AboutBill and Sally Jarrett Expertise 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.
Question Hello,
I have a large aquamarine ring with a beautifule white gold
filegree setting. I was very curious about what the markings on
the inside of the band mean CB 14K and then there is a hollow
cross. I know the 14k means fourteen karat gold and that's it.
There is a faint inscription but the middle is gone as I had the
ring resized many years ago so I could wear it - not that I do
often. I'm afraid I'll lose!
Thank you for your help.
Answer Hello Teresa ! Sounds like you have a beautiful ring ! You are correct about the 14K. The CB and cross could be the manufacturer, but I have been unable to locate that particular mark in my resources. The CB could also be the original owner. Many times initials were used on the inside of rings as well as short inscriptions. You don't say whether this was a family or purchased piece. Could the CB be a relative ? You might check your library for listings of jewelry manufacturers. It is possible you may run across the name. Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but please enjoy your ring - wear it ! Jewelry was made to adorn and be seen !
Sally
