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Expert: A. DeMello Gemological Laboratory - Arthur DeMello GG (GIA) - 6/7/2009


Question

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I have bought a second hand ring and would like to know what the Hall Markings stand for and what year this ring was made.   Any information would be great
Moyra

Answer
Nice photo. Good question. I hate to say it but I dont know this hallmark. Judgeing from the shape and cut of the stones they have very small table facets that indicate they are probaly 100 years old hoever the setting looks much newer indicating the stones have been re set since the original setting. Sorry thats all I can tell you.

Arthur DeMello GG (GIA)
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    Commentmany thanks great information.


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A. DeMello Gemological Laboratory - Arthur DeMello GG (GIA)

Expertise

Questions pertaining to Diamonds and Fine Jewelry regarding Evaluation and Valuation Sciences. Questions may include Gemology, Appraisal, Identification, Issues with Jewelers, Complaint Resolution, Jewelry Insurance,Estate Settlement, Family Disputes, Marital Settlements and Unfair Jewelry Trade Practice.

Experience

I have 23 Years as a self employed Diamond and Fine Jewelry Consultant, Appraiser and Court Expert Witness.

Organizations
GIA Alumni Association Former National Assoc. of Jewelry Appraisers

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Education/Credentials
Berklee College BA. Gemological Institute of America (GIA) GG. American Gem Society Courses toward CG. Undergraduate Studies in Business.

Past/Present Clients
1983 - 1986 RO-AN Jewelers Taunton, Mass. Store Manager 1986 - 1989 Hyannis Jewelers, Hyannis, MA. Appraiser 3 Stores under Eugene Munn former Pres. Concord Watch. 1989 - 1991 Shreve, Crump and Low Boston Mass. Contact: Mark Aaron Marks Jewelers Wareham, MA. 1991 - Present GAB Robbins - New Hampshire Insurance Claims Consultant Appraiser. 1991 - Present AIG- American International Group Insurance Claims Springfield, Mass. Consultant 1991 - Present Aetna - Hartford Group Insurance Co. Middleboro, Mass. 1991- Present Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Quincy, Mass. 1991 - Present Hanover Insurance Co. North Dartmouth Mass. Contact Stephen Foss Consultant 1995 Founder of National Gemological Laboratories - Massachusetts Based Firm President /Owner 2004 - Boston Bar Association Legal Expert Witness 2004 - Mass. Bar Association Legal Expert Witness 2005 - Present AIG - American International Group Appraisal Client Referrals 2005 - Dept. of Financial Services - Unclaimed Property Invitation to Bid 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0360 2005- Guardsmark Security New York, NY. Appraisal Client 2005 Oscar Heyman & Brothers LLC New York, NY. Tradeshows through Bailey, Banks & Biddle Jewelers 2005 - Scott Kay Teaneck, NJ. Tradeshows through Bailey, Banks & Biddle Jewelers 2005 - Reed & Barton -Taunton, MA. Client Referrals 2006 - United States Treasury Dept. Drug Enforcement Administration New Bedford, MA 2006- Citigroup Smith Barney New York, NY

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