAY IN THE BUSINESS. THE TEMP WAS HIGH ENOUGH TO OXIDIZE ...
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| Enhancing cubic zirconia | 7/16/2008 | Thomas |
Q: I bought a cubic zirconia ring and it is very dull and on the yellow side. I have tried cleaning it ...
A: Maggie, unfortunately there is no treatment to change the color of a CZ stone. The color is in the ...
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| jewelry mark | 7/16/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I purchased a pearl choker with a rhinestone clasp. The pearls are quite heavy and creamy taupe in ...
A: It would be difficult to tell much about this mark without an actual picture or hands-on ...
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| Gem Cutting and Polishing | 7/15/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I recently went mining and found a healthy amount of raw Garnet, and Ruby (my birthstone), how do I ...
A: I would check with your local jeweler or gemologist for references on gemstone cutting. I'm not very ...
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| Hallmark question | 7/15/2008 | A. DeMello Gemological Laboratory - Arthur DeMello GG (GIA) |
Q: I have a ring stamped GP1110kML does this mean it`s plated? I tested it with 10k acid and the deep ...
A: I think this is a stock number. Gold plated rings if stamped often say "HGE" (Heavy Gold ...
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| color variation on sandblasted gold coins | 7/15/2008 | Thomas |
Q: Thomas - There is debate among numismatists regarding the colors seen on the very rare (and ...
A: Andy, I am back. And, I do ask a favor of you regarding "rating the expert". I have told you I am ...
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| restoring jewelry | 7/15/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I have a Victorian Jet collar necklace that has become very frigile in places, and wondered if there ...
A: Below I have listed a link for jewelry and bead repair/restringing. Just copy and paste it into your ...
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| cosmetic case | 7/15/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I recently was looking for old coins with my metal detector when I dug up a small cosmetic looking ...
A: It is difficult to tell much about the item without a hands-on examination or photo. However, it ...
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| sliver from old electrical components | 7/14/2008 | Les Keller |
Q: We have a small portion of silver that was used in old style electrical components. I have no idea ...
A: Tom, \ Can you send me a picture of your items, a refiner will be able to help you but you will ...
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| Discolored gold bracelet | 7/14/2008 | Thomas |
Q: While filling my automatic clorinator on my pool, the odor was overwhelming. This has never ...
A: Laura, jewelry cleaner will not work since the discoloration is a chemical reaction. This is what ...
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| circa 1950's poodle pin marked SAO | 7/14/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I just received a beautiful, in the shape of a poodle pin. It is made of enameled pastel flowers and ...
A: I have not been able to locate the company name SAO - could it be SAC ? SAC was attributed to Sarah ...
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| clear coat for gemstone | 7/14/2008 | Steven D.Covey |
Q: I make jewelries as a hobby and have decided that i can probably start selling them. My problem ...
A: The only way is to polish them no coating will work. If they are rough then they need to be cut ...
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| Gold Rings | 7/14/2008 | Thomas |
Q: I have triple pierced ears, and wear three sizes of gold stud earrings. My ears are rather ...
A: Patricia, you need to get a good polishing cloth, one of the chemically treated ones like Sunshine ...
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| Arabic Jewelry | 7/14/2008 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: I recieved this piece about 16 years ago as a gift. Would you know any thing about it? ...
A: I THOUGHT I ANSWERED THIS QUESTION BEFORE MUST HAVE LOST IT. THIS PIECE IS VERY INTERESTING AND ...
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| platinum settings | 7/13/2008 | Les Keller |
Q: I inherited 2 platinum ring settings. I wanted to give them to my daughter's fiance to use for an ...
A: betty Is this a picure of the right ear of a donkey???? just curious... getting to your question, ...
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| goldtone | 7/13/2008 | Garrett Fifer |
Q: what is goldtone and how should it be cleaned to keep it from turning?
A: Gold tone refers to metal that has a gold colored finish but usually with no actual gold content. It ...
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| Arabic Jewelry | 7/13/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: Would you know anything about this piece? I got it about 16 years ago as a gift from the middle ...
A: Your piece is very pretty. It looks Egyptian featuring a scarab and wings along with the colorful ...
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| turquoise bracelet | 7/13/2008 | Thomas |
Q: I have a cuff turquoise bracelet that I purchased in Arizona in the 1970s. The bracelet is sterling ...
A: Patricia, I am not far from North Carolina but do not know jewelers there. I do wish I could help ...
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| minerals and gemnstones | 7/13/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: i have allot of minerals and gemstones i am living in Africa accuracy in Somalia and i don't have a ...
A: I have listed a link below that gives a lot of links and information on diamonds. It is impossible ...
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| ring | 7/12/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: i have a world championship ring that is marked inside with a diamond-like picture symbol and an ...
A: The symbol and writing inside are probably the manufacturer hallmark/logo. There are several ...
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| The D.F.P. CO. | 7/12/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I have my Grandmothers bracelet that has to be prior to 1923. It has on the inside of the band on ...
A: I believe the manufacturer is D. F. Briggs & Company from Attleboro, Mass. They made the Carmen ...
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| turquoise bracelet | 7/12/2008 | Thomas |
Q: I have a cuff turquoise bracelet that I purchased in Arizona in the 1970s. The bracelet is sterling ...
A: Patricia. Back in the 1970's I made a lot of turquoise jewelry items, using stones I cut from ...
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| old necklace | 7/12/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I have an old bead necklace that belonged to my grandmother. I would guess it is 50-75 years old. ...
A: I have listed below a page that should help you identify your beads. You can also do a search on ...
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| 1914 german wedding band | 7/12/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I was told it says in german I traded gold for silver.It has 1914 engraved on it with the what I ...
A: It was the practice in Nazi Germany to exchange silver for gold in order to finance the war. It was ...
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| pearls | 7/11/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: my grandma recently passed away and left me a strand of pearls....were a gift to her..bought in ...
A: Since the clasp is marked 925 it means that the clasp is sterling silver. If you are interested in ...
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| allergy | 7/10/2008 | Thomas |
Q: I have been wearing my gold wedding ring for 25 years. recently, we were on a trip to Israel and ...
A: Debbie, I am sorry about the problems you are having. Is your ring white gold? If not, something ...
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| Lilly langtry 1901 belt buckle | 7/10/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I have a what says is on front top r. corner 1901 jersy lilly on the left bottom corner and lilly in ...
A: I believe your buckle was made in the 1950-60's and is referred to as a "fantasy" item. To my ...
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| mgm 20th annaversery ring | 7/10/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: can you tell me anything about my ring its an mgm 20 years 14k ring with two diamonds in the lions ...
A: I have no information on this type of jewelry but suggest that you try to contact the purchasing ...
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| Mickey Mouse Watch | 7/10/2008 | Peter Lumetta |
Q: I have a Mickey Mouse Watch from the late 1940's. It has a red wrist band and Mickey's hands tell ...
A: MANY THINGS DETERMINE THE FULL VALUE OF A WATCH. IN THIS CASE THE YEAR IT WAS MADE ALSO IS A BIG ...
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| antique fobs | 7/9/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: Iam a jewelry designer and am researching information on antique watch fobs for a project I am ...
A: The flat bottom fob was referred to as a seal fob as it usually carried the initials or other ...
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| Cameo and maker's mark | 7/9/2008 | Bill and Sally Jarrett |
Q: I have just come into the possession of a cameo pendant/pin which says "1/20 12K G.F." which I ...
A: You are correct that your cameo is 12 karat gold filled. If the mark "cc" is on the cameo itself, it ...
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| requirements | 7/8/2008 | Thomas |
Q: What is required to make and sell jewelry or open a jewelry shop in the U.S.? From what I have read ...
A: Stephen, if you refer to certification of bench jeweler skills, certification is not required. ...
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| Diamonique | 7/8/2008 | Thomas |
Q: What is your opinion on Diamonique
A: Jennifer, Diamonique is cubic zirconia, with the brand name made quite popular by the QVC shopping ...
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