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Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals/Questions Answered by Expert Bill and Sally Jarrett
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Masonic Ring | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I'll attempt this again. Tried this a couple days ago and was having difficulty attaching photo. I ... A: The ring looks beautiful. Since you are going to sell the item, it would be best if your jeweler ... | |
| Porcelain Sash Cameo | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I have this painted Sash Cameo. It is marked "Herbst" and stamped 450. I have no idea of its ... A: Your porcelain portrait brooch is beautiful. Herbst is German for autumn and is also a German ... | |
| VALUE OF NECKLACE | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I HAVE A GOLD HERRINGBONE NECKLACE THAT STAMPED 925 HAN ITALY, WHATS THE VALUE OF IT AT 26 GRAMS? A: I have listed a site below that can calculate the price of silver for you on a daily basis since the ... | |
| 835 stamped gold urn pin | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a nice gold pin with 835 stamped on back. I can see no other mark, a gold buying owner could ... A: The stamp 835 usually means the item is 83.5% precious metal composition. Used in foreign jewelry ... | |
| what kind of stone or gem this is | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know if you can help me identify what kind of gem or stone is on this antique ... A: Your necklace is beautiful. It looks to me like the beads are faceted - if so, they could be glass ... | |
| vintage blue pearls with gold and pink overtones | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: that I bought at an estate sale years ago. It is stamped on the underside of the clasp with the ... A: The only reference I can find to MGM is a jewelry company in Los Angeles, CA that was active in the ... | |
| ring | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: my mom gave me a ring with the markings 14KEE , you know what these markings are , it looks to have ... A: A mark 14KEE would indicate to me that the ring is 14K gold electroplate. However, you should have ... | |
| c.1925 diamond brooch | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: We have a brooch that was custom made for my wife's grandmother in about 1925. She lived in ... A: Your brooch sounds beautiful but in order to get a positive description/valuation, you would need to ... | |
| Gold necklace | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: I can read the following on the necklace clasp: 1) 20 | 2 K G F 2) There are two overlapped ... A: Your necklace mark is probably for Binder Bros, Inc., a jewelry company in New York City active in ... | |
| Identifying precolumbian replicas from Galeria Cano | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: Due to a theft in my house I lost all my jewellery, also my most appreciated items bought from ... A: Unfortunately I cannot help you with the appraisal and valuation of your items. This needs to be ... | |
| Ring Maker's Mark | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring that belonged to my great-grandmother. I do know that she had several rings made to ... A: I have checked my resources and have not been able to locate this manufacturer. Your ring is very ... | |
| watch of princes | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: i want to estimate this gold watch very antique from 50 years ago has emerald in it as background ... A: However, it would not be possibe to tell the gold weight without weighing the watch and deducting ... | |
| Mexico Silver Cross Pendant | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a silver cross pendant that has the stamp TM'90 on it. the left side of the cross has .925 ... A: Your cross is Mexican sterling made in Taxco probably by a silversmith by the name of Casados. The ... | |
| Vintage ring with a nude picture inside. | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a very nondescript ring it could be made of pewter,silver, nickel not sure, but it isn't what ... A: I believe you have what is called a Stanhope Ring. These novelties were produced in the 1800's and ... | |
| JAK marking | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a necklace that has 5 filagree flowers, the one in the middle being the biggest. The chain is ... A: I was unable to find any of the marks in my vintage jewelry references but all three are represented ... | |
| claddaugh ring | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a simple claddaug ring with an F in it .it has a line around the F. no stones. Could this be ... A: The "F" in a circle mark was used by Friedman Silver Co., Inc. in Brooklyn, NY. They also made ... | |
| Marking on Edwardian/Elizabethan broock | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking at purchasing an antique pearl brooch surrounded in an oval ivy/leaf setting in a ... A: The only mark I can find in my resources is a capital "Q" inside a diamond shape. It was the mark ... | |
| necklace & earring set | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: These pieces are difficult to explain. The 5 pieces on the necklace and one on both earrings are ... A: However, with the intricate description you provided, it would still be impossible for me to do any ... | |
| claddaugh ring | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a simple claddaug ring with an F in it .it has a line around the F. no stones. Could this be ... A: Claddaugh rings have been popular for many years so there are reproductions as well as antique rings ... | |
| My Grandmother's Ring | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: This was my grandmother's engagement ring from the late 40s. It has two diamonds vertically set on ... A: The ring is very beautiful - looks somewhat Edwardian in style, but I believe you may have ... | |
| identifying stones | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I want to know the kind of stones I found 1.some are flat and transparent as glass 2.some are round ... A: It would be difficult for me to identify any stone without first seeing and feeling it, but I have ... | |
| Identifying a necklece | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a necklace that belonged to my grandmother, and I would love to know more about it. I ... A: I was unable to pull up any pictures. Your first question was regarding a necklace, but then a watch ... | |
| Markings inside ring | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring with the markings GZ and 14k engraved inside. I think I understand what 14k means but ... A: The 14K means that the ring is 14K gold. The GZ mark could be the manufacturer/designer of the ... | |
| jewelry signature ID | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased these earrings as part of an estate lot with much other top quality older ... A: I have listed a site below that has information and a mark for Patriz Huber. Look under the name ... | |
| D. F. Briggs Carmen bracelet, not sweeheart | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Going through mom's jewelry box with my daughter, mom came across a bracelet that my 2 year old ... A: D. F. Briggs did make some beautiful bracelets besides the sweetheart design. There are several ... | |
| gold mark | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: what does 352 mean on a 18k gold bracelet. A: As far as I can find, the 352 is not related to the gold content. 9ct gold is listed as 375. Since ... | |
| Pin or Brooch | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I bought a pin at a thrift store. It looks like it is enamel and stones. It looks very old. On ... A: The star mark is used for silver marking in Russia but it is usually used in conjunction with a ... | |
| symbols on ring | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a white gold ring with several small stones, but my question is about the markings on the ... A: The c in a circle on your ring means that your ring design was copyrighted by the designer or ... | |
| Pink diamond | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a pink diamond ring with a gold band. On the inside of the band it is marked Korea. It has no ... A: Your ring was made in the country of Korea. In order to determine the ring construction you would ... | |
| gold chain | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: my 14k gold chain also has AIG on it. what does that mean? thank you! A: I'm not sure the AIG has anything to do with the 14K. It is possibly the manufacturer/designer name ... | |
| ring hallmark | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: hi bill and sally was left a ring by my late mother and would like to know what the hallmark means ... A: I am not too familiar with platinum marks especially UK but I have listed below a couple of sites ... | |
| Italy gold | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: Hello- I have a lovely 18k and ruby gold brooch that is probably about 60+ years old. It came out of ... A: Yes, I have seen various items marked with ITALI. I don't know if this is a specific company logo ... | |
| ring stamp | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring from my mother that has a stamp on the inside band. The stamp is a crest and inside ... A: I have searched for a stamp like the one your describe and have not found anything. I found several ... | |
| Hall marks | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the hall marks on an Antique Wedding Ring mean please. It is yellow gold and ... A: It sounds like your ring is 18K gold from Birmingham, England by the anchor mark. I have included a ... | |
| F.M. CO. Compact w/11" Chain | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a pretty (heavy for its size) F.M. CO. silver-color with gold stripe acceents, square ... A: Your compact sounds very pretty and I found the following website that may be able to help you or ... | |
| marking on antique ring? | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I also live in Central Florida! I inherited a ring from my great grandmother (we are originally from ... A: Your ring sounds beautiful. First you should determine if possible whether the ring is 825 or 625. ... | |
| compartment ring | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: i acquired this poison/compartment/wax seal ring years ago it came from the estate of Gov. Frederick ... A: You have a lovely ring. A far as historical significance, the seal may be a family crest. If you ... | |
| Pendant, "made in greece" | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: My wife recently discovered this pendant in her mothers jewelry box. Her mom said that her brother ... A: You are right about the indications on the medal. These were popular souvenir items during the ... | |
| silver and jade teapot shaped object | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I have recently bought a teapot shaped item which seems to be made of silver and jade, silver rim ... A: Without a picture it is difficult to tell much about your teapot excepte that the design is oriental ... | |
| Diamond and gold bracelet | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: & Mrs. Jarrett, I was recently looking through the jewelry I own and I came across a bracelet which ... A: Your bracelet sounds lovely. I have listed a site below that can give you more information on gold ... | |
| Stamp inside 14k white gold and diamond ring | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I am wondering what it means when a 14k white gold and diamond ring is stamped A106 inside. ... A: This mark is not familar to me as far as metal or stone identification - could be a ... | |
| mourning jewelry? | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: My mother found this in a Phoenix thrift shop. The metal is soft and the picture is covered by a ... A: The picture on the front resembles a tin type photograph and could be a memorial piece judging by ... | |
| Vintage sterling silver bracelet | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a sterling silver bracelet with 8 individual onyx stones set in sterling silver flowers. ... A: Your bracelet's markings appear to be British, the anchor indicating made in Birmingham. I'm listing ... | |
| bracelet | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a gold bracelet that dates back to 1915 and on the inside it is stamped with 1/15. What does ... A: It would be difficult for me to tell much about the bracelet without more information i.e. any other ... | |
| gold marks | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: i have a cameo with these marks 2 half moons 28 in square and .333 it was my oma's and she was ... A: .333 is a European mark for 8 karat gold. I have listed a site below that may help you identify the ... | |
| Prince Matchabelli mini perfume bottle | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help I have searched the internet high and low and can not find out much about this ... A: I am not a perfume expert but I believe this is one of the nicer of all the PM DY bottles. As far ... | |
| 14k Finnish | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: 6 Hallmarks indicate Helsinki, Finland, 14K, 1969. One more mark seems to be a W in a box. 45 ... A: I have listed below a site that has a good listing of Finnish markings and manufacturers. If your ... | |
| Lion Charm | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: This little lion charm was given to me by a friend and he tells me it's very old. It's a soft gold ... A: Your charms sounds quite unique ! I assume it i goldtone and not karat gold since you mentioned no ... | |
| antique ring | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a ring from a auction is is stamped 10k gold on the inside, but it also has to stamps ... A: The other markings inside your ring could pertain to the 10K mark indicating country of assay. I ... | |
| jewelry/gemstohe hobby | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a passion for gemstones and antique/vintage jewelry and watches. I read as mutch as possible ... A: The ultimate career or job is that you love your work. Knowledge is the best teacher and there are a ... | |
| ring markings | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: I have two rings that i can't for the life of me find who the makers mark belonged to. one is what ... A: I have checked my resources and found nothing with Tru Glo except for a company Sterling, Inc that ... | |
| Wedding Rings | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a set of wedding rings that is rather old, and I suppose considered costume, but I'm not ... A: Your rings are very pretty and appear to be silver in color, which could mean they are sterling or ... | |
| silver bracelet | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: Was wondering if you could give me some information on the bracelet in the attached image. It was ... A: Your charm bracelet could be sterling just judging by the look. Does it have Asian markings ? It ... | |
| marks on ring: what metal is this? | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: first thanks so much for the help you are providing in this site. I want to know what metal could be ... A: The only way to determine the metal, unless it is marked karat gold or sterling, is by having it ... | |
| ring | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring I believe is vintage(maybe not) I just love it. it says TIARA 10k on the inside of it. ... A: I haven't been able to find much on the name Tiara except that that jewelry logo was active in 1998. ... | |
| BROACH | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: my mother recently died aged 91 and she kept lots of things from her childhood which was in the war ... A: It sounds like you have a nice charm pin. These were popular around the turn of the century and ... | |
| K pendant | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I recently found this K pendant in a next door neighbors trash he was throwing out due to ... A: Sterling Silver always has a value - fluctuates daily and is valued by the gram. Here's a page that ... | |
| History of Carmen Bracelet | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I have used this website for other questions and am very grateful for your and the other experts ... A: Several companies made this type of bracelet besides Briggs - Pittman and Keeler and Lustern were a ... | |
| hallmark: circle with a dot in the middle? | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I found a gold ring with a heart diamond on the beach. It has a circle with a dot in the middle for ... A: You have a pretty ring ! The first thing to do is determine whether it is fine karat gold and ... | |
| Gold Signet Ring - 1804 | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a gold signet ring, hallmarked "g" which relates to 1804, which has 2 wings on the front ... A: Sub Cruce Salus is Latin for Salvation Under the Cross. As you already know it is Birmingham UK. I ... | |
| ring marking/info | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have this ring that I can't seem to find anything about the hallmark that is on it, or even what ... A: I have checked my resources for a "Cd" designation and have not found anything yet. These could ... | |
| Antique Costume Jewelry #1 | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a few pieces of costume jewelry that I would like you to look at and give me as much info as ... A: You have some very pretty costume jewelry. Several things go into pricing costume jewelry - ... | |
| Navajo Hallmark stamp BYE (Bobby Begay?) | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased this item, and am quite curious about the stamp: VNT NAVAJO TURQUOISE SQUASH ... A: The BYE could be Bobby Begay if the letters are stamped in 1/16 Gothic print, the Y being larger ... | |
| carmen bracelet | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I have what I believe to be a carmen bracelet by the DFB Co. My problem is that it is not a ... A: I do not think that the products of DFB Co were or are being reproduced so your bracelet is probably ... | |
| old jewelry mark | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: bought an old looking 5 sectioned bracelet at thrift store. Each section has a good sized extremely ... A: Your bracelet is Hecho En Mexico or "Made in Mexico". These bracelets were and are still popular and ... | |
| sterling ring ma | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Have a ring with what appears to be a D with maybe a letter but kinda looks like an 8 A: In order to do any search identification, I would need to have a picture or positive markings in ... | |
| Sarah Coventry ring | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a picture of a Sarah Coventry ring that my mom owned. She lost the ring and I have been ... A: You might check out the below 2 websites for similar items. Both have large quantities of Sarah ... | |
| 18k HGE with Letter 'A' symbol | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: My mother found this ring in my grandmothers house after she passed away in 2008. It says inside the ... A: You are right in that the HGE is heavy gold electroplate. The A inside a circle is probably the ... | |
| ring | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an 18k multigemstone ring that also has an MK next to the karat size. I have had several new ... A: The MK is probably the manufacturer/designer initial. The only way to identify the period of the ... | |
| unknown marking on Silver Pendant | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: It looks like ANNI? Do you know anything more about this artist. ...Thanks, Erica ... A: I have still be unable to locate anything with this mark. My first inclination is that it is ... | |
| gold necklace | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 24" herringbone necklace and on the clasp is printed US Patent.P. Can you tell me what that ... A: Patent Pending means that a patent has or is going to be applied for and is pending. This is ... | |
| German necklace | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a German necklace my grandfather found during WW II in Germany. It is sterling silver with a ... A: Your necklace sounds lovely. The Handarbeit term means hand made or manually made as opposed to ... | |
| Hallmark stamp on a ring | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring that I bought several years ago from a pawn shop for approximately $80. The seller ... A: Your ring could be by Allsopp Bros in Newark, NJ. "Wedding Bells" was one of their lines of jewelry ... | |
| bracelet | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: i found a bracelet its bright silver color but the only stamp is PD whats it made of?? A: The only way to tell what type of metal the bracelet contains is either by a mark on the inside of ... | |
| Bent Prong - please help | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I bought an engagement ring for my girlfriend at Tiffany's, unfortunately after two weeks she ... A: Tiffany's is known to stand by their merchandise so bey all means, if you feel that the item was not ... | |
| "KN" Marking on Gold Earrings | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I was given a pair of 14k earrings for Mother's Day. I have never heard of gold stamped "China", ... A: The KN is probably the company or manufacturer of your earrings. China does produce some very nice ... | |
| unknown marking on Silver Pendant | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: It looks like ANNI? Do you know anything more about this artist. ...Thanks, Erica A: I found 2 artists with the first name Anni. You can read about them both by using your browser ... | |
| sterling bracelet | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: i saved a bracelet from being melted. it is sterling and quite heavy. it has about 30 faux coin ... A: I have not been able to locate that particular mark in my resources yet but will keep it active and ... | |
| pearl necklace | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired a pearl necklace (knotted) with a gold colored clasp (marquis filigree one ... A: Your necklace sounds lovely. There are thousands of pearl jewelry designers using both genuine and ... | |
| jewelery identification | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I found a necklace that has a small/tiny initial tag with backwards letter RB or BR?? Can you tell ... A: It would be difficult to identify your jewelry without a picture or hands on inspection. Even with ... | |
| taxco | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: found a bracelet its solid no links and has fish bone pattern, looks silver on outside but a really ... A: Your piece is probably silver, but to confirm you will need to have it checked for metal content. ... | |
| Akoya Pearl necklace | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I purchased an akoya pearl necklace that has a clamshell symbol with a letter T inside (not M). It ... A: Your necklace sounds lovely. I am not familiar with the designer but suggest that you check out ... | |
| Unique ring | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I bought this ring at an estate sale. I thouhgt it would make for perfect costume jewelry. I ... A: Your ring is very pretty. It would be difficult to tell much about the ring without more information ... | |
| ring | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a gold ring with markings c.p.s 9 375 anchor symbol then what looks like a small w. the ... A: Your ring appears by the markings Anchor indicating Birmingham assay, to be British, 9 kt gold. The ... | |
| Gold Claddagh Ring. | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a gold Claddagh ring that belonged to my late mother, and possibly my grandmother before her ... A: The ring you have is probably British - manufacturer B Bros I haven't located yet - possibly Berker ... | |
| ivory | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A BUDDA THAT WAS ON A NECKLACE MADE OF BLACK ONYX. IT LOOKS LIKE IVORY HOWEVER HOW CAN I ... A: Identifying ivory is not easy. There are a lot of ivory substitutes and variations. Sometimes even ... | |
| Brooch | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a brooch which is silver and black. The piece have diamonds that I know are not real on top. ... A: It would be difficult for me to give you much information without a good photograph, any hallmarks ... | |
| Gold ring engraved on inside | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I would like to get whatever information you can provide about an old family ring I have, especially ... A: It sounds like your have a Navy sweetheart ring. These have been popular since the late 1800's. You ... | |
| antique bracelet,origins unkown | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: This bracelet was found by my great grandfather while he was crabbing on the bay in Maryland. It has ... A: Your bracelet is very pretty. It looks to me to be mid-eastern origin. Sometimes these were made of ... | |
| China | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a set of china dinnerware that I would like to know its age and value...Here are the markings ... A: It is very difficult, especially with items from Japan, to identify without a company name or ... | |
| Chinese Jade Necklace?? | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I have had this Jade cross necklace for about 14 yrs or so now.I cant really seem to find any info ... A: Your have a lovely cross necklace. If you believe it is gold, you need to have it professionally ... | |
| 200-300 yrs old 24k gold Chinese ring | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: does a old 200-300yrs 24k gold Chinese ring have valve? And as it get older, does the valve go up? ... A: Any verified 24K gold jewelry has value depending on the daily gold price. The antiquity value may ... | |
| pin | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a pin that was my mom's before she passed away. I needed something old, personal and special ... A: Sometime between 1949 - 1981. Their jewelry value runs from $10 to under $100 depending on rarity ... | |
| FNA | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Figaro silver necklace marked 925 Italy--it also has another mark on the other side of the ... A: Italy is known for their fine silver jewelry. The mark FNA is probably the manufacture mark for ... | |
| Miriam Haskell Earrings - Repair | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: Do you have any idea where I might be able to buy some very tiny silver seed pearls (mm)so that I ... A: Just click on the url or copy and paste into your browser address field and hit enter. ... | |
| jewelry mark | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: We have an irish wedding CLADDAGH ring with a 10pt diamond and its stamped 14K. however right next ... A: Since your ring is marked with the gold mark, the other mark you refer to is probably the makers ... | |
| gold ring | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I asked last week about a gold ring found by my dad while scuba diving. Here is the originalI was ... A: I, like you, believe it is a signet ring. Something this unusual and valuable should have an ... | |
| ring identification | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I was recently given a ring found by my dad while scuba diving near San Diego in about 1978. The ... A: Your ring sounds very interesting. The design appears to be Egyptian military perhaps. More ... | |
| makers mark, sorry! | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I just inherited my grandmothers wedding band. I checked out the hallmarks and did some internet ... A: Since it is so difficult to visualize the mark, I would suggest the book Jackson's Hallmarks Pocket ... | |
| gold bracelet | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I inherited an 18K gold bracelet, linked, 1" wide with a mark on the clasp of what looks like a "C" ... A: I have checked my resources and have not been able to locate a mark such as you describe. Many ... | |
| grandmothers ring | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I was given my grnadmothers diamond cluster ring by my mother about a year ago. Last week it has ... A: I am so sorry your ring has been lost especially since it was an heirloom. There is no way to ... | |
| sterling bracelet | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I have an incredibly well made sterling and cobalt blue crystal bracelet. It is segmented (similar ... A: My resources match yours in that it is possible that the mark is Dominick and Haff. Quite a few ... | |
| Georges Bissinger cameo | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I have acquired a cameo possibly made by Georges Bissinger...How ever after 2 years of digging I ... A: I found the following website that may be of some assistance. Just copy and paste the url into your ... | |
| Ring marking LC198 | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I believe it to be costume but any information you could add would be helpful. It has the appearance ... A: The only LC trademark I have listed is for Liz Claibourne and they did sometimes use a numbering ... | |
| Identifying a pair of Rings | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a pair of rings. One features a bear and the second features a buffalo. They are quite ... A: Your ring looks interesting and I agree that it could be Taxco, but most Taxco is usually marked or ... | |
| Can you help my Identify my ring's trademark? | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a gold ring from an antique store. It has a marking on the inside that reads 18kt ... A: Your ring is marked 18K HGE meaning it is hard gold electroplate. The V mark is probably the ... | |
| Ring from Germany | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: My Grandpap found this ring in Germany during WWll in a grandfathers clock and carried it in his ... A: In order to determine if your ring has any value you would first have to determine the metal ... | |
| Makers Mark | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: could you tell me anything about a makers mark (or who I can ask) that we can barely see that could ... A: The only ones that I could find with "Bond" is The Bond Street Line of jewelry made by Hadley ... | |
| gold/diamond watch ? | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I have what looks like a gold watch stamped Italy but no other marks. the bezel looks to have small ... A: I'm not sure if you mean Genova or Geneva. Geneva Watch Company is large watchmaker group that ... | |
| Marks on Gold Bracelet | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a gold bracelet with the following marks. MDEP which is inside a sort of truncated diamond, ... A: Your bracelets sounds lovely. The marks, I believe, are foreign the MDEP standing for "Depose or ... | |
| Karola signed silver jewelry | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Back in the mid-80's I purchased the silver rings and earrings shown in the picture. Some of the ... A: I found a listing for Karola jewelry online - don't know if it is the same as what you have but here ... | |
| Ming's jewelry of Hawaii | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: What is the best method of finding an expert on old Ming's (of Hawaii)jewelry? We have two ivory ... A: Mings jewelry is always in demand and collectible. I have listed a site below that may be able to ... | |
| Old bracelet. | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I found this behind a floor length mirror in the foyer of an old (1886) house my daughter just ... A: Your lovely bracelet is of the type that has been made for many years - a popular design using ... | |
| WHAT TYPE OF PEARLS ARE THESE, WHAT'S 14KX? | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a pearl necklace that I was wondering if you could help me figure out what type of pearls ... A: I have listed a site below that gives good information on gold hallmarks. The "x" with the mark is ... | |
| 30yr Service Award Ring | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: After his passing last December, I was given my father-in-law's service award ring from KOCH Oil ... A: I have not been able to find a cTo company or manufacturer mark in my resources but will keep your ... | |
| 18K Gold Cameo Ring | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 18kg Victorian style black and white pony tail lady cameo ring. Inside of the ring there is ... A: Your cameo sounds very pretty. If your ring is marked 18K that means it is 75% gold. Most quality ... | |
| earrings | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a very old pair of clip on earrings they are a design of a guitar and have mother of pearl as ... A: Guitar earrings were a popular southwestern design and were made of different materials including ... | |
| ring origin | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a ring from Ebay, made of 13K and 925 silver. It is a silver sizable ring, meaning it ... A: Your ring is very pretty. Aztec designs have been and still are very popular. Check your ring ... | |
| antique earing hallmark | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been given a pair of antique gold/ruby looking stud earings which are very old. The only ... A: Unfortunately I have not been able to find a company with R.F.B. as their mark. Older companies ... | |
| RIng w/ Makers mark | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring by at appears to be old judging by the wear of the band. It is marked "Sterling" then ... A: You already know your band is Sterling 925 silver and the GW is probably the manufacturer/designer ... | |
| David Andersen Silver | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help - Doing a clean out of the house we discovered an interesting little silver ... A: Your cup is adorable and very collectible. David Andersen Norway sterling is always collectible. ... | |
| vintage ring | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: The ring I have was given to my mother on her 16th bd. Today she is 96 years old. It has a large ... A: Your ring sounds beautiful and my advice would be to have it checked both for stone identification ... | |
| Georgian ring? | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired this ring. It is supposedly Georgian and from the late 1700s/early 1800s. My ... A: Your ring is called a Claddagh ring and is Irish in tradition as a token of love. There are many ... | |
| Settings | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find settings done in the style of Middle-eastern jewelry, as seen in the attached ... A: I have listed two sites below that may be able to help you with your settings. Just click on each or ... | |
| VIC - Ring Stamp | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have been given a 5 stone ring that I am informed, is white gold however I have never seen a - VIC ... A: The "VIC" mark is not familiar to me, however it could be a manufacturer mark or design code. I did ... | |
| Pendent | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a pendent that I have been trying to get information on but have not had any luck. It looks ... A: Your pendant sounds very pretty and interesting but it would be difficult for me to find any ... | |
| Mark VII Lapel Pin | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: My uncle was a member of the crew of the original 1950's Dragnet TV series. In 1954 he gave me a ... A: What you have is called a crossover collectible and would appeal to collectors of Dragnet the TV ... | |
| Bates & B gold knife | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bates & B yellow gold knife, approximately 2" in length with a blade marked Bates & B on ... A: As far as I can tell Bates and Bacon produced mostly gold-filled and plated items. They did produce ... | |
| Signature on Art Nouveau Jewelry | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I bought a group of Art Nouveau pieces in an auction. Two of them have the same signature on the ... A: I believe your piece is by Art Metal Studios in Chicago, Illinois c. 1884-1954. Their works were ... | |
| makers mark | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I FOUND A COSTUME JEWELRY BROOCH. A PARROT WITH ENAMEL AND OVER 100 RHINESTONES. STAMPED ON THE BACK ... A: Your brooch sounds lovely. I have searched my resources and the only LK I can find was used by ... | |
| old ring marked "14KX" | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help because I have been searching for almost a year now. I have googled and phoned ... A: I have searched all of my "gold" marks and information and have found nothing with a KX marking. The ... | |
| Old English Gold Bracelet | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My mother had given me an old gold round link bracelet that her husband from england had given her. ... A: The GAB probably is the manufacturer of your bracelet. Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate ... | |
| pewter choker/necklace | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have an old choker which i was told is pewter, it has a white stag or deer stamped on a clasp on ... A: I haven't been able to locate anything like you describe in my resources. It might help if you ... | |
| jewelers' marks | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Do you know which jeweler used a maltese cross as a maker's mark? A: I am sure there are quite a few that used this mark but usually there are initials or other marks ... | |
| d g b co | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: recently my grandfather passed away,and while sorting his belongings my family and i came across a ... A: I apologize for any delay - I've been having computer problems that have slowed me down... I haven't ... | |
| wion / wiok mark | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a lovely ring opal & diamond, that is marked wion or possibly wiok , the letters possibly ... A: I have no listing for a wion or wiok in my references. Eventhough it was purchased in the US, it may ... | |
| Hallmarks on gold ring | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I recently inherited a gold ring from Finnish/Swedish ancestors. I have found out some of the info ... A: I have posted a site below that may be able to give you some help in researching your mark. Just ... | |
| 5 piece sowing etui | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 piece gold sowing etui which contains a tiny stoppered bottle with an outer cap, don't ... A: I am sure you mean a 5 piece sewing etui ? It would be very difficult for me to judge the age or ... | |
| Vintage Reinad brooch | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a signed Reinad Royal Crest Brooch, goldtone, was told it was rare, but I cannot find the ... A: Reinad was in business from 1922 to 1954. There are a lot of costume jewelry books available but ... | |
| Two B's? | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have already aked Thomas this question and he recommended that I ask you guys.I have what I think ... A: There are several manufacturers with BB as a mark. One is Binder Bros. Inc. in New York City, also a ... | |
| 18k gold ring hallmark stampings of a crown,a triangle joined by 3 circles and the makers mark possibly a p&j could possibly be made for the belgium royal..?? | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what the symbols/markings/stamps inside my 18k gold ring means. it has two ... A: I have included below a site that might assist you in matching your jewelry mark. Just click on or ... | |
| Odd Bracelet | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I found a bracelet at an estate sale and am confused by the engravings. It's a panel type bracelet ... A: Yes, you have an unusual bracelet. I've not seen one like it and tend to agree that it may be ... | |
| ring markings | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: found ring not sure if old or not the metal seems almost like stainless the marking on the underside ... A: The STER on your ring probably means that it is sterling silver. The R with a circle could be the ... | |
| Gold eagle ring | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: My grandad found this ring on the beach. Its plain gold with an eagle in the middle with an eagle ... A: Great find ! Your ring could be a military ring and if you want to get more information, you'll ... | |
| about a spoon ring | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: i would like to know about this spoon ring that i bought at an antique mall. on the inside of the ... A: Spoon rings were originally made by silver flatware manufacturers to match their dinnerware ... | |
| Green Beryl. Engagement ring or no? | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Recently I went to a arts and crafts festival. While there my girlfriend and I fell in love with ... A: Helo Faudner and thank you for your inquiry. Beryl is a fascinating gemstone and I have listed some ... | |
| 203ar | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a bracelet that i think might be gold. On the clasp it is stamped 203AR. Any help would be ... A: Since your bracelet is not marked elsewhere i.e. 14K gold, the mark may be a manufacturer ... | |
| Curious about my necklace | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what these markings on my gold chain mean. The marks are Ag on one side and AU 825 ... A: The Ag could the manufacturer mark although I have not found a listing for that mark. The other mark ... | |
| Silver/turqouise bracelet by Bobby Begay | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a bracelet that I bought in California back in 1977 designed by Bobby Begay. It has his BB ... A: The Begay family has an interesting and vast history. From what I can find out Robert was mostly ... | |
| Marking | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: My ring has the following engraved on the inside CT & PT 9944, would you have any idea what they ... A: I have not been able to locate a marking like you describe in any of my manufacturer/designer books, ... | |
| letters and numbers in rings | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a gold ring with three small diamonds on the front that was my grandmother's, so she got it ... A: The engravings on the inside of your ring are probably manufacturer or design information. I have ... | |
| Makers Mark on a antique ring. | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Just recently my grandmother passed. And when going threw her rings I found her engagement ring, ... A: The only MR mark I can find in my references is for M.R. Hand Wrought jewelry (M. A. Reich designer) ... | |
| womens 14 karat watch | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I was recently going through my mothers possesions and found a watch from Van Dell of Providence ... A: There is a watch manufacturer La Cloche see the below link: ... | |
| Information on my Amethyst Brooch | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: My mother gave me this brooch for a milestone birthday over 20 years ago. She purchased it at an ... A: Your brooch is very pretty and appears to be sterling but I cannot read the markings on the back ... | |
| Cameo necklace and earings | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a cameo necklace and earrings set in a beautiful fan shaped frame.on the back is stamped 2582 ... A: Your cameo appears to be shell and possibly from the Victorian era. The marking on the back could be ... | |
| German Jewelry | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have several pieces of jewelry that are marked, "Sterling Germany HB". They are all broaches with ... A: Your brooches are all made of sterling silver apparently in Germany and the HB could be the ... | |
| GTR Hallmark | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I bought a man's 10kt ring stamped inside "10kt GTR"...what does GTR stand for? A: I am not familiar with any gold related terms "GTR" so this could possibly be the manufacturer of ... | |
| Silver pendant// Any idea of who made it??? | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I am going to purchase this from My boss and I have been tring to find out where it was made or any ... A: It is difficult to tell much about the origin of the item unless there is a mark or inscription on ... | |
| Charm bracelet | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to locate a piece of jewelry which was stolen years ago. It was a unique piece, a ... A: It might be difficult to track down a particular charm bracelet like the one you describe. However, ... | |
| Ring w/ 14kt HG, MAJA | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm curious as to what this mark is. I understand that HGE is Heavy Gold Electroplate, but have not ... A: Some electroplate was marked just HG but if your ring is vintage, there was a jewelry manufacturer ... | |
| Jade statue | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: How can I identify the markings on this old Jade carving? A: The best way to identify your markings would be to check with a collector or dealer on orientalia. ... | |
| Ring markings | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring from my grandfather who was married to my grandmother in Germany around the early ... A: Your ring is 10K, 10ct or 416 (parts per 1000) or is 41.6% gold which is Minimum USA standard. The R ... | |
| Medal | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a medallion ,struck in 1964 When The US Navy fleet circumnavigated the World unsustained.The ... A: You have an interesting medal ! I found a site that may interest you below ... | |
| gold ring | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring that was my grandmothers. It is sort of a rose gold color that held a single stone. It ... A: Jewelry stamped 15K is definitely old and the mark was discontinued in 1935. Most modern jewelry is ... | |
| Makers Mark/Hallmark | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a round matched pearl pin with five diamond spray, sorta like a bouquet of flowers, with ... A: I have checked my resources and cannot locate a clover mark. If there are initials within the ... | |
| 18k ring symbol ? | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: not sure if you can help, but we have a gold ring with 18k stamped inside. the thing thats puzzling ... A: The 18K means the item is 75% gold. The other mark could be the manufacturers mark or design key. ... | |
| Vintage Cartier | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I have pendant that my grandfather gave to my grandmother after he returned from serving in France ... A: Your jewelry looks lovely ! Cartier, of course, would be the best place for you to find out the ... | |
| antique gold and seed pearl necklace | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I have inhertited a beautiful gold and seed pearl necklace from my mother. I have ben told it was my ... A: but usually there are other iconic markings. Most of the time a single letter was used as the line ... | |
| piece of jewelry | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a piece of jewelry, like item one would wear on bracket or neck chain. After ... A: Your pendant sounds very interesting and I have never come across anything like you describe so it ... | |
| nursey rhyme plates? | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to get any information I can on these, particularly their age. I csn not find them ... A: The children's plates you have are by Cartwright and Edwardsand the Victoria Pottery and mark was ... | |
| jewelry ring | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 925 sterling silver ring with three black dots (elemal or black sapphire). Ring face is ... A: Your ring is Mexican sterling and the eagle mark was used as the assay mark with the number inside ... | |
| scotish pins/brooches | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have found two pins in which i believe are of scotish decent. the first one is of a stag head ... A: Unless the jewelry has a family or clan name engraved , you may have difficulty tracing the original ... | |
| 1947 pendent | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a bronze 1947 british west africa purfme bottle pendent made out of a coin i believe. on ... A: What you have may be a piece of "trench art" made by soldiers during wartime. I have seen nothing ... | |
| Ring | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring with a small garnet colored stone with "Robin Hood" stamped inside the band. Do you ... A: I have not been able to locate an actual jewelry manufacturer with that name. However this could be ... | |
| china patern indentification | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to help my daughter-in-law find information about her mother's china pattern. The ... A: Your pattern is definitely oriental in design - possibly Noritake or Nippon. I would suggest the ... | |
| antique gold and seed pearl necklace | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have inhertited a beautiful gold and seed pearl necklace from my mother. I have ben told it was my ... A: Your necklace is very pretty ! Since there is no actual hallmark to research it would be difficult ... | |
| antique spoon ring value | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have an antique spoon ring that I got from my grandmother when she died. Inside the ring it says ... A: I have listed a site below that gives some good information on spoon rings. Usually inside is a ... | |
| Makers Signature on 14K Pendant | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 14K, pearl and 9 diamond (looks like chips) pendant...it is marked 14K with a maker ... A: However, I'm afraid I can't be of much helps on this jewelry maker unless there are more markings to ... | |
| Engravings | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: This is a pic of the medal that was referenced to you back in 2007. Have you found anything more ... A: The only possibility I have found regarding the medal itself is it may be referenceing Ste Anne de ... | |
| Scarab bracelet and ear rings | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a set of scarab bracelet and twist on ear rings that my aunt from Germany gave to me about 25 ... A: Scarab jewelry is very popular today and remains collectible. I have included an ebay auction site ... | |
| Butterfly Broach | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have come to possess a Ban Dell butterfly broach. It is still in the sale box and was originally ... A: The Van Dell Company produced jewelry from around 1939 to 1991 when they were purchased by another ... | |
| Vintage Gold Ring | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Can you give me any details on this ring? How old it is, where it is from from, whaat the value is? ... A: Your ring is very pretty and has a Victorian look to it but as far as value, age and provenance, the ... | |
| Ring marking | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring with the marking EL 10K on the band. Is this electroplated or what? It also had some ... A: I can find no manufacturer with the initials EL. It is possible your ring is electroplated but I ... | |
| antique jewelry | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have several pieces of antique jewery.I would like to know its value.I would like to sell it. Any ... A: You should check some of the online auctions such as ebay.com for current selling prices for similar ... | |
| african ivory jewlery | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: i hope you are doing well. I am at a bit of a loss. My father purchased African ivory jewelry for ... A: Elephant ivory can be difficult to sell since it is a specialized collectible and due to US law are ... | |
| Info on this choker | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I purchased this at a garage sale - 50 cents is what I paid, maybe a dollar. Was told it is some ... A: Your piece sounds beautiful and I wish I could be of more assistance, but with just that mark - I've ... | |
| Bracelet with Italy stamp | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I found a bracelet that has a stamp that says Italy 925 (or 325). I think it is a 9, but can't tell ... A: Your bracelet is from Italy and the 925 means it is sterling silver. The other letters are probably ... | |
| maker's mark question | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have an antique 18k white gold masonic ring with a maker's mark "H" inside a crescent. I was ... A: The "H" is probably a manufacturer mark but I have been unable to locate that initial along with a ... | |
| Info on this choker | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I purchased this at a garage sale - 50 cents is what I paid, maybe a dollar. Was told it is some ... A: You have a beautiful necklace. FM CO was the mark for Finberg Manufacturing Co in Attleboro MA and ... | |
| "Ed" hallmark | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring that I purchased at an antique jewelry shop in New Orleans and was told it was an ... A: Your ring is probably as marked 18K and the mark is likely the manufacturer. However, I have been ... | |
| Ring markings | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: What does the marking CA mean on rings? One ring I have is white gold colored; the other is gold ... A: CA along with an arrow is the mark for Ca rl-Art. They produced some gold-filled and costume jewelry ... | |
| Markings on ring | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Let me start by apologizing for asking this question knowing the difficulty in answering it, ... A: So far I have not been able to locate a jewelry designer/mfg. with TC as the hallmark. The only TC I ... | |
| gold marks | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: do you know what RVL means on a white gold necklace marked 14K RVL A: However I have not been able to locate a designer/manufacturer with this mark. It is possible that ... | |
| Vintage rhinestone necklace and bracelet | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a necklace clear rhinestones choker , single strand around neck, then becomes 2 strands and 5 ... A: Your necklace sounds lovely and could be rodium plated. If it is sterling it should have a mark of ... | |
| rings | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: What kind of Ring is this? and if so is it real or fake? ... A: I was unable to pull up any of your jpgs but regardless I would be unable to tell if it was real or ... | |
| please help to identify | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a very unusual pendant. It is from catholic religion, it is double sided and made ... A: The medal you have is a devotional pendant or medal and you can find some information at the ... | |
| European ring sizes | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: do you have a chart or calculation I can use to turn US sizes into European, specifically British. ... A: Below is a link to a site that lists the conversions and I think that it will help you. Just click ... | |
| can i or a jewler take a hollow pendant and fill it with melted gold gold 2 make solid | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: my question is this. i recently purchase something i wanted for the longest time. it is a pendent of ... A: I would definitely take this to a professional for restoration. Anytime you are dealing with ... | |
| mark | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: i got a pair of earings with c in a circle -sw in a circle and a 92 ...any thoughts?? thanks A: It would be difficult to do much identification with these marks. A lot would depend on how they are ... | |
| Costume Jewelry | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: This was a broach from my great grandma and I wanted to know if you knew when it was made. I also ... A: You have a very pretty brooch. It is not possible to do much certain identity on an item without a ... | |
| 9 carat 56" long necklace | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 carat 56" long necklace with a crown mark on clasp an a 9C in a square on top link of ... A: I have been unable to locate your mark but would suggest that you have it professionally tested to ... | |
| Hallmark/Makers mark info | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have an 18kt yellow gold Tiger head pendant/ring conversion piece w/ Enamel and Diamonds. The ... A: You are right that the 750 does indicate 18K gold. The stamp inside the ring AL419 could be the ... | |
| Greek Rams Heads Bracelet, Zolotas | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have bangel bracelet that has two rams heads on it and it is marked 750 18k gold and has green ... A: Your bracelet is lovely and you should have it professionally appraised and verified especially if ... | |
| 22-24 KT chains | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have two chains I believe are baht style chains. The only marking I see on one of them is 100 (on ... A: I am not that familiar with Baht jewelry, but to verify that they are gold you should have them ... | |
| jade turtle | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a jade turtle. that weighs about a pound or so and im tring to see what the price value of ... A: The value of your jade turtle would depend on what type of jade was used and the quality of the ... | |
| GENIMPEX R 1743 | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I also have a necklace 13 flowers linked together - looks like sterling silver flowers have black(?) ... A: I have not been able to locate anything on this mark except a reference to an export company in ... | |
| engraved bangle bracelet | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: What can you tell me about a gold bangle bracelet, etched on the front with 3 (art deco?) flowers ... A: These bracelets were popular around the turn of the century through about the 1930's and remain ... | |
| Trifari | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me ......... I won't have all the details (year, etc.probably 1930-1940's) until ... A: Trifari did have some nice watches, not many and they were mostly made by their specialty line ... | |
| Markings on ring. | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring with a large green oval stone in middle and 4 purple stones on the outer edges. The ... A: I have not been able to locate a manufacturer with this mark. Are there any other identifying marks ... | |
| old ring with markings inside | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: Sally and Bill....I have an old ring setting that my mother had, and she probably got it from ... A: My familiarity and resources are mostly with American jewelry designers but I have included a link ... | |
| makers mark on brooch | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: it is a oval shape with a crown inside, the letters p and d below one another under the crown, and ... A: I believe your brooch is by Premier Designs. I've included a link below which illustrates the marks ... | |
| manufacturer jewelry mark | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a gold diamond ring with the mark cGLO. I want to identify the maker. This ring is older or ... A: Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate the mark cGLO. My resources on European marks are not ... | |
| jewlery | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I found an old ring. It has a medium size green stone and three tiny diamond looking stones. KTC ... A: I have checked my resources and have not been able to find an identification for KTC. I believe, ... | |
| My grandmothers pins | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I am just wanting to know if either of you know anything about these pins. I was given these 3 pins ... A: It is always nice to have jewelry given to you from relatives. They seem to hold a specialness you ... | |
| vintage jewelry | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell my anything about this pieces on the pic provided,on the blue spikey broach it says ... A: ART or Mode-Art Jewelry of New York was active 1950's thorugh 1980. They specialized in figural ... | |
| west germany costume jewelry | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 bee brooches/pins that are marked with west Germany and the number 70. I was wondering if ... A: West Germany marks date after 1946 and the 70 is probably the manufacturer design number. Value ... | |
| Vintage Jewelry | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I have nine pieces of vintage jewelry that have no identifying marks. I have checked numerous web ... A: With no identifying marks available your only resource will be to locate similar items either in ... | |
| ring | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring that says Sterling with an arrow through a U. Can you tell me what this means? It has ... A: Your mark indicates the item was by Uncas Manufacturing c. 1920-1988. They are located in ... | |
| repair of a vintage bracelet | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a rhinestone bracelet of my grandmother's which needs a small solder repair. Is there ... A: I just found a site that may be able to help you repair your bracelet..Just click on the below url ... | |
| jewelry mark | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a wide silver filigree bracelet that is marked Mexico with what looks like a tiny 44 or ... A: 944 is a strange designation for silver. Usually the designations are 925 (sterling), 950 and I've ... | |
| English Sterling Belt Buckle | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a sterling belt buckle at a garage sale for $8.00. It has a torch with wings ... A: I'm referring you to a website with British hallmarks and company names. It is always easier to ... | |
| 1830 sterling locket | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: It opens up into 3 seperate but connected pieces with engravings and carvings of Mary/Baby Jesus, ... A: I have listed a website below that may be able to give you some information. Just click on the url ... | |
| Vintage watch | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Pontiac watch that was passed down to me. I would like to know anything you might ... A: I have listed a site below that may give you some information on your watch. Just click on the url ... | |
| Pin | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a pin(bow shape) with LlD7 stamped on the back and am unable to find anything on that. Can ... A: I believe that number is the design number. I haven't been able to find any type of manufacturer ... | |
| marker mark | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: It is dated 1947 it has a raised floral design. the band is also engraved 14KEWOOD but the E is ... A: I believe your bracelet is by J. R. Wood & Sons of Brooklyn New York. They used the hallmark that ... | |
| fish and crown hallmark | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Sally, Resently, I've bought a pin and earrings with the same hallmark fish in crown, have you ... A: I still have not been able to locate this hallmark. You might try searching again in the world ... | |
| Vintage of antique Sterling clasp bracelet | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering the vintage of a filigreed clasp bracelet. The hallmarks inside read ... A: I have not been able to locate a mfg with just a "B" inside a hexagon. Lots of hexagon's with B's ... | |
| Wedding rings in 1890 | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: As you have experience with antique jewelry, maybe you can help me with this. For a novel I'm ... A: I'm not an expert on fine jewelry but have listed a site below that gives information and visuals on ... | |
| copper Napoleon Empereur Coin Style Fob w Lion Rose reverse | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I found this necklace in our yard. it appears to be copper and very old. it looks like this one on ... A: I couldn't pull up the item you listed but medals as well as coins are interesting collectibles. ... | |
| Eisenberg Numbered jewelry | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A LARGE EISEMBERG numbered ..PIN-BROOCH/EARRINGS & HAIR CLIP..NUMBER IS 6405 WHAT DO THE ... A: As you probably know, Eisenberg used several different marks during their long and illustrious ... | |
| ob sterling ring | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a woman's ring. It is marked ob sterling followed by a Maltese cross. I know the general ... A: The only marks I have seen associated with O&B are the crown, eagle and anchors. The cross may have ... | |
| WINNA Bangle Braclet | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Winna braclet by Bates and Bacon. It is a large bangle..1 to 11/2 inches wide.....flower ... A: Your bracelet is quite collectible and the below site can give you a lot of information about its ... | |
| unknown stones in bracelet | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: Bill or Sally, I came across a beautiful bracelet at a antique/fleamaket. I paid very little for it. ... A: Your bracelet is very pretty. In order to identify the stones, you would need to take the bracelet ... | |
| Mark on side of ring | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have in my possession a vintage white gold (I think) sapphire and diamond eternity type ring. On ... A: Unfortunately I have found no jewelry marking H22. If you believe it is gold with precious gems, ... | |
| silver braclet with differant markingsI have a sivler | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a silver looking bracelet that has different symbols on it. It starts from left to right.- ... A: From your description it sounds like you have a lovely bracelet but it would be impossible for me to ... | |
| Waltham Pocket Watch chained with Grand Master Pendant | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I came across another piece I need your help with if possible. I believe it belonged to my great ... A: .I am not an expert on watches but from your description I would say it is a fraternal - Order of ... | |
| ww1 handmade trench jewlery | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring handmade in the trenches ww1 from my great grandfather. Made from a bullet casing ... A: You might check the local online auctions for prices such as ebay.com. Use their search area to ... | |
| Ring Marking | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I was recently given a beautiful amethyst filigree ring, the majority of the markings on the inside ... A: The OB inside the ring could be a manufacturer Ostby & Barton Co. out of Providence RI. The 14K ... | |
| Ring | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: What does crp 10k mean on a ring? A: The 10K on your ring means it is 10K gold. The crp could be a manufacturer or design mark. A lot ... | |
| Antique jewelry | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Bates %26 Bacon bangle from my grandmother. It's hollow with a push button release to open ... A: Your bracelet was probably made during he 1930's when Bates and Bacon as well as Briggs made these ... | |
| Cameo Cufflinks | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to sell jewelry of our recently deceased father. He has these nice cameo cufflinks, ... A: Your cufflinks are very pretty. They look to feature mythological characters. The style is from the ... | |
| antique gold question | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of my grandfathers cufflinks they are diamond shaped solid gold no stones or engraving ... A: In order to verify if they are gold you would need to have them professionally checked. It requires ... | |
| Sterling Silver | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a silver bit that is marked El Vaquero Tijuana Mexico. How do I tell if it is Sterling ... A: Best advice is to have it tested by a professional since it is not marked. Mexico produced low ... | |
| Jade? | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: My dad purchased a couple of what i THINK are Jade pendants about 35 years ago while stationed in ... A: The only way to positively idenetify jade is to have it checked by a gemologist. I used to live in ... | |
| Pearls | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: My husband has his mother's jewelry and one of the is in a black leather case with velvet on the ... A: Yes, I have heard of Bronzini Pearls. Don't know much but they are high quality pearls from Italy. ... | |
| silver belt buckle ring | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: My grandfather used to run a little general store and sold these silver belt buckle rings for 25 ... A: Belt buckle designs have always been popular for rings and bracelets. They were made from the very ... | |
| ring markings | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a silver ring with purple stones in it and inside the band it has 925 and then what looks ... A: The 925 does mean that the ring is sterling silver and the S mark after is probably the manufacturer ... | |
| silver pitcher | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I was just wondering if you could give me a rough estimate as to what a silver (plated I ... A: It would be impossible to give you a value on this without a hands-on examination and visual of any ... | |
| Silver stick pin | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have had this stick pin for a very long time and wanted to see if I could find out any infomation ... A: Your stickpin is very pretty. It would be difficult to give you any values since that would depend ... | |
| ring | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Received an old ring from grandmother who was 100 years old. Ring is missing 3 stones one larger and ... A: In order to verify the gold content you will have to have the ring tested by a jeweler or ... | |
| german painted flower brooch | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a old booch that I would like to find out more about.It is a flower, painted white with ... A: Your brooch is lovely. I believe your description is correct "Handmade" Germany, but I have not been ... | |
| silver ring makers marks | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: .I have had this old ring and just found out that the 5 blue stones in it our Kashmire sapphires and ... A: Your ring sounds lovely. I have not found the intials J.B.N. in any of my resources for vintage ... | |
| Pic of cross | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I found this cross in a box of my grandmothers things. Can you tell me anything about it? A: Your cross is lovely. If there is any writing on the back, that may be a clue as to the origin and ... | |
| Sarah Coventry Ring | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: attached is a photo of a ring that belongs to my mother, and I would like to replace the whole thing ... A: I have found the following site that does have Sarah Coventry rings. You may be able to locate yours ... | |
| makers mark | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring in white gold with the mark of "RtM&R" I have asked jewelers where it might have come ... A: However, I'm afraid I haven't been able to locate this particular manufacturer/designer either. You ... | |
| The Carmen Adjustable Bracelet | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I came across a bracelet in some belongings that were recently passed down to me and was hoping for ... A: It looks like you have about all the information available on these lovely bracelets. They were ... | |
| is this a victorian cat brooch? | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell if this brooch is from the victorian age or if it's just a ... A: The brooch is very pretty. However, I cannot tell you anything about the age without a hands-on ... | |
| Antique Pearls | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 24 inch strand of natural pearls given to me in 1987 by my mother in law. Her father was a ... A: Below is a site that lists appraisers for Alabama. There are quite a few and I'm sure one of them ... | |
| Markings inside a gold ring | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a gold ring that belonged to my grandmother. Inside are two markings. First is 14k (I ... A: Unfortunately I have not been able to find the mark you describe. There are a lot of "diamond or ... | |
| art deco white metal pendant | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I am enquiring as the markings on the back are hard to decipher They are 950 and I think CIAT in a ... A: Unfortunately I have not been able to identify the mark CIAT. The 950 as you probably already know ... | |
| Gold Bracelet | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I've spent hours on the Internet trying to find a bracelet compatible to the one in the attached ... A: Your bracelet is lovely and I do believe it is from the 1940-1950's era. I've seen similar bracelets ... | |
| German Ring | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Some time ago, in fact on 9/2/2007, someone wrote to you that they had a ring with the inside ... A: This appears to be a miniature coin ring. Your best bet would be to check with coin collectors ... | |
| mourning jewelry hair pendant? | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I am very puzzled by this pendant. I am wondering what you think this pendant might be? It is made ... A: I belive your pendant is "moss agate". It was a popular stone used in Victorian times in rings and ... | |
| Men's signet ring | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: What type of ring has an open inverted triangle in the background with a solid tirangle with the top ... A: I believe your ring is a fraternal ring from Order of the Owls, a masonically related group ... | |
| Antique Beaded Necklace | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: My grandmother who has passed away several years ago has left me an old necklace that she thought ... A: Your beads sound lovely. Since they combine other colors and textures, they are probably not genuine ... | |
| 14- K gold ring | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a beautiful gold, floral ring that I am trying to figure out where it came from and how old ... A: It is difficult to trace the history of a jewelry item unless there is enough information or a ... | |
| 18149 stamped on ring | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently received an heirloom engagement ring. It has "18149" stamped on the inside. I believe it ... A: The number you refer to is probably the design #. If the ring isn't marked as to metal content, you ... | |
| lwxe | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: do you know if GUMPS made miniature gem trees from aluminum and amber or white tin and amber? A: I have no first hand knowledge of any amber trees made by Gumps, however they did have some fabulous ... | |
| 925 sterling hallmark | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a sterling silver filigree heart necklace and it has a hall mark I would like to verify. The ... A: Finberg Mfg. Company was in business during the 1930's in Attleboro, Mass beginning busines as far ... | |
| jewelry mark identification | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a piece of jewelry that appears to be gold with identification mark of 750 *504 VI. The gems ... A: The 750 could mean your ring is 18K gold. This was used for a time by both US and British jewelry ... | |
| Cross marked ring | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I have this cross marked ring, any idea who made it, thanks A: I cannot tell by your photo whether your ring is gold or silver, but the marking is very distinct. I ... | |
| 9crt Rodd Ring | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: i was given a ring when i was a child, its beautiful big heart with what looks like a ruby inside, ... A: The only information I could find was that there was a Rodd jewelry located in Australia in the ... | |
| Cameo Pendant | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: first of all thank you for taking time to answer my question! i really appreciate it. i got this ... A: Your cameo is very pretty and probably from the 1940-1960 era and you can tell that by the design. ... | |
| info | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE AN ELGIN POCKET WATCH. THE # INSIDE ARE 4744474. IT ALSO HAS ELGIN NATL, WATCH CO. ON THE ... A: I am not a watch expert but I can refer you to the following site that has information on markings ... | |
| WW2 Ring | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I found this ring in a box of jewelery and was wondering if you could give me more information on ... A: Your ring appears to be a soldiers ring from WW2 as you suspected. These were sometimes made from ... | |
| brooch | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: hi i was wondering if you would have any information on this piece A: Looks like you have a nice lizard or salamander brooch. They were very popular during Victorian and ... | |
| markon gold ring | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: igot a gold ring which is allgoldtogether madeout broken gold butlook diffrent colour andhas ... A: The only way to determine the metal content of your ring is to have it tested by a professional. ... | |
| silver coloured bangle | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: i have recently come into possession of this siver coloured bangle. wondered if you knew what metal ... A: The only way to verify the metal content is to have it professionally tested. This involves the use ... | |
| Antique Necklace | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: My grandma gave me a heart shape locket & i would love to know around what year it was made. It is a ... A: Theda was a jewelry company also known as Ideal Co and they were located in Providence R. I. They ... | |
| Emerald Ring - Markings | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited an emerald ring from my great grandmother. The ring is marked on the inside of ... A: I would guess that the letters mean 14 karat gold over nickle silver electroplate. To be sure, you ... | |
| alexandrite ring vintage | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I baught an alexandrite ring to ebay. I would like to know if it is an egyptian ring, and the ... A: You have a beautiful ring. There would be no way to determine whether it is Egyptian without ... | |
| posion ring | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I bought a ring about ten years ago in a antique shop. It is a posion ring. It has markings on the ... A: I have listed a website below that gives information on poison rings. Just copy and paste it into ... | |
| Tiffany hallmark | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Tiffany %26 Co silver necklace. It was purchased at a thrift store, no box or ... A: I have listed a website below that may be of some help to you. Just copy and paste the below url ... | |
| .925 Silver Figaro Necklace | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: 925 HAN. I know what the Italy & .925 is but what does "HAN" mean? One more question for you is ... A: The HAN is probably the maker or manufacturer of the item. I am not familiar with Italian jewelry ... | |
| jewelry mark | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a piece of costume jewelry (cat tails with enamel) with a crown with a fish inside. I ... A: No I haven't been able to locate this maker yet. Below is an excellent hallmarks site that you might ... | |
| Markings on a gold ring??? | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: A few years ago I inherited some costume jewlery, unfortunately selling the majority of it. I have ... A: You have a lovely ring ! I have listed a website below that has hallmark illustrations and you may ... | |
| locket | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: while looking for any information about a locket that my grandmother gave me, I came across the All ... A: I have listed a website below that has a locket very similar to yours. Just copy and paste the below ... | |
| silver ring w/blue stone | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a sterling silver ring with the following inside: .925 (which I assume is the sterling ... A: Sounds like a very nice ring ! You are right, the 925 means sterling silver. The C in a circle is ... | |
| pearls | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I am to give a speech on pearls at the Collectors Club and am sure someone will ask how do experts ... A: This is the best site I have found on the internet with drilling information. Good luck on your ... | |
| pearls | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I am to give a speech on pearls at the Collectors Club and am sure someone will ask how do experts ... A: I am not an expert on pearls but I have listed a very good site below that should answer any ... | |
| gold ring hallmark | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a babyring 10 k with a mark SME. Could you give me some inforration on the mark. The ring ... A: I have not been able to locate a company SME mark. Unfortunately not all companies registered their ... | |
| Signed Necklace with Ivory Pendant | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to identify this necklace for over 5 years. It is signed on the back of the ... A: This first thing I would suggest is to have the item professional tested for metal content. I would ... | |
| two old rings | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have quite a bit of old jewelry that I have recently begun to research. There are two rings that I ... A: Without a good visual it would be difficult for me to id your Mexican ring. You might look for a ... | |
| cameos | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have two loose cameos from my great-grandmother that I don't know anything about other than they ... A: Your grandmother left you what appear to be a pair of nice carved shell cameos. They have been and ... | |
| Vintage, or not? | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Does the attached photo look like vintage jewelry or does it look like a modern reproduction? ... A: It would be impossible for me to tell without a hands-on examination of the piece. Could be older ... | |
| "vintage" taxco maker's hallmark | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Howdy. Any idea of the maker's name from the hallmark attached? Thanks. Dan S. A: Based on what I can tell about the mark visually, I haven't been able to find anything yet. I can ... | |
| Bangle bracelet with latch | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have my grandmother's gold (plated?) bracelet that has a latch that releases with a small button. ... A: Your bracelet was made by Bates & Bacon in Attleboro Massachusetts c. 1900-1940's. They manufactured ... | |
| Makers Mark | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring I acquired at a yard sale. It is a citrine solataire stone which I believe is set in ... A: Your ring may have been manufactured by White, Wile and Warner in Buffalo, New York. They were ... | |
| ROGER BROTHERS SPOON RING 1847 | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A ROGERS BROTHERS SPOON RING. WHEN I LOOKED IT UP, IT SHOWED UP AS ANTIQUE VINTAGE WM A ROGER ... A: These rings were made by Rogers Bros in the 1970's and were meant to match their flatware patterns. ... | |
| Sterling mark | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you have a source you could recommend that would help me decipher the marks on a ... A: Since it appears your set may be British in origin, I have listed a page below that has British ... | |
| Antique Ring | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I was recently given a ring that belonged to someone's grandmother who has passed away. The ring is ... A: Unfortunately, I have not been able to find anything for "Shed-lite" in any of my jewelry resources. ... | |
| DuBarry Jewelry | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: We have several - about a dozen - new in original packaging (little envelopes) DuBarry simulated ... A: I am not aware of any Dubarry collectors but one way to reach any would be to put your items for ... | |
| MARCEL BOUCHER PIN | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a red and green enamel rose pin that is set with rhinestones that seems to be in two pieces ... A: You are right that the pin is most likely Marcel Boucher and I have listed a site below with more ... | |
| '40's gold men's ring with unknown insignia | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: As a young man, my father wore a gold ring with the initials LBFE on it. He met and married my ... A: Unfortunately I have not been able to locate anything at all on these initials or mark. Do you have ... | |
| Mings | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking of buying a Mings (Hawaii) jade bracelet, but I noticed that the Ming's hallmark looks ... A: Eventhough I love Ming's jewelry, I am not an expert on the hallmarking. The information on the ... | |
| Large ruby cluster ring | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: my stepfather gave me a huge antique 18ct white gold ring with 20 rubies as a wedding gift, in the ... A: The only way to value your ring is to have it appraised by a professional jeweler, estate appraiser ... | |
| stanhope charms | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I am very lucky and have found 2 gold stanhope charms. They are in the shape of old television sets ... A: I am not that familar with stanhopes. I have had several of the crosses with Lord's prayer inside. ... | |
| MARK ON RING | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: DIAMOND RING HAS A MARK PO, CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT IT MEANS THANK YOU A: The mark on your ring could be the initials of the manufacturer or the design or line of jewelry. ... | |
| Bracelet | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been given my great granmothers bracelet. She is of british decent and would like to know ... A: Your bracelet does appear to be British. I have listed a site below that has hallmarks you might ... | |
| Ring marks | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: ...my grandmother has a ring with 0B or 08 and then three crowns stacked like a pyramid followed by ... A: Your ring does sound like it is Sweden made. I have listed a site below that has the crown marks and ... | |
| gold band marking | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I would just like to know what the markings "PF 925" on a ring mean? The ring appears to be gold ... A: According to the marking 925, your ring is sterling silver. Possibly with a gold wash or plate. The ... | |
| An antique silver bullet | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: In my back yard, approxamitely 2ft in the ground, I found a silver bullet. I don't know much about ... A: Just copy the below url into your browser address field and hit enter. It looks like they have a ... | |
| jade ring | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a antique jade ring given by my mother. and it has a marking on the ring that read "GF". what ... A: The letters GF usually mean gold-filled when used with jewelry but there are usually other markings ... | |
| gold filigree bangle | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out the background behind a bracelet that my grandmother owned and brought ... A: Finberg Manufacturing Company was located in Attleboro, Mass and was established in 1888 originally ... | |
| ring marking | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a 10k white gold ring imbedded with 4 little diamonds in it. what does the marking "Q" mean? A: The marking "Q" alone could be the manufacturer or designer or it could be an owner's designation. ... | |
| gold ring's hallmark. | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a womans ring, its a white flower, made of diamond shaped things with a blue one in the ... A: You've already done a good deal of research on your ring. I've listed a site below that will help ... | |
| napkin ring | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a silver napkin ring at an estate sale. The Hallmark inside reads "STD SIL DIADEM" with ... A: The mark you have refers to the diadem (crown) and is either sterling or silver plate. In order to ... | |
| vintage dress/shoe clips | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: At a recent auction I purchased some vintage jewelry. There were several pairs of dress/shoe clips ... A: The Reinad clips are proabably dress clips - I can't see them too clearly in the photo. The 307 ... | |
| Antique Turquoise 14K Gold Pendant | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Good day, Was hoping you could help, when you had a chance. I've had in my possession for quite a ... A: It seems like you have done a fine job of research on your beautiful pendant. I am not an expert on ... | |
| cufflinks | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I bought these at an estate auction, There is a 14KI mark and on the underside of them, is an ... A: Your cufflinks are apparently 14K gold (because of the mark) but it is difficult to tell much ... | |
| watch fob | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have what I believe is a watch fob, that may have been given as a commemorative. It is a yellow ... A: The fob is probably a Catholic sports league of some sort and by the hallmarks, British made. I have ... | |
| Grandmother's ring | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My Grandmother passed away about 15 years ago and I was given one of her rings. It looks like it ... A: These initials inside the ring could be the designer/manufacturer, but you would need more ... | |
| large Opal and with 2 smaller ruby's ring | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a very beautiful opal ring.It came from an estate sale.On the in side of band it has C1 over ... A: It sounds like you have a lovely ring. The 10K means that it is 10K gold and the C1 is probably a ... | |
| cufflinks | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I just came across a pair of 14k gold cufflinks, they are pretty dirty, but it looks like they have ... A: In order to determine a maker or manufacturer I would need more than the VI. I don't have a listing ... | |
| sterling silver | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: ..i have inherited my aunties collection of jewelry and most of her stuff is over 50 yrs old. there ... A: Your item was made by Carl-Art and they were in business from 1936 - at least 1976. They made ... | |
| Mayan ring identification | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring with the history it was given to an American missionary serving the Mayan people (said ... A: Your ring is very pretty. Most items referred to as "pure gold" are actually 18K or below. 24K pure ... | |
| Bates & Bacon Bracelet | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a Bates and Bacon Bracelet. It is in its box that came in, is titled "Winna" bracelet. Can ... A: Your bracelet was one of many designs of similar bracelets made by Bates and Bacon c. 1900-1930's. ... | |
| Edelweiss pendant | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I was going through photo's that i kept from my mother and grandmother when i found a pendant that ... A: If you want to sell your necklace you might want to check the below site for some idea on price, but ... | |
| chipped miriam haskell earrings | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of vintage faux pearl Miriam Haskell earrings and the pearl finish has come off on ... A: Refinishing costume pearls is something I have not tried to do. If they are for your own use, you ... | |
| OB STERLING MARKING.OSTBY & BARTIN | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I JUST RECENTLY ACQUIRED A PRETTY PIECE OF JEWELRY.ITS STERLING SILVER RING WITH A AQUAMARINE ... A: Ostby and Barton were a reputable company in Providence RI and produced many nice pieces of jewelry. ... | |
| Mings markings | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Did Ming's jewelry mark some of their earlier pieces with H.K. for Hong Kong? If not, do you know ... A: There is a Ming's Jewelry in Hong Kong - contemporary jewelry company. If you mean Ming's Hawaii, I ... | |
| colored rocks | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have been collecting rocks as a hobby although I know nothing about them except most were ... A: Rock collecting is a fascinating hobby and I would suggest that you purchase a good rock and gem ... | |
| unknown earrings | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have bought a pair of earrings from an antique shop about 4 y.ago. Unfortunately, I didn't asked ... A: It is difficult to say, but your earrings appear to be an etching/picture on either ivory or bone. ... | |
| Is it authentic? | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have pendent that has Guayasamin inscribed on the back. I think it's by the Ecuadorian artist, ... A: I am not familiar with this artist but the pendant is lovely. I would suggest that you have it ... | |
| Engagement Ring | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently proposed to my girlfriend with a 1920's antique diamond ring- it was a little too large ... A: It's unfortunate that the hallmarks were removed. It wouldn't adversely affect the gold or diamond ... | |
| sterling silver necklace | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a delicate necklace made of sterling silver but I can't read the stamp on the opposite side ... A: There is a contemporary jewelry company with the name "Barse". I have listed their site url below. ... | |
| is it antique ? | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring that was given to my dad as a teenager by possibly an indian or egyptian man early ... A: Your ring does look very old and could be sterling silver. A lot of foreign jewelry especially ... | |
| old vintage brooch | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I will be grateful for whatever info you can provide for me , thank you aimee A: I've had computer problems for the past few days. Your brooch sounds very pretty and could have been ... | |
| Gold Irish history mens ring | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Men 14k gold irish history ring that was purchased in Ireland Approx a size ten with 10 ... A: I apologize for not getting back sooner but I have had some computer problems. Your ring sounds ... | |
| Identify a ring stamp please | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring that was my great grandmother. its has a green stone and it stamped 14k r&s or K&s i ... A: I apologize for not getting back sooner but I have had some computer problems. Your ring appears to ... | |
| Ring markings | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a question regarding some ring markings. On the inside of this ring, it has the markings ... A: I apologize for not getting back sooner but I have had some computer problems. You are right - the ... | |
| Found ring | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Hey, i recently just found i think a white gold ring with the inscription 18k 750 & the opposite ... A: I have been unable to locate any manufacturer/designer with the PD hallmark except for a "WPD" which ... | |
| broach initals ?? | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I just inherited a gold cameo broach which can be use also as a neckless (detachable). Both the ... A: Your cameo sounds very lovely. I haven't been able to find any company with the markings that you ... | |
| marks on earing | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an earring with a mark underneath that says- NCR s/s over 14K. It is about 1 inch square ... A: I have not been able to find this mark in any of my resources but my guess is that it is sterling ... | |
| 14k gold maker's mark identification | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14k gold post pierced earring and there is a mark to the left of the 14K that looks like a ... A: I've checked my resources for a mark like you describe with no luck. I don't have a listing for many ... | |
| peruzzi silver tray-hallmarks | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I am considering purchase of an item which the seller is not sure if its sterling. some of the ... A: I have listed below a site with some of the Peruzzi sterling hallmarks that may be of some help to ... | |
| vintage jewelry | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a vintage necklace and brooch made in 9c that was my grandmothers from England. The box it is ... A: I was able to find a couple of references to G W Saxby in Margate. References put them in business ... | |
| have you ever seen anything like this? | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I think at one time this might of been a pendent,missing the top part of pendent, what you put the ... A: What you have is a representation of Zodiac sign of Aquarius. I believe this is part of a metal ... | |
| Ostby & Barton | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are also collectors of many different antique products. I have recently been trying ... A: You picked an interesting jewelry item to collect. The last entry I can find for the company in my ... | |
| An old ring I have | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I never looked closely at this ring, but today I noticed a symbol inside it and wonder if you could ... A: I apologize for the delay - my computer has been down. Sounds like you have a nice ring ! With the ... | |
| bracelet brass bakelite | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I came in to possetion of a bracelet recently and it looks to be very old. I have been trying to ... A: You have a beautiful bracelet ! I'm not an expert on bakelite so I wouldn't even try to guess the ... | |
| B.N. earrings | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: A pair of silver colored twist on earings with 8 clear stones,had them est 7 years,have you heard of ... A: B.N. is probably Bugbee and Niles of North Attleboro Mass. and Providence RI. They specialized in ... | |
| Repairs | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a small collection of costume jewelry (my treasures). I had my children by me a small ... A: Unfortunately, I can't tell you much about soldering since I've never tried it, but I do know that ... | |
| Identifying and/or dating a Coro brooch | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to identify a piece of vintage jewelry. It's signed, but the signature is very small. ... A: Your brooch is very pretty and it is difficult to read the signature. The piece looks like it could ... | |
| Air Force Sweetheart Bracelet | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1950s Air Force Sweetheart Bracelet that my dad gave my mom probably back in the early ... A: Your beautiful bracelet is 12K gold filled with a stainless steel back. It was probably made by Star ... | |
| jewelry | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: i have a piece that is made by the D.B.F. co. i was wondering if it is worth anything,and how old is ... A: I have not been able to find DBF Co in any of my resources. If that is the only mark on the piece ... | |
| lapel hat tack pin | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have this tack pin that is like no other pin i have ever seen it's quite odd, the thing is i cant ... A: They say a picture is worth a thousand words and in this case that is true. You were very good in ... | |
| found ring! | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently found a ring and a band on the ground and was wondering if they might be real or fake. I ... A: The 526 on the ring might be a design or manufacturer number. Usually gold with have a karat mark ... | |
| Sapphire Ring & Hallmark ID | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I wondered if you could help me identify the hallmark on a ring I have recently inherited. People ... A: Your ring sounds lovely. The only way to determine it's value would be by testing for metal content ... | |
| Vintage Pin | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: .. we have an old metal, gold colored (no enameling at all) Disney pin. I can't find it ANYWHERE ... A: As you probably already know, the pin you have could have been given to various "guides" employed by ... | |
| a ring | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring that is stamped 750 Italy 21 what does that mean? A: The 750 Italy means that your item is 18K gold and was produced in Italy. The 21 could be the ... | |
| 18K Italy M Bracelet | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired a twisted hinged bangle bracelet. It has a makers mark on the inside of the ... A: Since your bracelet is marked 18Kt,it should mean that it is made up of 750 parts of gold and 250 ... | |
| 9c gold ruby and diamond bangle. Is it Victorian? | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I need help...I have a beautiful 9ct gold diamond and ruby bangle, I think it is Victorian but the ... A: You have a beautiful bracelet. The only F.M. manufacturer that I can find is Finberg Mfg. Co. in ... | |
| Trifari ads | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Having suddenly discovered Trifari advertising, I would be interested in purchasing a couple from ... A: The best place to look for old jewelry ads is in vintage magazines from the era. You can find them ... | |
| Perfume Bottles | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have two vintage perfume bottles that I can't find anything online or in books that look like them ... A: You have aome lovely perfume bottles. I am not an expert in the scent collectible area but your ... | |
| antique medallion | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a medallion that has MA with a crown above it on one side and on the reverse has the ... A: I have listed a site below that has extensive hallmark information that you might be able to compare ... | |
| Identify Makers Mark | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring that looks like it is made of silver wrapped around a polished stone. There are two ... A: Your ring may be British - I've included a hallmark site below for you to compare the marks. Just ... | |
| Brooch | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited a antique brooch from my grandmother...the only thing I know is it came from an ... A: I imagine that if your ring is signed Austria or Made In Austria, the stone is probably a fancy ... | |
| poison ring | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a poison ring with what looks like a mother of pearl stone on it and on the underside of the ... A: I believe your ring is foreign manufacture but finding the mark might take some research. I have ... | |
| Rogers Bros Silver Jewelry Box | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a two compartment jewelry box that my father bought somewhere in Mexico. I am not sure how ... A: You have a beautiful silver plated jewelry box ! The information on the bottom represents the ... | |
| JF signature question | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I was given a ring for Christmas-I believe it was an estate ring. It's quite small 14k gold with a ... A: Your ring sounds beautiful and I believe the JF is probably the manufacturer name. Unfortunately, I ... | |
| Clossiene | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a trunk emblem from a 1936 Dodge. I understand the process used on them was what is known as ... A: I am not familiar with the restoration process involved in cloisonne but I did find this website ... | |
| Antique Brass Bracelet | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a brass hinged bracelet, probably 1920's, has scrolling and leaves on one side of hinge, has ... A: Your bracelet sounds lovely. I did find a T inside an inverted triangle (or "V" that belonged to ... | |
| antique ring question | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My great grandpa game my dad this ring it is silver very neatly designed with like leaves and little ... A: Your ring is very pretty. It appears to be in the Art Nouveau style. The letters AT could be a mark ... | |
| Disney Castle charm | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My aunt has an 1st addition 14 or 18K original gold charm of the Disney Sleeping Beauty Castle. My ... A: Disney collectibles are always popular. If your charm is marked gold you would need to find out the ... | |
| bronze belt buckle | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: While researching this buckle I came across a 3/19/08 question regarding a similar buckle. This one ... A: Sometimes it is difficult to tell the authentic from the reproduction or fake buckles. I have seen ... | |
| what those 14k italy 3676 mean on a braclet | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: i need to know a.s.a.p. A: The 14k would mean the piece is 14K gold. The 3676 is probably the design or manufacturer number. ... | |
| makers mark | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I found a ring today which I believe to be gold not sure if it is a real diamond but i does appear ... A: Most American gold marks will carry a karat number and mark i.e. 14K but foreign countries used ... | |
| Bracelet | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Im sure this bracelet is likely to be nothing significant, but it seems to be very well, so I'm ... A: What a nice find ! This mark Thailand A925 does indicate the bracelet is sterling. Thailand is ... | |
| makers marks | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother gave me a white gold ring with a very thin band and 4 small, but very nice diamons in ... A: The only thing similar I can come up with for those letters would be "Trifari" and that is a costume ... | |
| costume jewelry | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have written to you before and you've kindly answered my questions in the past. Now, I have ... A: Yes, this happens when some jewelry ages. The metal does become brittle - easy to break and ... | |
| topaz ring marking | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a cute little topaz/crystal ring, but the marking confused me. It is simply ... A: This may be the way the manufacturer catalogues his items. Unless you have the manufacturers name ... | |
| Vintage lipstick cases | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can help me or not but in my mother's jewelry box I found eight (8) vintage ... A: There are avid vanity compact and packaging collectors that wold probably be interested in your ... | |
| weird old ring. maybe a seal.. | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a large silver (I think) ring. It has a design that looks like it could be something flying ... A: What you describe sounds like a signet ring but it is difficult to tell for sure without a visual of ... | |
| Old Sterling Crystal Pendant | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: hope you can help me. I recently purchased this pendant and am very intrigued by it. It is heavy ... A: What an unusual pendant ! Large pendants like this were worn more in Europe than the states, I ... | |
| Authenticity of Trifari vintage rhinestone dangle earrings | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a pair of earrings from an online dealer, but have a question as to ... A: I am not an expert on Trifari jewelry, but I can give you some research ideas. Following is a ... | |
| Gold ring with red jewell in it ? | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I got a ring from my grandmother that was orinally from her mother , on the out side of the band the ... A: Your ring is very pretty but unfortunately I have been unable to decipher the markings. I believe it ... | |
| wedgwood cameos | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a Wedgwood cameo that was left to me by my grandmother. It is in a blue box with some sort of ... A: Your cameo is very pretty. Wedgewood used a lot of mythological and historical designs in their ... | |
| bracelet marks | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a silver coloured metal wall hanging plate the front is a copper colour it has two marks on ... A: Since your bracelet is costume jewelry, you might want to check out your local library for books on ... | |
| Gold Bracelet | 11/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| problem with settings catching | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased an 18ct white gold multi stone deco diamond . When it arrived it looked ... A: If I were you, I would either take the ring back (depending on your purchase policy) and state that ... | |
| Antique ring | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: My mother gave me an antique ring, she said it was from her mother's great aunt. I am trying to ... A: I apologize for the delay - computer problems. Your ring sounds very pretty and your description ... | |
| silver metal wall hanging plate with marks | 11/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Identifying a ring | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 cameo | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Broach (silver i believe ) maybe whit gold | 11/12/2009 |
| 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 bangle | 11/12/2009 |
| 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 bangle | 11/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Fidelio gold watch value | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 Brooch | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| kopics | 11/10/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Sterling Silver Bracelet | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Name of jeweler | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Elgin pocket watch | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Appraisers | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Can you recommend a reputable appraiser in the Englewood, FL area? A: The only professional appraiser I know in Central Florida is Renis Paton at Heritage Estate Sales. ... | |
| ring marking | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a vintage ring which says "18K T.H.G.E" with a "U" with an arrow through it pointing left, ... A: The mark 18K THGE would mean the gold is thick hard gold electroplate. The U with an arrow is ... | |
| Victorian Champleve enamel 2 piece buckle | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I was given a Victorian style Champleve enamel 2 piece buckle approximately 37 years ago.It was ... A: Champleve enamel is beautiful but almost always suffers from age enamel wear. Perfect examples sell ... | |
| Costume Jewelry | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a necklace that looks like it was made out of 'pot gold' and rhinestones..When I originally ... A: You don't indicate whether the piece is vintage or newer manufacturer but the only vintage LR I ... | |
| Markings on Sapphire Bracelet | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a sapphire bracelet over the weekend from Bailey banks and biddle. To my surprise ... A: I imagine BBB does use outside individual designers for some of their items and most of the time ... | |
| Earrings | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of clip on earings a old lady i used to care for gave them to be, They are a pretty ... A: Your earrings sound lovely. Unfortunately, without more information, I can't really add to your ... | |
| mens signet ring | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I purchased this mens signet ring approxamately 25 years ago at a flea market in Germany. I recently ... A: A signet ring is a ring with a flat table or face that bears an inscription of a coat of arms, ... | |
| Markings inside ring | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a ring-lookd gold has-5 small diamonds on each side and looks like 2 small rubys or garnets ... A: Your ring sounds lovely. The U with an arrow is probably the Manufacturer but I have been unable to ... | |
| makers mark | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I have an orange colored stone maybe topaz on a brooch.The mark on the back is... C then triangle ... A: Unfortunately I've been unable to locate a mark such as you describe. I found CR inside a circle and ... | |
| Antique rose gold neclace | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: rose gold, CUBAN LINK neclace--for man or woman. Cuban likks are about one to one and a half inches ... A: I used my browser search for cuban link necklaces and came up with quite a few online sources. Also ... | |
| Silver Cuff Braclet Stamp | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a sterling silver cuff braclet recently on a trip to the US from an antique dealer. On ... A: I have been unable to locate a D/T Emery as a jewelry manufacturer or designer, however I did locate ... | |
| gold | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a necklace that I know nothing about and I was hoping you might be able to help me. It ... A: Sounds like you have a nice necklace ! The only way to determine if a piece is gold is to have it ... | |
| Taxco Mexican Silver Bracelet | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help me to answer my question. I recently purchased a Taxco bracelet that had only the ... A: According to Billie Hougart's book on Mexican silver the words Taxco and Sterling were used during ... | |
| paint silver or metal or plate jewlery | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: how can i paint old silver or old plated metal jewlery? i have some old plated or metal jewlery ... A: You can get metal paint from art and craft stores but most of it requires lacquering after painting. ... | |
| Gold hallmarks | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I've got a yellow gold, emerald ring with the following hallmark stamped into it: 750 star symbol ... A: 750 is the alternative 18K gold mark for the US and Italy and also used by other countries as a ... | |
| watch fobs | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather's watch was given to him in 1887 for his 21st birthday. The fob has a red cross with ... A: I'm afraid I can't help you much as watch fobs are not my specialty. Yours sounds very nice and ... | |
| Found a ring while renovating my attic! | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: While renovating my attic, a small ring box fell out from behind the insulation. I opened it to ... A: What a find ! Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate a hallmark similar to the one your ... | |
| Gold Maker's Mark | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an antique set of wedding bands. I'm guessing they may date back to the late 30's early ... A: Your rings sound lovely. I have checked my resources and found quite a few companies that used the ... | |
| color | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: How to become color in gem stone when in the ground? A: I have found an excellent site on the internet that should help you understand this process. Just ... | |
| Watch from mom | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Do you know anything about: Helbros Watch Co. - female Swiss 10k 17 jewel? She doesn't remember what ... A: I've listed a site for Helbros watches below. Apparently they are now part of Jules Jurgensen ... | |
| Coloring of gold | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: My husband bought a carat diamond ring for me from a reputable jeweler. That was in May of 09 and ... A: Your ring sounds lovely. It is possible the ring is comprised of several different types of gold and ... | |
| bracelet | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I came across a gold bracelet with 50 diamond stones. not sure if the stones are real or fake. The ... A: The number 825 indicates that your bracelet is part silver. Not quite sterling. The C.L. is probably ... | |
| 1943 bracelet | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a bracelet that is silver and tiger eye. It was made in Hong Kong and bought in 1943 by my ... A: Your bracelet is very pretty. Your bracelet would be considered "vintage" and tiger eye is a ... | |
| Bohemian Garnet bracelet stamped "800 Ka" | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I received a bracelet from my mother-in-law (she is 70) which was originally owned by her ... A: Your bracelet is beautiful. I can only guess that the 800 possibly means 800 silver and the ka - ... | |
| bracelet w/ letters inscribed | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Years ago my mother bought a bracelet from an estate sale. It appears to be old but in great ... A: You don't say whether the USA is on the inside or outside of the bracelet. I have no manufacturers ... | |
| 14ksp | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: What does 14ksp engraved in a ring mean? A: I have not seen this mark before but it may stand for 14K on silver plate. To be sure you should ... | |
| ring | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out what my ring is made of. I got it from my aunt... it looks old and has nf ... A: Your ring appears to be made of sterling silver since it is marked 925. It was made in Thailand ... | |
| silver st christopher | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: i have however found out from the hallmarks that it was made in Birmingham England, the datermark ... A: I do not have a manufacturers jewelry resource for England except for the hallmarks. There were ... | |
| antiique filigree ring | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I recently found in my late grandmothers possessions this ring. It has 10k D6orG on the inside band. ... A: I believe what you have is a Mother's ring or family ring with stones signifying birthdates of ... | |
| Rogers Brothers Bracelet | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I am cleaning out my old jewelry box and found an old silver bracelet, which I assume is flatware. ... A: You are right, silver companies often made jewelry to match their flatware sets. They are still ... | |
| broken amber | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My amber rose pendant dropped on a ceramic tile floor and a piece of the 'petal' broke. This was ... A: Amber is very difficult to repair. If you cannot find a gemologist or jeweler that will attempt it ... | |
| Minnie pin | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently traded for a Disney trading pin at the park. Upon getting home and looking at it more ... A: I am not a Disney expert but I have found a site that may be of help to you. Just copy and paste ... | |
| mary jewelry | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: i found at a yard sale a mother mary pendent its say on it"o mary conceived with out sin pray for us ... A: These pendants have been and are produced in many different designs, some of them very elaborate and ... | |
| ring | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I bought a ring at an auction which is supposed to be costume jewelry (which is fine with me). I am ... A: The 975 is probably 925 which means the item is sterling silver. Pure silver is .999 and is usually ... | |
| Binder Brooch? | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: is this a Binder brooch? I have a Binder bracelet but the B's are in circles, this is on a plaque? ... A: Most of the Binder Bros I have seen are the double circle marks. There are several companies using ... | |
| silver chalice | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: How do I clean some old sterling silver pieces from a church (mostly chalices) with removing the ... A: There are many ways to clean silver and all cleaning methods would involve removing the patina and I ... | |
| 750 stamped chain | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a gold chain that has been handed down to me and it has a small stamp of 750 on the clasp and ... A: Your pendant appears to be cloisonne in an oriental design. It is difficult to determine a value ... | |
| sterling antique card case | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: i was looking at an antique sterling card case. On the inside edge it have marking of "sterling" ... A: You are right in that 825 indicates continental silver lower than sterling. However, is it possible ... | |
| Minerals | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: What are the various ways that minerals can form in the environment? What ar the different ... A: I've listed two websites that may be of help to you. Just copy and paste the url into your browser ... | |
| 750 stamped chain | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a gold chain that has been handed down to me and it has a small stamp of 750 on the clasp and ... A: Your .750 chain could be 18K gold which is made up of 750 parts of gold and 250 parts of other ... | |
| inlaid amber | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I bought a pendant on ebay that is supposedly amber inlaid with gold. It is on a belcher chain. I ... A: Your pendant sounds very nice. I have not seen anything similar that I can recall. If the item has ... | |
| St. Christopher medal | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I found a St' Christopher medal inside an item I purchased from an estate sale. It has an ... A: The medal you have was made by M. DeJean Mfg. Co. probably on the date indicated. I have listed a ... | |
| KT gold stamp meaning | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I purchased an estate bracelet on-line that the seller said was stamped KT and Milor. He said the ... A: Milor is an Italian jewelry company and would use the designation 14 K. They manufacture gold, ... | |
| Sterling bar pin set w/genuine diamonds | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased an item which puzzles me, and I am hoping you can help!It is a delicate ... A: Your bar pin sounds beautiful. Filigree in sterling and gold was popular especial during the ... | |
| Hand Amulet | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Bill and Sally I have a carved coral hand set in 18k gold cuff with bail stamped 18k on one side and ... A: The "figa fist" you describe was considered good luck when given to someone. Yours sounds ... | |
| Sterling Silver Charms | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have many bracelets and charms marked sterling, str, ster, 925, 800, 835 etc, yet many that I have ... A: Other than the 925 - alloys included in the charms (800, 835 etc) may react to your magnet. Some of ... | |
| Gold manufacturer and date | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My husbands Uncle left him a gold propelling pencil, it has the letters WML with a small capital D ... A: Your item does sound British and the 9 375 means that your item is 9 ct gold. The WML is probably ... | |
| relgious pin? | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have come across several religious items that I am not able to identify. Two are about 3"x" and ... A: It is very difficult to tell anything about these items without a visual or hands-on inspection. I ... | |
| Antique Amethyst Bracelet | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother gave me a gold bracelet with the hallmark "F M Co" on the inside. It has one oval ... A: FM Co. is Finberg Mfg. Co. in Attleboro, Mass. They were active from approximately 1890 through ... | |
| gold ring | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: More than 20 years ago I bought a wide man's ring woven of bands of white, yellow and rose gold. ... A: I apologize for the delay. My daughter had emergency surgery and I've been away from my computer for ... | |
| Gold and Emerald cross | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a rose gold and Emerald cross, the only markings on it are the numbers 39750, someone ... A: I apologize for the delay. My daughter had emergency surgery and I've been away from my computer for ... | |
| enamel over copper pendant | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I would like to get a value on this disc (I believe it's a necklace piece with no chain) signed on ... A: I found a gallery that has some information on Manus Walsh. I've listed it below and you can copy ... | |
| Gold Mark 14KS | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a necklace and the clasp is mark marked 14 KS does this mean it is plated. It is white ... A: The 14K written together would indicate 14 karat gold but I have no designation for the S unless it ... | |
| Makers Mark | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited two brooches, and are trying to identify the hallmarks on the back, the first one, ... A: It is difficult to identify hallmarks without a good visual of the mark and item. I can give you ... | |
| makers mark on jewelry | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have two pieces of jewelry marked with JT. One is a ring, silver with little diamonds and small ... A: Your jewelry sound lovely. The JT is probably the maker/designers initials and unfortunately there ... | |
| Lord Royal cufflink set | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a cuff link set of my fathers, still in the box, It contains cufflinks, tie clasp, money ... A: The Lord Royal was probably the company or line that produced these gentlemen's items. So far I have ... | |
| Van Dell 14K scarab bracelet? | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a scarab bracelet with matching earrings advertised as being vintage and made ... A: Most of my resources refer to Van Dell as only having produced gold filled and sterling jewelry - ... | |
| ring | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Do you think the stones in this ring genuine and is the ring valuable at all? Was told it is a ... A: The only way to tell the value of the ring is by determining whether it is precious metal - karat ... | |
| old 10kt gold bracethe person that hadlet | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: About 30 yrs ago,I bought, at a garage sale a gold bracelet. The person that had it before me had ... A: There was a jewelry company in Keene, New Hampshire with the name Regel. They produced low karat ... | |
| Damaged Amber | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I had an Amber pendant on and sprayed with perfume! It has dark/burn spots/like it would from heat? ... A: Amber is very difficult to repair and acidic or alcohol act like a burn to the surface. You might ... | |
| Identifying Chain | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My husband has had this chain for over 20 years and we have no idea what the type of chain is called ... A: I'm not familiar with this type of chain. It looks like there is something written at the end cap. ... | |
| markings on ring | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a ring it looks like a buckle type ring with 2 blue stones on either side of a diamond. The ... A: Your ring sounds beautiful. It would be difficult for me to determine much about it without a ... | |
| amythist ring | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a ring that my great grandfather bought for my great grandmother at the 1915 worlds fair. it ... A: Your ring sounds beautiful. It was probably a souvenir of the Panama Pacific International Exhibit ... | |
| perfume sprayer | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I found a small perfume sprayer the bottle is small almost bell shaped with a number 2 on the bottom ... A: It would be difficult for me to give you any information on the bottle without a visual . I would ... | |
| Jewelry value and maker info | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a harper jewelry set (bracelet, earrings, and broach which can be attached to a chain in the ... A: I've been unable to find the name "Harper" in my resources. Boucher was active from approx 1937 - ... | |
| hallmark | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an 18ct ring, that has a weird hallmark & was just hoping for some info. It is a wide band ... A: Your ring sounds very interesting. Since it is an heirloom, I would advise you to have it ... | |
| ostby&barton ring | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My husband was in Permissons Germany in 1962 and found a white gold ring with scroll work around it ... A: Your ring sounds very nice. Unfortunately it would be difficult to give you a valuation. You would ... | |
| Valuble? | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1888 queen victoria gold sovereign. it has a man with a sword riding a horse it says on it ... A: I am not that familiar with soverigns but I can direct you to the following website that may be of ... | |
| celtic knot sterling earrings | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of old Celtic knot earrings and matching necklace. I am not sure how old they are but ... A: The 925 stamping means that your jewelry is sterling silver and the WJ is probably the ... | |
| 14K gold bracelet | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a gold bracelet with three diamonds. Above the 14Ks ingraved a small bee. Does this mean ... A: Ralph Briggs of New York City used the bee mark as part of their hallmark but I'm sure there were ... | |
| wedding rings | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of wedding rings with the markings 18kt hge u with piercing arrow and a circle I ... A: The 18kt hge means that your ring is 18K hard gold electroplate. The arrow and circle are probably ... | |
| Vintage brooch hallmark | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have found a circle brooch (maybe Celtic?) and I can't find any information about the hallmark. ... A: I haven't been able to locate an MT mark similar to the one your describe. It is easier to identify ... | |
| makers mark identification | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: the ring was purchased in 1942. a ladies ring, 18K gold, with a 3/4" by 3/8" Black Onyx slab and a ... A: The only mark that I can find is the Rosebower trade mark of 3 interlocked rings manufacturer M. B. ... | |
| Need info on ring please. | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I found this ring while metal detecting in a lake. Just trying to find any info on it. What the ... A: What a beautiful ring ! Since this is 14K I would advise you to have it professionally appraised ... | |
| sterling hallmark | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a bracelet.. Looks like a tiffany bracelet.. It is marked TF-13 ...I have searched high and ... A: Tiffany was pretty standardized with their markings. Below is a site that lists their marks. Just ... | |
| sterling hallmark | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a bracelet.. Looks like a tiffany bracelet.. It is marked TF-13 ...I have searched high and ... A: It sounds to me like your bracelet may be Mexican Sterling. If so, the marking would translate to ... | |
| unusual gold ring | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I have just found the most amazing gold ring - hallmarked gold but too small to see detail. It is ... A: Your ring sounds very interesting. Since it is hallmarked gold you might want to have the stone ... | |
| granmothers beacelet | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have one of those bracelets from the D.F.B. Co. It's the locket style bracelet. Is there value ... A: I don't think the jeweler wants to repair your bracelet. Most of these bracelet made by D. F. Briggs ... | |
| Trifari Necklace Set | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a Faux Ruby and Black Rhinestone necklace, bracelet and clip earring set from my aunt who ... A: Your set sounds lovely. Trifari jewelry is quite collectible especially with the original tags, ... | |
| sterling charm bracelet | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently took my silver charm bracelet to the jewelry store to get the charms soldered onto the ... A: You should take the bracelet back to the jeweler for suggestions on restoring the silver on your ... | |
| silver spoon | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a silver spoon that has a series of hallmarks on it along with the hallmark of a rat, i was ... A: Identifying without a visual of the marks is difficult. I have listed a hallmark site below that ... | |
| how old are my two rings? | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited two very different rings. The first is looks quite old it has a rectangular ... A: Your rings sound very nice. The first sounds like it may be British or European and I have listed a ... | |
| grandfathers ring | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather let me this ring and i cant figure out what it was for or from. He was in WW2 and was ... A: It is very difficult to tell much about a ring where the markings are not clear. Did he give you any ... | |
| Repairing costume jewelry | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I buy vintage costume jewelry from the US and resell it at markets and fairs in Australia. Some ... A: Some costume jewelry pieces lose their plate after a time and I would suggest replate only if the ... | |
| Tiffany jewelry boxes - dating; jewelry marks-dates | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help!Do u know when different color jewelry boxes were used by Tiffany? I have original ... A: Tiffany boxes are collectible as is any jewelry item by Tiffany. I have listed below two links that ... | |
| Oneida Ltd spoon ring | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: rarity and worth of my spoon ring. It says Oneida Ltd on the inside. It's silver but don't know if ... A: Spoon rings have been quite popular over the years and people purchased them to match their flatware ... | |
| silver & diamond ring | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a ring with the markings HAN China and number 925. Can you tell me anything about it.It also ... A: Your ring has the marking for sterling silver 925 and was made in China. The HAN is probably the ... | |
| German mark | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of large single pearl pierced earrings that are marked on the yellow metal post ... A: You don't mention whether the earrings are set in precious metal or are genuine pearls. That might ... | |
| Antique Pocket watch chain | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an 18kt (tested) gold POcket watch chain about 62" long. On the clasp and the rings there are ... A: Without a visual of the mark it would be very difficult for me to tell much about it. Here is a ... | |
| 10k Gold.. | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: when I test some 10k items with acid and a stone the line will disapper after a little while but ... A: Sometimes on heavily gold plated items it will show up as lower karat gold i.e. 10kt. If there is a ... | |
| Bracelet ladies watch | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: i was given this watch by a student staying with me last year. He bought it in qatar. the length is ... A: Your watch is very pretty. It is difficult, however, to tell much about the value without knowing if ... | |
| unusual pin | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased this sterling silver pin (picture attached) with what I believe is a Mary Ellen ... A: Your stone does look very much like Mary Ellen Jasper. Very pretty ! It would be difficult to ... | |
| gold ring mark | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Can you please try to identify the trade mark inside of a gold band ring. A jeweler has ... A: I have not been able to find any information with the information you gave on the markings. There ... | |
| 11th century Brooch | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently found this brooch and it was identified by a local university as 11th century in design ... A: Your brooch appears to be heraldric in style. I could not pull up a close jpg so am just guessing by ... | |
| silver mark | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I've just bought an antique silver locket. On the inside its marked STERLING V1. Do you know what it ... A: I would say that the V1 is the design information. Most of the time manufacturer information is in ... | |
| gold and metal(?) ring | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a round band ring. the inside is, I assume gold, with what looks like an inlaid metal band ... A: I have been looking for the information and have translated it to " I gave up gold for Gisen". It is ... | |
| Stone Identification | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: Could you please help me to identify what this stone is? It has a polished finish to it and is ... A: I am not a gemologist but your stone looks like "picture jasper". I have included a website below ... | |
| petwer charm bracelet | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: "I purchased this bracelet at an estate sale sometime ago. The are no markings or hallmarks that I ... A: Your charm bracelet is very interesting. It seems to have the same character pursuing different ... | |
| old costume jewelry | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a tub of old costume jewelry from my mother-in-law and her mother. No one in the family ... A: Nice to hear from a fellow Floridian - we lived in Winter Park for 40 years before moving north to ... | |
| Problem with (Nickel and Gold) white gold ornaments making. | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm facing tremendous problem with making jewelery with white gold alloy. I used 75% gold and 25% ... A: However, I am not experienced with metal casting. I can suggest a site that may give you some ... | |
| ring | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was just given a choice of rings to pick from. The ring she picked has the 18k HGE on it ... A: Since your ring is hard gold electroplate it is considered costume jewelry. However, precious stones ... | |
| jewellry marking | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have an old brooch with A.J.c on it, what does this mean A: Your jewelry was made by American Jewelry Chain Co. and you can find out more about it from the ... | |
| Lamp value | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: We have two antique, porcelain lamps that we would like to know the value of, and are hoping you may ... A: I do not do appraisals but can direct you to one of the online appraisal sites - What's It Worth To ... | |
| My ring lost its gold color. | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: i recently bought a channel band in gold with diamonds. I saw on the inside it was stamped 14k. I ... A: Real 14K gold will not lose it's color in cleaning. Perhaps it was gold wash on sterling or gold ... | |
| Antique Ring (Possibly Russian) | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a ring on eBay that was listed as a vintage Russian 13mm alexandrite (I'm sure it's ... A: 1. I am not a fine jewelry designer but I do know that some costume jewelry designers mounted their ... | |
| Antique bracelet | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I work at a jewelry store and I have come across a 14K yellow gold bracelet. On each link there is ... A: The only information I can locate for a mark "Aristo" is Hemill Products, Inc. in New York City. ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros. pinky ring | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have aquired a small ring with the above inscription quite visible inside the band. All web sites ... A: Many of the silver flatware companies made jewelry items to go with their silver patterns. Some were ... | |
| makers mark | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9ct gold citrine ring that is hallmarked for Birmingham UK, the makers mark is F.H.L. I am ... A: British hallmarks are sometimes difficult to research. I checked my resources but could not locate ... | |
| Trifari | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been going through some jewelry of my late grandmother's. I found a really pretty necklace ... A: Your set sounds lovely. Trifari jewelry is quite collectible depending on the condition, style and ... | |
| Mickey and Minnie Bracelet? | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have obtained a bracelet marked Walt Disney Productions. It is a heart with Mickey on one side and ... A: Walt Disney Productions mark was used after 1939. I have not been able to find your exact bracelet ... | |
| resizing an engagement ring | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I just got engaged. The ring needs to be resized to a larger sized. Is this something that I ... A: I am sending you a link to the best information I could find on resizing a ring. I think if you ... | |
| Makers mark | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I acquired a locket that I was told is black French Cameo Glass. Inside there is a makers mark of a ... A: Your locket sounds beautiful. I am listing two sites below that may help you. The first one is on ... | |
| William Scully Pendant | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: mother purchased this years ago in Canada...Is it made by the same company that makes the military ... A: A very pretty pendant - looks to have nice enameling. I have listed the William Scully website below ... | |
| slide/pendant | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: my sister left me a pendant/slide which may or may not be real. it only has a marking of the word ... A: Your pendant sounds lovely. However, it is very difficult for me to give much information without ... | |
| Antique Ring (Possibly Russian) | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a ring on eBay that was listed as a vintage Russian 13mm alexandrite (I'm sure it's ... A: You have a beautiful ring. I have listed a website below that shows the different Russian hallmarks ... | |
| antique pin question | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have redently found this pin in a collection of a relative's jewelry and would love to know what ... A: Your item looksk to me like a Victorian toothpick. They were often elaborate with tiny blades and ... | |
| marquasite jewellery | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I have recently been given some old marquasite jewellery by my grandmother. It ... A: I am going to refer you to the following webiste for everything you want to know about marcasite ... | |
| Unknown type of rock | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: My dad went outside today and came back with a ridged multi-colored, and those are the sparkles on ... A: It is difficult for me to tell by the picture what you have. Sounds like some sort of feldspar or ... | |
| Silver ring | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: A family antique has recently been passed down to me, and I am curious about its origins- where, and ... A: According to the marks on your ring it is Mexican sterling (925). The GP-61 tells us that is is form ... | |
| identifying recent purchase | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased 3 pins and I would like to find out more about them. One is a Dog, a Beetle ... A: The initials SaC are an abbreviation used for Sarah Coventry Jewelry. 1949-1984 and then 2000 - ... | |
| authentication | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been collecting for 50 years, have recently retired, and pursuing my passion with an ebay ... A: Ebay is such a vase selling medium that many times things will go unnoticed. I sell on ebay and have ... | |
| antique ring | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My great aunt recently passed down a ring to me. I think it's gold, but I'm not sure. The story she ... A: More information would be needed for authenticating your ring. First, check to see if there is any ... | |
| vintage jewelry makers mark | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 2 piece belt buckle at a local auction and can't seem to identify the makers mark. It's a ... A: I have seen this mark before and believe it is a vintage mark. However, I have been unable to find ... | |
| 1920 Art Deco Diamond Ring | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Inscription on ring says GOTHIC 14K and the name of the jeweler is partially worn off. I can only ... A: The GOTHIC is probably the design line and the ***ley & Sons Inc. is not enough to go on to find a ... | |
| silver pillbox charm | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: just inherited a small looks like necklace pillbox, has top handle with loop for chain, think its ... A: Your box sounds very interesting. Giving you much information without actually seeing or hands-on is ... | |
| pure Jade bracelet | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: my aunty married a Chinese man, they gave me a pure jade bracelet from Hong Kong. I received this ... A: Your bracelet sounds lovely. I would advise you to take it to an estate jewelry appraiser for ... | |
| butterfly brooch | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a brooch that my grandmother gave me. I'm trying to find out who made it and I cannot read ... A: Your brooch appears to be a butterfly and I imagine that it has rhinestones. Just from the part of ... | |
| identify brooch | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I bought this brooch for $15.00 at an arts and crafts fair. The vendor had this brooch mixed in with ... A: Your pendant looks lovely. It appears to be in the wired jewelry style used by Miriam Haskell, ... | |
| rhinestone necklace | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful rhinestone necklace that my mother gave me. She just recently passed away at the ... A: What a nice heirloom..Rhinestone jewelry has been popular since the late 1800's and values range ... | |
| 14 ct continental ear rings | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: AND THEY HAVE THE STAMP MARK 14ctrg ON ONE SIDE AND ON THE OTHER SIDE K&L, CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME IF ... A: The earring mark suggests that they are gold, however in order to be sure, you should have them ... | |
| Markings inside thrift store silver ring | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a ring at a thrift store and am puzzled by the markings inside the ring. It is ... A: A P inside a circle was used by Irving M. Planick of New York City, c. 1934. They produced gold and ... | |
| Ring markings | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a small white gold Edwardian style ring w/ ~.25 Carat round diamond and am ... A: I apologize for the delay- computer problems...The Name Priscilla was used for gold and silver ... | |
| antique/vintage? silver cameo ring | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: i want to identify from the makers mark in my ring. wich is the letters "Pd" inside of a heart after ... A: I had computer problems. Your cameo ring appears to have a carved shell cameo in a very pretty ... | |
| circa 1920 mexican jewelry | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: recently at auction obtained this necklace marked silver mexico on clasp. have been unable to find ... A: I have listed a website below that may be of some assistance to you in identifying your mark. Just ... | |
| fish in crown symbol | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I was searching for the maker of a pin and happened across your website mentioning the same mark. ... A: I have not located the maker however, you might search through the following hallmark website for ... | |
| Antique pendant... | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently inherited this beautiful antique pendant and was told that it perhaps belonged to my ... A: Sounds like you have a lovely pendant. Since you have the dates of your grandmother's birth and ... | |
| markings inside ring | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I found what looks like a gold ring with some markings inside that I have never seen in a ring. The ... A: The numbers and letters that you have on your ring are probably the manufacturer/design number of ... | |
| 14k. gold mark. | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Have a marking with a capital B in a circle? Its 14k. Also marked Italy. Thanks. A: I am not an expert in foreign jewelry items but I will refer you to a site that might help. Just ... | |
| old jewelry | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: i have just came across an old jewelry box in my house and found this beautiful brooche with ... A: The word Depose when used in jewelry usually means trademarked or registered in France. The SSM may ... | |
| braclett | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: silver braclett marked 18k rgp. from Vietman 1969. Is this of any worth? what is 18k rgp marked ... A: 18K rgp means that the bracelet is 18karat rolled gold plate which,if it is also marked sterling, ... | |
| necklace extension | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a rhinestone necklace that belonged to my mother. It is too short for my daughter to wear for ... A: Most of the older rhinestone necklaces run about 15" which is small in today's world. Depending on ... | |
| necklace (potpourri?) charm | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a sterling locket has a open flower design, also has 6 marcasite (stones?) and 1 onyx in the ... A: Your locket sounds very pretty. I don't know how large it is, but there were lockets that were meant ... | |
| Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for age and value on a Hamilton Pocket watch the back inside casing reads B&B ROYAL 20 ... A: I'm not a watch expert but I did find the following website that may be of help to you. They do have ... | |
| Silver?? | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My nan left me lots of different ornament/table decorations which she always said were silver. I ... A: Many older items don't have markings and need to be tested for gold or silver content. You would ... | |
| eye broach | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I saw the question on the Internet on an eye broach. I have an eye broach that is sterling silver ... A: " Eye" jewelry was popular during the late 18th and 19th century and was usually incorporated into ... | |
| Bracelet from Spanish American war | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: My Great grandmother's brother brought her this bracelet back from the spanish american war. Could ... A: I apologize for the delay - my computer has been down. Your bracelet looks very interesting and the ... | |
| Albion Jewelry company Chicago, Ill. | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for the family name of the Albion Jewelry co. if it is different from Albion.. and the ... A: Albion jewelry was manufactured by Albion Jewelers in Chicago, IL circa 1935. They made costume ... | |
| clasp marked 14k | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I am making an assumption on a goldfish bracelet that I have that it is 14K because the clasps are ... A: Usually if the clasps are stamped 14K, the item is also 14K BUT this is not always the case and if ... | |
| Marking on ring | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired a ring marked 14K. In addition to the 14K ia a B&B marking. What does the B&B ... A: The B&B is probably the manufacturer/designer of the ring. I have found several B B markings but ... | |
| ring markigs | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a diamond ring and wondered what the markings are and how much it would be worth? the ... A: The 375 would indicate 9ct gold and the ring is probably British. The arrow could be a design mark. ... | |
| Irish Brooch | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an old brooch that was my grandma's and potentially her mother's from Ireland. There are two ... A: What you have sounds like a Tara brooch to me and you might find the following page of interest. ... | |
| pendant identification | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to identify a gold pendant. It is shaped like a genie bottle (like Jeanie's), from ... A: It is difficult to give much information without a hands-on examination or photo or an item. Your ... | |
| deluxe carmen bracelet | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: What can you tell me about the deluxe carmen bracelet - heart-shaped locket with back opening. ... A: I am not familiar with specific Carmen bracelets but can tell you that they were made by D. F. ... | |
| 1855-1925 locket's age | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a locket that so far have found out it was made in the late 1800 early 1900 I am a history ... A: Your locket sounds like a souvenir item from the Paris exposition.The exhibition lasted from 15 ... | |
| watch pendent necklace | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: In grandmothers jewerly box. Open faced watch - gold with gold back with design. top of watch has ... A: Your watch sounds lovely. Most watches made during that time period used Swiss works. If you believe ... | |
| Mohawk ladies watch | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: My mother's estate had an old Mohawk ladies watch with a green and gold brocade-look decorative ... A: I have not been able to locate anything about the Mohawk watch, but will definitely keep trying. The ... | |
| Carmen Adjustable Bracelet | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I found a Carmen Adjustable Bracelet in my mother's estate items. She has the original red velvet ... A: I can give you some information - the bracelet was patented in 1890 and shipped worldwide in several ... | |
| jewelry | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: What does the word "registered" means on a piece of beaded Egytian Revival jewelry from the 1920's? A: The word registered along is difficult to pin down. Many countries had their own registration of ... | |
| marking | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I was given a ring that has marking in the inside and i was wondering if you could tell me anything ... A: The 14k indicates that your ring is 14k gold - The kite or diamond shape is a common icon used in ... | |
| sterling silver ring | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a ring at an auction and inside the band is 925,which I understand is sterling ... A: I believe that the PAD is either a design or manufacturer marking. I don't have the particular mark ... | |
| old wedding band | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: We're going through my mom's old everything and have come upon alot of old jewelry. There is a ... A: Albion jewelry was produced by Albion Jewelers out of Chicago, Il. They began producing jewelry in ... | |
| ring marked "Solid Gold" | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a ring today that is marked (written on the band) SOLID GOLD. It has a rosy tint to the ... A: During the late 1800's the words "Solid Gold" were often used as a marking on heavy gold filled ... | |
| gold colored bowl | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a bowl that is marked "TW" or "JW" KOREA. I believe the bowl was brought home by a soldier. ... A: These initials could be the manufacturer or the export/import company. You might check with your ... | |
| old wedding band | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: We're going through my mom's old everything and have come upon alot of old jewelry. There is a ... A: The mark you have is probably 14K which is 14karat gold. You may want to have it tested by a jeweler ... | |
| Antique filigree bracelet marked china | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a great filigree bracelet made in China. It has 4 panels on hinges and each panel ... A: Your bracelet sounds beautiful. I would agree with the seller that the bracelet is probably from the ... | |
| markings inside my ring??? | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: About a year ago a bought a ring at a thrift store because it was very beautiful, and it didn't ... A: The HGE inside your ring means the that metal is Hard Gold Electroplate which was popularly used in ... | |
| value of ring | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: i would like to get my great great gran ring valued its is glod with aruby and 2 small dimonds A: You should take your ring to a professional estate jewelry appraiser for valuation. Value would ... | |
| How old and ID a makers mark | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: It is marked on the top by the ring 750, RJ, and what looks like 412. The metal is very yellow and I ... A: I apologize for the delay but my computer has been down. The 750 does stand for 18karat gold in ... | |
| 22ct gold band ring | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: please could you shed any light on the markings on a ring my sister had handed down to her. there ... A: It is difficult to tell much about your ring without a hands-on inspection. The crown would indicate ... | |
| Vintage "LeC" Rhinestone Brooch no. 8027 | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I found it at a yard sale and, curious about the "LeC" stamp thought I'd check it out online but ... A: You are right the LeC was a mark used by Boucher during, I believe the 1950's. It was a specialty ... | |
| Disney Mickey + Pluto Pin | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: My pin is old + wooden of Mickey with Pluto I think Mickey has a shot gun in his hand . It was in ... A: Sounds like a wonderful piece of Disneyanna ! You have a dual collectible - wood jewelry and disney ... | |
| Jewelry Cleaning Cloth | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: How do I make my own jewelry cleaning cloth to clean sterling silver and gold. Thank you A: I have never seen a "recipe" for making your own cleaning cloths (dry). There are several on the ... | |
| Information on broach | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Broach, shaped like a bouquet of 3 flowers with 3 leaves, 2 buds and bow, all contain diamond and ... A: It would be difficult to give you much information about your lovely sounding brooch without seeing ... | |
| Disney pins | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have six Disney character pins that are about 1 1/2 inches tall and gold in color. My mom bought ... A: I am not a Disney Expert, but do know that early Disney collectibles can run from low to very high ... | |
| Spoon Ring | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My friend has a spoon ring and on the inside groove it says "oneida community". I was wondering what ... A: Spoon rings always enjoy popularity and can vary widely in price depending on whether they are made ... | |
| Help me with this ring please? | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: celtic style ring with alternating one red stone followed by one clear stone set around it. It is ... A: Your ring sounds lovely. Without actually viewing the ring or more marking information, it is ... | |
| would you help me identify these stones please? | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a really lovely old necklace & would really like to know what it is made from. The stones ... A: It is very difficult to tell much about beads unless you can actually handle them. They appear to be ... | |
| re: searching for appraiser | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have the attached pictured Torre Del Greco Cameo and box and am trying to find information about ... A: Your cameo is very pretty ! I can recommend the following cameo site for information on Torre Del ... | |
| ring | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a ring at a recent auction, sterling silver solid with 925 and a small heart engaved ... A: It sounds like your ring may be what was referred to as a "poison ring". The 925 designation means ... | |
| 9KT. Gold Jewelry | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I came across a Victorian 9kt. gold ring today with an emerald. While it looks newer to me the ... A: 9kt gold was popular during the Victorian era especially in England. However, it is still being ... | |
| LUCIANA 18K brooch | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired an abstract swirl design brushed finish brooch marked "LUCIANA 18KT" and weighs 27.2 ... A: I have been unable to locate this designer in my resources. However, I would imagine this is an ... | |
| Information for Antique Shell Carving | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping to gain some insight regarding a shell carving that I received from the governor of the ... A: Your cameo carving looks lovely. Since this is a rarity, I suggest you have it appraised by an ... | |
| Oneida 1881 Rogers tableware | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother left me a relatively complete set of tableware in a box which says 1881 Rogers by ... A: Prices vary on these according to pattern and demand. You might check out the below url for some ... | |
| inheriting jewelry | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: My nan has left me jewelry in her will i don't know if its real or not there is a charm bracelet it ... A: The 9ct means that the bracelet is 9ct gold - 37.50% gold and 62.50% other metal.9K gold was more ... | |
| Mickey Mouse watch | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Lorus quartz Mickey Mouse watch with leather band and Mickey face engraved on band, ... A: It seems anything Mickey Mouse is collectible ! Here's a listing of Lorus Mickey watches at auction ... | |
| Engagement Ring | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently had my engagement ring appraised so that I could insure it and the appraiser noticed a ... A: I have no information except that the company was active in 1934. There was no current information ... | |
| "Solid Gold" trademarked ring | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: What is the meaning of a Y stamped before the trademark inside each of two wedding rings circa 1914? A: Most of the time when an item was marked "Solid Gold" the item was actually anywhere from 9 - 14K ... | |
| 3 DIAMOND-GOLD LIONHEAD STICKPIN | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: THIS IS A REALLY NEAT STICKPIN I GOT FROM A FRIEND WHO'S MOTHER PASSED AWAY. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL ... A: You have a lovely stickpin and my advice to you would be to have it appraised by an estate jewelry ... | |
| Old Jewelry | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have an old Cameo which was my grandmothers. It is stamped PERI on the back with a small c with a ... A: Your pieces sound very lovely and interesting. I believe you should take them to an estate appraiser ... | |
| Belt Buckles | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Can you please direct me to a site where I can find info and if any value on brass belt buckles I ... A: I am not familiar with these buckles but I do have an article that may interest you. Just copy and ... | |
| ring found in Germany during ww2 | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: During WWII my Dad was in Germany and found a ring after a battle, we have had it ever since. I have ... A: If there are no markings on the inside of the ring i.e. hallmarks, initials, metal information, it ... | |
| How to revamp costume jewellery | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I have some peices of beautiful costume jewellery which are starting to go a coppery colour. I ... A: It's difficult to tell what is affecting your jewelry not knowing what type of metal is involved. ... | |
| ring maker | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I hve a gold ring marked on the inside B H 14K ..wondering if you knew the maker?Thanks in adv A: There was a contemporary jewelry company in New York with the logo BH. I do not know anything about ... | |
| ring I can't identify | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a ring that I found about 7 years ago. It looks like an antique, but it may not be. I have ... A: I haven't been able to locate a manufacturer CA except one that is written conjoined inside a ... | |
| bracelet | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a Italy Milor bracelet. I am trying to find out anything I can about it. Is there a way I ... A: Milor is an internationally focused gold and silver jewelry company with headquarters in Milan. ... | |
| Egyptian ring identification | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a ring that I belive was brought from Egypt by an uncle who served there during WWII. The ... A: Your ring sounds lovely ! I am not an expert on Egyptian jewelry but you may be able to find some ... | |
| identify a makers mark | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a brooch/pin at a thrift store not too long ago and I suspect that it was hand made and ... A: You have a very pretty brooch. I would suspect that the mark on the back is 900 which would stand ... | |
| ring | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: if u see the marking 9kt does it mean 9carrat gold.there is oter markings aswell. A: 9KT does mean 9K gold, sometimes also marked 375. This stands for 37.50% gold and 62.50% other ... | |
| ring & bracelet | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I saw a expantion bracelet on the question page. I have one that looks like it but mine is marked ... A: The D.F.B. Co. - D. F. Briggs Co. was located in Attleboro, Mass. These were popular in the late ... | |
| pocket watch chain | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband was given a gold watch chain by his grandfather, we think its dated to around WW1 era. It ... A: I believe the 9 stands for 9K or "375" which is 37.50% gold and 62.50% other metal. A valuation ... | |
| Gold Medallion | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have recently inherited a gold medalion known to have belonged to my grandfather who was from ... A: I have not been able to find out much about your medal and would suggest you have it appraised ... | |
| Luzier locket | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: bought a floral locket that has Luzier on the inside. just wondering about any information on it. A: Luzier is a cosmetic company that began in 1923 and I believe they also made some jewelry items that ... | |
| PD jewelry | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: This is a very pretty pin of apparent good quality.. I "piddle" in vintage jewelry and realize that ... A: Do you have the full name of the company or just the initials ? I have not been able to locate a ... | |
| antique victorin rose gold ring stamp | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: It looks like you are the the only ones on this website, who could answer antique jewelry related ... A: Your ring is possibly British and I have listed a site below that give information on British gold ... | |
| Searching for Designer | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: This pair of screw on post earrings were in a box of vintage jewelry I purchased at a auction. I am ... A: Your earrings appear to be a combination sterling over gold filled. When a piece is marked 1/2 12K ... | |
| enamel ladies pendant watch | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have an old enamel ladies pendant watch. A jeweler took it apart and gave me the following marks ... A: Ebel an old very pretigious watch company still producing high quality watches. I am not an expert ... | |
| Ring | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I was given a ring and was trying to find out more about it. On the inside it has JTC 900 10k. The ... A: It appears you have what is sometimes referred to as "Sentimental Jewelry". The 900 mark could mean ... | |
| 1914 gold band | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: my great grandfather got this ring in WWII from a german guy.just wondering what its worth.its also ... A: The value of your ring would depend on the weight and the price of gold on the market at the time ... | |
| Gold Jewelry ID | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14K gold ring that in addition to the 14K stamp has a maker's mark that looks like an ... A: I have looked through my resource books and have located many triangle marks - inverted, sideways ... | |
| hallmark | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of vintage earrings they are 1 3/8" in diam. They are a wedding basket design done in ... A: The only AR I have located is A. Robinson & Sons, New York City. They were active in the 1940-50's ... | |
| copley diamond ring | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: i have a ring that was my grandmas who is now in her upper 80s and it is made out of 14k gold with ... A: I have not been able to locate a jewelry manufacturer with the name Copley nor a designer. Possibly ... | |
| EGYPTIAN BRACELET | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE AN EGYPTIAN BRACELET (I BELIEVE TO BE OLD), THAT I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD GIVE ME ANY ... A: You have a very pretty bracelet ! The only way to find out much about it is to decipher the markings ... | |
| earrings | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: i bought a pair of earrings that are 14k GF with wht pearls on them and i am trying to see who made ... A: Most manufacturers that mark or hallmark their jewelry do so on the backs of the earrings or on the ... | |
| Stamp on ring | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a gold ring stamped on side 22G and the other side PVZ what that mean A: The 22G does not represent any gold i.e. karat or gold-filled mark that I am familiar with. The PVZ ... | |
| Tiffany belt buckle | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I know you have told others that they may have a fantasy item, but I am not sure what I have.Allow ... A: Below are a couple of sites that might help you. One is on these buckles and the other is an ebay ... | |
| vintage costume or genuine jewerly | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a small vintage brooch and a pair of screw on ear rings I wonder if they are genuine. How ... A: The best and easiest way to get information about a piece of jewelry is if there is information on ... | |
| Antique Bracelet | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me approximately how old is this? Was told it was Edwardian or Victorian Era. Also told ... A: however, it is still difficult to tell much about the bracelet. I cannot get a good enough look at ... | |
| Antique ring? | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: i have a ring that belonged to my grandfather. All we know is that he had it when he returned to ... A: The picture doesn't tell me a lot, but since it is a family heirloom, you might want to have it ... | |
| Antique Bracelet | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me approximately how old is this? Was told it was Edwardian or Victorian Era. Also told ... A: Helo Cealy and thank you for your inquiry. It is difficult to tell from the picture, but the style ... | |
| silver cuff bracelet mark ??PERUVIAN | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a heavy sterling silver (925) cuff bracelet. It has what looks like applied designs of a ... A: Peru is famous for it's striking sterling silver jewelry. They were usually decorated with figural ... | |
| Antique ring | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: my aunt who is in her late 70s gave me a ring that was from her aunt. I was wondering if you could ... A: You have a very pretty ring. It would be impossible for me to give you much information without a ... | |
| hallmarks | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: on a ring wot does g2 mean ANSWER: Hello Richard and thank you for your inquiry. It is difficult to ... A: Your best bet would be to have it tested and appraised for the stones - they could be precious ... | |
| Can you help with a mark? | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I am finding that it is so difficult to locate who made what on the web without knowing more than ... A: It does look like a 10K mark, but you might have luck finding it in the hallmark listing of the ... | |
| hallmarks | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: on a ring wot does g2 mean A: It is difficult to identify marks without an actual visual. The mark g2 does not signify anything ... | |
| antique military bracelet | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: For several years i have been carrying around a gold charm bracelet, it has six identical charms ... A: It would be difficult to offer any identification without seeing the item or a picture. Charm ... | |
| Du BARRY leaf pin | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I also have 2 leaf pins in the original envelopes. The envelopes have the DuBARRY crest and seal on ... A: DuBarry apparently went out of business or was purchased by another company c. 1960-70. These could ... | |
| German Made Cigarette Lighter Jeweled Lipstick Holder | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: This cigarette lighter belonged to my deceased great aunt. I still have the original box it came in. ... A: This is a very nice vintage lighter. Unfortunately I have not been able to find out anything on ... | |
| Help with Identifying Hallmark on Ring/Bracelet Set | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently was given a lovely ring and bracelet set and am trying to identify the age/origin. I ... A: This sounds like a nice set and the markings are complicated. Here is a site that you may want to ... | |
| unusual ring | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: My parents recently gave me a ring of my grandmothers that is quite unusual.All I know is that she ... A: Your ring sounds very pretty. I have not been able to locate any information on the TCJ1, but it is ... | |
| Trademarks on Vintage rings | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend bought me a vintage engagement ring and it has a star with a 2 in it on the inside of ... A: The star inside your ring is probably the manufacturer and the 2 may be a design number. There are ... | |
| cufflinks - gerdes | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: i have these cufflinks, can't tell if gold or not, they are detailed engravings and the box says ... A: Your cufflinks are very nice and do have an Egyptian look to them, possibly Art Deco. If there are ... | |
| pawn shops, estate jewelry | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I think that more people will be pawning or selling jewelry as the economy continues on its current ... A: Usually items at pawn shops have already been tested for gold value, etc. and are sold as is with ... | |
| Testing Gold Content | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: How does one know if an item is solid gold or gold filled? A: Most items have the karat gold or gold information on the back or inside of the item i.e. 14K or GF ... | |
| makers mark | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: i was going through jewelry owned by my late mother and found white 18kt gold band. Almost a ... A: The only manufacturer/designers I have with this logo are Adolph Kroener, Inc. of New York City and ... | |
| stamping inside a 14k ring | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: yes i have a ring that is stamped STS i looked to see if i could find out what it stands for. Most ... A: The only STS I have located is a contemporary jewelry manufacturer - listed below is their website. ... | |
| Lucky Strike Cufflinks | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I have attached a photo of a pair of Lucky Strike cufflinks that I have had for thirty plus years. I ... A: What neat cufflinks ! I've seen Lucky Strike jewelry in other forms, but not like these. Do they ... | |
| Black Onyx Ring | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: .. Last month my great Aunt passed away, she was very special to me and I got one of her rings. I ... A: My resources list SP as being a logo for General Chain Co. in Providence, R. I. They were active in ... | |
| ring | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: a cabinet fell in our 50+ home producing a silver ring with a red stone. in the band is the name ... A: I have not been able to locate any manufacturer with the name "Venue" or the mark you describe. ... | |
| freeform opal | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I have the oppurtunity to buy this art deco style opal pendant. It measures 20x 24 mm and is on 14k. ... A: You have a beautiful pendant. The 14K is 14K gold and the 5UP could be a design number. I have no ... | |
| turtle jade neclace | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: i am trying to find out information about a necklace of my late mothers she acquired this necklace ... A: The necklace is lovely. Oriental jewelry is very difficult to date and would need to be done by an ... | |
| Jewlery marking (stamp) | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a bracelet which is either costume or gold. I am only questioning if it could be gold ... A: The only way to tell if your item is gold since it is not marked is by having it tested. This is ... | |
| antique jewelry | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I bought an antique bar pin in white gold with a hallmark on the clasp. It is an F within a shield ... A: The only maker I have found in my resources that fits your mark description is L. Fritzsche & Co. ... | |
| ring | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I found a ring more than 30 years ago and it has a clear stone(diamond?) and the only markings are ... A: In order to give you information on the mark, I would have to have a visual and more information. ... | |
| Antique Costume Ring with horseshoe mark | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about this ring. Purchased recently from an estate ... A: It would be very difficult to give you information on the ring without a visual or more information ... | |
| Antique Ring | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I found a ring that is an antique. It is 14 carot gold with a white gold on top engraved with ... A: It would be difficult to give you much information without a visual examination of the item. Here ... | |
| Pair of Lamps | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have these 2 lamps that belonged to my mom, I have tryed to research them to see where they ... A: Your lamps look to be 1950's era with a courting scene on the front. Quite popular at that time. ... | |
| Trying to identify grandma's ring | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I found one of my grandma's rings in a pile of her costume jewelry that I have and I am trying to ... A: Without more information or description on the hallmark it would be difficult to do much research ... | |
| Ring markings | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a gold ring that has a couple of symbols on the interior of the ring. I was wondering where I ... A: I believe your mark belongs to J. F. Apple Co., Lancaster Pa. They were a maker of jewelry and ... | |
| markings on necklace ?? | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: On the back of the mounting... there is a '1/20' ....is that the carat of the stone? Also the ... A: the 1/20 is part of the metal content 1/20 12K GF which is gold-filled. The TK is probably the mark ... | |
| Vintage Glass Necklace | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a photo of my Grandmother (1913-1900) with a glass/crystal drop necklace on a silver?? chain ... A: It is difficult to tell whether the necklace has faceted crystal drops or more of a rhinestone drop. ... | |
| manufacturer's trademark | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I read thru previos asked questions and I commend your time and share of knowledge. My question is ... A: Helo Elena and thank you for your inquiry. The K18 could indicate European origin or just the manner ... | |
| Bracelet | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a bracelet that I believe to be Mexican or Aztec. It has three stamps on the back and the ... A: Your bracelet, from what I can tell, does have the Aztec look and could have been produced in Mexico ... | |
| neckless | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: have you ever heard of a mark on jewellery called genimpex r1785? A: I have not located this name in any of my resources nor on the internet. Possibly a manufacturers id ... | |
| brass or copper | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a old coin that im not sure if its brass or copper. In that year both were made. Not sure i ... A: You can purchase a magnet at craft or hardware stores and if you want to have an official test done, ... | |
| Mysterious ring... | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: My mother died a few weeks ago. My niece has told us a strange story. My mother, her grandmother, ... A: You might start with your grandmother's heritage and culture - i.e. Irish, English, etc. The custom ... | |
| jewlery markings | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Bill & Sally! Being a beginner on collecting vintage jewelery, I am confused on the markings. Is ... A: Most jewelry collectors just refer to a piece as being "signed" whether it is an actual signature or ... | |
| Silver Henry IV bracelet | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a very intricately designed silver bracelet with Henry IV picture and lettering on the ... A: Although your item sounds very interesting, it would be very difficult to do an identification ... | |
| Costume and collectable clubs | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: How do I find information on a costume and collectable jewelery club. This is a club where people ... A: I've been a member of JewelCollect for years. Below is their website and how to join. Just copy and ... | |
| Chatelaine marked BACLAY | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I have (I believe) a chatelaine found in some old costume jewelry. It is stamped BARCLAY ??12KT ... A: Barclay began around the early 1940's and continued as Barclay until the 1950's. Their jewelry was ... | |
| I want to identify maker of my ring by its marks | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I saw another one just like it on Rubylane, but the marks were different. Mine is stamped 'B & Co', ... A: I have found no other marks using only B&Co. However, if your ring is precious metal, gold or ... | |
| ?1930's Ring | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: My father has a ring that he got in an action about 2 years ago. It has a patent number on it. I've ... A: Here is the patent information that I located: *Patent ... | |
| antique jewelry | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a diamonbar necklace ?? well at least I think it is a necklace,It is almost 13 inches long,I ... A: All I can find out is that diamonbar was apparently a design used by Wachenheimer Brothers, Inc in ... | |
| hallmarks | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: i wanted to know where diamond shaped hallmarks come from and what era 1)Eagle head 2)# 7 and what ... A: You don't say whether all of the marks above are contained on one piece of jewelry and what type of ... | |
| silver heart pendant necklace | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a necklace with a large silver metal heart pendant and it has a hammered area creating an ... A: Are you sure the item is Sterling ? It should be marked as such or as 925. This might make a ... | |
| jeweled vintage hair comb | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: Do you know who made this - I can not find anything even close on the maker or perhaps where I might ... A: I haven't been able to find the maker yet, but I am still looking. You might want to have it ... | |
| Cameos | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have several old cameos that were given to me by both my grandmother and great grandmother. I ... A: Cameos are always a desirable collectible. Some command very high prices. In order to place a value ... | |
| champleve enamel costume jewellery | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have recently been buying several pieces of champleve enamel costume jewellery with a makers mark ... A: Your earrings look more modern in design and the mark has the look of Norway or Denmark. Here is a ... | |
| vintage rhinestone pendant | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful colorful rhinestone pendant, it is marked with a star in a circle, have you ever ... A: The only mark similar to the one you describe is for Staiger & Sons, Inc. in New York City c. ... | |
| vintage pewter broach | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Bill & Sally, Recently I received a broach that was in my Mothers estate. It appears to be made of ... A: Pewter has always been used for jewelry and it is sometimes marked "Pewter". Without a hands-on ... | |
| ring | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a ring with a green stone set in a gold metal of some sort. Inside is emmons 12 GF. ... A: The 12 GF stands for 12 karat gold-filled. The stone is probably costume or rhinestone but if you ... | |
| bracelet hallmark | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Could you please tell me who the manufacturer would be of my bracelet stamped with a capital "B" ... A: I have plenty of "B" marks, but none just inside a plain circle. Most of the marks are associated ... | |
| Gold ring | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a ring that has 18k TGE carved on the inside. I have always thought that this ring was fake, ... A: I think the designation TGE stands for Triple Gold Electroplate, but if you believe it is genuine ... | |
| 18kt chain | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A CHAIN THAT HAS 18KT THEN IT ALSO HAS THE WORD _POT _STAMPED ON IT WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO TELL ... A: Unfortunately I have not been able to match "POT" up to any manufacture,logo or designer. I also ... | |
| Gold ring hallmarks | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I have recently recieved a gold ring which used to belong to my great great great great great ... A: It is difficult to visualize hallmarks even with extensive description. Your item does sound like ... | |
| hallmarks.. | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: i bought a small silver box that has a faint mark in an extended oval that is so worn i haven't a ... A: It is difficult for me to give you much information on this without a "hands on" inspection, however ... | |
| Tiffany makers marks | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me if T & C is a Tiffany makers mark? I have seen Tiffany, Tiffany & Co and T & Co, ... A: I have not seen a Tiffany mark of T & C. Most Tiffany marks have the & Co., Tiffany or L.C.T. There ... | |
| Hallmark | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a ring with a hallmark of the number 14 in a shield. Is it solid 14K gold? Is this an ... A: I have not been able to identify the hallmark, however shields were popular logo icons. The 14 could ... | |
| sweetheart bracelet | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: Interested in value and origin of bracelet. Photo is blurry but a reasonable representation of a ... A: These sweetheart bracelets were produced in the early 1900's and were sometimes purchased by ... | |
| Rolled gold | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: .First thanks for your time in reading my Question..I have just found a stunning necklace from a ... A: Sounds like you have a beautiful necklace. Rolled Gold is an older term for gold filled. The only ... | |
| jewelry mark | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have an 18k yellow gold bracelet made of scenes (look like Gods and Goddesses) stamped or etched ... A: Your bracelet sounds beautiful ! I do not have any resources on Italian made jewelry but there is a ... | |
| My grandmother's ring | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I inherited my grandmother's ring and have a question about the maker's mark. The ring was purchased ... A: A company can sometimes have several variations of their hallmark usually to denote a particular ... | |
| gold watch | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to identify a watch. It has a mark, a diamond box with the letters F and M on either ... A: I have not been able to locate a hallmark such as you describe in my resources, however it is very ... | |
| gold indentification | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I am new to vintage jewelry & I am confused about jewelry indentification. First, I have a very old ... A: A lot of things come into play - how deeply your test strip is, etc. Chains are particularly ... | |
| Worn Away Gold Down to Base Metal | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I received an old piece of costume jewelry (by Sherman, a Canadian company). The stones themselves ... A: I haven't tried any of the newer items available now, but I'm sure they are much better. What I used ... | |
| Ivory (pre-ban) Tiffany dresser set | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a six piece (I believe men's)ivory (pre-ban) dresser set. It has the correct Tiffany mark ... A: We appreciate your desire to place value on your item whether it is a personal heirloom or a ... | |
| Hallmark | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a bracelet given to me by my father ages ago, never worn due to very rough impromptu repairs ... A: Although your item sounds very interesting, it would be very difficult to do an identification ... | |
| Worn Away Gold Down to Base Metal | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I received an old piece of costume jewelry (by Sherman, a Canadian company). The stones themselves ... A: There are metallic paints in pen and liquid style on the market, usually found in craft stores. I ... | |
| pocket watch- railroad style | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a warrented B & B Royal watch with 15 Jewels. It has the characteristics of a railroad watch ... A: Generally when a watch is labeled Warranted it is gold plate. Depending on how heavy the plating is, ... | |
| jewelry mark | 7/16/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Gem Cutting and Polishing | 7/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| restoring jewelry | 7/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| cosmetic case | 7/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| circa 1950's poodle pin marked SAO | 7/14/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Arabic Jewelry | 7/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| minerals and gemnstones | 7/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| ring | 7/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| The D.F.P. CO. | 7/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| old necklace | 7/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1914 german wedding band | 7/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| pearls | 7/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lilly langtry 1901 belt buckle | 7/10/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| mgm 20th annaversery ring | 7/10/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| antique fobs | 7/9/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Cameo and maker's mark | 7/9/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| DuBarry Pins in sealed package | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: Did you ever get an answer about the value of the DuBarry - Fifth Avenue pins in sealed packages? ... A: DuBarry went out of business in the 1960 - early 1970's. The pins are probably unused stock. The ... | |
| Ring marking | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend gave me a ring that was his moms, it is a 16 diamond waterfall cluster ring. Inside it ... A: Your ring sounds very pretty. The 14K would mean that the ring is 14 karat gold. The P might stand ... | |
| Is it antique or antiqued | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: My friend bought these being told that they are antique. They are pretty with the darker silver, ... A: It would be difficult to tell the age of this piece without a hands-on examination. It looks like it ... | |
| 14k Gold Milor bracelet | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I found you by looking up Milor on Google. Maybe you can help me. I have a 14k gold Milor ... A: If it has 14K stamped on it, it is probably correct. The only way to know for sure is to have it ... | |
| Antique Ring from C.D. Peacock | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find more information about a ring my father gave to me. The ring was his mother's, ... A: Peacock's was a jeweler in Chicago during the mid 1800's. A fire in Chicago destroyed practically ... | |
| Hallmarks | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of Apostles teaspoons and knives. Can barely read the 4 marks, but think the first is ... A: I am not too familiar with collectible spoons, but I know the apostle spoons had several different ... | |
| Watch marks | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a member of the Pilgrims Hospice eBay team and we have been donated a watch to auction. On the ... A: Unfortunately pocket watches are not my real expertise. However, I did find a web page that may be ... | |
| expansion bracelet makers name? | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: Hi I have a expansion bracelet patent sept 8 1908 no makers name but had one looks excactly the same ... A: These bracelets were very popular and had several different manufacturers. It would be difficult to ... | |
| antique cameos | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: Tom said you might know about my cameos. Both are made of marcasite. The lrg. is 2×3 concave carved ... A: Marcasite settings were popular during the Victorian period and have experienced a resurgence in ... | |
| Markings on my ring | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a beautiful cubic zirconium ring, and i was wondering what the markings on it meant, they ... A: Your ring is well marked. The triangles probably designate the manufacturer. If you know where the ... | |
| german earings | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a very unique pair of old and what I assume to be german made gold pierced earrings. There ... A: The FB on your earrings could be the manufacture/designer initials or logo. The RGP on most jewelry ... | |
| Antique Ring & Hallmark? | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I recently picked up a garnety ring that might be 9ct gold. It has an anchor at an 45 degree angle ... A: The only mark with an anchor "on its side" that I know of is the Birmingham England mark. However, I ... | |
| Maker's mark on ring | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired a white 14K diamond ring. It looks to be from the art deco period. The inside ... A: I have not been able to locate the JTC mark. There are several manufacturers using a similar logo ... | |
| stamp inside gold ring | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: My son's room-mate found a diamond ring and wondered if it's real. I cleaned it and it looks as good ... A: Your ring sounds lovely. The G is probably a manufacturers mark and the 18K would indicate gold. The ... | |
| T&H padlock bracelet | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I have heard of T&H before but cannot find it it is on a padlock on a bracelets C1900 might be ... A: Hell Robert and thank you for your inquiry. However, I have not been able to locate this ... | |
| 1914 Wedding Band | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I was recently given my Great, Great Aunt's wedding band. I am curious about the identity of the ... A: Your RB is probably the manufacturer and could be R.B. & Co. from Attleboro, Mass. They produced a ... | |
| older bracelet | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: i have a bracelet that has Amethyst gems and possibly diamonds inbetween each gem the clasp is ... A: Your bracelet sounds very pretty. The only manufacturer I have that may be using THI is Thailand and ... | |
| Navy Ring | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: My Dad Left me his navy ring , he never talked much about it, and my mom said she never remembered ... A: I checked on the name Barr but couldn't come up with any manufacturer by that name. That doesn't ... | |
| Spoon hallmark | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: Please can you help me identify the following hallmark on a silver spoon. JD & 8 RP Thank you A: I have not been able to find a mark as you describe in my resources. Could you tell me a little more ... | |
| authenticate ring | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently came into posession of a gold ring. The story that goes with the ring is it was given to ... A: Your ring sounds interesting. If you question the gold content of the ring and it is not marked, you ... | |
| Stampless Diamond engagement ring | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. My mother gave me a family diamond engagement ring and I noticed that there ... A: Stamping or marking began at different times in various countries, but if the ring is gold it should ... | |
| GOLD OR GOLD PLATED | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I am kinda poor and i wondered if there is some solution like ammonia or baking powder that helps to ... A: No, unfortunately the only way to tell is if the item is marked as to karat gold or with an acid ... | |
| rope chain necklace | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I was given a necklace by my aunt who states that her husband who was a pilot purchased it in ... A: I'm not sure what your jeweler said about the acid being not available, but I can assure you that it ... | |
| Ring from 1748 | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I was given a ring that is gold and silver (or plantinum) that has a small heart-shaped diamond in ... A: Your ring sounds lovely. The letters with the numbers sound like possibly a dedication or memorial ... | |
| Emmons jewelry | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: my mother gave me a necklace and earring set she bought at an estate sale in Avon, Ohio back in the ... A: Emmons jewelry was the forerunner to Sarah Coventry Jewelry. You have a lovely necklace ! Below is ... | |
| old jewelry | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I found in my mothers jewelry box five different types of cameos. One is very large with the woman's ... A: I do not do appraisals on items but it sounds like you do have some beautiful jewelry. If you want ... | |
| Ring w/maker's mark | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased an antique (hopefully) ring with the following markings: Backwards capital K ... A: It would be difficult to tell for sure about the hallmark. The anchor on the side is one of the ... | |
| Old Locket | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I've got an old locket that was my great great gran's back in England. It's hand carved and all I ... A: You have a lovely locket. If the locket is English you might find the mark in the Pocket Edition of ... | |
| ring hallmark | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I just bought three silver-toned rings from a garage sale. They are all marked with an "M". I would ... A: The M is probably a manufacturer hallmark and with just that information if would be very difficult ... | |
| Filigree Smoking Case | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have what seems to be a smoking case or calling card case. I bought it at an estate sale a few ... A: Your case is very beautiful and I would say it is a calling card case. Valuation would depend on ... | |
| replica watches | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Bill and Sally. Thank you for your time. Try to be short. I’m in the market for a replica wrist ... A: I am not an expert on watches but found the following website that should guide you in how to tell a ... | |
| a few questions about stamps and diamonds | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I went to an antique store and found a few rings what would some defining marks be to tell me if the ... A: In order to determine the quality and authenticity of precious gems you would need to consult a ... | |
| Watch | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I have an old watch with the name "Orloff" on it. It is gold plated, has a second-hand dial, and has ... A: I did find out the Orloff Watch Company was active in Philadelphia, PA in the 1950's but beyond that ... | |
| Hallmark on gold bracelet | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: Very hard to read and must blow up with a photo. I can send photos of bracelet and makers mark. I am ... A: So far, I haven't been able to locate a mark similar to HLAR. It may not be a manufacturer name but ... | |
| 2 Wedding bands | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I recently inherited 2 wedding bands from my grandmother. One is silver (I assume white gold). ... A: I did find out that Bud & Blossom was a line produced by Michael Levy Jewelry Corp. in New York City ... | |
| makers mark inside ring | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I've been given an art deco diamond and sapphire ring, set in platinum. The ring dates to the early ... A: I'll keep looking and if I find anything I will let you know. ** Just found a similar mark located ... | |
| makers mark inside ring | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I've been given an art deco diamond and sapphire ring, set in platinum. The ring dates to the early ... A: I found several jewelry manufacturers with a D inside a diamond hallmark. Below is the url. Just ... | |
| Brass belt buckle and leather belt | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a brass buckle with Chelsea Table Jellies on it. The buckle is about 3-1/2" x 3-1/2". A: Belt buckles like this were originally made for British workmen and firemen, and were popular in the ... | |
| blown glass decanter set with silver accent | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a cobalt blue blown glass decanter set with a silver floral design that looks to have been ... A: I would have no idea how the original silver design was applied, however you might be able to ... | |
| sterling silver cleaning | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: Hope you can help. I collect charms. Old. New. What I want to know is how to get the 'vintage ... A: A lot of sterling charms are coated to preserve their finish and the need for polishing. You can ... | |
| old charm bracelet | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: i have a bracelet that has 30 which i know that means years but i dont know what the S R initials ... A: I would have to know what context is the "30" used - inside the bracelet or outside - could it be a ... | |
| Hall of Providence expansion bracelet | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: thanks so much Robert A: I have not been able to locate any information for this mark. It may refer to Providence RI since ... | |
| mans gold ring | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: father inherited a 9ct gold ring,has 3 copper bands internally filled with lead. has a marking ... A: The only company I have been able to find that uses the initial W inside a diamond shape is E. M. ... | |
| Dating Van Dell jewellery | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: do you have any information (or links) that can help me date Van dell jewellery, I have five sets ... A: Van Dell began signing their jewelry c. 1939 and during their production, used several other names. ... | |
| MAKERS MARK OE | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A IVORY GEISHA NECKLACE. IT SEEMS TO HAVE THE MAKERS MARK OE ON THE BOTTOM OUTLINED IN RED. I ... A: I am not an expert in orientalia and would advise you to have your necklace professionally appraised ... | |
| old locket | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I have two old lockets that have no karat make on them they have a gold tag on the lock that says ... A: The lockets are probably more modern pieces produced by "1928" jewelry company. They are still in ... | |
| 14k gold 583 (discolored) | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a 14k gold chain stamped "14k Italy 583" but when i took a shower with it, it kinda ... A: The 583 could mean that the chain is not fully 14K but gold-filled or lower karat gold thatn 14K. ... | |
| Removal of siler plate | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I need to remove the silver plate from a lamp that I own unfortunately it is beyond restoral. Can ... A: Sterling tarnish removers and abrasives are also used to remove silver plate and that is the only ... | |
| antique locket | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased an antique caduceus locket from ebay, and was wondering if prehaps you may have ... A: In order to establish a manufcturer you would have to have some markings - hallmark on the item. ... | |
| Silver pin from Russia | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to help a friend sell some of her jewelry from a first marriage. Her husband was a ... A: It is difficult to give any actual value information without examining an item, especially stone ... | |
| ring marking | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm about to bid on a "professional fire fighter's" ring. It's used without any history. Inside ... A: The HGE means hard/heavy gold electroplate. The ring has thin layer of 18K gold eletroplated onto a ... | |
| Necklace | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I've had a look on Internet and cant find anything about these numbers can you please help or send ... A: The number 226 does not stand for any metal or combination that I can find in my resources so I ... | |
| Ruby necklace charm | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: My son's great grandmother gave this to me. It came from (I believe) great great grandmother. Is ... A: Your piece looks like it could be Bohemian garnets. It is difficult to tell from the picture but it ... | |
| Kinlock wedding ring | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I received my grandmother's wedding set as a gift at my own wedding. I recently louped the ring - ... A: Sometimes all it takes is a little digging. There may be some additional books in the library on ... | |
| Kinlock wedding ring | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I received my grandmother's wedding set as a gift at my own wedding. I recently louped the ring - ... A: I have not been able to find out anything about this manufacturer/designer. There were thousands of ... | |
| costume jewellery | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: what is it ?and is it of any value other than sentimental? A: Empire Made was the mark used by British Companies doing business in Hong Kong. The G & CC was ... | |
| markings on my ring | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: i have just been given a ring by my partner, it has a few markings on it, and im curious as to what ... A: The letters J and H could be the manufacture/designer name although I have been unable to locate ... | |
| raymond weil | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a ladies Raymond Weil tosca watch. It has numerous small diamonds on the face and six larger ... A: I am not an expert on watches but can advise you to check online at the Raymond Weil Company site or ... | |
| re:patented clasp with Aquamarine gem | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired an earring set with a patented number (#1967965) - and I looked it up on an US ... A: Fascinating that you found the patent number ! Did the patent information give the names of the ... | |
| An tiqueGold and Onyx Broach | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I received some jewelry from my godmother and included in the pieces was this lovely gold and onyx ... A: Your brooch appears to be late Victorian in design. Onyx with a single stone setting was popular in ... | |
| Cufflinks | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair of cufflinks from 1958 that state "The IKE Golf Championship sponsored by The News". ... A: President Eisenhower "IKE" was an avid golfer and played in tournaments in 1958. There was even a ... | |
| grand ma's jewerly | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: All I really know about this braclet is my grand pa gave it too her for a anniversary gift in 1943. ... A: It is possible your bracelet is sterling and maybe European. I would have difficulty identifying the ... | |
| Can you please tell me the Year, Manufacture, and Value of neat 9c Gold Link with Heart Bracelet? | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9c Gold Link Bracelet with a heart clasp; which I have found is quite common. The marks on ... A: The 9c and 375 would be British for 9 karat gold. I have not been able to locate the B&S exact ... | |
| Ring Marking | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a silver tone ring with one med sized rhinestone and two smaller side stones. All the stones ... A: Your ring was made by Campus Jewelry Products, Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island. The last entry for ... | |
| Hallmark help | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a pendant with an unknown hallmark. It is 18K yellow gold with .38 cts of IF-VVS1/F diamonds ... A: The 750 mark is the U.S. Gold mark for 18K gold. I have not been able to locate a ... | |
| gold wedding band | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: i have a gold wedding band that belonged to my great great aunt and i know she got married in the ... A: All gold was not marked, especially on older pieces pre 1900. The only sure way is to have the item ... | |
| grandmother's ring | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited my grandmother's engagement ring and wedding band. The wedding band is platinum ... A: The ring is Platinum and the other stampings could be design or designer markings. The "B" is more ... | |
| Can you tell me what this is? | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: we found this piece amongst my father's belongings after he passed away in 1996. It's a very ... A: You have a very interesting piece. It appears to me to be Victorian and some sort of server. A lot ... | |
| Is it Lisner?? | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I purchased this piece at an auction a couple of weeks back....I'm very curious of its origin and ... A: Your necklace could possibly be Lisner, however most of their items were signed. This type of ... | |
| super glue on platinum band | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I was trying to glue something last night and the glue dripped down my whole hand but only got on ... A: You can buy super glue remover at most hardware/drugstores. Try to us that first. Usually it is not ... | |
| UNUSUAL PIN I FOUND | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: FOUND THIS WITH A METAL DETECTOR TODAY.ANY CHANCE ON YOU IDENTIFYING THIS PIN FOR ME? I AM CURIOUS ... A: The crescent moon and star usually represents Islam - here is a site that might be of more interest ... | |
| Gorham ladies diamond/sapphire pendant watch | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: My mother left us a pendant watch and necklace. I think it's platinum or white gold. The watch says ... A: It sounds like you have a beautiful watch. I believe the best idea is for you to have this watch ... | |
| Ring re-sizing | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I have been searching for a book on how to re-size rings - thought there would be several to choose ... A: You might find the below site useful - it does describe the process of resizing rings. You might ... | |
| can you tell me what this is | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: i found a small bottle pin in my moms jewlry after she died ...do you know if it is worth ... A: During the 1930-40's there was a jewelry fad using tiny bottles filled with different objects - ... | |
| Lillie Langtry belt buckle | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I see this question was asked a couple of years ago but now the answer is no longer available so I ... A: Your buckle was made in the 1950-60's and is a "fantasy" item. If you will visit the below site, you ... | |
| Possible Ring Value | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: We acquired a wedding set from an estate auction. The deceased was an 80 year old woman. We know she ... A: The Mautner Company was a display company in New York and probably produced the box for the ring. ... | |
| Value of ring | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I was gifted this ring 15 years ago from a german woman in her 60's who received it as a young ... A: Since you are considering selling the ring you should have it professionally appraised. In order to ... | |
| another belt buckle with Nepoleon stamp | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I also have in my possession a belt buckle with a Stamped head of Napoleon Emperor and also a stamp ... A: These buckles were well made and very beautiful but they were made for the collector. If you believe ... | |
| Lillie Langtry belt buckle | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have in my possession a Lillie Langtry belt buckle from 1901, The Jersey Lily is in the bottom ... A: Your buckle was made in the 1950-60's and is a "fantasy" item. If you will visit the below site, you ... | |
| Maker? | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: This was one of your past questions. (MY DAD GAVE ME A RING. IT IS A GOLD BAND WITH 11 DIAMONDS SET ... A: I have not had any luck in researching this mark. Probably the best idea would be to have an ... | |
| silver jewelry | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a silver cuff bracelet that I believe belonged to my grandmother. It has "St. Louis" and the ... A: There was a World's Fair Expo in St. Louis, but that was in 1904. Your bracelet may be a souvenir of ... | |
| ring | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently found a ring well sorting through my grandmother's belongings. The ring appears to be a ... A: The OB could stand for Ostby and Barton a jewelry firm active in the 1920-40's located in ... | |
| Bangle Bracelet | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I ordered a replica of a bangle Jackie Kennedy wore and I love it, but it is a tad to small and I ... A: If you bangle is gold or sterling, a jeweler may be able to resize it or you may want to see if it ... | |
| 14K white gold ring "FDC" | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I just read the post below on a search. I have a wedding ring set just like this that I found in a ... A: Other than my answer to the previous inquirer, I have not been able to find much except that there ... | |
| Harem Rings and Harem Jewelry | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about harem rings (harem jewelry). Do you know of any catalogs,albums, magazines, ... A: One of the first places I look for information on culture and history is Wikpedia - here is a page ... | |
| pendant? | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to learn more about a vintage pendant I recently purchased. The front of the pendant ... A: Your pendant is very beautiful and worth researching further. I wish I could give you some ... | |
| Solid Gold Marking | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a ring that was given to my Grandmother in the early 1900's. The words "Solid Gold" are ... A: In the 1800's a lot of jewelry was marked "Solid Gold" when in fact it is really heavy gold filled ... | |
| Stumped by this locket! | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: and hopefully - answer, my question. I recently came into possession of a 'gold', oval shaped ... A: Your locket does sound interesting, but I'm afraid I can't tell you much about it. The words Matar ... | |
| Amber Stone Ring | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a ring that appears to be an AMBER stone with insect pieces inside the stone - the stone ... A: Your ring is probably Russian in origin. The 583 is the Russian mark for 14K gold. Below is a site ... | |
| Brooch | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a rhinestone brooch that is marked IE. Do you know who that could be? Thanks A: I have not been able to find anything in my resources for a logo "IE". Are there any other markings ... | |
| Antique ring | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a antique ring at a pawn shop where I have found some beautiful treasures, my ... A: One possibility for the manufacturer is C.D. Peacock in Chicago Illinois. They were established in ... | |
| Mark on Vintage Jewelry | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: ..I have a piece, a cameo, encased in "gold" metal. It is very old. There is a mark on the back ... A: The mark 218NA has no construction meaning that I know of and is probably the design number of the ... | |
| Possibly Indian Silver bracelet.. | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a lovely bracelet...5 monkeys with a monkey clasp..Possibly of Asian/Indian origin..one of ... A: Sounds like you have an interesting bracelet. I have not seen a bracelet like you describe. Is it ... | |
| Antique Jewelry | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: The attached photos are of 4 small jewelry items that have been around our house for over 30 yrs. I ... A: These items appear to be collar buttons and there would probably have been a matching set. Some of ... | |
| cufflinks | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: My mother has a pair of cufflinks, each looks like a bull with something like a rope outlining the ... A: The only company I have with an "S" logo was Swank and they used their entire name most of the time. ... | |
| Jewelry-necklace with fur | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: i have a vintage necklace that has "disks" of real leopard fur. Each disk is separated by a green ... A: I, too, have been unable to find any jewelry matching this piece. Valuing it would be difficult. ... | |
| Stamp on Itlian Jewerly with Letters AP | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I bought set of yellow gold jewelry at the show and on each piece has a stamp 14K Italy and AP. I ... A: I have not been able to locate anything on the "AP" that you mention except that it may be the ... | |
| cobra ring | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a silver cobra ring with the letters Ege {in cursive script } stamped on the interior of the ... A: You have a very nice ring. I have not been able to find a manufacturer with this logo in my ... | |
| plat ring 1931 | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I have been given my great-aunt's wedding band to use as my own. She married in January 1931 in ... A: You are correct that the ring is probably platinum with iridium. Iridium was used to increase the ... | |
| Repairing vintage jewelry | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I repair all kinds of jewelry for the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, I am having a hard ... A: You can purchase loose stones a lot of places online. One place is ebay.com - just search for ... | |
| cosmetic case coin case from approx.1800 | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: Inside is marked solid gold shell. It also has what looks like a circle with two lemons inside, ... A: I have not been able to identify the markings on your case. You might check your local library or ... | |
| hycrest sterling ring | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I was given a ring just a few days ago and upon looking at it i saw a Hycrest Sterling stamp inside ... A: The only information I have on Hycrest is that the name is sometimes found on Czechoslavakian ... | |
| Oneida spoon ring strange mark | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a silver spoon ring which has the engraving "WMA Rogers Oneida LTD" on the inside of it, but ... A: Spoon rings have been quite popular over the years and people purchased them to match their flatware ... | |
| ring and pendant watch | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I have two pieces that I am inquiring about. the first is what I believe is called a Harem ring. It ... A: The Harem ring "style" originated, of couse, in Turkey but were copied by other countries as your ... | |
| B&B ROYAL | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE AN ELGIN POCKET WATCH THAT IVE DATED BACK TO 1920 BY THE NUMBERS ON THE MOVEMENTS. INSIDE THE ... A: Usually when a watch is signed as Warranted it means that it is gold plate. I have listed a site ... | |
| Ring | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: My mother's best friend left me this ring when she died. I put it in my jewelry box 6 years ago ... A: Most rings if they are gold, are marked inside as to karat value i.e. 14K. The shield mark leads me ... | |
| ANTIQUE JEWELRY | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: i have an old silver colored ring with a 7 and some other marking inside of the band, what does this ... A: There would be no way to tell if the ring is "genuine" without knowing the other markings. "Most" ... | |
| sterling marks | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a vintage silver bowl that was passed down from my grandmother that was originally bought at ... A: Your bowl sounds like it could be British in origin. I have included a site below that should help ... | |
| Crown Trifari Necklace | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I am searching for information for my Crown Trifari Choker. Description: Purple emerald-cut glass ... A: Also I found a book Costume Jewelry 202 a helpful book on Trifari. You can find it at amazon.com ... | |
| Antique opal bracelet | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: My father-in-law gave me this bracelet at Christmas this year. He purchased it in an antique store ... A: Your bracelet is beautiful. If your bracelet was custom made perhaps by a studio jeweler, it may not ... | |
| Crown Trifari Necklace | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I am searching for information for my Crown Trifari Choker. Description: Purple emerald-cut glass ... A: Trifari jewelry is very collectible and your piece sounds lovely. You can find out more information ... | |
| antique coral pearl earrings 10k | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: Do you think these are real coral/pearl earrings? The back of the screw post is stamped with a ... A: Your earrings, if marked 10K are probably 10K gold - the W is probably the manufacture mark. As far ... | |
| Jewelry Markings | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I recently received a very nice abalone ring. I'm not sure what material it is made of. The ring ... A: Abalone rings were and are a specialty of the Mexican jewelry trade and I expect your ring is one of ... | |
| Brooch markings, carving material, and age | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have this beautiful brooch; which I believe was made in Europe; but I would like to verify some ... A: Your cameo is very lovely. The marking PA800 is not familiar to me nor can I find it in my ... | |
| ring | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: i was recently given a ring by a family member and was wondering what the stamps on the underside of ... A: To answer your question, yes the D could be the manufacturer mark or other designation - design ... | |
| COSTUME JEWELRY MARKINGS | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE SEEN & HAVE SEVERAL PIECES OF COSTUME JEWELRY THAT ARE MARKED WITH A CIRCLE WITH A DOT IN THE ... A: I have not been able to locate any markings similar to a circle with a dot in the center. Most have ... | |
| Costume Jewelry Trademark | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: Good Afternoon: I have a bracelet that has a crown stamp on the inside of it. It is a cable ... A: Your bracelet sounds very pretty. Since you purchased it at a fashion jewelry store in 1997 it is ... | |
| Pearls in silver settings | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I purchased some beautiful pearl jewellery. as the broach was in a setting similar to a wedding gift ... A: Your jewelry sounds lovely. The only way you can identify the pearls is to have them professionally ... | |
| Origins of probable copy of older gold cross? | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: Around the beginning of the 70ies, my Mom got a gold cross that, as far as she can remember, she ... A: Cross jewelry has always been popular and styles/designs changed according to religious affiliation ... | |
| Ring resizing | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a cz platinum over silver ring that needs to be reduced in size. Can this type of ring be ... A: It may be that you will need to have your ring professionally resized. Take it to your local jeweler ... | |
| Sainte Anne De Beaupre P.P.N medallion | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I have researched this one to no end. I cannot find anything to cross-reference it to. It is oval ... A: I have not seen any medals like you describe.Below are a couple of sites that may be of interest to ... | |
| West German pendant | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: A colleague recently purchased a costume pendant that's supposed to be West German; it has red and ... A: I am not familar with this mark on West Germany jewelry. I doubt it indicates a fake piece but ... | |
| Grandmother's jewelry | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: Good Morning! I have been given over 100 pieces of jewelry from my grandmother's estate and I am at ... A: One place to look for market values on older jewelry is the online auction - ebay.com is a good ... | |
| Would you please help with a maker's mark? | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I have an antique laurel-etched wedding band with 9 tiny inset diamonds - marked 5% irid plat PEACO. ... A: I have not been able to locate the particular company PEACO. The closest I can come is Peacock ... | |
| poincon au hibou? gold mark on "french" deco ring | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a lovely old ring which was sold to me as French art deco. The top of the ring ... A: The word "poincon" means punch and "hibou" means owl. From what I could find (just as you have) out ... | |
| Looking to ID Bracelet | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I am looking to ID this bracelet I bought at church. There is no markings, but I am sure it is ... A: Your bracelet is very pretty and looks as though it may be sterling. Since there are no markings or ... | |
| ladies pocket watch | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I received from my late grandmothers estate what i believe to be a ladies pocket watch. It's about 1 ... A: I am not an expert on wathces, however, I believe the Anguenot Freres France could be the location ... | |
| Help!?! | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: My auntie Gave me a ring for my christmas and i have been trying to discover what the hallmarks ... A: It sounds as if your ring may be British in origin. There are several jewelers with the initials SJ ... | |
| Enameling | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I have colorit kit for enameling. I dont get shine after enameling is complete. Is there any ... A: I'm sorry I can't give you any information on this product. I have not used or seen any items ... | |
| Mickey mouse watch | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I have this MM Bradley 1970 Swiss watch "No. 016" I bought my daughter 34 yrs ago. It was running ... A: I can't tell you why the watch reacted the way it did with the spray, but whether it is worth ... | |
| Silver | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: Is there a difference between silver and sterling silver. My 87 yr old mum wants a thin silver ... A: Silver jewelry comes in several different purity levels. Pure silver is .999 but is usually mixed ... | |
| silver tea spoons | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: Several years ago we bought some old jewelry and tea spoons at an antique show in London. We want ... A: The EPNS means Electroplate on Nickle Silver. The other mark is probably British. In order to match ... | |
| inner markings on ring | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: my wife has an old diamond ring with the inner ring marking 18K DE A: but the DE I have not located yet. Could be the manufacturers initials/logo or the previous owner. ... | |
| Topaz | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I have possession of a stone as described below, but I have no idea of what if any value it has. I ... A: The stone sounds beautiful, however I am not a gemologist and not qualified to judge the ... | |
| inner markings on ring | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A MENS RING MADE OF 14K WITH 4 SMALL DIAMONDS IN IT.IT APPEARS TOBE A LIGHT COLORED GOLD. I'm ... A: There are quite a few jewelry manufacturers with a cursive S as part of their hallmark. The only ... | |
| Clossiene?? Watch brooch | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a watch/clock pin that has a flat gold colored base in which the watch face fits down ... A: It sounds as if your watch may be guilloche enamel. It was done in many designs and the rosese were ... | |
| antigona paris | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I bought a pin with the above marking while on holiday in New York, at a flea market in Hell's ... A: I have not been able to find out any further information on this designer. There is a European ... | |
| old estate victorian etched gold ring | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could explain to me what the markings mmx could be in this ring. Also I was ... A: It is true that if the gold is tested with acid it may leave a mark, but usually this is done in an ... | |
| Career Advice? | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I have extensive sales experience but no inside industry knowledge. What books / magazines / ... A: Many jewelry position are obtained by on the job training with either the retail end in a jewelry ... | |
| Great Grandmother's Necklace | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: My dad recently gave me a necklace that belonged to his grandmother. There is a 19-inch chain that ... A: Your necklace is lovely. It appears to be Victorian so you Dad may be correct. For your own peace of ... | |
| Gold Signet Ring | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I there, I have been given my great-grandmothers gold signet ring, from my grandmother. It is ... A: Mello Melanie and thank you for your inquiry. Your ring sounds beautiful. The anchor mark makes me ... | |
| 18k gold ring | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: i have a ring my grandmother gave to me years ago for my birthday. she owned and antique store, and ... A: Sounds like a beautiful ring. I don't have any other information on this mark, but would advise you ... | |
| expansion bracelet Carmelita | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a bracelet that was my grandmothers. On the inside it reads The DFB Co USA,Carmelita,Pat ... A: Your bracelet was made by D. F. Briggs Company/Briggs Bates & Bacon in Attleboro,Mass. They were in ... | |
| Gold karat stamp. | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: Recently, before purchasing a pair of gold earrings on ebay, I sent the seller a question asking if ... A: Yes, usually if the item is stamped 14K it means the entire piece is gold. Now comes the however - I ... | |
| Jewelrs mark | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I recently aquired a masonic ring that's over 40 years old.The question is about a mark on the ... A: I believe your ring was made by J. Jenkins Sons Company in Baltimore, Maryland. They were ... | |
| silver bracelet | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: .i have a silver bracelet..it has 3 stamps on it...1st looks like a maltese/german cross...2nd is ... A: I believe your bracelet is foreign and the 875 means that it is 875 parts silver - almost sterling. ... | |
| stamp in silver jewlery | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: purchased two silver rings at a local pawn shop looking to see who made them one has an imperfect ... A: but I've listed a couple of sites that may be helpful. One is an appraisal site and the other is a ... | |
| Jeweler' Mark | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a vintage set of ring and bracelet. Along with a 14K mark there is a shield with SAS in it. ... A: I have not been able to locate this mark in any of my resources. However, you might try the ... | |
| stamp in silver jewlery | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: purchased two silver rings at a local pawn shop looking to see who made them one has an imperfect ... A: I have not been able to locate either of these marks in my resources. You don't say whether these ... | |
| whale bone repair?? | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: Please give this question a try: What is the best material to use to rejoin a piece of jewelry made ... A: Since I've not had to attempt to repair any type of bone jewelry, my answer is pure supposition. ... | |
| gold | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a watch it was advertised as 23K gold. However, the number on is 455 with a B ... A: You might try the below site for more information or to make an inquiry. Just copy and paste the url ... | |
| vintage platinum/diamond ring | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I'm getting ready to list a platinum and 2k diamond solitair ring on ebay. The ring is old and I'm ... A: Your ring is by Uncas Mfg. Co. and you can find out more information at the below link: Just copy ... | |
| found angold ring | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: i found a gold ring and the center stone is missing. the inside reads 18KTHGE and a symbol that ... A: Your ring was made by Uncas Co and you can find more information at the below url ... | |
| Marker's Mark for unusual bracelet | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: A while back, I bought a 14K gold bracelet for my wife. It's 6.9" long and consists of 18 ... A: It is possible this particular mfg did not have a registered trademark, thus making it very ... | |
| stamp in bracelet | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I inherited a gold bracelet that is at least 50 years old. It has a stamp of PC Co.. Just want to ... A: The only PC Co I can locate is written P & C. It represents Palmer & Capron of Providence, R.I. ... | |
| Marker's Mark for unusual bracelet | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: A while back, I bought a 14K gold bracelet for my wife. It's 6.9" long and consists of 18 ... A: Your bracelet sounds lovely. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to locate this particular logo. ... | |
| ID for antique silver pendant/brooch | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: A friend is very popular at eBay with items like this. He is retired psychic, who has worked with ... A: A very interesting item. I would have no idea what this would represent. Although, it would be ... | |
| Maker's Mark on Vintage Ring | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: When I was younger, I was given a ring by my grandmother who said it belonged to her mother. There's ... A: You have a very pretty ring ! I have not been able to locate that exact mark. The only double P mark ... | |
| ring | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: i have a real old u.s.marine corps ring with a red ruby the ruby measures 12mm long by 10mm wide the ... A: I am not familiar with a lot of military insignia and jewelry items, just the pieces that were known ... | |
| Medallion | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: My name is Emily Walsch. I was given this strange medallion and was wondering if there was anything ... A: I just say that I haven't seen anything like this, but I am not an expert in coinage or medallions. ... | |
| bracelet | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a bracelet that has several rectangular shaped stones or glass that are a real pale green ... A: Your bracelet sounds lovely. Back in the 1950's there was an interest in intaglio and etched jewelry ... | |
| Tiffany(?) or not . . . | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a pair of cuff links the seller said were Tiffany & Co. I cannot find "Tiffany" ... A: Below is a link to Tiffany & Company hallmarks. You can see if yours would match any of those ... | |
| Antique ID: when/where is my necklace made? | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a necklace from an antique shop in Boston. The strand is black onyx, the pendant ... A: Your necklace sounds lovely. Without seeing the piece, it would be very difficult to even guess at ... | |
| Arras Medallion | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A Arras Medallion, (Redditor Lucis Aeterna, ‘Restorer of the Eternal Light’) I HAVE THIS ITEM ... A: The original of this medallion is in a museum but there were copies made in the 1960-1970's. The ... | |
| Ring marking | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a Vintage 14k yellow and white gold kinlock diamond ring set from ebay, I was ... A: I have checked my resources and cannot locate this particular manufacturer. However, many did not ... | |
| sterling cuff bracelet | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I recently aquired a large ladies cuff bracelet with the markings sterling 925- and either dahlia ... A: but the name Dahlia could refer to the design (if it is a floral) or it could be the designer. I was ... | |
| "D" and "c" marks on gold/gold tone brooch/pin | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a pin, 5/12" long, 1" wide(leaf shape)gold or goldtone, has two marks on back side. A small ... A: The only "D" within a square that I can find in my resources is C. C. Darling & Company, Providence, ... | |
| Hallmark | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a gold locket that is engraved on the front with what looks like palm trees and the trees ... A: Your item sounds beautiful ! Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a marking like your ... | |
| Costure Jewelry | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a bracelet from my Grandmother. It is a woven gold design with some red stones (not sure ... A: The "c" inside a circle means that the name is copyrighted. However,I have not been able to find a ... | |
| Crown Trifari Circus Elephant stickpin | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I can't find anything on the stickpin and thought maybe you could help me. I have searched lots of ... A: Trifari made stickpins in the 1960-1970's and they ranged from the fancy rhinestones to animals and ... | |
| German sterling enamal broach | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: We have a flower basket that is enameled flowers with diamonds in the center of each flower. This ... A: Your piece sounds beautiful. If you are looking for a value - you would need to have it ... | |
| My neighbor's gold ring | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Hope you had a good vacation. My neighbor has a heavy gold finger ring left to her when her husband ... A: I do miss Central FL - we're back in our homestate of WV now. If the ring is gold you should have it ... | |
| ATL mark | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I've read through several pages of Q&As here but haven't seen anything on charms. I'm thinking of ... A: When purchasing gold it is always important to know your dealer/seller. If the item is not marked, ... | |
| Gold Necklace | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: My mother in law showed me a necklace last night that she has a question about. I am not sure if you ... A: I have not been able to locate a similar mark in any of my resources. Is there any other marking ... | |
| old broach | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: We have been left some old jewelry by an aged aunt. This particular broach appears to be a mixture ... A: I did find a TW in one of my Birmingham silver books - your Thomas Willmore. The book I have is ... | |
| belt buckle | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have what I feel is an art nouveau belt buckle. I have found on ebay an emblem on a similar ... A: Your buckle is probably manufacturered by Bergamot. These are historical and thematic buckles done ... | |
| Squash Blossom Necklace | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I found one at a pawn shop, and I've looked around online for anything even close, and it seems like ... A: Without seeing the necklace it is difficult for me to give any opinion and I am not an expert on ... | |
| what does this mean? | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: i have a ring, it is very nice, i got it so many yeas ago, and still to this day do not know if it ... A: The only way to identify or tell whether the stones are genuine is to have a gemologist or estate ... | |
| old broach | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: We have been left some old jewelry by an aged aunt. This particular broach appears to be a mixture ... A: I believe your piece is English. The Lion is the English icon for "Sterling" and the anchor ... | |
| old silver german ring | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I recently acquired a plain unadorned sterling silver ring, but what I found most interesting was ... A: You have an interesting ring and have already a good head start in researching it. It could have ... | |
| Rough Gemstones | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I was doing some searching on the internet and came across your names. I have some rough cut rubies ... A: In order to make your gemstones saleable you could go a couple of ways - you could sell them "raw" ... | |
| vintage bracelet | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a bracelet that has a lovely design. Ithas diamond-like stones that are ... A: Your bracelet sounds lovely. The GA is most likely the designer or manufacturer. I was unable to ... | |
| oxidized finish okay for sensitive skin? | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: A friend was planning to make me a ring with an antique silver oxidized finish. I'm allergic to ... A: I'd like to tell you it wouldn't turn green, but there is a possiblity depending on the metal used ... | |
| Great Grandma's old cross | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I have an old necklace that was recently given to me. It is a cross with a small diamond in the ... A: Your necklace is 14karat gold which means that the gold is made up of .585 parts of gold and the ... | |
| Magic Glo | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: i recently found a ring that says MAGIC GLO on the inside of it, i searched online and even found a ... A: I have not found anything directly with the Magic Glo name so imagine it was a company possibly ... | |
| Van Dell and FB Stamped Jewelry | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: Question #1. I bought three pieces of Van Dell jewelry that consist of two brooch/pendent w/ a pear ... A: Van Dell Corp was located in Providence RI c. 1939 and produced many sterling, gold filled and ... | |
| testing silver | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: What is nitric acid,and how do I get it to test for sterling silver or plated silver?Thanks so ... A: Nitric acid is an oxidizer and is used in many chemical compounds. You can purchase the kits online ... | |
| gold filigree bracelet? | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a filigree bracelet which looks to be gold, with no tarnish; I believe it ... A: The 800 on your bracelet means that it is 800 part silver and 200 part base metal. Since 925 is ... | |
| locket | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a oval silver locket with st louise around the edge. When you open it inside it has a glass ... A: I believe your locket refers to St Louise. She is the patron saint of social workers and here is a ... | |
| Do I have anything good? | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Just went to a taping of the Antique Roadshow in Las Vegas and now I'm frantically searching my ... A: Your pin sounds very pretty. Unless your item is signed, you would have to have an estate appraiser ... | |
| Cameo | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a large cameo with 'Three Graces'. It's marked on the back 14K along with the letter M-W. ... A: Finding information on a specific designer or manufacturer can sometimes be difficult. Among the ... | |
| jewelry marks | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I have an old ring that is rose gold. It has an emerald and seed pearls. The jewelers mark is an A ... A: Sounds like you have a lovely ring ! The only tradmark I can find that matches this is for Allsopp ... | |
| strange silver jewelry item | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a piece of silver jewelry i am trying to identify. It is a small link chain that measures ... A: Your item sounds very interesting but difficult for me to identify by description only. You can send ... | |
| Bracelet - Gold or costume? | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I bought at an Estate sale a bi-colored bracelet- gold and silver rotating design. It is diamond ... A: I would tend to think your bracelet might be either gold or sterling. The De Caesar is probably the ... | |
| marking | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I brought a pin today and have Paris ANTIGONA marking. would you please advise me who made this ... A: I have been unable to find this exact marking information. The Paris, of course, could indicate made ... | |
| markings on bracelet | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a bangle bracelet marked PR ST C and then it has another C that is facing the last C. I have ... A: I have searched my resources and cannot locate any designer/manufacturer with this mark. The CC at ... | |
| Old catholic pendant | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: My elderly neighbor has an old Miraculous Medal and another pendant that reads "Sacrament AD ... A: Thousands of Miraculous Medals and religious medals have been produced over the years and continue ... | |
| my necklace | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: It has no markings except for on part of the clasp. The necklace is a 14k white gold multi strand ... A: I am not familiar with a lot of the European/Italian designers and I know there are many. Your ... | |
| Marking on Ring | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I saw a beautiful bridal set at an antique store. It has a marking of "12" on the band. The store ... A: The number could be the design number or designer number. I know of no other designation this could ... | |
| Filagree pearl ring | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I was in an antique store in TN. Saw a very unusual ring. I purchased it. It is a white gold ... A: Your ring could be by Wagner Manufacturing Company, New York. They were active in the 1930's - don't ... | |
| silver/enamel german bracelet | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a"vintage" silver bracelet. It has 3 2.5" square panels embossed with turquoise laquer. ... A: Sounds like you have a beautiful bracelet. A lot of jewelry and other decorative items were made in ... | |
| Drop necklace | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a drop necklace with a green emerald looking stone in a gold curlique setting. It has 10K RJ ... A: An internet search for RJ Jewelry turned up a firm in the Phillipines that uses that logo as well as ... | |
| old ring | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend recently was renovating a house and inside the wall he found this ring that looked old. ... A: Your ring may be stamped 925 - which is the mark used for sterling silver. The MC could be the ... | |
| jewelry | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: We just recieved some jewelry with the markings: hARPER with a small H, and another one with B.N. on ... A: I have not been able to locate the hARPER name in any of my resources. B.N. is another story. There ... | |
| Jewels of Elegance | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 white with gold colored boxed sets of rhinestone earrings and necklace/pin. They read "Jo ... A: I have had jewelry boxed with this name before and tried to find out information on the designer. ... | |
| Egyptian Revival Jewellery | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a curious necklace which I'm unable to identify. It is probably Czech. The beads are molded ... A: Eventhough I love Egyptian jewelry, I am not an expert on the symbolism. The white beads could ... | |
| Sarah Coventry 1971 "Madame Butterfly" Brooch | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1971 Sarah Coventry "Madame Butterfly" brooch in silver and I was wondering if it was made ... A: I do not have any information on the construction of the Sarah Coventry Jewleyr, but here is their ... | |
| Archibald Knox? silver earrings | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: We are hoping you may be able to help us. We have recently purchased a pair of small dropper celtic ... A: The earrings you have could possibly be by Archibald Knox but would, in all probability, also have ... | |
| Amethyst necklace | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a necklace that belonged to my grandmother who died around 40 years ago. It has an enameled ... A: First you need to determine the construction of the piece. For that, you should take it to a ... | |
| china tea set | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: i have the same tea set where if you hold it up to the light it shows a geisha girl ! do you no how ... A: Your set is called a Lithopane china set. You can find our more about it at the following url: ... | |
| makers mark | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: At an estate auction today I purchased an Art Nouveau style pendant with a small diamond, seed ... A: The only MW makers' mark I can find is MW *CONJOINED STYLIZED LETTERS -JEWELRY TRADEMARK FOR ... | |
| mexican silver marks | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: i also have a bracelet with TM-12 and a strange Egyptian type marking on it. i looked at the website ... A: The TM-12 is a Mexican Sterling mark and means that the item was made in Taxco Mexico and the "M" is ... | |
| Old Jewelry Evaluation | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I have some jewelry from my grandparents.They(2rings,2pairs of earrings and a bracelet) are made of ... A: however I cannot do a valuation. You would need an estate jewelry appraiser or gemologist to ... | |
| gold marking | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I bought an old ring that is marked "P14K"inside the band. I know that GP on a ring would mean the ... A: In 1978 the "P" mark was introduced to mean "Plumb" and was often placed after the karat mark or ... | |
| ruby bracelet | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: i have a bracelet that is not marked gold but has not discolored. it has what looks like rubies or ... A: Since there is no designer or manufacturer marking, dating your bracelet will have to be done by ... | |
| 10K gold bangle bracelet @lion head | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a bangle type bracelet with a flowing lions head with two sets of fangs top and bottom and in ... A: Since there is no manufacture or designer marking it will be difficult to date by that method, but ... | |
| various gemstones | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: Do you know of any websites that offers apprasials or anything having to do with determining a ... A: Most appraisal sites will charge a fee for their information. You might check with a local ... | |
| Preserving best necklace | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Please forgive me for knowing nothing. Quick question, (and I appreciate this opportunity)-- My mom ... A: Who better than the designer Donna Destefano to tell you how to preserve and wear her jewelry. ... | |
| Ring-Hallmark | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a beautiful engagement ring with the hallmark RJ on the inside. Is there anyway to figure out ... A: First we need to determine several things about the ring. Is it a newly purchased item ? If so, the ... | |
| Mark on a Pair of earrings | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I recently picked up a pair of earring on a garage sale that had some dort of maker's mark on the. ... A: Your earrings are gold-filled and the "F" hallmark is probably the manufacturer. Sometimes the ... | |
| Octagon-shaped Brooch | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: This is an octagon-shaped brooch but with a small ring on the backside to wear as a necklace as well ... A: The translaction of the words on the back of your item is "fire gold". I've not found any official ... | |
| Costume Jewelry Marking | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I have two items inherited from my mother-in-law and her mother - both should be over 30 years old. ... A: Your brooch marked Art can be researched at the following URL: ... | |
| Mayan? Egyptian? markings on metal bracelet | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a clasp bracelet with the markings TM-12 Mexico and what looks like either 950 or ... A: Here is a site that may help you with the other mark: http://www.925-1000.com/mexican_marks.html ... | |
| unusual symbol | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: !!! ok i have a neckless and bracelet that both have symbols of a circle with an s in the middle ... A: Sounds like a pretty necklace. I have found a couple of similar marks and will refer you to the ... | |
| info on bracelet | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: i have a bangle bracelet with a T marked on the inside-the bracelet has what looks like silver and ... A: The T on your bracelet could be manufacture mark. There are quite a few that used this mark and it ... | |
| Gold jewelry mark identification | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I have recently made a great "find" of a beautiful bumble bee pin. It looks to be hand worked and ... A: Your brooch sounds quite beautiful. Below is one source for checking out the manufacture's name. ... | |
| Glod necklace | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently found a gold necklace/pendant type thing. the pendant if fixed on a gold chain and the ... A: Your necklace, if marked RGP, is "Rolled Gold Plate", meaning that it is "gold filled" only the ... | |
| identity of manufacturer of vintage bracelet | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I recently acquired a LOVELY bracelet from online auction, it was from an estate sale and I cannot ... A: Your bracelet does sound lovely. I have not, however, been able to find a manufacturer with those ... | |
| 50'S GOLD ROLEX AND GOLD LADIES OMEGA | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I WISH TO HAVE AN IDEA AS TO THE VALUE OF TWO ITEMS I INHERITED. A MAN'S GOLD ROLEX WATCH FROM THE ... A: Values depend on several variances - metal content i.e. karat gold, condition and ... | |
| Silver hand clasped ring | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: in 1973 my husband found first one ring then the other while metal detecting in St Louis MO. It is ... A: Hands have been used in jewelry for centuries and rings provide especialy meaningful designs. There ... | |
| maker's mark | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I have just bought my wife a 14k gold snake bracelet at an estate sale. the maker's mark is a ST ... A: I have not been able to locate a manufacturer with this mark in my resources. It is possible that it ... | |
| ring setting | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Greetings from Folsom, CA! My mother bought a ring setting about 10 years ago at a estate sale. The ... A: If you like the ring you might take it to your local jewelry store for an estimate on what it would ... | |
| FORD CUFF LINKS | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a pair of old Ford cuff links and I would like to know more about them (history, ... A: Your cufflinks sound very interesting. I would guess they may be commemorating 30 year service and ... | |
| unknown ring mark | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a ring a friend gave me thinking it was junk but I find it fascinating, hopefully you can ... A: The OB could stand for Ostby and Barton a jewelry firm active in the 1920-40's located in ... | |
| PD with crown marking | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: Thank you for your help Veronica flores A: The only PD I could find was an American jewelry manufacturer with a P and upside down P (pd) and ... | |
| Italian Trademark | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: Bill & Sally, Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. I have a 925 Sterling Italy ... A: I have not been able to locate this mark in my resources - most of mine are American manufacturers. ... | |
| Trying to identify maker with maker's mark | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased an emerald ring off ebay. It has five emeralds and eight diamonds and I am very ... A: I have checked my resources and cannot locate an HA manufacturer. You may be able to find fine ... | |
| my aunt gave me a ring | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: My aunt gave me a ring tonight and want to know how old it really is she knows its at least 75 years ... A: Your ring sounds beautiful. Unfortunately, there is not much I could tell you about it that you ... | |
| WWI ring | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: My father just gave me a ring my grandmother wore during WWI. It is silver, very small (pinkie?), ... A: Sweetheart jewelry was very popular during WWI and WWII as well as other conflicts. Usually given by ... | |
| LORIE | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I also have a 18K gold ring, marked with "LORIE", with a mark of a key in front. Have you found any ... A: I have not been able to locate a manufacturer mark "LORIE" or a plain key mark. Could this possibly ... | |
| ruby or garnet ring (hallmark) | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I just acquired a ring from an elderly ladt who has had it "forever". She thinks the ring has ... A: I found the following information on Hallmark Jewelry. I do not know whether or not they are still ... | |
| 4-leaf clover? | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: Greetings-I have a ring that is either engraved or poorly stamped 14 K and then it appears to be a 4 ... A: Unfortunately, I cannot locate any information for a mark like you describe. You might take it to an ... | |
| hallmarks | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a bracelet, slide insert with turquoise clasp, of 22 grams. It is marked and I would like to ... A: I have no marking in my resource featuring a gold mark of 18A or figure 8. Gold would normally be ... | |
| MARKINGS | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I have what appears to be a very old bracelet containing 7 full gold sovereigns each with 4 green ... A: I am not that familiar with coin jewelry especially gold coin jewelry and the markings are not in ... | |
| Jewelry Signature? | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I have just started to collect old jewelry and have purchased several books. There is one signature ... A: The only PD initials or mark that I can find is for Penn Diamond Company in Scranton NY, but they ... | |
| hallmarks on jewelry | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a pair of earrings marked, C's J 18k. Who made them? Also, I have a sterling bracelet ... A: I have been unable to find C's J mark in any of my resources. The sterling bracelet marked 925 with ... | |
| hallmarks | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a very old sold ring 3 emerald stones with 2 diamonds(1 diamond missing)It looks to be 9ct or ... A: In order to research the ring you need to find out about the gold content. 9ct would indicate ... | |
| How to evaluate antique jewelry | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I have three sterling silver religious medallions, at least one dates from 1830. How can I find out ... A: There are several books available on religious jewelry and you may find a copy at your local library ... | |
| marking on a 'silver' ring | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: Actually my question(s) are re markings on a few rings I have. I want to sell them on ebay and want ... A: The first ring is 18K gold. The TH.G. could be the manufacturer name. I have not been able to locate ... | |
| mourning ring | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: i have had an old 15ct mourning ring given to me in its original jewellers box. the ring is quite ... A: You ring appears to be 15ct gold as 15ct and .625 are both British gold marks. The shield shape is ... | |
| Bluebird Diamond | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: I was passed down a Bluebird Diamond Wedding ring set from my Grandmother.I'm guessing from ... A: About all I can tell you about your ring is that is was manufactured by Bluebird Diamond Syndicate ... | |
| Hallmarks on antique pocketwatch gold case | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: Few weeks ago I purchased a beautiful and extremely well cared antique Elgin pocketwatch, that ... A: I'm directing you to a website below that may be of some help. Just copy and paste the url into your ... | |
| cameo jewerly | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a cameo necklace that is a perfume bottle. It was my mothers. as far as I know it was given ... A: Your necklace sounds beautiful. Cameo jewelry has always been popular and designers incorporated the ... | |
| Repair | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I have written to you in the past, and forgotten unfortunately what you had said regarding this.. I ... A: Sometimes it is difficult to replace stones but below is an online source I can recommend. Just copy ... | |
| Marking on very old bracelet | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: The marking is TF. Could this be a very old Trifari bracelet? A: That I know of, TF was not one of Trifari's markings. Listed below is a page with all of the Trifari ... | |
| Help Identify marking Please | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a decorative pin that has the letters RP 9 37.5 P. The pin is a long diamond shape about 2 ... A: Only it should be RD instead of RP. They used letters and numbers to identify metalwork as well as ... | |
| Gold Cross | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have been given a gold cross to wear on my wedidng day which as far as we can tell was first worn ... A: Your cross sounds lovely. The moon and star design was popular throughout Europe and the US during ... | |
| gold bracelet | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: i have a gold bracelet-1/2 inches wide,lots of embossing and 3 tiny pearls in the clasp,engraved on ... A: I would say the bracelet is 1/10 14K gold filled. Which means that 1/10th of the entire weight of ... | |
| 14k DM- Hoop Earrings | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: i purchased some gold earrings from a small sop in chicago, i was visiting there, and lost the ... A: I imagine that this is the manufacturer mark or even design logo. Could even be the maker of the ... | |
| Magic Glo Ring | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: The other day I bought a 14k 5 diamond mens ring with the hallmark 'magic glo' inscribed inside the ... A: I have not been able to locate markings as you describe - Eternally Yours. However, I have listed ... | |
| Help what is this called | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I have F.& W. Woolworth sign that hung in the store entrance at the Chattanooga, Tn store. I have ... A: If the sign just has the Woolworth name on it it would be advertising the store and be classified as ... | |
| gold bangle | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: My great-grandmother gave me a gold bangle bracelet. The top of it has light engraving on it, it ... A: I cannot locate a manufacturer with this marking. The only one I was able to find was not active ... | |
| antique jewelry marked CLAP | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have an old piece of jewelry belonging to my deceased grandmother, that is gold in color with tiny ... A: I have searched all of my resources on and offline and cannot find a mark CLAP. Is it possible some ... | |
| amethyst, diamond stickpin | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I like old jewelry so I shop yardsales and flea markets. About 2 weekends ago I purchased this ... A: Unfortunetly I haven't been able to locate a manufacturer with that specific marking. My advice ... | |
| Great Grandmother's Ring | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: In the year 2004 my great grandmother passed away; she had left me a ring behind and I'd love to ... A: Sounds like you have a lovely ring. The marks on your ring indicate that it is British made in ... | |
| I have a huge rock thats a gem | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a question, I have a amethyst and qartz the rock is about 20 to 30 lbs. I am not sure how ... A: Quality is what matters when examining raw stones. If you intend to market it, you should have an ... | |
| bracelet mark | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a vintage cameo bracelet. The only mark I find is GLPCO 1/10. Is it worth testing or can I ... A: Sounds like a beautiful bracelet ! I would agree that the 1/10 is probably an indication of gold ... | |
| 14 ct gold hallmark/maker mark | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a walking stich handle, (knob), it is fairly old. It is marked clearly as 14 KT. It also has ... A: The only L mark that resembles a triangle would be Lebolt Company in Chicago. Here is a website that ... | |
| Janna marked pendant and chain. | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently discovered an octagonal, rather heavy, 925 silver pendant (and chain). The pendant has ... A: I have only been able to find out the following about Janna Thomas: MEXICAN SILVER DESIGNER ... | |
| Hallmark on ring | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what this hallmark is? what year? ring maker? here is the link to a ... A: I have searched my resources and could only come up with one possibility: "G" WITH A CROWN ON TOP - ... | |
| stamp on gold | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: what does GOCO12 signify on old eyeglasses, please? A: However, I have no idea what this mark could be. I suggest you contact the below collector and ... | |
| silver(?) metal Egyptian bracelet | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: I really need to find a site that might help identify the piece. I have a buyer for it but don't ... A: Thank you for your inquiry. I would be happy to view any picture and comment on them for ... | |
| Super glue removal | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a drop of superglue that dried on the center diamond of my engagement ring that I would like ... A: You can purchase super glue remover at most hardware and drug stores. Another popular product is ... | |
| Antique Jade Bracelet | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: I recently obtained what i believe to be an antique jade charm bracelet. I have searched all over ... A: Sounds like you have a lovely bracelet. Oriental style bracelets have enjoyed a continued popularity ... | |
| scotty dogs*estate*vintage*sweater pin or clasp | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: ) I'm wondering if you could help me figure out if I've been "taken" or not. I purchased an item on ... A: Most marked Taiwan jewelry was made in the last 20-30 years. Unfortunately copies of scotty dog ... | |
| antique ring | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a ring from 1932, so I've been told be a jeweler. He said it was called THE BLUE CEYLON. It ... A: Hell Madeline and thank you for your inquiry. Sounds like you have a beautiful ring. In order to ... | |
| marking in ring | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: My husband has a ring that is marked 14k CRF. What do those initials mean. Thank you...Diane A: The 14K is 14 karat gold and the initials CRF is probably the manufacturer or designer of the ring. ... | |
| Ring's maker | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a white gold and mine cut diamond ring on ebay - supposed to be about 100 years old. It ... A: I have not, however, had any luck in finding this manufacturer. It is posible that it is a European ... | |
| Emmons vintage jewelry | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: My Nana is in the hospital and asked me to get only one thing out of her house. She is 75 and will ... A: Emmons Jewelry Company was started in 1949 and closed in 1981. They produced costume non precious ... | |
| ring mark | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: i am very knowledgable about jewelry but not this marking. thank you peggy A: I have checked my resources and find no company, designer or manufacturer with this name imprinted ... | |
| SWAROVSKI CRYSAL BRACELET | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: "Hope you can help with a sworovski crystal bracelet, not sure which catagory this is! it has ... A: You don't say whether this is a vintage or newer contemporary piece of jewelry. Usually gold is ... | |
| 2 costume pins | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 pins that belonged to my grandmother. Neither have stones in them. They are both gold in ... A: The numbers on your pins are probably design identification numbers. The wreath could be a ... | |
| Costume Jewelry - brooch | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: My aunt has asked me to try to find out something for her. She has a pin/brooch that she got second ... A: Your brooch sounds very lovely but I'm afraid that I can't tell you much about it by the ... | |
| Lilly Langtry Tiffany's belt buckle | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: i have a belt buckle from tiffany's production 1901 with lilly langtry in the bottom center and the ... A: I believe the buckle you have is a "fantasy" item from the 1950-60's. Here is a site that may give ... | |
| Longines wrist watch | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: Bill and Sally I.am currently interested in buying a brand new longines automatic wrist watch, i am ... A: I cannot explain the difference in price other than possibly one is a reproduction or fake OR the ... | |
| Silver Bracelet | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: My wife has a bracelet that she inherited, she's not sure of age (other than her mom had it as far ... A: Sounds like a lovely bracelet ! You are right in that 925 is the mark for sterling silver. the ND ... | |
| Gold ring with 85 and C with a circle around it | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: My grandmother past away a few weeks ago. She left me with a ring that is awesome. It has the ... A: Your ring does sound beautiful and you should take it to a professional gemologist or estate jewelry ... | |
| value of antique lapel pin | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: My grandmother build P-38 fighters during WWII. Lockheed gave brass lapel pins to the workers. The ... A: Your pin sounds interesting and I imagine there are collectors for this type of item. I do not do ... | |
| Should I restore a vintage Marcel Boucher piece? | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: that I know is a valuable piece of costume jewelry, but unfortunately my pin has some wear on the ... A: My advice would be if you intend to keep the piece and the missing enamel prohibits you from wearing ... | |
| Hallmark Information | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I was hoping that you could help me to identify the maker and the period (date of manufacture) of a ... A: Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate a manufacturer with the initials FBW in my resources. ... | |
| 18KHGE Ring from MGM Grand Hotel and Casino | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: ..so I have a question, since I noticed that you designed rings for MGM. I recently inherited a ring ... A: I have no information on this type of jewelry but suggest that you try to contact the purchasing ... | |
| removing silver plate | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ...Thank-you so much ... A: You might try the below link http://www.brassman.net/index-2.htm or check your local telephone ... | |
| ? on marked jewelry | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a pin and earrings set that is goldtone and looks like a calia lily. They all have a ... A: Your piece is most likely by Coro - one of the largest and most popular costume jewelry ... | |
| removing silver plate | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a silver plated copper serving tray. It is in really bad shape and I would like to remove ... A: Silver plate has a habit of being difficult to remove when you want to remove it ! I know of no ... | |
| Ring marking? | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: I am in to metal detecting and today at the beach I found a mens gold ring.Its 14K and there is ... A: Lucky find ! A star was a popular marking for manufacturers and unless there are other ... | |
| Hallmark | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: I have several rings that have the same, I am assuming, hallmark. The stones in these rings are not ... A: You can check the following url for information on manufacturers/designers using the letter "U". If ... | |
| Lucite goldtone bracelet/Ponce | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: I actually have quite a bit of vintage costume jewelry (and other antiques I inherited) and have a ... A: It sounds like you have a lovely bracelet. I have not been able to find a manufacturer/designer with ... | |
| silver and jewelry | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a picture- and need to know how to get some miniature christmas figurines looked at too-I ... A: com . If the items are fine - precious metals, etc. you should use an estate appraiser or one of the ... | |
| resizing a wide-banded ring | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: I just received a pewter ring from my boyfriend for Christmas that is a bit too big for me (It's a ... A: Sounds like a nice ring ! I was unable to pull up the photo. There is a product that you can use to ... | |
| Plat. Ring | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: My daughter's boyfriend gave her a ring with "PLAT" stamped inside. He said it is an antique. There ... A: The only way to tell if an item is "genuine" is to have it checked by a professional jeweler. I ... | |
| Fake Jewellery | 12/25/2006 |
| Q: A: I am not familiar with Aldo jewelry but assume that it is costume. Most important when not wearing ... | |
| gold ring | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: I found this amazing 14k gold rina at a local pawn shop. My scanner, etc is acting up, so I ... A: Sounds like a beautiful ring ! I have not been able to locate a jewelry manufacturer with the R&B ... | |
| silver and jewelry | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: I have been trying to research a (what looks like) a coffee pot that is silver that is marked : ... A: The coffee pot you have is by 1847 Rogers Bros as marked and IS stands for International Silver. It ... | |
| Raymond weil watch | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: need to know approx. value of raymond weil "Fidelio" 18kt white gold watch mens with #4802 on back A: I am not familiar with this type of watch, but I found a website that does sell this brand ... | |
| who made it | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: IF POSSIBLE CAN YOU GIVE ME ANY LEADS ON A PIECE OF COSTUME? OR MAYBE REAL PIECE I HAVE JUST ... A: Your jewelry sounds very nice. I cannot locate an MC as a manufacturer or designer. The 12K would ... | |
| maker's mark on gold locket | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: I can see part of a mark on the top of a gold locket that I bought at an antique show. It has a ... A: I apologize for the previous unanswered question. I have not been able to locate a manufacture ... | |
| gold bracelet | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I found a A-OK gold clasp bracelet it snaps together with a chain lock also.The outside has a ... A: In order to establish any provenance to the bracelet you would have to be able to produce some kind ... | |
| art nuveau | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I bought a ring at a sale .Itis kind of a rounded diamond shape.The stone in the middle is 1/4 by ... A: It appears you have a lovely ring. I have not been able to determine a designer or manufacturer from ... | |
| Gold Hallmarking | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I have been offered a piece of jewellery it is marked Western Germany F6. Can you help and how much ... A: Western Germany jewelry is collectible. The mark F6 I am not familiar with and there is no way I ... | |
| GOLD hallmark | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: 5 cm gold/red cross pin badge off the internet. Hallmark on back looks like a mole or rat! then ... A: It is almost impossible to tell anything about your brooch without seeing the actual mark. Was it ... | |
| Hallmark Research | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a gold ring that my father purchased over 30 years ago. The 18k gold band has flowers (19th ... A: I have not been able to find this hallmark in my resources. Is it possibly European ? It is ... | |
| I GUESS ITS OLD | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: HEY SALLY N BILL I HAVE AN OLD BRACELET THAT HAS A STRETCHY LINKS.THE BACK LOOKS GOLD AND ON THE ... A: The DFB Co./Carmen mark was actually the D. F. Briggs Co. in Attleboro, Mass. The only thing I can ... | |
| bracelets | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have two bracelets. One I found in the dirt in my yard. It's a heavy metal, it could be silver but ... A: Your bracelets could be made in the far east, China or Mexico. These countries commonly used the ... | |
| Wedding set | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I recently married. My mother gave my husband to be her wedding set from her first marriage 48 years ... A: Many companies that made wedding sets "customized" their products with safety or comfort wear ... | |
| is it gold or not | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: Is it easy to tell if it is gold plated? I am asking as I recently took it to a jewler who took one ... A: but if an item is marked karat gold, I would ask the jeweler to test it for you. It is a relatively ... | |
| gold plated flatware | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a set of gold plated flatware that shows discoloration, especially on the knives. I've tried ... A: I have not had any experience in resurfacing flatware, however I do know that it can be done. If you ... | |
| Old Ring | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a ring my mom gave me. Marked Eisenberg on the inside and also a number 6 which I assume is ... A: Eisenberg jewelry is very collectible and is considered one of the finest. They did produce some ... | |
| Ming's Silver | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a sterling silver broach that is stamped "Ming's" and "Sterling" on the back. It was given ... A: Mings Jewelry is very popular and collectible. Here is some information below regarding Mings' - ... | |
| Gold Brooch | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I am interested in finding out the makers mark i.d. on a brooch I have aquired....on the back is a ... A: The numbers on the back are probably British gold marks meaning 15ct or .625 silver. This would ... | |
| information on amber | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a piece of amber that is 8 and 1/2 pounds. Yes it is that big. It does have 'critters' in ... A: Yes, that is a big chunk of amber. Probably most valuable to a collector or to a jewelry producer. ... | |
| Antique Irish Brooch | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: We would like to know more about this brooch. It was given to my grandmothers sister about 50 years ... A: The brooch you have is called a Tara brooch. These typically held local stones such as cairngorm, ... | |
| origin of a strand of pearls and matching earrings | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: i accquired a strand of pearls for my grandma and matching clip earrings the cream jewelry boxes ... A: I have checked my resources and can find no crown mark on a pearl costume jewelry manufacturer. I ... | |
| Rose Cut Diamond & markings - Age? | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I have an heirloom ring, a rose cut stone 3/8 in diameter, in a lovely Victorian setting. It ... A: The 14KE probably does mean electroplated. The AJO could be the manufacturer. Are you sure it isn't ... | |
| Hallmark | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I have an old bangle bracelet that has a hinge opening. In the clasp, it is stamped JFSS. Is that ... A: I have checked all my resources and cannot find a maker mark JFSS. First is to determine the ... | |
| Chinese Mark | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a Chinese porcelain bracelet (from what I can tell) the inside is gold, the outside looks ... A: I would suggest that you take a photo of the mark and contact an oriental jewelry appraiser ... | |
| Platinum/Palladium ring | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I bought a diamond ring with the markings 500 PT 400 Pd, which I assume is Platinum and Palladium. ... A: I am not familiar with the process for sizing rings. I would get a referal to an experienced jewelry ... | |
| Gold charm markings | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I have searched everywhere that I can and I can't find any info at all so I thought maybe you could ... A: I wish I could tell you I have the answer to your questions. I have searched my resources and the ... | |
| vintage ladies cocktail watch | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a ladies cocktail watch which I am guessing from the 1940's or 50s. It is white gold with ... A: I have not been able to locate a watchmaker in my resources with the name Stanely. You might try the ... | |
| Lost Ring | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to locate a certain type of ring and do not know the origin or name. This ring was ... A: Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with a ring with this description. The only advice I can give you is ... | |
| Vintage art deco wedding set | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: Where and how did you locate this information? :)Hi and Thank you so much! Where can I find info ... A: The company name is listed in the B section of the Trademark resource of the resource database on my ... | |
| Cant figure out when this ring was made... | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a ring that is yellow gold and either ruby or garnet it is a four pronged ring but the prongs ... A: So far I have not been able to locate a manufacture with this logo or name. Could it possibly be an ... | |
| watches | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I have two pocket watches an elgin serial no is 277337661 is good shape and a waltham serial ... A: On The Elgin watch I suggest reading the following page: ... | |
| cameo cuff links | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a set of cuff links white cameo on black background. Cameo is of Julius Caesar. The links are ... A: I have not been able to match up your patent number or star mark, but I have a suspicion that the ... | |
| silver bracelet | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: I JUST PURCHASED A SILVER BRACELET, IT HAS FILIGREE LINKS WITH AN ELEPHANT, A HALF MOON AND STAR, AN ... A: It does as you describe seem to be mid-eastern design and the moon and star on the back would also ... | |
| CARIBE DIAMONDS bracelet watch 1954 | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: There is a company, probably no longer in business called CARIBE Diamonds out of Puerto Rico and in ... A: I am not an expert on watches or fine jewelry, but your watch sounds beautiful. I believe you should ... | |
| Cobalt enameled watch with matching pin | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I have found a cobalt enameled lady's watch with a matching pin, in the shape of a fluer-de-lis ... A: The watch appears to be French and "Argent Dore" refers to the silver content which is 935. French ... | |
| Perfume bottle broach | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: Some 35 years ago, I bought a tiny perfume bottle framed in ornate gilt with an petit point rose ... A: I have not seen an item exactly like you mention, however perfume and posey pendants have had surges ... | |
| Patent on sweetheart bracelet | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: I have what I have learned to be a sweetheart expansion bracelet which I inherited from my mom, and ... A: Sweetheart bracelets were very popular and sometimes crafted or purchased by soldiers for their ... | |
| Marking on garnet and gold bracelet | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: The bracelet I have is 7.5 inches long with 20 emarald cut garnets, each mounted in 4-pronged ... A: Sounds like you have a beautiful bracelet ! The 14K stamp means the item is 14K gold and the ADPE ... | |
| question dated 10/02/06 Ring | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I have been searching for weeks for assistance on a ring I had purchased. From what the person ... A: I did not get a picture of the ring. You can send a picture to me at wjarrett4303@charter.net and ... | |
| appraisal request | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I have inherited alot of costume antique jewelry, basket and baseball cards, hummel figurines, ... A: Thank you for your inquiry. Try one of the sites listed below: http://www.whatsitworthtoyou.com/ ... | |
| antique belt buckle | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: do you know the price of a 1901 lillie langtry belt buckle? on the front left corner on the bottom ... A: There are a lot of souvenir items for Lillie Langtry and quite a few reproductions. You might check ... | |
| Can you help me to identify a makers mark? | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased an amethyst ring at a flea marker. Inside the band it's marked 14k & there is a ... A: The 14K inside the band would indicate 14K gold. The C inside a diamond shape is probably the ... | |
| stamps on gold | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: is hmi 925 stamped on a ring mean anything is it gold? A: I don't know abut the hmi, but the 925 indicates sterling silver. If you have any doubts, you should ... | |
| letters on gold ring | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: What does the letters gml after 14k mean on a ring? Thanks A: The 14K means the item is .585 parts gold and the remainder other metals such as silver, nickel, ... | |
| gem settings | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: When did they begin using prong settings in jewelry. I am a vintage dancer and our group performs ... A: I have searched all my resources and cannot find an exact date for the use of prong settings ! I did ... | |
| Markings in a silver ring | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: I recieved a box of jewelry from an inheritance. I am pretty sure it is all costume jewelry but ... A: The piece marked silver .925 is sterling silver. I have not been able to locate a manufacturer with ... | |
| Jewelry markings | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a ring from my grandmother that has a silver (colored) band and a solitare diamond-like stone ... A: There are a lot of possible markings for vintage jewelry. Some is not marked at all. The letter "u" ... | |
| Disney | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: How did you get involved designing jewelry for Disney? A: Did a line of samples for each of their "themes" and then called and made an appointment with the ... | |
| bee necklace | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: I was going through my stuff in storage and came across a necklace I had found, literally, stuck in ... A: Sounds like you have quite a find ! Without seeing the necklace it is difficult for me to give you ... | |
| Jewelry Markings | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: We found two rings each marked with three crowns and were interested in where they might be from and ... A: The crown mark usually indicates royalty in fine jewelry made in Europe - British, French, etc. The ... | |
| antique patented jewelry | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: I have been to the US patent site and I cannot find a patent or application for the date on the ... A: Sometimes patents are very difficult to check out over the internet. You might try writing a letter ... | |
| 825 Silver Mark | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a question that may be very elementary. What does the 825 mark on silver mean? I thought ... A: You are right in that 925 does indicate sterling silver. There is quite a bit of 800 silver and even ... | |
| hallmark | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a small sterling silver belt buckle with the hall mark "DM" in script. it was made in santa ... A: Sante Fe is well known for their silver smithing especially Native American and Mexican. I have not ... | |
| antique patented jewelry | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: I was given a gift by a very special aunt who collected all kinds of jewelry mainly in New York/New ... A: Your bracelets sounds beautiful. You don't say whether there are any other markings on the bracelet, ... | |
| Mourning Ring Information | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: My mother left me a ring that has been in her family for years. She called it a mourning ring. The ... A: It looks like you have done some excellent detective work on your ring. All of your finds seem to be ... | |
| My silver ring? | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: On 8/18/06 I bought a Silver ring from a Bass Pro Shops, a hunting/fishing chain store, for $53. I ... A: If your ring is marked 925 it is supposed to be sterling silver however, keep in mind forgeries are ... | |
| Ring marking | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a ring that I purchased at a flea market about 10 years ago and I cannot find info on the ... A: I have not been able to locate a jewelry mark for Thomas J in my resources. Are there any other ... | |
| Costume bracelet | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I am looking to replace a bracelet that was given to me from my grandmother and lost about 15 years ... A: As I'm sure you know, it is very difficult to "picture" a jewelry item even with the excellent ... | |
| jewellery marking | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: I have an old, what appears to be hanmade, pin/brooch. It is gold in color with fresh water pearls ... A: I am unable to find a manufacturer/designer with EIF as the first part of the name. If you believe ... | |
| Cleaning tableware | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a 144 piece set of nickle/bronzeware I bought in Thailand 30 years ago. I've tried a number ... A: I, too, have used Brasso and it usually does the job. However, here is a site that gives some other ... | |
| Grandmother's Ring | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I was given a very pretty ring from my great grandmother about 20 years ago. It is a 2 flower ... A: The mark on your ring 18K HGE means 18K Hard Gold Electroplate which means the ring was dipped or ... | |
| Binder Bros ever use real diamonds? | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know if the Company 'Binder Brothers' (BB connected in circles) every used real ... A: Binder Bros. did a lot of jewelry in the 1930-40's in gold filled or gold plate metals. I have not ... | |
| VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: Sally, Please help! A friend was recently given vintage costume jewelry after a death. She has no ... A: You have a vast resource in the internet for researching jewelry. Use your search engine in your ... | |
| gold clasped hands ring | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: I received a ring after a family member passed away and was trying to find out a little about it. It ... A: Hands were popular jewelry and decorative subjects in Victorian times and prior. Especially in ... | |
| hallmark | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a ring that has only one hallmark. It is on the outside of the shank. It appears to be a ... A: The mark you describe could be a British registry mark. These marks were sometimes on the outside of ... | |
| Vintage cameo | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: I have an older cameo brooch carved from shell. The setting is silver colored and has the letters ... A: I have not been able to identify the mark you mention U.V. Are there any numbers on the back ? 800 ... | |
| Antique Scottish Brooch/Pin | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: I inherited a Scottish brooch a few years ago. My great grandmother brought it over from Scotland ... A: If the brooch is not stone, it could be jet, or bakelite. Bog Oak is another possiblity depending on ... | |
| Marks on vintage gold wedding band | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: I purchased what I believe to be an antique gold wedding band. I intend to resell it and will note ... A: Prior to 1906 it was not required for pieces to be stamped as to the karat gold so many were not ... | |
| Markings on a bracelet | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: I have recently been given a bracelet and it has markings inside of it which i haven't seen before ... A: The only mark I can help you with at the moment is the 925 which means sterling silver. The other ... | |
| Shooting Star Makers Mark | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a very old ring (maybe early 1900's?) It is 14K gold and has a shooting star makers mark. I ... A: I have checked my resources and have not found a mark with this description. Since it is 14K, I ... | |
| Jewelry Identification | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: Seeking information on a diamond? link 925 bracelet with possible initials DUJ A: The initials DUJ are not listed in any of my resources, however I would not have them listed if they ... | |
| antique man's ring | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a ring that belonged to my boyfriend's father. It is in the original case that has 2 patent ... A: The ring you have is probably sterling although Mexican sterling is usually marked sterling, silver ... | |
| Dipped gold rings in rhodium | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: I had my engagement ring and wedding band dipped in rhodium. They looked great for about a month ... A: This is something you would have to check with the company or jeweler that had the rings dipped. I'm ... | |
| s & j bakelite, sterling pin | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A VERY OLD PIECE OF JEWELRY, A PIN. SEEMS TO BE OF BLACK BAKELITE ?, WITH STERLING RIM. ON ... A: The only manufacturer I can find with anything similar to the marks is "SJ *INTERSECTING LETTERS - ... | |
| gold turns colors | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I bought a mens wedding band from a jewelry store going out of business. My husband rarely wears ... A: The ring is probably not a fake, but 10K gold means that there are other alloys involved, copper, ... | |
| silver work needed | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I bought a piece of ambar in Mexico and was wondering where I could get it mounted in silver to wear ... A: You could take your find to a local jewelry store inquiring whether they have settings and can make ... | |
| gold jewelry hallmark or trademark | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I have several old pieces of gold jewelry from the 1910 era stamped with the letters PS, PS CO and ... A: P.& S. Company is listed in my resource as Plainville Stock Company, Plainville, Mass. doing ... | |
| vintage costume(?) ring | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I have an old ring, which I found about 35 years ago, which construction I cannot really identify. ... A: Did your jeweler indicate what type of metal the ring is made of - silver or gold - or were there ... | |
| Value of a bracelet | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: Ihave a bracelet which is gold, silver and bronze coloured. On the clasp it says '925 ITALY' on one ... A: Your bracelet sounds like a very popular style that is being made mostly in Italy in sterling. Some ... | |
| Bud & Blosson | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I found a wedding band in my grandmother things. It's marked "BUD & BLOSSOM 14K" Is this the ... A: Followup 8/24/06 Thank you for your inquiry. I did find out that Bud & Blossom was a line produced ... | |
| Trifari necklace | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: I was given a Trifari necklace by a friends grandmother, and although I am not interested in selling ... A: Their jewelry ranged from the whimsical to the most elegant pieces - some in sterling. Their ... | |
| fashion vintage jewelry | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: I'm overwhelmed by about 300 pieces of vintage jewelry given to me yesterday by the husband of a ... A: I'm sure you'll find several pieces to keep and treasure. The others, it is up to you how much time ... | |
| Antique aquamarine ring | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a large aquamarine ring with a beautifule white gold filegree setting. I was very curious ... A: Sounds like you have a beautiful ring ! You are correct about the 14K. The CB and cross could be the ... | |
| lion head gold bracelet | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a bracelet that has a lion head with rubie eyes and a diamond in the mouth. There are 6 ... A: I would first ask if there are any markings on the bracelet. This might help to identify the piece ... | |
| how can you tell...? | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: A ruby from a garnet, tourmaline or spinal? I've just purchased a 'red' stone ring but even reading ... A: I have always found it difficult to tell similar stones apart and have just fallen to taking the ... | |
| diamond irish claddaugh ring markings. | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I purchased a men's irish claddaugh ring at an estate auction. I have tested the diamonds and they ... A: Unusual that the ring is set with diamonds but no other markings. I don't have any mark like this in ... | |
| Markings on ring | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: I recently found a ring and a parking lot and was wondering if it was worth anything. Upon a ... A: Unfortunately, I have not been able to find the mark you are trying to identify. The mark is ... | |
| Is my ring ruined? | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: The other day I was washing a shirt in the sink with bleach and when I was done I noticed my ... A: Buy some good silver polish and try it on your ring. Some acids including cholorine in swimming ... | |
| Marking on Antitque Ring | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a very old purple sapphire ring that has the marking L in a circle on the inside of the band. ... A: I found several "L" marks - one is a fancy script L inside an oval for WM Loeb & Company in ... | |
| "eye on you" broach | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: i am looking for the above referred small broach. are you familiar with it and do you know where i ... A: I'm not sure which "eye" brooch you are referencing, however you can find several listed at the ebay ... | |
| red stone ring | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a rectangular red stoned ring, hallmarked I believe, 18K LORIE, although the 18 is quite ... A: I did not find any manufacturer with the name LORIE in my resources. It's possible that is the name ... | |
| Markings on Gold jewelery | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a "gold" signet ring that is supposed to be very old, and looks to be very old. Inside the ... A: Sounds like you have a nice signet ring. The RGP would probably mean "Rolled Gold Plate" . The B A R ... | |
| Hallmark and Bud & Blossom | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: I've inherited a wedding ring set from my Grandmother. I'm not sure if it was originally hers, or ... A: Sounds like you have a lovely ring. All the markings are there - just need to interpret them. I ... | |
| Pendants | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: My wife obtained some pendants that were her great grandfathers. One pendant I think is made of ... A: Thank you for your inquiry. It sounds like you have some nice items. Religious medals and carvings ... | |
| Ring marking | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: My mother has a ring with the marking "BFL", The ring was her mothers before and so could be ... A: The item you describe sounds very pretty. The lettering is probably the manufacturer of the item. I ... | |
| Jewelry markings | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I have received a few nice pieces of costume jewelry from my Grandmother's estate. There is one ... A: The item you describe sounds very pretty. The lettering is probably the manufacturer and possibly ... | |
| Ring markings | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: While metal detecting a local park I found a ring. It is the 1st one I have found. I know it is not ... A: The ring is probably GF (thus the G.F.) 18K. The MY is probably the manufacturer name. I have ... | |
| pendant | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: i have this pendant that i acquired years ago, i don't know what to make of it. it appears to be ... A: Thank you for your inquiry. I would be happy to view any picture for identification purposes. ... | |
| Silver bracelet??? | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: and before I ask you a question I want to thank you in advance fort any information you may give me. ... A: Without actually seeing the item, it would be difficult to tell exactly what you have. I have not ... | |
| ring hallmarks | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a gold ring--looks like a wedding band--with the following 6 marks: WJH 96 crown 18 ... A: Sounds like you have a lovely ring. I have not been able to located any of the initials in my ... | |
| Help IDing silver ring | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: I am in possession of a man's silver ring that has a Caduceus in the center. To either side is a US ... A: Just by the description of the ring I imagine it is military perhaps old because of the 13 stars. ... | |
| Guide for graduated study | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: My name is Mansoor Sotudehnia. I graduated in Geology with M.Sc degree in Petrology branch. I am so ... A: There are several online gemology courses that offer professional registration. You might check out ... | |
| Ring Markings | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: I recently uncovered a ring while metal detecting in southern new hampshire. At first look, it ... A: The 7 could be the size and the CW82 initials and a date. I don't have a listing for a manufacturer ... | |
| my silver ring (i think) | 4/24/2006 |
| Q: my mom bought me a really pretty ring at a show. She thought it was real silver. Now it is ... A: You don't say whether it was new or vintage. Somtimes the finish can wear off of vintage ... | |
| Tiffany ring | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased what I believe to be a Sterling Silver Tiffany ring (no stone). The "L" mark ... A: I am not familiar with the Tiffany designers and would suggest that you visit their website below ... | |
| RING MARKING | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: MY DAD GAVE ME A RING. IT IS A GOLD BAND WITH 11 DIAMONDS SET IN PLATNUM. IT HAS A BLUISH TINT. ON ... A: It sounds like you have a beautiful ring. Unfortunately, I cannot locate any company/designer with ... | |
| Copper | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: I have several wonderful Rebajes pieces in copper. One is a great pendant on a copper chain but ... A: Copper is notorious for the skin stain in some people. I would suggest a light spray coating of a ... | |
| class ring markings? | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a class ring and it is marked:c {inside a circle} GL10K.Is this ring 10k or gold layered? ... A: Although this particular marking is not familiar to me, I believe it means that the gold is layered ... | |
| jewelry marking | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a ring that is marked "14K JST" - what does this mean (particularly the JST)? (if it helps, ... A: I belive the JST is the maker or manufacturer mark. I do not have the initials listed in my ... | |
| lillie langtry belt buckle | 3/27/2006 |
| Q: Do you have a photo that you can email me and is there one for sale? Thanks Henry ... A: I do not currently have one for sale. You can input "lillie langtry belt buckle" into your ... | |
| Coin shaped Signet Ring | 3/24/2006 |
| Q: Bill, Sally. I am a customer of yours, Linda Sweeney, Melange Arts. I see you are from Florida. We ... A: Definitely French theme "star of my love" or some such. Possibly a betrothal ring. Since it tested ... | |
| markings in a ring | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a question on a ring i purchased at a sale it has on the inside 14K (14 Karat) but then it ... A: The marking you question is probably the manufactur mark. A lot of them used the AM (meaning ... | |
| how old is my lamp | 3/16/2006 |
| Q: I inherited a lamp from my grandmother who passed away, it has a brass bottom with a no. 196 on it ... A: Eagle made oil lamp fixtures for many years. I do not know if they are still in business. Lamps, ... | |
| Antique Green tourmaline Ring | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: I was given a 10x10mm bluish green tourmaline ring with 1 2x5mm clear bagette stone in an east west ... A: I do not have this company listed in any of my resources, nor the crown-U mark on the other ring. I ... | |
| enamal gold&diamond bracelet | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: I received a pretty bangle in 1976.My father went to an auction the bracelet is solid 14k green ... A: It sounds like you have a beautiful bracelet ! I don't have a jewelry manufacturer with just a "J" ... | |
| Wristwatch | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: I was given the face and case of an old enamel ladies wristwatch. It is marked inside the case ... A: Unfortunately, I do not have this company in my resource. However, the Argent Dore usually means ... | |
| how to describe items for sale | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: I have about 50 pieces of vintage jewelry - mostly costume, some sterling. It was collected by a ... A: especially studio made items will be difficult to find. You don't say how you intend to sell the ... | |
| Old Gold makers mark | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: I'm sure that this is a popular subject but I cannot find a makers mark for gold jewelry. It is ... A: I checked my resource books and found nothing similar. I also check for Wood in my books with no ... | |
| jewelry chain | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: Do you have any magic ways to unsnarl a jewelry chain? I have a necklace made of very small chain, ... A: I've heard and tried many different ways. some work, some don't. Try a little oil to make the chain ... | |
| diamond ring | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a diamond solitare ring that belonged to my grandmother. It's a rather large diamond resting ... A: I would definitely have it appraised. A local jewelry store or antique shop may be able to guide you ... | |
| 008 mark | 9/28/2005 |
| Q: I asked this question to Thomas, but he was not quite sure of the answer, so I am asking you. I ... A: I cannot locate a mark 008. Silver can be 800. There are foreign marks for gold, however 008 is not ... | |
| who made this and what is it? | 9/4/2005 |
| Q: Your site was recommended to me by Thomas who attempted to answer what he could but said you were ... A: Could possibly be part of a chatelaine. They were worn all sorts of ways on ribbons, buckles and ... | |
| Need Somene to Work On a Pearl Choker | 8/29/2005 |
| Q: I have a 5-pearl strand necklace (costume jewelry). The strands are attached to a large round ... A: I do not design or repair jewelry but there are quite a few designers online that could probably do ... | |
| necklace markings | 8/20/2005 |
| Q: I recently purchased a necklace for 4.00$. The pendant is silver, and is sort of shaped like a ... A: It sounds like you have a beautiful necklace. I don't find any markings like you describe in my ... | |
| What type of ring do I have | 7/10/2005 |
| Q: I have a ring that I inherited from my father and would just like to know a little more about it. ... A: the ring design that you describe was a popular ring design for a long time. Victorian through the ... | |
| Ruby ring , stop watches, Haeger Pottery | 6/23/2005 |
| Q: I have my grandmothers Ruby ring set in 18 K gold, it is a rather large stone, approx. 5 Karats, ... A: com. We are not, however, appraisers and just answer general questions for resource purposes. As far ... | |
| museums | 6/21/2005 |
| Q: My question perhaps is silly, but after visiting the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles recently, ... A: indeed, authentic and many are priceless. What may seem like an open unsafe disply probably makes ... | |
| Stop watched | 6/18/2005 |
| Q: I have two stop watches from when my Grandfather worked on the railroads, I believe from the early ... A: Before you attempt to sell any of these items, I would get a professional appraisal. Some of the ... | |
| Diamond | 6/10/2005 |
| Q: my name is Timothy Andrew U~{!/~}ren, Student id 44566 from KDU College, Malaysia. I~{!/~}m ... A: however I can refer you to the following site that has a wealth of information. Maybe you can find ... | |
| Selling Jewelry | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: I would like to know the best way to go about selling valuable jewelry. I have a few pieces given to ... A: e. fine jewelry , gold, diamonds, you should have them appraised to determine stone quality and ... | |
| Old Pins | 5/28/2005 |
| Q: I found three pins with my aunt's personal effects after she died. Two are identical and are ... A: It is very difficult to offer much information without a hands on examination. I have checked my ... | |
| scottish brooch | 4/22/2005 |
| Q: i have recently obtained a 19C scottish agate brooch. it is a horizontal brooch and looks like it ... A: Scottish agate brooches usually have various native agate stones - unusual for them to have pearls. ... | |
| Antique Jewelry | 4/19/2005 |
| Q: I have many items I believe are antique's, but do not know how to tell if they are of any value, one ... A: The internet is a great place for resource. You are only limited by the time you have to browse ! ... | |
| Vintage/Antique/Old jewlery | 4/18/2005 |
| Q: First what does a pc of Jewlery stamped AB Sterling mean/ More or less than 92.5. Does this ... A: The AB is probably the manufacture/designer name/logo. Sterling is always .925 parts silver. No ... | |
| antique ring | 4/16/2005 |
| Q: i would like to send you pictures of this ring. is that possible. A: This site does not accept pictures. However if you have it uploaded to a server and would like to ... | |
| 1940's watches | 4/10/2005 |
| Q: I'm looking for a nice 1940's watch, but am a little muddled at what I have found so far. I have ... A: I don't know the answers to most of your questions on the history, etc. of watches, however I can ... | |
| white metal vintage ring | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: I purchased a ring for less than $20 that I was told is sterling silver....it has five nice grade ... A: You don't say whether the ring has a "gold" finish. The 10K SR probably stands for 10K over ... | |
| necklase from Korea | 2/19/2005 |
| Q: I have a necklase that my uncle bought in Korea in the 50's. I know nothing about it other than it ... A: Sounds like a beautiful necklace. Unfortunately I cannot tell you anything about it without a ... | |
| Repairing vintage jewelry | 2/8/2005 |
| Q: I've had lots of probably not too valuable but beautiful old peieces of jewelry left to me through ... A: There are a lot of books on the subject - one I can recommend is The Jewelry Repair Manual by R. ... | |
| gold markings in ring | 2/2/2005 |
| Q: I have a ring that has on the inside as follows: SD,a crown,18, an anchor,v can you tell me what ... A: I have been unable to find the combination of marks in my resources. Crowns and Anchors were widely ... | |
| Antique Ring Question | 1/27/2005 |
| Q: I purchased a ring at an antique/estate sale. It's a beautiful blue topaz solitaire. I thought it ... A: Usually the lead is mixed with an alloy or coated to have a shiny appearance. It is a very dangerous ... | |
| scatter pins made by DuBarry, Fifth Avenue, NY | 1/27/2005 |
| Q: I have some pins in the original sealed packages that belonged to my grandmother - two are a leaf ... A: I have no listing in my resources of a jewelry designer Dubary. However Dubary was a large cosmetic ... | |
| Vintage Emmons Jewelry | 1/17/2005 |
| Q: I was hoping to get information on a pin and earing set I got after my grandmother passed away. I ... A: You are right in your research that Emmons was a predecessor to Sarah Coventry. Their quality in ... | |
| Gemology Training | 1/12/2005 |
| Q: I am an acupuncturist working from my home and would also like to take a professional distance ... A: but like any other field, to make a profession of it you need to treat it like any other business. ... | |
| about a ring | 1/7/2005 |
| Q: i have a ring that has a diamond in it i think it might be white gold band , it has a symbol inside ... A: Gold rings with single stones were popular and still remain popular as friendship or even wedding ... | |
| jewelry markings | 1/5/2005 |
| Q: I was referred by the other expert "Thomas" because this is an old piece of jewelry. I have a ... A: I have check my resources and find nothing similar with that particular mark. It is probably the ... | |
| Marking inside ring | 1/2/2005 |
| Q: I have a ring (14k) white in color and inside the band are the stamped initials EDC or FDC ... A: I know of no metal designation with these initials. They may be the initials of the manufacturer, ... | |
| Jewelry | 12/28/2004 |
| Q: I have tried to look up the word marquesite, but find I must be spelling it wrong. I've tried all ... A: The correct spelling is "marcasite" and below is some information you may find helpful. MARCASITES ... | |
| I need your advice. | 12/15/2004 |
| Q: Would you please help me, I think I really need your help, I live in Asia, my friend live in ... A: Most catalogs that would be available in Washington DC would probably also be available by request ... | |
| JEWELRY MARKINGS | 12/2/2004 |
| Q: I have a ring that my mother give me and would like to know some information on the ring if ... A: I can locate no manufacturer with the initials JTC and suspect that it may be a recipients initials ... | |
| old sterling pins w/stones | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: w/very beautiul stones real or not I have no idea,are they worth anything? A: Sterling jewelry can be considered costume or fine depending on the quality and designe or ... | |
| what is a miners ring and value | 8/27/2004 |
| Q: I have a ring that i inherited. I was told it was a miners ring. I am not sure if its white gold ... A: I believe the "miners" refers to the cut of the diamond. I am not as familiar with diamond jewelry ... | |
| China tea set | 8/20/2004 |
| Q: For Bill-Looking to value and ID a set of small cups that have a bust of a Japanese Geisha looking ... A: The type of cups you have are usually referred to as "lithopane". This was used in many different ... | |
| Lillie LangtryTiffany belt buckly | 7/12/2004 |
| Q: My mother, who lives in Calabash NC, called this morning and said while her husband was digging on a ... A: Lillie Langtry was an interesting and beautiful woman and inspired many souvenirs and replicas;One ... | |
| Jewelry | 7/8/2004 |
| Q: When my mom died she left me a ton of jewelry, mostly costume I am assuming, which I would like to ... A: There is no better place to research "market" value than on the internet. You can visit the auctions ... | |
| Antique Jewelry | 7/6/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give some information about jewelry made by Botticelli as well as some ... A: I have been unable to locate any information about the designer. I am checking some new resource ... | |
| Antique Broach | 6/17/2004 |
| Q: I recently stumbled upon and purchaced a very old broach from a thrift store. Heard someone say it ... A: It sounds like you may have a piece of Mosaic jewelry. Most of it comes from Italy and looks similar ... | |
| antique charm bracelet | 6/9/2004 |
| Q: i have recently inherited afew pieces of very old jewelry.the one i'm most interested in finding out ... A: Charm bracelets have enjoyed a long history in the ornamentation area. Mechanical charms like some ... | |
| Fishson silverite jewelry | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: I have found a fishson silverite pin with 9 tiny glisting stones. It is about 2 inches long and ... A: I have not been able to locate this manufacturer in my resources, however I did find a piece listed ... | |
| Sutain and An | 5/14/2004 |
| Q: I have some old jewelry, one signed AN, and another signed SUTAIN. Have you ever heard of these ... A: The only AN I can locate is AN Co. which was used by Abbott-Beeber Company in Providence, RI c. ... | |
| age, value, history, on 3 necklaces | 5/8/2004 |
| Q: -Thank you for getting back to me. #1 is a pendant with a large green stone kind of marblie ... A: If there are no markings or hallmarks on the items it does make pinpointing an age difficult since ... | |
| age, value, history, on 3 necklaces | 5/6/2004 |
| Q: I have 3 different antique necklaces that I would like any information on. They are all very ... A: It sounds like you have some nice items! Experts.com does not provide for pictures, mostly because ... | |
| Watch | 4/28/2004 |
| Q: Good afternoon. My wife wants to enquire for insurance purpose the approximate value of her watch. ... A: Usually for insurance values, a written appraisal of the item is required. I would suggest that you ... | |
| 1983 signed belt Robert Begay | 4/2/2004 |
| Q: I was hoping you might be able to help me find any information on this navajo artist "Robert Begay" ... A: The Begay family has an interesting and vast history. From what I can find out Robert was mostly ... | |
| trifari | 3/29/2004 |
| Q: I recently bought a couple of pieces of Trifari jewerly at an estate sale. I am having some trouble ... A: Trifari costume jewelry has a long line of various marks including one with a "crown" icon over the ... | |
| patent 1881 | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: " hi , i have a very strange piece of jewellry , it is an oblong shaped , dark red in colour ,about ... A: The piece you describe sounds as though it could be made of carnelian or jasper or onyx. You don't ... | |
| Costume Jewlery | 3/3/2004 |
| Q: I hope you can help. My father in law's girlfriend just inhereted an estate. And there is a ton of ... A: Costume jewelry is sometimes difficult to price unless you are knowledgeable about the marketplace. ... | |
| Gemnology | 2/16/2004 |
| Q: I am a licensed acupuncturist anticipating my first practice this Spring. I have also desired just ... A: You can take Gemological Courses through the GIA "Gemological Institute of America". These courses ... | |
| I didn't get an answer | 2/4/2004 |
| Q: I wrote a few weeks ago about a necklace and I never heard from you. Was there a problem? Should I ... A: I received no prior inquiry on this subject. Your piece is by Unn Tangerud (1933-) "The jewelry of ... | |
| 1930's Engagement Solitaire Setting | 1/29/2004 |
| Q: I have a solitaire engagement ring setting and am a little curious about it. It's stamped with a ... A: I have not been able to locate the mark like you describe. There are quite a few manufacturer's that ... | |
| value of necklace | 11/12/2003 |
| Q: While in WWII my father sent home a necklace. On the box it says "Handmade black pearl necklace, ... A: The pearls could be genuine, but to be sure you really need to get a professional evaluation either ... | |
| William Scully pin | 10/18/2003 |
| Q: I have an oval pin about 1 3/4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches high. It has two screw on clasps on the ... A: I have a lead you may find useful. There is a company in Montreal, Canada called William Scully, ... | |
| Lion head bracelet. | 9/3/2003 |
| Q: I have a bracelet which belonged to my great grandmother most probably given to her in the 19 teens ... A: FM Co. was actively manufacturing in Attleboro, Mass. in the 1930 - 1940's. They did make a lot of ... | |
| Eisenberg & SonsOriginal jewelry | 7/26/2003 |
| Q: I have a sterling silver leopard pin made by Eisenberg & Sons Origanal. It is about 4 and one forth ... A: It sounds like you have a beautiful piece of jewelry ! Eisenberg jewelry is well known quality and ... | |
Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals
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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.
Organizations
JewelCollect
Jewelry Ring
Collectors Jewelry International
Publications
n/a
Education/Credentials
10 years as antique shop owners
8 years in jewelry design
jewelry collector
member various forums, clubs, educational organizations
Awards and Honors
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Past/Present Clients
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