AboutLes Keller Expertise With over 28 years in the jewelry industry we can answer most any questions you may have regarding "fine" jewelry, we cannot answer questions regarding "costume" jewelry or antique value jewelry unless it is diamond or gemstone related. In addition I cannot answer questions regarding Hallmarks or which jeweler made your item of jewelry. Please do not ask these questions as I am a diamond expert and jewelry designer.
Experience I am a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America since August 1982, and have sold diamonds wholesale, custom mfg. and designed quality high end jewelry. I have appraised jewelry for government agencies and continue to deal with Insurance co. for replacement of lost jewelry.
Education/Credentials Gemological Institute of America, 28 years experience in the Gem and Diamond Industry.
Expert: Les Keller Date: 7/14/2008 Subject: sliver from old electrical components
Question We have a small portion of silver that was used in old style electrical components. I have no idea of the purity but it has to have some value to those who can process it. Please give me some idea how to approach reasonable disposal of this. Thank you.
Answer Tom, \
Can you send me a picture of your items, a refiner will be able to help you but you will need massive quantities to deal with them or they wont touch it....try your local jeweler and perhaps by actually seeing the items and if its not too difficult to remove they will do it for you...otherwise I doubt anyone will take the time to remove the silver content, just not worth it.
all the best
Les
