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Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals/Questions Answered by Expert Peter Lumetta
| Subject | Date Asked |
| discolored diamonds | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I have a channel set sapphire and diamond ring I got for Christmas. It is an eternity band with a ... A: More than likely when the ring was sized those stones got to hot and discolored, this happens ... | |
| a stamp on a ring that dont make sense | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: i have this old ring it has been left to me from a family member that past away... the stamp on the ... A: You are right the stamp is not any help, without the quality stamps in the ring it is impossible to ... | |
| Siberian Amethyst Value? | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Lumetta, I'm a fellow expert here! This time I need some help! I was going through some old estate ... A: Unfortunately the photo did not come through. I can tell you from my experience there is amethyst of ... | |
| Cutting Emerald | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: As always, I choose you to provide advice on one of my gemstone pieces. Several months ago, I ... A: It is very difficult to offer an opinion on recutting without being able to hold the piece and ... | |
| Cubic Zirconia Hearts&Arrows vs. AAA | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Peter, Will the average person notice a difference between the Hearts and Arrows cubic zirconia and ... A: The average person might see the difference in the cuts of the two different stones. They would ... | |
| gold | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: is rose gold the best to get A: Rose gold is just a color preference. If you like the color then that is what you should get. It is ... | |
| Gold ring hallmark question | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a gold ring, The Hallmarks from left to right are SH, Crown, 22, Anchor (End pointing towards ... A: The "SH" is the makers mark and more than likely is "H Samuel". The "crown" stands for 18K Gold, the ... | |
| madagascan sapphire replacement | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring with pink stones which I'm sure was told is Madagascan sapphire. Today I noticed one ... A: Don't worry pink sapphire is pink sapphire and there are plenty of them available. there are plenty ... | |
| Becoming a Dealer/Appraiser in Cameos | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have searched the web for data on how to become a dealer and appraiser concerning cameo jewelry. I ... A: Your approach to doing cameos is a good one. I think you should also get a general overview of ... | |
| makers mark ? | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: G'day, I have been looking for information and a ring and it's maker for a while now and came ... A: An interesting makers mark but one I am not familiar with. There are thousands of makers marks in ... | |
| old masonic ring with diamond | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: My mother gave me an old ring she has held onto for several years - not a family heirloom or of ... A: Don't discount the value of the ring itself. At $2000 an ounce 10K gold is still worth about $800 an ... | |
| stone exchange on engagement ring | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I have recently bought a engagement ring which on one of the rings has a large set ziconia and the ... A: As long as the ring is made of gold or platinum there should be no problem exchanging the stones for ... | |
| Diamond Info | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for some information regarding a diamond with the specifications listed below. ... A: A 20+ ct diamond that is a 'D' flawless is a relatively rare stone. There are over 800,000 carats of ... | |
| HGE | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I was given a ring. It is stamped 18k H.G.E and a symbol which looks like an A. There are a lot of ... A: H.G.E. stands for heavy gold electroplate, a common use in cotume jewelry. I cannot tell you if the ... | |
| Do you happen to know what kind of stone this is? | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: Sorry, but... Do you, by any chance, know what kind of stone this is? ... A: A good photo but it looks like it could be any number of stones. The photo does not give me any ... | |
| Emerald Pendant | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: Peter, you have assisted me with great information in the past, and I wanted to ask a question ... A: I remember you showing me this piece before. I have heard of Mr Sancheti but am not familiar with ... | |
| mark on bracelet | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: Sure its brass as it is gold in colour and has some oxidation of green and white. The mark inside ... A: The piece looks old but I would need to personally inspect it to determine that. The 'C' looks to be ... | |
| Cluster Ring-African Stones? | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring my step mom gave me it is marked CID 10k and on the other side it is Marked Thailand, ... A: The "CID"stamp is normally the makers mark or manufacturers Initials. 10K is the gold quality and ... | |
| gold ring | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: ( i was just wondering if u cud help its hallmarks says RW THEN A CROWN LOOKING PICTURE THEN NUMBERS ... A: The marks in the ring are, RW the "makers mark" the company that made it, The "crown" is the ... | |
| black rhodium/ blue diamonds | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: Peter, My daughter purchased a blue diamond ring from a major chain retail store. She loved the ... A: First of all there is no "deep cleaning" process that will remove plating on metal. So here is what ... | |
| ATMAY 1489 CAMEO CUFF LINKS, 14KT | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: THESE ARE VINTAGE CUFF LINKS, AND MARKED 14KT ON BACKING AND CAMEO'S ARE RIGHT AND LEFT HEADS OF ... A: I am not familiar with the "ATMAY 1489" designation but any thing made of gold nowadays is valuavle. ... | |
| Citrine Stone | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a citrine stone ring which was purchased in europe by my mother - yellow in colour - oval in ... A: It seems that something drastic has happened to the stone. Citrine which is Quartz is usually not ... | |
| ring markings | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: i have a 14kp dimond ring that has markings of A 9, MW3 and 66. What do these markings mean? A: I'm sure you know what the 14kp means, 14 karat plumb gold, the other makings are the makers marks ... | |
| gold ring with stamp CDC | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a small gold ring with15 small diamonds from my mothers it is stamed 14k P. and the ... A: The CDC stamp is the 'makers mark' telling the manufacturer of the piece and the 'P' is for PLUMB ... | |
| ring | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a ring (has one marguis .42 diamond and a ring guard with 16 small baggets wrapped on ... A: On the first ring with the marquise diamond, 14K is the gold quality of the ring, magic glo xx is ... | |
| Heart Shaped Maine Garnet | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I found a red heart shaped garnet that is naturally formed and still is in the base rock. It's about ... A: I am not a mathametician so I can't tell you about the probability of that in nature but I can tell ... | |
| jewelry | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: i had recently bought a ring that is suppose to be 14k solid white gold and was told it is real and ... A: Fake jewelry is made to look like real jewelry so yes it can be stamed 14K and not be 14K. However ... | |
| gemstone tester | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: Could you recommend a gemstone tester? I am looking for something easy to use and not too expensive ... A: Gale, I'm a Graduate Gemologist and I sally do what I've learned over the years. If I have no idea ... | |
| gemstone tester | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: Could you recommend a gemstone tester? I am looking for something easy to use and not too expensive ... A: I have to be honest with you I have never used any of the "Gem Testers" I'm an old fashioned kind of ... | |
| Aqua and sapphire necklace | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Well, Peter, I always come to you when I am in need of gemological assistance so I hope that you ... A: Well the best thing you can do is write down the story you just told me and make it look official. ... | |
| Aqua and sapphire necklace | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Well, Peter, I always come to you when I am in need of gemological assistance so I hope that you ... A: You said it was Aqua and Burmese Sapphire, where did you get that info? Since it was never graded or ... | |
| Aqua and sapphire necklace | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Well, Peter, I always come to you when I am in need of gemological assistance so I hope that you ... A: Looks like a great piece. Is there anything carved on the back? Do you have any documentation with ... | |
| how to sale | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: we have ethiopian wollo opals.how can we get market in u s. thank you A: The fastest way to penetrate the US market is to introduce your product at an International Gem Show ... | |
| rare turquoise | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I have inherited a large quantity of cut & polished turquoise. It was mined near Mina, NV in the ... A: I am so out of touch with the turquoise prices right now I could not venture a guess. But you are in ... | |
| Designer Hallmark | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: Have acquired a pair of earrings that are marked as follows: Gg 585 The earrings have a center ... A: The marking '585' is the quality stamp for 14K gold that is normally used in Europe. The 'Gg'is the ... | |
| What diamond to choose for an engagement ring =) | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I am going to propose to my 4 years girlfriend and I am trying to find the perfect ring =) My budget ... A: I think the E color is the better one. The weights don't matter because they are so close in ... | |
| rare turquoise | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I have inherited a large quantity of cut & polished turquoise. It was mined near Mina, NV in the ... A: Yes indeed that is what is called "Rattle Snake" Tourquise. The distinctive snake skin pattern in ... | |
| markings in silver ring with stones | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: at an auction I have acquired a silver ring which holds, embedded in a silver frame, a flower motive ... A: Well the only thing i cansay for sure is the "925" means it is a sterling silver ring. So the rest ... | |
| Diamelle and Tamiz Emerald | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1/2 carat Austrian Diamelle, and a Tamiz Emerald, They are both in little bags that say ... A: Both the Austrian Diamond and the Tamiz Emerald are simulants. They are fabricated stones to look ... | |
| makers mark stamped on ring inside | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: The inside makers mark on the inside of a 10k ring with hm after it,what is the hm named for,company ... A: With tens of thousands of manufacturers of jewelry in the world today it would be a miracle for me ... | |
| unmarked bracelet | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a bracelet that is around 60 or more years old. It was given to me 23 years ago by a patient ... A: Unfortunately your photo is no help since it is out of focus. But there is a chance that your stones ... | |
| Opalized petrified wood or not? | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: Sir, Good day, I found a stone in a forest park near our place. It looks like a petrified wood but ... A: ure looks like petrified wood. Identifying a stone from a photo is difficult at best and very likely ... | |
| grey garnet | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: i sometimes think, do grey garnet exist? Not colour change but permanently grey garnet,like grey ... A: A grey garnet huh? Well they do exsist but not for long. That color is not acceptable to the trade. ... | |
| 520crt ruby | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: it has an gla report of 104.500as an ins replacment value. where can i go to sell this.not looking ... A: Sounds like you got a large ruby. I am a little confused on what you wrote. It has a gla or is it ... | |
| Sending high quality diamond cluster ring in for repair. | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I was told that customers who send in jewelry for repair which contain big size diamonds can make ... A: I think the best thing to do is have your ring appraised and tell the appraiser why your doing it ... | |
| Rhodium Plating | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I wish set the stone in the ring after the ring is rhodium plated. Can I set the stones in a ... A: You can set the stone after it is plated but unless the benchman is a miracle worker it won't look ... | |
| Apatite gemstone | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I always prided myself in knowing a lot (or so I thought) about gemstones/jewelry, but unfortunately ... A: I've done work for QVC in the past and found them to be reasonably good. The stones should not have ... | |
| Apatite gemstone | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I always prided myself in knowing a lot (or so I thought) about gemstones/jewelry, but unfortunately ... A: To bad about the stones. Are they very small? Because all gem materials can be repolished but small ... | |
| Brooch | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: Have you ever come across a brooch like this one? By the way, it's also a necklace. The center ... A: A little help. First of all let me say that this is a beautiful piece. The cutting style of the ... | |
| Question about a ring | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know if a ring I have is real gold. The inside of it is stamped 4kt or 14kt (can't ... A: The stamp in the ring would not be '4kt' it is moswt likely '14K', if it was 4K it would not be ... | |
| Antique piece w/ unusual marking | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: Just found this wonderful site. I have a pair of antique crystal drop earrings in a setting marked ... A: The "silver" mark is a little unusual. They could be they are either very old or someone didn't want ... | |
| found ring looks old strange design | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: Among other things I found this old (looking) ring it is big, gold ( I think ), has gold flowers ... A: You got a very curious ring. I don't think it is very old or gold. Gold rings are quality stamped ... | |
| Purchasing Diamond Engagement Ring | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: My question is, I have the specifications and am looking to see what something of this nature would ... A: It looks like you want a ring included with the diamond. Gold went over $1,500 an ounce so the ring ... | |
| ring certification | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a wedding band that was certified. However, the certification some how was ... A: I am not sure what you mean when you say "Certified"? Is it a certificate from a Gem Lab or an ... | |
| 1847 spoon pure silver | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1847 rogers brothers spoon that is pure silver i wanted to see what the value was on it A: I am having a difficult time verifying solid silver flatware by Rogers Bros. in 1847. Both Rogers ... | |
| A ring of mine | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: My grandmother gave me a dark purple Tanzanite ring with what looks to either be Cubic Zirconia or ... A: If that is the code for the manufacturer then I've never seen it and could not even guess at it. The ... | |
| A ring of mine | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: My grandmother gave me a dark purple Tanzanite ring with what looks to either be Cubic Zirconia or ... A: Let's look at the stones first. Was the ring identified as "Tanzanite"? Did she get a receipt that ... | |
| Identifying type of ring. | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: .I was wondering about a ring i recently purchased. It has the word STERLING written inside of it ... A: The 'M' with the arrows is the Makers Mark. The company that made it has a logo for this purpose. To ... | |
| Identifying of Ring | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have this very unusual ring. It is marked 750 which I know is 18K. It has two gem stones one ... A: Well like I said I really can't tell you without actually seeing the ring in my hands. Best thing to ... | |
| Identifying of Ring | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I have this very unusual ring. It is marked 750 which I know is 18K. It has two gem stones one ... A: I have seen a few different hinged rings similar to this one. I do not know the maker of this ring. ... | |
| stones | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a pair of very old stones that are dark purple in color in a pair of earrings, they ... A: The only stone I've seen that is thermochronic is a "chameleon" diamond. It was also photochromic, ... | |
| gold | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: here is my questions. Can 14k white gold be turned into 14k yellow gold? I thought they were 2 ... A: What the person is telling you by "dipped" he means plated. They could very easily Plate the setting ... | |
| Beryl | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: What tests can you preform to find out if a specific rock is beryl? A: The two basic tests ar the refractive index and the specific gravity that pretty much will identify ... | |
| BLACK DIAMOND | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: THANK YOU A: The only way to permanently change the color of diamond would be to irradiate it. But there is no ... | |
| Jewelry Stamp | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: What does the jewelry stamp 19K 800 mean? My husband paid for a platinum band but I thought the ... A: You seem to be right. "19K 800" is a gold stamp for 19 karat gold which is 80.0% gold. Platinum is ... | |
| Gemstone appraisal in Hong Kong | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I have in my possession a rough stone that I believe is a ruby. I would like to find a trustworthy ... A: I believe there is a GIA branch in Hong Kong that could ID your stone for you. As for an Appraiser I ... | |
| Huge gemstones | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I have three very large gemstones: 648.25 carat ruby, 273.40 carat emerald, and a 815.05 carat ... A: Are these gems cut and polished or rough? Do you have appraisals on them? Where did you buy them? ... | |
| gold ring with diamonds | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: my wife has a ring from her great great grandmother, i am having a few problems with the hallmarks ... A: Wayne, Those are just samples there are hundreds if not thousands of "makers marks" out there and ... | |
| gold ring with diamonds | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: my wife has a ring from her great great grandmother, i am having a few problems with the hallmarks ... A: The five 'marks' in British jewlery are: 1.The 'Sponsors mark' - The mark of the product ... | |
| bge stamp | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a ring I believe came from India. Could the stampo be of Indian origin? It is stamped 925 BGE ... A: The ring is sterling silver "925" stamped and it is also gold electroplated. But I am stumped on the ... | |
| Sterling Silver Heart Pendant | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: my grandmother passed away and left me a beautiful sterling silver heart pendant. The back has 925 ... A: The '925' is the sterling silver quality stamp and the the other letters are most likely the ... | |
| Marking on ring | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I over came a ring that 2 markings on the inner band. The first marking was 8. The second marking ... A: Neither marks are a 'quality mark' to tell you if it is gold or silver and what purity, so that ... | |
| Inherited a "mound" of jewlery | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I recently obtained a large amount of jewlery some I see markings some I don't 925 comes alot alot ... A: The main mrking you see,"925" is the stamp for Sterling Silver. If it is gold colored it is plated ... | |
| Hallmarks | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 questions. First, I have Mexcian sterling bracelet with an "O" crowned. Can you please ... A: I'm sorry but my lists don't show the JH makers mark. The circular stamp is the location of the JH ... | |
| Hallmarks | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 questions. First, I have Mexcian sterling bracelet with an "O" crowned. Can you please ... A: The lists I have of Hallmarks did not show a Mexican "Makers Mark" with a crowned "O" but that only ... | |
| Mourning pin? | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My mother bought this decades ago in a thrift store. The metal is soft but I don't want to bend it ... A: That was quick. I am only guessing since I have no facts to go on, but I would call this piece ... | |
| Mourning pin? | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My mother bought this decades ago in a thrift store. The metal is soft but I don't want to bend it ... A: I'm not really sure what the question is but I'm assuming it is if this piece is a "mourning pin". ... | |
| stamped silver ring.Diamonds and sapphires? | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a very small ring with 3 oval shaped oblong stones(possibly sapphires), with 8 small clear(or ... A: The ring is obviously made in the UK, the stampings are: GLM is the makers mark (the Manufacturer), ... | |
| Men's Gold Ring | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have acquired this ring and can find almost no information on the maker LW&G. There also seems to ... A: Lots of interesting questions that cannot be solved by the few letters stamped in a ring. It is ... | |
| markings on a ring | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased an old ring at an antique auction and was told that it was rose gold and Pink ... A: The symbols 'OB' and 'E' are the 'makers mark' and probably a style designation of some sort. The ... | |
| 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: Darker green beryl is known as 'emerald'. This piece is almost an 'aquamarine' color. They are all ... | |
| Ring marks | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I found a ring and on the inside it says 10k mm. What does that stand For? Is it gold? Would that ... A: The makers mark is usually the initials of the company that made the piece, in this case hm. There ... | |
| Ring marks | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I found a ring and on the inside it says 10k mm. What does that stand For? Is it gold? Would that ... A: The "10K" is the quality stamp for 10 karat gold and the "mm" is the makers mark. So it is probably ... | |
| What is this mineral? | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a rock I found years ago, I tossed it in a box and about 8 months ago I came across it. I ... A: Hey kEN, This rock has turned into quite an adventure and learning experience fo you. This is the ... | |
| What is this mineral? | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a rock I found years ago, I tossed it in a box and about 8 months ago I came across it. I ... A: I'm not much of a rock hound but I do have a lot of practical experience. Have you run all the ... | |
| What is this mineral? | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a rock I found years ago, I tossed it in a box and about 8 months ago I came across it. I ... A: Well it is very difficult to identify a rock from a picture and even with your extensive ... | |
| Sterling Silver necklace/locket | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a harley davidson version of a locket that has what looks like small diamonds laid into the ... A: The FM china is the manufacturer and where it was made, in 2006 for the Harley-Davidson line. No ... | |
| Cubic Zirconia and JTV | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I noticed that you have experience with QVC from whom I have bought a few pieces of Diamonique. I ... A: I really can't say because I have never worked with JTV. All the channels have good and bad ... | |
| Slide charms | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a beautiful 14kt gold slide charm bracelet. All of the charms are stamped ... A: You are right, not the designer but the manufacturer. It is the "makers mark" and it seems to be an ... | |
| Synthetic Gems | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a whole-seller of flux method synthetic loose gems. Other than Chatham and Ramaura, ... A: There are many manufacturers of flux grown synthetiics and most produce a relativley good product. ... | |
| diamonds in sterling silver | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: i just purchased a 10 caret bracelet on ebay and it is all set in sterling silver, is that odd or ... A: There is a whole lot of stones being set in silver now because gold is too expensive. Silver is only ... | |
| Opal question | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I have recently bought a couple of Opals for a total of $260, I am curious if I have a deal here or ... A: Opals are a very beautiful and delicate gemstone. They are mostly made of water and silica so they ... | |
| pleas help | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a older diamond ring that is stamped with MW3 15 it has the 14k stamp as well. I was hoping ... A: This type of stamp is known as the "makers mark" that designates the manufacturer of the piece and ... | |
| reputable jewellers | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have no desire to sell any of it but would like to know what some of it is as I can't find any ... A: Find yourself a jeweler in your area with and appraiser on staff that is a Graduate Gemologist from ... | |
| David Yurman Ring | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a David Yurman ring. The seller stated it was Authentic but I noticed the initials inside ... A: From my experience David Yurman's 'Signature' in his rings is "D.Y.". There may be some that were ... | |
| Ring | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I have an antique ring with an insignia that looks like, dark blue background It has an Eye with eye ... A: It is a very interesting hallmark on your ring. Is it stamped '14K'? Generally older pieces are not ... | |
| White Gold tarnished | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently took my wedding set into a jeweler to have a larger diamond set on the engagement ring ... A: Well a little light may have been shed now. The fact that they are 10K (roughly 40% pure gold) the ... | |
| White Gold tarnished | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently took my wedding set into a jeweler to have a larger diamond set on the engagement ring ... A: You're right I can't see it in the photo. If the ring is rhodium plated them you must get it ... | |
| Superglue | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: would it be possible to superglue a diamond to a gold ring? I ask because I was recently conned and ... A: Not a good idea! Super glue won't work. The ring marked '595' is likely 14k. But the number is ... | |
| can i take a hollow pendant and fill it with gold to 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: The idea is sound but the way to do it is this, They probably have a solid gold pendant made by the ... | |
| White Gold Diamond Ring | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: Can a white gold diamond ring be treated with Rhodium with the diamonds remaining in the settiing? A: The short answer is YES. Under most circumstances you can. But if there are other stones not diamond ... | |
| gemstone polishing with diamond powder on alluminium lap. | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: Respected sir, Please explain me practical method of gemstone polishing on aluminum lap using ... A: I don't really understand what you are asking for but aluminum laps are used for polishing gems and ... | |
| Tourmalines with Water Inside | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1kg yellow Tourmaline uncut crystal with water in two places inside it and a 1.5kg black ... A: It is not that unusual to have a gem material with water trapped in in it. I would advise you to ... | |
| gems | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested to learn how to identify a diamond, how many karats, the value and quality of it. ... A: There is a couple of ways to learn what you need to know to dentify a Diamond and to grade it. I did ... | |
| Gold Makers Mark | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a rose gold band with leaf decoration on outside and the only thing inside is a flared ends ... A: This mark you have descibed seems very farmiliar but I can't place it. It is unusual for there only ... | |
| 10/14 k gold | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: How can i get all my scrap 10/14 k gold melt it down and take out every thing but the gold to get ... A: The best I can tell you is to find a local metal smelter/refiner in the area and go talk to them to ... | |
| 10/14 k gold | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: How can i get all my scrap 10/14 k gold melt it down and take out every thing but the gold to get ... A: It is possible to melt down your gold with a plumbers torch but to get pure 24k gold out you need to ... | |
| 14kt gold ring...worth | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: i recently inherited a ring and no matter where i look i can not find it. it says in the inside of ... A: To make it easy, just get the ring weighed. Gold is at $1,345/oz for 24k pure gold so 14k which is ... | |
| Platinum/Palladium | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Platinum engagement ring. I am now looking for wedding rings and we have decided on my ... A: Palladium is very similar to Platinum in its visual properties. The big difference is the price ... | |
| JF 750 | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: How much would a pair of ring with a JF 750 mark on it usually cost? A: The ring(s) are marked 750 or "18K" gold. So the value is based on the weight so gold closed at ... | |
| Where to sell rough gemstones in NYC | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: My friend and I have dozens of different gemstones that we mined down south (rubies especially). ... A: I don't know the quantities or qualities but your best bet is to go to local gem and mineral shows ... | |
| scarab bracelet | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I found a scarab bracelet in my mother's jewelry box, possibly from the late 50's, early 60's. I ... A: I'm sorry I thought I answered your question earlier. Many of these scarb bracelets were made in ... | |
| diamond | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: what do'es black diamond 2.90 ct natural-heat treated clarity s12 mean. cut shape round brilliant A: You've given me a desciption of a natuaral black diamond weighing 2.90 carats. The diamond has been ... | |
| Blue gems | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Can you recommend any deep blue stones, something more blue than iolite, that would make a nice and ... A: There are stones like Benitoite that are a great replacement for sapphire but cost a lot more. Then ... | |
| cleaning colored topaz | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I just recently bought a Neptune's Garden Topaz Ring set in 10kt white gold and I gave it to a ... A: The sure way to size this ring is to remove the topaz entirely then size the ring, then clean it, ... | |
| Green sapphire | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I don't mean to keep you up, but what I was hoping to do was this: Locate a green sapphire that is ... A: Please contact me directly and not through allexperts. Your email cannot be sent to me through their ... | |
| Black diamond | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Peter, this is something that I found incredible. It's a genuine natural black diamond that weighs ... A: Unfortuntely Paraiba tourmaline is hard to get here but I'll ask around and let you know. The spinel ... | |
| Black diamond | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Peter, this is something that I found incredible. It's a genuine natural black diamond that weighs ... A: Big hype not worth a lot. They are a dime a dozen not worth nore than $50/ct wholesale. Let me know ... | |
| Cuprian tourmaline | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: Peter, I was considering a purchase of a cuprian tourmaline. The stone is 40 carats in weight, and ... A: If you read my answer to your first inquiry about the carved emerald and diamond ring you will ... | |
| Cuprian tourmaline | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: Peter, I was considering a purchase of a cuprian tourmaline. The stone is 40 carats in weight, and ... A: In the world of gem materials there are many different and fascinating types. The "cuprian" or ... | |
| Emerald ring | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: This is an item that I saw online several months ago and it intrigued me. The emerald is 32 carats ... A: For a retail replacement value that might be low. That term is used with an insurance appraisal. To ... | |
| esmeralda MUZO | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon, Mr. Peter: I wonder about the emerald of 990.25 carats MUZO mine (Colombia) I have ... A: Yes I did an appraisal on this stone for Mr. Sarmiento. If you want any information on this stone ... | |
| Real or fake? | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: The setting for the diamond ring is 14k. The facets that hold the diamond in are flat and look as if ... A: I believe your desciption of 'flat facets' are actually the prongs that hold the 'diamond'. This ... | |
| Color changing stones | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: .I recently purchased a sterling silver marcasite ring with a heart shaped stone in the center from ... A: Your description sounds very much like synthetic alexandrite like spinel or sapphire. Both ... | |
| Amethyst | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a very large chunk (approximately 4" x 5" x 5") of raw amethyst from the Four Peaks Mine in ... A: The only way I could tell you the value of a large piece of rough would be to actually see it. It ... | |
| Test Result -Presidium Gem Tester | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Lately bought a Presidium Gem tester and tested some gemstones which were highly suspected of being ... A: When testing gem materials I find if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck and walks like a duck ... | |
| Diamond Question | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: My fiance has just purchased me a beautiful diamond engagement ring that I love. The center stone on ... A: Congradulations on your engagement. First off you should have taken it back immediately and ... | |
| Vandell brooch | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a Vandell brooch with pearls and diamonds not sure if they are real of fake in gold. The ... A: I assume you want to know if the strones are real or fake? Well the "kgf" stamp stands for gold ... | |
| history of 14k stamping | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a ring at an auction and it turns out it is a 14k gold ring with a real diamond in it (I ... A: I would suspect that the ring was worn a lot and the shank was just worn out and replaced. The ... | |
| Selling a diamond ring | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I would like to sell a diamond ring. What is the best way to go about doing it? I had the ring ... A: There are many ways to go about selling a ring. You would need to choose the best one for you. For ... | |
| diamonds | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: what does NR mean in relation to diamonds, as related to the sentence below. Real Loose Genuine ... A: I'm sorry but I am not aware of this "NR" designation. It may be a designation from the manufacturer ... | |
| 10K gold turning black | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a 10K ring last month. About the fourth time I wore it, it turned black on the band, my ... A: It is possible that the ring is a fake but it is also possible that it is to low carat weight and ... | |
| Appraisal for ring | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: How are you today. You have actually assisted me before with timely and very accurate information. ... A: The ring sounds like a real winner. If I was you I would ask the seller who would he recomend? There ... | |
| Markings inside a golden ring | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping you might be able to shed some light on the origins of a ring that I inherited from my ... A: I am at a loss to identify the mfg. of this piece. The kite shaped mark is the hallmark for the mfg. ... | |
| thailand ring | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: My aunt passed and I got a bunch of her jewelery. This one particular ring intrested me. It is big ... A: It sounds like you have all facts down that you need. There is so small a chance that those are ... | |
| Old European diamond ring | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Old European diamond platinum ring. Appraised by AGA for $8,400. Some specs below. How ... A: Was this a RETAIL REPLACEMENT COST APPRAISAL? No matter what the appraised value it is only worth ... | |
| JF 750 ring | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: im sheina fom phil. i have a ring that some says it looks like white gold. it has a JF750 engraved ... A: The '750' is the quality stamp for 18 karat gold. If the ring looks like white gold that would be ... | |
| priceing a diaond tennis bracelet | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: i brought my tennis bracelet to a pawn shop and this is what they wrote down about my bracelet 14 k ... A: According to the notes from the pawn shop there is approximately $570 worth of gold and diamonds in ... | |
| diamond rings | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: but I cannot find any hallmarks on them, all that is on the inside is 9ct plat and 18ct plat both ... A: The best thing you could do is take them to jeweler and ask if they are of any value. It seems to me ... | |
| Makers Mark | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Lumetta, I have a vintage, goldtone, enamel %26 stone painters pallet brooch with the mark of a ... A: The mark on the pin is not very good, it is almost indistinguishable. The only way you could know ... | |
| what does 825 mean on a siver ring | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: i have a silver ring ,that looks like it has some age to it,it has 4 diamonds on it with breathing ... A: The '825' is a standard silver stamp. '925' is sterling silver. It means 82.5% and 92.5% is pure ... | |
| Emerald. | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have got emerald of 31.2 ct having hardness of 7.5. and I want to sell it..This emerald is from ... A: Sorry I am answering late. There is no way I can give you an accurate answer since you have told me ... | |
| Caribe diamonds | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I've had a Caribe diamond ring set since 1965. The engagement ring looks new still. Is Caribe ... A: If it was a diamond then why didn't the jeweler just say so? I don't know what the jeweler was doing ... | |
| Sovereign gold watch | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Sovereign gold watch 18 months ago. It is hallmarked Sn 375 with an anchor. I paid £500 ... A: An authentic sovereign gold watch is stamped "375" as it is 9 carat gold with the "Birmingham Assay ... | |
| Caribe diamonds | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I've had a Caribe diamond ring set since 1965. The engagement ring looks new still. Is Caribe ... A: From what I can find out during the 60's "Caribe Diamonds" were sold on military bases all over the ... | |
| white gold ring marking | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what the mark BGE means? A: This stamp is not a normal stamp. The 'GE' usually stands for "gold Electroplate", I do not know ... | |
| gold | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: if you have several pieces of gold to sell. And if all of those pieces are 14k. Is it possible to ... A: To be honest the answer is yes. Most gold produced before 2000 was not required to be exact on the ... | |
| RS Mizar Diamond Detective Diamond Tester | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Is a RS Mizar Diamond Detective diamond tester a suitable instrument for identifying natural diamond ... A: The Presidium PGT Diamond tester is a versatile tester but first you should get expeience in the ... | |
| RS Mizar Diamond Detective Diamond Tester | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Is a RS Mizar Diamond Detective diamond tester a suitable instrument for identifying natural diamond ... A: These type of diamond testers were designed to test cut and polished diamonds set in a mounting. ... | |
| diamond clarity | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if a diamond rated S12 for clarity and IJ means it will look grey to the ... A: The clarity, SI2, and the color, IJ, are determined by folks with a trained eye. The fact that it ... | |
| ring | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a ring with the following written inside the band - 18KG and then it has A with a circle ... A: The '18KG' is the quality stamp of the gold, it is 18 karat. The 'G' after the 'K' is unusual, they ... | |
| i got a ring and dont know what the markings mean | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a gold ring band that says AU 10 K AND IM NOT SURE IF ITS REAL A: The stamp 'AU' is the chemical symbol for gold and '10K' is the quality stamp meaning the ring is 10 ... | |
| Is my appraisal good enough? | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: My fiance recently purchased a ring setting from a trusted local jeweler, and we set a family stone ... A: I would try to get clarity and color if it didn't cost anything, but not if does. It might only be a ... | |
| Is my appraisal good enough? | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: My fiance recently purchased a ring setting from a trusted local jeweler, and we set a family stone ... A: Sounds like a decent appraisal. It is a little odd that they would give clarity and color to all the ... | |
| Diamond Appraisal | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I had a diamond that belonged to my great-grandmother set in my engagement ring. Before I wound up ... A: First of all I have never seen a 'european cut' CZ, particularly in a size smaller than one carat. ... | |
| Bracelet | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Thank You A: The meaningful stamp is the "925 thai". 925 means it is sterling silver, thai means it is made in ... | |
| gold hallmark ODU | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a ring on eBay. The hallmark is 14kodu. What does ODU mean? I want to make sure ... A: The stamp "T&Co 925" means it is sterling silver & usually designates the piece as a Tiffany. ... | |
| gold hallmark ODU | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a ring on eBay. The hallmark is 14kodu. What does ODU mean? I want to make sure ... A: The 14k stamp signifies it is a gold 14k ring. The ODU is the manufacturers halmark. I am not ... | |
| rare frog ring | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: i recently purchased this sterling silver frog ring. what makes it unique is that inside the frog is ... A: What a great ring! The most famous 'frog ring' I know of was the frog ring made for Mrs. Wallace ... | |
| chipped diamond! | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a large diamond ring that belonged to my grandmother. It was given to my mother and then ... A: Diamonds can be recut and polished to eliminate chips. Most jewelers can have stones recut, they ... | |
| jade pendant | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: 04 cts. D 0.05 cts. I am a student and want to sell it for some extra cash i took it to the local ... A: It seems the piece of jade weighs 1.04 carats and the diamonds weigh 0.05 carats. One carat is one ... | |
| Gold Diamond Set Ring | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a small ring that was my great grandmothers, and would like to know if there are any ... A: There may be a record of the hallmark in the recdords in your library. There are literally thousands ... | |
| gold | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: what percent of the world's gold is in the ocean? A: Well that is the question of the century with the price of gold being over $1,000 per oz. interest ... | |
| diamond ring | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 stone engagement ring. It is platinum with a .50 ct center stone and 2 .25 ct end stones ... A: You left out the most expensive part, the quality of the center stone! Assuming the center is the ... | |
| old ring | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: i have recently been given two old rings from my grandad, one of them is an oval shaped stone with ... A: The descritions of the rings really don't hold any clues to the date of manufacture. The best ... | |
| Bell Trading Post turquoise and copper jewelry | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I would like to find out if Bell Trading Post company (founded in 1932 in Albuquerque, NM) made ... A: I am not sure about Bell Trading Post's tradition of using genuine stones or imitations. The only ... | |
| Diamond symbol? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I got this ring from my mother and have had it for several years now. I always thought it was fake ... A: I recall this symbol to be a diamond mfg. logo. I can't remember which mfg. It may be Davidof. The ... | |
| Pink/Blue Sapphires | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I probably have an odd question but I hope you might be able to shed some light on it for me. ... A: Didn't you get a receipt? You should have and it should had described the ring and stone. You are ... | |
| real diamond or cz | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: i have seen a ring marked with 14kt and an anchor stamp. seller is not sure what the stone is. could ... A: The short answer is yes. It could be either a diamond or a CZ. Usually in the past diamonds were ... | |
| diamond cutting and faceting costs | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Can you give me some kind of idea of the cost of cutting and faceting a raw or polki diamond? A: If you get a rough diamond cut in the U.S. it will run you an average of $200 up to one carat. Most ... | |
| Natural cubic zirconia | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have an old 9ct ring marked in Birmingham in 1943. It's a Claddagh design mounted with CZ (also ... A: CZ has been around a long time. It was discovered in 1892 as a natural form of zirconium oxide ... | |
| Sapphires | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Which one is better treated/enhanced sapphires or the untreated? Which type of treatments is best ... A: A lot of questions are subjective, treated or untreated is a matter of price and preference. ... | |
| gold chain | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Mr Lumetta, I bought a gold chain in a junk store and it was stamped p18kt on one end of chain and ... A: The stamp "p18Kt" means the chain is plumb or plated 18k gold. The 'plumb' designation means the 18k ... | |
| Diamonds | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I had recently been asked if a stone my friend had was a diamond or other. Most of the time I would ... A: The diamond can be repolished to repair the chip. Take the stone to a jeweler for the repair and ... | |
| Micro pave single cut diamond earrings. | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a pair of diamond micro pave hoop earrings. I was told they were from ... A: I decipher the stamp as '119' stones, '750' and '18kt' both mean 18 karat gold. 'Al 10' is unknown ... | |
| pircings | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: how do i pierce my navel if i were to do it myself? A: I really am not qualified to tell you how to do body piercings. You need to consult someone who does ... | |
| TESTING GOLD | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am Diamond & colour gemstone dealer in Tanzania,recently i have planned to buy raw gold from gold ... A: Yogesh, If you have the gold in the form of a button from the mercury all you need do is slowly ... | |
| Necklace | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have this necklace my aunt gave me which she is 83 yrs old it is unusual it has many colors in it ... A: Without actually seing and holding it I will take a guess at this. It looks like lead glass crystal ... | |
| TESTING GOLD | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I am Diamond & colour gemstone dealer in Tanzania,recently i have planned to buy raw gold from gold ... A: Just get yourself a gold testing kit. Then you can do a streak test and determine the karat weight ... | |
| Ring Stamped | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a ring marked G %26 P 10K with a tiny crown hallmark with 3 bumps on the top. Does this mean ... A: I think that the ring is '10K' Gold and the 'g&p' is the hallmark for the company name. Testing ... | |
| Ring Stamped | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a ring marked G %26 P 10K with a tiny crown hallmark with 3 bumps on the top. Does this mean ... A: This is an unusual stamp, G%26P could mean 26% gold which is the percentage of pure gold in 10 karat ... | |
| Becoming a vendor for JTV | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a product (gemstones) that I can supply to the JTV and QVC at least that was my thinking any ... A: The only way to get to those buyers is to contact the channel and ask for their procedures to be a ... | |
| magic glo xx ring | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a gold ring with a single diamond from that was passed down to me and inside it is stamped ... A: Your ring was made by "Magic Glo" co. and the XX stamp is unknown to me. The '14K P' is the gold ... | |
| Replacing diamond in ring. | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a diamond ring that I would like to put a larger diamond into. The teeth holding it are quite ... A: I THINK IT WOULD DEPEND ON WHAT SIZE DIAMOND YOU WANT TO SET IN THIS RING. IF THE DIAMOND IS A LOT ... | |
| melted gold ring | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently had my wedding ring melted down to make a more slender ring, the original ring was 3 ... A: YES THERE IS GOLD LOST ON A REMELT. ALSO YOU HAVE TO DEDUCT THE ALLOYS USED TO CREATE THE CORRECT ... | |
| firing raw diamond cubes | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: Lumetta, I have been "setting" small sapphires and rubies in porcelain clay and firing them up to ... A: IT MAY BE POSSIBLE THAT YOU DID NOT GET REAL DIAMOND CUBES. THE MELTING POINT OF DIAMOND IS OVER ... | |
| rings. | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a sterling silver ring it marks 925 meaning its sterling silver but also marks a uppercase ... A: THE CURSIVE 'D' CAN STAND FOR MANY THINGS. IN THIS CASE IT PROBABLY THE HALLMARK OF THE MFG. CO. OR ... | |
| do I really need a diamond grading report? | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: If i'm buying a diamond over 1 carat, is it true that I need to get a grading report with it from a ... A: I AM A GRADUATE OF GIA AND HAVE WORKED WITH THEM ON MANY OCCASIONS. THEY ARE CONSIDERED THE TOP ... | |
| misrepresented carat weight | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a ring several weeks ago from an upscale department store advertised as 1.98 carats ... A: SOUNDS LIKE A RUN AROUND TACTIC TO ME. THIS IS THEIR BUSIEST TIME OF YEAR AND THEY ARE TRYING TO PUT ... | |
| ring that turns into "seperate" ring | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I was given a ring recently and its a two banded gold toned ring which connects by the stones. On ... A: I'M SORRY BUT THE ONLY COMPANY I KNOW WITH THE 'L' IN CURSIVE IS THE LINDE CO. BUT I DON'T BELIEVE ... | |
| square marking with a z on the inside of my wedding band | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a wedding band it's has lots of diamonds and as I was cleaning it I noticed a "Z" inside of a ... A: I JUST HAD A SIMILAR QUESTION EARLIER ABOUT THE SAME THING. ONLY THE LETTER IN THE SQUARE WAS AN ... | |
| US Market for heat-treated rubies | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a gemstone enhancer from Thailand. I buy rough from various African countries. I heat-treat ... A: I AM A SELLER OF ENHANCED RUBIES IN AMERICA. THE ATTITUDE BY CONSUMERSW IS MIXED AT THIS TIME. I ... | |
| Class ring confusion | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: 15 years ago, I had found a class ring. These are the only markings on inside of ring 34 BALFOURICK. ... A: IF THERE IS NO QUALITY STAMP IN THE RING LIKE '10K' OR '14K' THEN IT IS PROBABLY NOT GOLD. THE BEST ... | |
| Vendor Agreements for Television and Internet companies | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I see that you have experience with television vendors. I am currently selling to a television ... A: I DON'T KNOW OF ANY FORUM FOR THIS TYPE OF FEEDBACK. I'M SURE THEY PROTECT THEIR AGREEMENTS THROUGH ... | |
| Vendor Agreements for Television and Internet companies | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I see that you have experience with television vendors. I am currently selling to a television ... A: WELL IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU GOT THEIR MODIS APORANDI DOWN. THEY WILL CHISEL YOU OUT OF ANY THING THEY ... | |
| Selling Jewelry | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: .. best places to buy and sell diamonds gold ect please and thank you hope you can help if you feel ... A: I MEAN GEMSTONES. YOU DON'T NEED ANY TYPE OF LICENSE TO WORK IN A JEWELRY STORE, JUST GO AND APPLY. ... | |
| Selling Jewelry | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: .. best places to buy and sell diamonds gold ect please and thank you hope you can help if you feel ... A: I STARTED BY FIRST WORKING IN RETAIL TO GET THE FEEL FOR THE BUSINESS. THEN I BEGAN BUYING STONES ... | |
| jewellers varnish | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a half eternity ring set with princess cut diamonds; they keep popping out; my jewelers has ... A: FIRST OF ALL GET ANOTHER JEWELER. THEN GET SOME VARNISH REMOVER THAT WILL NOT HARM THE GOLD AND TRY ... | |
| italian ring markings | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: i know 375 is 9C but don,t know what bh means is it possable base metal regards george A: 375 IS INDEED THE STAMP FOR '9' KARAT GOLD. THE 'BH' MAY BE A NUMBER OF THINGS. THERE IS INDEED BASE ... | |
| birthstone heart shaped locket bracelet ring set | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: As a girl I had recieved a heartshaped birthstone necklace locket ring and bracelet set for ... A: I WAS IN KMART YESTERDAY LOOKING AT THE JEWELRY AND THEY DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING LIKE THAT ANYMORE. WHO ... | |
| F.M. Co. Locket | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a silver locket it is octagon shaped it says fm co on both inner rings of the ... A: PLEASE SEND A PICTURE TO ME SO I CAN SEE THE LOCKET. USUALLY THE INNER RINGS WILL HAVE THE QUALITY ... | |
| alexandrite | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: jsut discovered alexandrite. I'd like to buy a genuine one that is not synthetic. Where should I buy ... A: You are in luck. NYC is one of the best places in the country for gems. What you need to do is look ... | |
| Rubys | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Peter, My grandmother past on a couple of ruby's to me.. I want to know where in NYc I can sell ... A: DEPENDS ON HOW LONG YOU CAN WAIT TO GET THE MONEY. FIRST OF ALL YOU NEED TO GET AN IDEA OF WHAT ... | |
| where to buy an ethcial diamond | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: could you tell me if it's possible to buy an ethical diamond? I figure one from Australia may be ... A: HOW ABOUT A CANADIAN DIAMOND? ONE OF THE BIGGEST PRODUCERS OF DIAMOND TODAY IS CANADA. THEY ARE A ... | |
| minature silver | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: We have a minature silver box, about half an inch, with a minature bible inside, and a smaller ... A: YOUR COLLECTION SOUNDS INTERESTING. I CAN'T TELL YOU MUCH ABOUT THEM WITHOUT EXAMINING THEM. I WOULD ... | |
| question regarding diamond | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: 1.Why graning pattern is seen in a diamond? 2.How it is created? 3.Show a picture of it? 4.Which ... A: IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A SERIES OF QUESTIONS FOR A CLASS IN DIAMONDS. GRAINING IN DIAMONDS IS CAUSED ... | |
| Diamond vs Cubic Zirconia | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Lumetta: I have a question(s) for you. First, will CZ float in water? I've heard some people ... A: CZ DOES NOT FLOAT IN WATER. DIAMOND HAS A AFFINITY FOR OIL OR GREASE AND WILL GET A DULL LOOK TO IT ... | |
| gold enquiry | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: 14kt thank you A: IF IT IS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE THEN IT PROBABLY IS. A 14K STAMP CAN BE HAD FROM ANY JEWELRY SUPPLY ... | |
| Ring Markings | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a gold butterfly ring with pink stones. The ring is marked "10KP 3HD602". What do these ... A: THE "10KP" STANDS FOR 10 KARAT PLUMB GOLD. THIS WAS A RESULT OF YEARS OF SHORTTHE GOLD CONTENT BY ... | |
| engagement ring | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I bought an engagenent ring the other day and was curious how much a 1 carat princess cut diamond ... A: I WOULD ESTIMATE A VERY GOOD PRINCESS CUT H, COLOR VS2 DIAMOND WOULD RUN ANYWHERE FROM $3500 TO AS ... | |
| How to identify real stones | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Is there any method to identify real stones like ruby, emerald, and other A: THERE ARE LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF WAYS TO IDENTIFY REAL GEM STONES. AND MOST ARE DIFFERENT FROM ONE ... | |
| Brooch Cameo Painted | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have no Clue I can't even find this style of cameo anywhere! I have been look for awhile. If you ... A: I'M SORRY BUT I WOULD NEED TO SEE THIS PIECE IN PERSON TO GIVE YOU ANY SPECIFIC INFO. I DO KNOW IT ... | |
| Value of flourite/ other rock | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: What is the value of flourite and is it pawnable to a pawnshop? Also I bought this other crystal for ... A: FLOURITE IN GENERAL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO PAWNSHOPS. BUT I'M SURE THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS. THERE ARE ... | |
| 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 AM IN THAILAND RIGHT NOW AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBING TO ME. WHERE DID YOU BUY THIS ... | |
| Gold Ladies Watch | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a 5 strand VicencE popcorn watch, I cannot find any hallmarks except for on the back of the ... A: WELL IN THE U.K. IT IS CONSIDERED REAL GOLD. THE '9K' STAMP SAYS IT IS 9 KARAT GOLD MADE IN ITALY ... | |
| prongs | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I spent $500 last year having the prongs redone on my diamond ring. One diamond [small] has fallen ... A: PRONGS DON'T LAST FOREVER BUT THEY SURE SHOULD LAST MORE THAN A YEAR OF NORMAL WEAR. WEARING THEM ... | |
| Manufacturers marking on gold ring | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 14k gold ring with a large amethyst and micro pave tsavorite garnets completely ... A: SOUNDS LIKE A TERRIFIC DESIGN AND IS REMINISCENT OF MANY NEW DESIGNS. THE 'CM' IS MORE THAN LIKELY ... | |
| Looking for Buyers to Sell your Jewelry | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm really interested in starting my own jewelry line. Some pieces will be hand made, and I guess ... A: LOTS OF PHONE CALLS AND SHOE LEATHER WILL GET YOU SOME CONTACTS. DO JEWELRY SHOWS WHERE BUYERS GO TO ... | |
| diamond necklace | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: My partner and I came across a diamond necklace in his deceased mother's jewelry case. We had it ... A: REALLY A GREAT STORY AND YOU MUST KEEP ALL THE WORK AND INVESTIGATIONS YOU'VE DONE WITH ALL THE ... | |
| diamond necklace | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: My partner and I came across a diamond necklace in his deceased mother's jewelry case. We had it ... A: A LOT OF GOOD INFORMATION BUT NOTHING EXACT I GUESS. YOU ARE RIGHT ON THE HALLMARKS BUT THE '9K' ... | |
| diamond necklace | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: My partner and I came across a diamond necklace in his deceased mother's jewelry case. We had it ... A: THE APPRAISAL YOU HAVE SEEMS QUITE ADEQUATE. WHAT SPECIFICALLY MAKES YOU THINK IT IS NOT THE ANTIQUE ... | |
| rock | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: i am ten years old and i want to ask you how much are minrals worth AND WHAT DO HEY LOOK LIKE A: THE ANSWER TO THOSE TWO QUESTIONS FILL MANY MANY BOOKS. MINERALS ARE WORTH PENNYS TO THOUSANDS OF ... | |
| diamond | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: i know real jewelers cannot sale used jewel or dont like to do so but for myself i love it and i ... A: IF YOU INTEND TO DO THIS BUSINESS YOU MUST LEARN ALOT MORE. DIAMONDS RANGE IN PRICE FROM $20/CT TO ... | |
| smoked diamond | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have recently had a diamond which fell out my engagement ring reset. I was horrified to see when I ... A: YOU SHOULD SUGGEST THIS REMEDY TO THE JEWELER. HE'S TAKING A CHANCE THAT THEY WOULD LOOK THE SAME ... | |
| smoked diamond | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have recently had a diamond which fell out my engagement ring reset. I was horrified to see when I ... A: THERE ARE A FEW WAYS A DIAMOND COULD CHANGE COLOR SO DRASTICALLY. ONE WAY IS TO 'SMOKE' IT WHEN ... | |
| jade carving | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: i have a jade dagger i bought from thailand that is 36.5 cm long and weighs just over half a ... A: FROM WHAT I CAN TELL IT DOES LOOK LIKE A JADITE CARVING. THE WEIGHT WOULD HELP A LITTLE. HOWEVER IT ... | |
| My grandmothers ring | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother just gave me a ring that years ago was givin to her. It is such a beautiful ring that ... A: I'M SURE YOUR GRANDMOTHER WANTS YOU TO HAVE IT FOR ITS SENTAMENTAL VALUE. THE "18kt HGE" STANDS FOR ... | |
| diamond ring | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in a small town and would like to sell my grannys ring. It is 18 carat gold with platinum ... A: TO GET A 'GOOD PRICE' THE DAMAGE NEEDS TO BE FIXED. THEN YOU NEED A CERTIFICATE GIVING ALL THE ... | |
| jade carving | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a jade dagger i bought from thailand that is 36.5 cm long and weighs just over half a ... A: PHOTOS WOULD HELP BUT I COULD STILL NOT POSITIVELY I.D. THE MATERIAL FROM A PHOTO. AS A MATTER OF ... | |
| jade carving | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a jade dagger i bought from thailand that is 36.5 cm long and weighs just over half a ... A: YOUR JADE DAGGER SOUNDS LIKE A NICE PIECE. WITHOUT ACTUALLY SEEING IT I CANNOT GIVE YOU A ROUGH ... | |
| 14kt. gold chain manufacturer | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a 14 kt. gold rope chain that has a small heart in the chain right before the C-clasp. ... A: IF THE ROPE IS A HOLLOW ROPE CHAIN THEN IT COULD WEIGH 2.2 GR AND BE 24" LONG, AS MATTER OF FACT IT ... | |
| Marking on ring | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a vintage ring that has 929PC inside was wondering what that is and can this ring be sized? ... A: I'M NOT SURE BUT STERLING SILVER IS USUALLY STAMPED "925" SO IF THE CHAIN IS SILVER IT CAN BE SIZED ... | |
| Silver Smelting | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: Peter, I have silver in powdered form recovered from photo chemical solutions. How do i make it into ... A: YOU WILL HAVE TO FIND SOMEONE IN YOUR AREA THAT REFINES GOLD AND SILVER. I'M SORRY I DON'T KNOW ... | |
| Silver Smelting | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: Peter, I have silver in powdered form recovered from photo chemical solutions. How do i make it into ... A: YOU NEED A SMELTING FURNACE THAT WILL REACH 2000 DEGREES FARENHEIT TO MELT THE POWDER. HOWEVER NOT ... | |
| gems and minerals | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: i want the location of different minerals in different cities of Pakistan,with references. kindly ... A: I DON'T THINK THERE ARE ANY GEM MATERIALS IN THE CITIES EXCEPT IN DEALERS OFFICES. THERE ARE MANY ... | |
| diamond fracture | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: when somebody say ..diamonds has open fractures and chips, why and where it is usually ... A: USUALLY YOU WOULD SEE THESE TERMS ON A DIAMOND GRADING REPORT. OPEN FRACTURES USUALLY OCCUR WHEN THE ... | |
| amber | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm 25 years old I don't know much about it but I found a piece of Amber with a fly in it when I was ... A: SOUNDS LIKE AN INTERESTING STORY. THIS TYPE OF LORE WILL HELP TO SELL THIS PIECE OF AMBER. TRY TO ... | |
| 1940s Diamond Engagement Ring | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My fiancee gave me a beautiful diamond engagement ring that was passed down from his grandmother and ... A: YOU GOT THE '14K' RIGHT, THE 'EDS' PROBABLY STANDS FOR 'ENGAGEMENT DIAMOND SETTING'. THE 'MW3 101' ... | |
| Cameo Bracelet | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Could you please help me if you can with finding out about a potential purchase I would like to make ... A: I REALLY CANNOT ADD ANYTHING OF SUBSTANCE TO THIS DISCUSSION. GC&CO IS PROBABLY FROM DREAT BRITIAN, ... | |
| Designed jewellery | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I designed a bangle and ring after the tv programme Charmed book of shadows cover so they are one of ... A: FIRST OF ALL LET ME SAY WHAT A STRIKING PIECE OF JEWELRY YOU HAVE. THE DESIGN ALONE GIVES IT A GOOD ... | |
| Grandma's rings | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have my grandma's rings from the 1930's. The solitaire diamond is 18 carat and the plain wedding ... A: IT SOUNDS REASONABLE TO ME, BUT I DON'T KNOW THE WEIGHTS AND KARAT QUALITY OF ALL THE RINGS. GOLD IS ... | |
| Ring | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: my mum owns a hotel and after servicing a room came across a small ring which after no one came to ... A: YOU SEEM TO HAVE PRETTY MUCH INTERPRETED THE SYMBOLS CORRECTLY. THE ANCHOR IS A EUROPEAN SYMBOL FOR ... | |
| ring markings | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: my mum + dad have this ring and wanted to know what the marks and symbols meant. its has a 'C&EJ or ... A: THE INITIAL LETTERING IS THE MFG. I.D. OF THE MAKER THE CROWN IS A BRITISH SYMBOL FOR GOLD AND THE ... | |
| Fl Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practice-misrepresenting the color, clarity, etc. of a diamond by at least 2 grades lower | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I had purchased a diamond from a jeweler I had done business with for 20 yrs. At the time of ... A: UNFORTUNATELY THIS SORT OF THING HAPPENS TO OFTEN. I THINK YOUR DOING THE RIGHT THING. I AM NOT ... | |
| what is this ring? | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what this ring is and if it could be valuable. A: IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TELL WHAT THE STONE IS. YOU SAY IT IS PURPLE, THAT WOULD MOST LIKELY BE ... | |
| adding stones | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a wedding band with a single diamond set in it, could you give me an idea of cost to have ... A: YOUR NOT GIVING ME MUCH TO WORK WITH HERE. MAN OR WOMANS BAND? PRONG OR BEZEL SET? WIDTH OF THE ... | |
| necklass | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a necklass that on one side of clasp it say 14k, on the otherside it says: 2HD557 any ideal ... A: OBVIOUSLY THE '14K' IS THE 14 KARAT GOLD QUALITY STAMP AND THE '2HD557' IS BASICALLY THE MFG. I.D. ... | |
| pricing of faceted gems | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I am new at faceting. It takes at least 5 hours to facet a gem, but I see rings being sold with ... A: FACETING IS USUALLY DONE IN COUNTRIES LIKE THAILAND, CHINA, INDIA AND OTHER DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. ... | |
| Identification of stamp on ring | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a ring a few years ago from and Uncle, and I lost it. I would like to find out just who ... A: THE RING LOGO IS REALLY NOT VISIBLE IN THIS PHOTO BUT NO NEED. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO TAKE THIS PHOTO ... | |
| Please help | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: would you help me i have a ring and i'd like to know what the symbols mean they are: The letter N, ... A: THE SYMBOLS AND NUMBERS HAVE SOME MEANING BUT I THINK IT IS EUROPEAN MARKINGS. I WOULD NEED TO KNOW ... | |
| Gem extraction | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been finding a lot of rocks containing small stones that appear to be ruby or ruby like. I ... A: TRY BREAKING IT UP A LITTLE MORE AND DO WHAT I SAID, USE DIFFERENT STRENGTHS OF ACID SOLUTIONS TO ... | |
| Gem extraction | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been finding a lot of rocks containing small stones that appear to be ruby or ruby like. I ... A: WOW HOW EXITING IS THAT? IT LOOKS TO ME THAT YOU ARE PROBABLY RIGHT, THEY LOOK LIKE GARNETS. THE ... | |
| alexandrite | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: What do these mean concerning an alexandrite: Color...GIA vslbG 5/2 GIA slpR 2/1? Thank you. A: ALL THE LETTERS ARE USED FOR SHORTENED TERMINOLOGY FOR THE GIA COLOR GRADING SYSTEM. THE 'vslb' ... | |
| rose diamond | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My mother has an old ring that belonged to my grandmother. She says the stone in the middle is a ... A: A 'ROSE DIAMOND' USUALLY REFFERS TO THE CUT OF THE STONE. OLDER STONES WERE CUT IN WHAT IS KNOWN AS ... | |
| Selling Sapphire Pendant | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a brand new sapphire and diamond set in white gold pendant with certificate of guarantee. ... A: YOU SHOULD PROBABLY BE ABLE TO RETURN IT FOR A REFUND IF IT IS BAND NEW. SELLING JEWELRY IS AN IFY ... | |
| Jade, is this? | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: Wondering if this is real jade and how I can test or not. It also has a Trifari hang tag logo. ... A: THERE ARE ACUTUALLY TWO KINDS OF 'REAL' JADE. THE MORE TRADITIONAL CHINESE 'JADITE' WHICH ACTUALLY ... | |
| bone inlay | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I am making some jewelry out of deer antlers. I was wondering how I can inlay silver in to it. Also ... A: I HAVE PERSONALLY NEVER WORKED WITH DEER ANTLER BUT I WOULD SUSPECT IT WOULD BE LIKE BONE OR IVORY. ... | |
| A gold ring with garnet? | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a gold ring with two crowns engraved on the inside of band. (I believe the setting is two 1/2 ... A: THE CROWNS ARE USUALLY AN ENGLISH GOLD QUALITY STAMP USED TO REPRESENT 18K-22K GOLD. THERE IS ... | |
| Aquamarine | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a emerald cut aquamarine ring that I want to use as my engagement ring - will wearing it all ... A: YOU CAN WEAR AN AQUAMARINE AS AN ENGAGEMENT RING ALL THE TIME IF YOU REMEMBER ONE THING ...IT IS NOT ... | |
| Stamps on Rings | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My husband found a ring in the house that we bought and the only thing stamped on the inside of the ... A: THE STAMP REA;;DOESN'T TELL US ANYTHING, IT IS PROBABLY A MFG. STAMP OR STYLE #. WHAT IT DOES TELL ... | |
| Novice Inquiries | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I make interesting costume jewelry. As a designer, is acquiring a design patent more important than ... A: I AM GOING TO HAVE TO PLEAD DUMB. I THINK GOING THE COPYRIGHT ROUTE IS LESS EXPENSIVE BUT IF I WAS ... | |
| Selling Rubies | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Peter, My husband and I brought back some 4-8 carat rubies from our travels. We had them checked ... A: RUBIES ARE LIKE ANY OTHER PRODUCT THE BETTER THEY ARE THE MORE THEY ARE WORTH. SO DEPENDING ON THEIR ... | |
| Rough Gems | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I have a collection of rough gems mined out of NC Rubies, Sapphires, ... A: FIRST WASH THEM IN WARM SOAPY WATER WITH A STEEL OR BRASS BRISTLE BRUSH. DO IT SLOWLY AND MAKE SURE ... | |
| want to oxidize jewelery | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: Also is it possible to do the same with non sterling silver material that tend to do it naturally ... A: VERY EASY TO GIVE AN OXIDIZED FINISH TO SILVER. JUST GET A JAR OF "LIVER OF SULPHUR" FOLLOW ... | |
| mystic platinum topaz | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: are you able to make the gem mystic platinum topaz or do you know where i could find someone who ... A: I AM NOT PERSONALLY ABLE TO MAKE MYSTIC TOPAZ, I DON'T HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO DO IT. THERE ARE ... | |
| Watch | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: hy, i just had a pocket watch kinda fall into my lap, so to speak. I don't know anything about it. ... A: WATCHES ARE VERY PERSONAL OBJECTS THAT CAN BE A MAN'S OR A WOMENS. IN THIS CASE IT WOULD BE CALLED A ... | |
| Dark Brown Quartz or else? | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Is this some form of smoky quartz. It is much darker than my other smokey quartz but it is ... A: IT LOOKS TO ME LIKE QUARTZ AS WELL. REALLY WOULD NEED TO DO SOME OTHER TESTS TO CONFIRM IT. QUARTZ ... | |
| diamonds | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have small diamonds from a ring. I mean they are small. I'm not sure what size. My question ... A: FIRST OF ALL GO TO gia.org AND GET A DIAMOND LESSON FOR FREE. THEN MAKE AN EFFORT TO TRY AND FIGURE ... | |
| Diamelle | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an 'authenticated' 1/2 carat Diamelle. What do I really have? And is it worth anything? A: 'DIAMELLE' IS ONLY A TRADE NAME. IT IS NOT AN IDENTIFIED SYNTHETIC OR NATURAL MINERAL, IT IS MOST ... | |
| Old Japanese pearl ring | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: A dear friend gave me a pearl ring that was in his wife's family for several years. She was ... A: I AM UNAWARE OF THE MEANING OF THE 'Pm' MARKING IN THE RING. IT IS MOST LIKELY AN AKOYA PEARL (A ... | |
| Where to get a fair price for semi- precious stones | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have found what I believe to be a Garnet Crystal about the size of a baseball. I would like to ... A: THERE ARE A FEW WAYS TO APPROACH THE SALE OF A LARGE CRYSTAL. THERE ARE MANY GEM AND MINERAL SHOWS ... | |
| help please | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I understand the serious mistakes that i am about to make, and yet, i feel oddly justified in my ... A: I MUST SAY A VERY ROUND ABOUT QUESTION ON STYLE. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT 'YOU' MUST FIND THE PERFECT ... | |
| Silver marking? | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: This is a silver marked 925 and some other markings on it nacklace. With elephants, stars and hearts ... A: THE 925 STAMP SIGNIFIES STERLING SILVER. ALL THE OTHER FACTS REALLY DON'T IDENTIFY THE MAKER BESIDES ... | |
| a cracked diamond? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I notice a line underneath my wedding diamond ring after wearing it for a week, is it cracked? The ... A: IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY EXACTLY WHAT IT IS YOU ARE SEEING IN YOUR DIAMOND. I WOULD SUGGEST YOU ... | |
| What is This Raw Mineral? | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: My Brother brought this "Rock" home from Brazil. I have been attracted to it and have had it in my ... A: THE 'ROCK' LOOKS VERY INTERESTING. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO SAY FOR SURE WHAT IT IS BUT I CAN TELL ... | |
| ruby stone? | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a ruby and diamond ring which was my moms from the late 1940's. The ruby appears to be a ... A: RUBY COLOR IS VARIABLE. SOME ARE PINKISH RED, SOME ARE REDISH PURPLE AND SOME ARE DARK RED AND MANY ... | |
| G.T.E. | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: What does 14K G.T.E mean in a gold ring (very old and in great shape) A: '14K' IS 14 KARAT GOLD STAMP BUT THE G.T.E. MEANS SOMETHING THAT I AM NOT AWARE OF. G.E. STANDS FOR ... | |
| stamp first a star 360 ar | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a necklace and the best way to describe it is caged diamonds between gold choker. The gold ... A: THIS AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL PIECE. THE "750" IS THE STAMP FOR 18K GOLD. THE STAR AND THE '360 ar' ... | |
| Pink Tourmaline faceted | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 carat pink tourmaline and its a bit beat up. It is of excellent color and clarity but the ... A: ABSOLUTELY! TOURMALINE IS A VERY EASY STONE TO REPOLISH. I WOULD SUGGEST FINDING A LOCAL LAPIDARY IN ... | |
| new ring | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a ring at a jewelry store and was told that it was a 14k ring with a .5tw diamond. ... A: IF YOU BOUGHT A 14K YELLOW GOLD WITH DIAMONDS THEN IT IS MORE THAN LIKELY A 14K YELLOW GOLD RING ... | |
| RING | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what these markings mean as I have no idea? A: I AM NOT REAL SURE ABOUT THE MARKINGS. THE NUMBERS 1392/1302 ARE USUALLY A STYLE NUMBER OR DESIGN. ... | |
| Stone | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Hello i have a pin and I was wondering if you know what kind of stone is in it? A: I'M SORRY TO SAY BUT I CAN'T MAKE OUT ANY DETAILS FROM THE PHOTO. WHEN IT IS BLOWN UP THE STONE IS ... | |
| about my stones | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: good day to you sir,can you help me to identify what my stones are,i dont have a diamond tester,i ... A: I THINK YOU READ THAT WRONG. ALL THE GEMS YOU MENTIONED CAN SCRATCH GLASS!! DON'T USE GLASS AS A ... | |
| about my stones | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: good day to you sir,can you help me to identify what my stones are,i dont have a diamond tester,i ... A: WHAT ARE YOU USING FOR A SCRATCH TEST? THE ONLY THING THAT WILL SCRATCH A DIAMOND IS ANOTHER ... | |
| about my stones | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: good day to you sir,can you help me to identify what my stones are,i dont have a diamond tester,i ... A: I CAN'T POSITIVELY IDENTIFY THESE STONES WITH JUST A PHOTO BUT I AM PRETTY SURE THEY ARE NOT ... | |
| Blasted rock in ct | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a blaster in ct. I found a 25 40 lb rock with it looks like Black crystals , green emeralds, ... A: SOUNDS LIKE A REAL FIND. I WOULD TAKE A SAMPLE TO THE CLOSEST UNIVERSITY THAT HAS A GEOLOGY DEPT. ... | |
| Emerald stone from india | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an emerald that was purchased in northern India- approx 1.14ct. When I wnet to set in at my ... A: I know of many references to emerald connected with the emperor Constantine but I am not farmiliar ... | |
| help with sterling mark | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: can you help me with this Mark? Thank you so much! A: I'M NOT REAL CLEAR ON YOUR DRAWING. IS THERE THE WORD 'STERLING'? IS THIS THE SHAPE OF THE PIN OR A ... | |
| green andesine | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: i am in the process of sending my red andesine back to jtv.my questios is should i hold onto the ... A: FROM MY EXPERIENCE THE GREEN AS WELL AS THE RED ARE BOTH PRODUCED IN A LABIN THAILAND FROM LOW GRADE ... | |
| White Sapphire | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: many years ago I was given a clear gem pendant in the shape of the buddha partially framed in ... A: DON'T GET TO EXCITED, WHITE SAPPHIRE IS VERY COMMON AND SYNTHETIC WHITE SAPPHIRE IS MASS PRODUCED IN ... | |
| Sapphire | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a blue sapphire ring. There was a stone in the middle and stones down each side. ... A: SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SITUATION. IT PROBABLY WASN'T EVEN A SAPPHIRE OR IF IT WAS IT WAS DYED OR ... | |
| Amber mineral | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: And after performing each test the end result was amber understanding all the people passing fake ... A: THE BEST TEST IS TO SEND IT TO THE GEM TRADE LABS IN N.Y. OR CARLSBAD CA. THESE ARE THE LABS FOR THE ... | |
| Grandmother's Necklace | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Could you please give me some information about my grandmother's pendent? The stone is a dark ... A: I'M REALLY SORRY BUT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL YOU ANYTHING ABOUT THAT PENDANT OTHER THAN WHAT YOU ... | |
| white gold and diamond ring | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a ring that my boyfriend got me, but it is incredibly too small.I think its a 6 and i need it ... A: DON'T WORRY ABOUT SIZING EVERY JEWELRY STORE CAN DO IT USUALLY. THE COSTS VARY. TO GO UP THREE SIZES ... | |
| a well cut Cushion cut diamond and gold setting | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in a square-ish cushion cut diamond, about 1.5-1.6 cts, but am having a hard time ... A: A CUSHION CUT IS JUDGED NOT JUST BY THE PERCENTAGES BUT BY ITS BEAUTY. IF IT LOOKS BAD, IT IS BAD NO ... | |
| dac rings | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: i found a ring with the stamp dac and its pink like a Tourmaline (Pink) how do i know if its real or ... A: THE DAC STAMP DOESN'T HAVE ANY VALUE SIGNIFICANCE AND USUALLY IF IT IS GOLD IT WILL HAVE A QUALITY ... | |
| Tracking down matching earrings | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Recently (within the last three years) my parents purchased an amazing necklace and earring set for ... A: SORRY FOR THE LOSS BUT YOU CAN ALWAYS MAKE ANOTHER PAIR. OR THE BUYER IN CHICAGO I BELIEVE MIGHT ... | |
| Gemological Career | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Peter, I am a licensed acupuncturist planning on my first practice later in 2009. I have also, for ... A: YOU WOULD HAVE TO OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS TO GIVE YOURSELF THAT JOB. WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBING IS MOST ... | |
| Valuation information | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have the following valuation information in regard to my diamond ring. Ring: Single stone modern ... A: WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO? SELL THE RING OR FIND OUT IT'S TRUE VALUE? THE VALUE TO SOMEONE IS ... | |
| tanzanite | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I bought a tanzanite and had it set in a ring . After wearing it for a few months, it became cloudy ... A: I HATE TO TELL YOU THIS BUT TANZANITE IS SOFT AND SCRATCHES EASILY. IT IS NOT AS HARD AS A SAPPHIRE ... | |
| band separating at seam | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: We bought an expensive engagement ring for about 20K. The band split at the sizing seam 1 1/2 years ... A: IF THE JEWELER IS THE ONE WHO ORIGINALLY SIZED THE RING THEN HE SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ... | |
| A Special Cut of a Stone | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: About a week ago, I was watching Jewelry TV and the host called a cut on a Labradorite stone ... A: MOST CUTS ARE NAMED BY THE CUTTER WHO INVENTED THE CUT. USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN A CUTTER GETS AN ... | |
| New gemstone ring | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a gemstone ring from ebay. It is suppost to be real mined from the earth alexandrite, ... A: I'M NOT REAL SURE I GOT TO SEE THE RING YOU BOUGHT. BUT WHAT I DID SEE DOESN'T LOOK PROMISING. ALL ... | |
| Marquazite Diamonds | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I am in New Zealand and have been bought a Marquazite Watch by my partner. Would you be able to tell ... A: THIS STYLE OF JEWELRY HAS BEEN AROND FOR MANY YEARS AND REMAINS POULAR TODAY. THE STONES THAT ARE ... | |
| Sterling SIlver Tarnish Removal-- Rings | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I read an article in which the method of using foil paper, baking soda, and boiling water is ... A: THIS METHOD WOULD PROBABLY WORK AS LONG AS THE LIQUID IS NOT TO HOT AND YOU DON'T USE IT ON A STONE ... | |
| Diamond wedding band | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I purchaed my wedding band in September (1 month before our wedding). I am extremely ... A: SOUNDS LIKE THE RING SHANK IS NOT THICK ENOUGH FOR THE SIZE OF DIAMONDS YOU HAD ADDED ON. THE DEPTH ... | |
| Differences | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Can you explain the difference between a Black Onyx and a Black CZ? Thanks A: THE ONLY THING THAT IS THE SAME IS THE COLOR BLACK. THEY ARE A NATURAL DYED GEM AND A SYNTHETIC ... | |
| Marquise cut diamond | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking of upgrading my original round diamond engagement ring. I like the Marquise cut stone ... A: THE MODERN ROUND BRILLIANT CUT IS THE MOST ACCEPTABLE CUT OF THE MODERN CUTS. IT RETAINS ITS VALUE ... | |
| Gemstones | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am glad i found this site and felt a sigh of relief i live in Kenya and got in the minerals ... A: SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE A BUSINESS WAITING TO HAPPEN. I WOULD NEED TO SEE IT AND EVALUATE IT TO OFFER ... | |
| White diamond | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I bought a diamond ring on ebay but the diamond is white it looks like a cloudy diamond. I thought ... A: WITHOUT EXAMINING THE STONE I CAN'T TELL WHAT IS CAUSING THE CLOUDINESS. USUALLY IT IS CAUSED BY ... | |
| European Cut Diamond Setting | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend recently received his grandmother's engagement ring. It is a a 1 ct European cut ... A: MOST FOLKS RECUT OLD EUROPEAN CUT DIAMONDS TO MODERN BRILLIANT SPECS BECAUSE THEY ARE WORTH MORE ... | |
| a slightly damaged natural tanzanite | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I bought a natural tanzanite 5.07 carats. When it arrived, which happened to be late, because it was ... A: IN THE TRADE IF IT IS ADVERTIZED AS UNDAMAGED IT IS ASSUMED UNDER 10X MAGNIFICATION. THE ONLY WAY I ... | |
| a slightly damaged natural tanzanite | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I bought a natural tanzanite 5.07 carats. When it arrived, which happened to be late, because it was ... A: DID IT SAY ANYWHERE IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE STONE THAT IT WAS FLAWLESS OR UNDAMAGED? DID IT SAY ... | |
| My New Braclet | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I just got brought a new bracelet and been told it wasnt cheap. the first thing i did was check for ... A: ALL "GOLD" SOLD IN THE USA MUST BEAR A QUALITY STAMP WITH IT'S KARAT WEIGHT AND QUALITY. FOR EXAMPLE ... | |
| Park Lane ring "vivid" | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: "I have been searching everywhere to purchase a loose stone, 5mm princess cut, square stone to ... A: IT SOUNDS LIKE A PURPLE STONE THAT LOOKS LIKE AMETHYST HAS FALLEN OUT. BETTER CHECK TO MAKE SURE IT ... | |
| european mine cut | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: can you give me some history about the european mine cut, and why do they seem to be a rarity? also, ... A: YOUR ACTUALLY TALKING ABOUT TWO STYLES OF CUTTING. THE "OLD EUROPEAN CUT" AND THE "OLD MINE CUT". ... | |
| hallmark inquiry | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: i recently bought a gift for my wife it says 360 ar inside, what does this mean, and my mother have ... A: WHAT IS THE GIFT YOU BOUGHT FOR YOUR WIFE? I NEED A LITTLE MORE INFORMATION TO INTERPRET "360 ar" I ... | |
| ring | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: how much would a ring be if it was a 12 1pt.diamonds and 12 1/2 point diamonds for a cluster 10k ... A: THE PRICE RANGE FOR SUCH A PIECE WOULD RUN BETWEEN $135 ON THE LOW END TO AS HIGH AS $990.00 ON THE ... | |
| Gold makers mark | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I bought a bracelet, was told that it was old, it is rose gold, beutiful filigree design, marked ... A: OLD IS A VERY RELATIVE TERM. IT COULD BE CONSIDERED OLD TO A CHILD AND NOT SO OLD COMPARED TO MY ... | |
| Andesine/feldspar | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Are the honey, orange, peachy green, Andesine also treated feldspar? I started collecting gemstones ... A: THERE IS NATURAL COLORED HONEY, ORANGE, PEACHY GREEN "ANDESINE". IT WOULD BE MORE LIKELY CALLED ... | |
| calla cut diamonds | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and myself have been looking for an engagement ring for several months and I have always ... A: I CAN REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR DILLEMA, BUT LETS DISECT THE REASONING. YOU SAY "IT WAS LIKE IT WAS ... | |
| resizing platinum plated ring | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have fallen in love with a ring that is platinum plated sterling silver with a popular 'diamond ... A: IT IS POSSIBLE TO SIZE THIS RING BUT IT MAY COST MORE TO SIZE THAN THE RING ITSELF. IT MAY BE JUST ... | |
| Alexandrite | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a ring I purchased in Mexico, didn't know what it was when I purchased it and the jeweler ... A: SOUNDS LIKE A TYPICAL TALE FROM MEXICO. IF I TOLD YOU HOW MANY TIMES I'VE HEARD SIMILAR TALES YOU ... | |
| who is the maker or designer of this bracelet. | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: who is the maker of this bracelet.& what do you think of quality & approx value.who is the ... A: SINCE I CANNOT SEE THE PIECE IN PERSON I WILL ONLY SPECULATE THAT THE DESIGNER AND MAKER ARE FROM A ... | |
| What is your opinion of U.S.G.L. Appraisals? | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Lumetta, I have in my possession many pieces of gemstone jewelry that were appraised for ... A: I HAVE HAD NO DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH U.S.G.L. APPRAISALS. THERE ARE MANY "LABS" THAT DO GEM AND ... | |
| Heat damage to a Jade ring | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: .. I work in a dental office - so we often clean our jewelry in our ultrasonic. Her rings were ... A: I'M NOT SO SURE IT IS HEAT DAMAGE. IT COULD BE IT IS DYED JADE IF IT IS JADE. THERE ARE MANY ... | |
| Black rhodium on chocolate and blue diamond rings has worn off | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a chocolate diamond ring and a blue diamond ring. When new, both had black rhodium on the ... A: I HAVE NO IDEA WHY YOUR JEWELER SAID HE COULD NOT FIX IT. TRY A BETTER JEWELER. BLACK ON GOLD CAN BE ... | |
| Diamond quality cut or color more important? | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a diamond tennis bracelet and i've been comparing prices and diamond quality ... A: I WOULD SUGGEST CONTACTING EACH DEALER AND ASK THEM TO SEND THE BRACELET ON CONSIGNMENT TO YOU SO ... | |
| Diamond quality cut or color more important? | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a diamond tennis bracelet and i've been comparing prices and diamond quality ... A: FIRST OFF LETS IDENTIFY THE COLOR, THE ACTUAL BODY COLOR OF THE STONE, THE CUT, THE SHAPE OF THE ... | |
| Loose Amethyst | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I own a natural amethyst weighing 154.50 cts. measuring 42.86x32.63x19.69 mm. Fancy Oval cut in ... A: SOUNDS LIKE A REALLY NICE STONE BUT I WILL HAVE TO GIVE YOU A RANGE IN PRICE SINCE HERE ARE OTHER ... | |
| jewelry marking | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I have in my possession an Eastern Star necklace dated 1969. The back is marked 14 kt. A short ... A: I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ARROW ON THE BACK MEANS. THE STONES ON THE FRONT MAY BE ... | |
| I put acid to test my gold test | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I have an old gold chain and I bought a kit test that contains nitric acid and muriatic acid to see ... A: WHAT ACID DID YOU USE? IF IT WAS THE NITRIC THAT CHAIN WOULD HAVE BEEN TOAST IF IT WAS NOT GOLD. THE ... | |
| chipped amber ring | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful amber ring from Denmark. Unfortunately I have chipped the amber and it now has a ... A: UNLESS YOU HAVE THE SMALL PIECE THAT CAME OUT IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO MATCH THE COLOR AND ... | |
| tanzanite stone in ring | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I bought my wife a 1.5 carat oval tanzanite stone type 2 l carity about 5 years ago, from ... A: THE STONE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE A CHIP OR DEEP SCRATCH TO NEED RECUTTING. FIND A LAPIDERY IN YOUR AREA ... | |
| tanzanite stone in ring | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I bought my wife a 1.5 carat oval tanzanite stone type 2 l carity about 5 years ago, from ... A: TANZANITE IS NOT WHAT YOU WOULD CALL AN EVERYDAY GEM. IT IS VERY DELICATE AND NOT VERY HARD. ... | |
| jewelry hallmark | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I just inherited a beautiful piece of jewelry. A gold bracelet with diamond and gemstones...My ... A: THE 925 STAMP IS THE STAMP FOR STERLING SILVER, SO I WOULD SUSPECT THAT IS WHAT IT IS. THERE IS ... | |
| Lost earring | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I lost one of my diamond earrings and could not find it but I still have the other one, I got them ... A: ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS FIND A MANUFACTURING JEWELER THAT YOU TRUST AND HOPEFULLY KNOW TO BRING THE ... | |
| Hallmarks on a 'pinky' ring | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I have been given a little ring for my 'pinky' finger- 24 x .02 pt diamonds with the hallmarks 375, ... A: WITHOUT ACTUALLY SEEING THE RING IT IS DIFFICULT TO TELL. 375 AND THE ANCHOR ARE BRITISH HALLMARKS ... | |
| Global Investments Services, Ltd | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if in fact did you complete an appraisal on an 990.25 Carat Emerald that is pictured ... A: YES, I WAS THE APPRAISER ON THAT PIECE. I'M SORRY BUT THE RESULTS OF THE APPRAISAL CAN ONLY BE ... | |
| DIAMOND RINGS | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: MY HUSBAND AND I ARE GETTING READY TO FINALLY BUY MY DIAMOND! WE CAN SPEND A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF ... A: IF YOUR NOT A DIAMOND DEALER THEN DON'T LOOK AT THIS AS AN INVESTMENT. DIAMONDS ARE POOR PERFORMERS ... | |
| U.S. time Mickey Mouse watch - red numbers | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: In checking the internet, I see that the watch my husband had as a child (1950 era) might be worth ... A: I AM NOT A MICKEY MOUSE WATCH OFICIANADO BUT THEY ARE NOT AS VALUABLE AS YOU MIGHT THINK. THE ... | |
| PL MARKING IN RING | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I WAS GIVEN A RING WITH A RATHER LARGE AMETHYST. I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS WORTH MUCH, BUT I WOULD LIKE ... A: s gRAY, I DON'T REMEMBER PUTTING MY INITIALS IN AN AMETHYST RING BUT I MAY HAVE. MY INITIALS BEING ... | |
| Strange Ring | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I found this ring a while ago, Im told its silver but Im not sure. It has an alien on it and inside ... A: TO BE HONEST WITH YOU I DON'T HAVE THE FOGGIEST IDEA WHAT THAT MEANS. IT IS NOT A QUALITY STAMP LIKE ... | |
| LW&G | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Can anyone give me the address and telephone number for this manufacturer - LW&G? I have a 999 gold ... A: I'M NOT REAL SURE WHO LW&G IS BUT THAT IS NO MATTER. YOU CAN BUY A NEW RING TO MATCH THE ORIGINAL ... | |
| makers mark | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: hey there, i was hoping you could help me , i have had this ring in my house for quite some time, ... A: IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE A REAL TREASURE THERE. I CAN'T HELP YOU WITH THE MAKERS MARK SINCE I AM NOT ... | |
| Red stoned ring | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a ring with a large red stone. The stamping on the band is V60 10K R.G.P. I understand the ... A: THE 'V60' IS PROBABLY A STOCK NUMBER OR DESIGN DESIGNATION. THE R.G.P. IS IN FACT ROLLED GOLD PLATE ... | |
| topaz | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently came across a topaz stone that my grandmother left me amongst some other jewelry. It was ... A: THE STONE AT 39.95 CTS WOULD BE WORTH IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF APPROXIMATELY $10 - $25 PER CARAT. LIKE ... | |
| Broach identification | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Looks like the mounting reads 15CT which I assume is 15K gold. The 70 year old lady that I acquired ... A: CT IS THE SHORT FOR CARAT AS WEIGHT. SO IT MAY BE THE WEIGHT OF THE STONE. IF IT IS 13 PENNYWEIGHTS ... | |
| Vintage Wedding Set | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I recently received a vintage wedding set from my grandmothers estate. Makers MArk is a Triangle ... A: I DON'T KNOW OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD WHO THE MFG. IS BUT I WOULD NEED A LOT MORE INFO TO KNOW. THE ... | |
| Ripped off? | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: i had a heart shaped pendant (no larger than a dime)with little diamond chips (no biger than a ... A: IF YOU WENT TO A PAWN SHOP THEN THE ANSWER IS NO. WAS IT 14K OR 10K GOLD? HOW MUCH DID IT WEIGH? ... | |
| ring stones | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a really old ring given to me years ago, and i was wondering what the stones are, it's white ... A: WELL THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. 10K IS NOT USUALLY FINE JEWELERY BUT IT COULD MEAN THE STONES COULD BE ... | |
| ring stones | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a really old ring given to me years ago, and i was wondering what the stones are, it's white ... A: I'M NO EXPERT IN ANTIQUE RINGS BUT YOU MENTIONED IN THE DESCRIPTION IS WAS A "WHITE GOLD" RING BUT ... | |
| Green rocks | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I found some light green rocks/stones in Colorado and would like to know if they are of value or ... A: YOUR QUESTION IS HARD TO ANSWER. WITHOUT SEEING THE ROCKS I COULD NOT TELL YOU IF THEY ARE VALUABLE ... | |
| diamond temperature damage | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: 10 years ago I had a diamond set in a false tooth. The tooth broke and the dentist took out the ... A: I WOULD SAY THE DIAMOND GOT SMOKED AS WE SAY IN THE BUSINESS. THE TEMP WAS HIGH ENOUGH TO OXIDIZE ... | |
| Arabic Jewelry | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I recieved this piece about 16 years ago as a gift. Would you know any thing about it? ... A: I THOUGHT I ANSWERED THIS QUESTION BEFORE MUST HAVE LOST IT. THIS PIECE IS VERY INTERESTING AND ... | |
| Mickey Mouse Watch | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a Mickey Mouse Watch from the late 1940's. It has a red wrist band and Mickey's hands tell ... A: MANY THINGS DETERMINE THE FULL VALUE OF A WATCH. IN THIS CASE THE YEAR IT WAS MADE ALSO IS A BIG ... | |
| Maker's mark | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a ring described as red spinel from the 1930's. The maker's mark is JTC 343 ... A: THERE WAS A GROUP CALED THE "JEWELERS TRADE CLUB" FROM THAT TIME PERIOD BUT I'M NOT SURE IF THEY ... | |
| torches and gas | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I am so confused on what type of gas is best for what. I use a simple butane torch for small ... A: I PERSONALLY HAVE NEVER USED THE HYDRO TORCH BUT I HAVE HAD FRIENDS COMMENT ON THEM. THEY NEVER SAID ... | |
| torches and gas | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I am so confused on what type of gas is best for what. I use a simple butane torch for small ... A: I USED NATURAL GAS AND OXYGEN FOR MANY YEARS. IT'S CHEAP AND IS USUALLY FOUND IN MOST AREA OF THE ... | |
| Does 18 KT stand for 18 Karat gold? | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Can the hallmark for gold or white gold be marked as KT as well as CT or K for karat/carat? I ... A: THERE ARE DESIGNATIONS FOR GOLD (KARAT)QUALITY UP TO 24K OR PURE GOLD AND THERE IS WEIGHT FOR ... | |
| selling stones | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: If someone walked into a broker's shop (in the Manhattan Diamond District, for example) and offered ... A: I WOULD SAY THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME THE SELLER WOULD BE REQUIRED TO HAVE I.D. AND THE PROVENANCE OF ... | |
| rhodium plating on gemstones | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I bought a gold ring from HSN with a pave setting of sapphires and emerald, and the emerald has ... A: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE RHODIUM PLATING MAY HAVE PEELED OFF UNDER THE STONE. IF THE RING WAS RESIZED ... | |
| Black Stains | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9ct gold pendant and it has some black stains or some kind of dirt build up. I have tried ... A: YOUR BEST BET IS TO HAVE THE PENDANT POLISHED BY A JEWELER AND EXTENDED ULTRASONIC CLEANING. 9K GOLD ... | |
| Gemstone drilling | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm very interested in drilling my own gemstones. I prefer to use a thicker hemp, and therefore need ... A: YOU COULD NOT HOLD A GEMSTONE IN YOUR HAND. IT MIGHT MOVE AND FOR SURE IT IS GOING TO GET VERY HOT. ... | |
| Gold discoloration | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently broke an old theromometer and got mercury on a green gold band I was wearing. The metal ... A: WHAT HAS HAPPENED IS THE MERCURY HAS COATED THE ENTIRE RING LIKE A PLATING. MERCURY HAS AN AFFINITY ... | |
| Diamonds | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: Why is the diamond the hardest substance on earth what makes it so hard? thank you hope you can ... A: DIAMOND IS COMPOSED OF PURE CARBON AND IS THE WORLDS HARDEST NATURAL SUBSTANCE. IT FORMS UNDER ... | |
| gold brooch one ruby and two dimonds | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: hello i was hopeing you may be able to help me i have what ive been told is a 18 centery gold ... A: I'M SORRY BUT I CAN'T BE MUCH HELP ON THIS ONE. THESE SYMBOLS HAVE MANY MEANINGS BUT PARTIAL ONES ... | |
| repairing | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I have several pieces of plated holloware that have either broken feet or handles. Also have a ... A: DEPENDING ON THE CONDITION OF THE BREAK AND THE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE PIECE A SOFT SOLDER MAY WORK ... | |
| Engagement ring sizing | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: My daughter had her platinum engagement ring sized and now their is gold color near the sizing? ... A: PLATINUM SOLDER IF POSSIBLE OR SILVER SOLDER OR WHITE GOLD SOLDER. YOU'LL SEE THAT ANY OF THESE MAY ... | |
| Engagement ring sizing | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: My daughter had her platinum engagement ring sized and now their is gold color near the sizing? ... A: MORE THAN LIKELY GOLD SOLDER WAS USED OR AN ALLOY PLATINUM SOLDER. GOLD SOLDER WILL STICK TO ... | |
| Diamond ring symbols?? | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I got a ring at an antique shop it is marked 10K and then it is marked with what looks like a ... A: WELL THE ONLY SYMBOL I KNOW IS '10K'. IT IS USED FOR GOLD QUALITY. THE OTHER SYMBOL DOESN'T HAVE ... | |
| My ring's description | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Hey Peter. I recently purchased a white gold ring. I am not familiar with these bands but I am ... A: YOU GOT IT MOSTLY RIGHT. "14KW" IS 14 KARAT WHITE GOLD. "D1/10" DIAMONDS IN THE RING ARE 10 AND THE ... | |
| Semi-Precious Stones | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I saw your comments and I guess you are from New york and require some semi-precious stones from ... A: I'M ACTUALLY FROM DETROIT AND LIVE IN ALASKA NOW. I LIVED IN THAILAND FOR YEARS AND BOUGHT MANY ... | |
| brazilian emeralds still in stone | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know what something like this is worth as well as where to sell it. A: THERE ARE MANY VARIABLES THAT DETERMINE VALUE OF A SPECIMEN. THE GEM MATERIAL HAS TO BE EVALUATED BY ... | |
| Sapphires | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Have about 15 cut blue sapphires that I bought in Cambodia several years ago, and now would like to ... A: ALL SELLERS OF SAPPHIRES ARE ALSO BUYERS. MANY SAPPHIRES FROM CAMBODIA ARE UNTREATED AND USUALLY OF ... | |
| Thailand and DAC rings | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I picked up 2 rings at an estate sale from someone who worked in the jewelry business (whatever that ... A: THERE ARE MANY PIECES OF SILVER JEWELRY ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH GENUINE STONES INCLUDING DIAMONDS. ... | |
| Thailand and DAC rings | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I picked up 2 rings at an estate sale from someone who worked in the jewelry business (whatever that ... A: YOU KNOW A LOT MORE THAN YOU THINK. YOU GOT IT ALL RIGHT! THEY ARE STERLING SILVER RINGS MADE IN ... | |
| milky quartz | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: i was jogging in the woods one day when all the sudden i see this rock. it is about 3in. by 1 in. so ... A: MILKY QUARTZ IS RARELY USED IN JEWELRY MAKING AND IS VERY COMMON AND NOT OF ANY COMMERCIAL VALUE. IF ... | |
| 3 carat tanzanite ring | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a ring with a 3 carat very blue/purple natural tanzanite stone set in 14k with ... A: THE FINE LINES IN THE STONE ARE NORMAL INCLUSIONS AND NOT VERY SERIOUS. IS THE CHIP ON THE BOTTOM ... | |
| Raw amethyst | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a large stone of raw amethyst. How do I go about selling it? A: ROUGH AMYTHYST CAN BE SOLD ON EBAY OR TO COLLECTORS. CUTTERS USUALLY BUY FROM SUPPLIERS AND IF THEY ... | |
| gemstones | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: What is the surface reflection in a gemstone called?(( I was told the word was "Euro-speak" whatever ... A: THERE ARE A FEW TERMS USED TO DESCRIBE THE REFLECTION OF LIGHT ON A GEM FACET. IT IS REFERED TO AS ... | |
| Hallmark or Makers Mark | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: ive have bought a set of fish forks and knives, british ithink and not modern, they say sterling ... A: WITHOUT HALLMARKS YOU CANNOT DATE IT. IT MEANS THEY ARE MODERN REMAKES AND NO COMPANY NAME IS ... | |
| replating rings | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I have several rings that were gold plated and after wearing them a long time, the plating has come ... A: IT IS VERY EASY TO REPLATE JEWELRY. MOST JEWELRY STORES CAN DO A REPLATE. THE RINGS MUST BE IN GOOD ... | |
| Diamond caret | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I want to know...how do u find the value of any diamond jewellaery and the authenticity of diamond ... A: THE BEST WAY TO EVALUATE A DIAMOND IS TO HAVE A GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST APPRAISE IT. HE WILL CERTIFY THE ... | |
| information on stone | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I have been given a ring it belong to my father who died its a mans ring the unusual stone is set in ... A: IT SOUNDS LIKE A MATERIAL CALLED ALEXANDRITE. IT IS A COLOR CHANGING GEM THAT CHANGES COLOR IN ... | |
| Possible Diamond Ring Found | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I recently inherited a 10K 'Diamnond' ring. The band has a diamond symbol engraved next to 10K and ... A: SOUNDS LIKE A 'CZ' CENTER STONE. MOST 10K RINGS ARE NOT SET WITH A DIAMOND. THE DIAMOND SYMBOL IS ... | |
| diamond is loose... | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I have had my 4 prong platinum engagement ring for 3 weeks! It is a 1.88 round diamond. I noticed ... A: MANY TIMES A STONE WILL LOOSEN UP VERY QUICKLY FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. THE MAIN THING IS YOU KNOW. ... | |
| diamond stud | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I came here to ask u about a problem created by myself actually, see I had two diamonds studs in ... A: QUITE A STORY. I WOULD SUGGEST YOU BUY NEW STUD EARRINGS WITHOUT THE DIAMONDS. YOU HAVE THE ... | |
| BEZEL SETTING - CZ BY THE YARD | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: It means a lot, I have a quick question, they have "cz by the yard" designs out there, the bezel ... A: THOSE SETTINGS ARE SPECIAL CASTINGS AND THE STONES ARE MOUNTED FROM THE BACK. SO ALL THE SOLDERING ... | |
| Fake or Real? | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a ring from a seller on ebay. This was the description given to me. "Australia ... A: THERE IS NO WAY I CAN TELL YOU IF IT IS FAKE OR REAL BY LOOKING AT A PHOTO. THESE ARE SUPPOSEDLY ... | |
| 10K ring with stone | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: I was given a 10K gold ring with the marking JCM in the band. What does JCM stand for? Also, I was ... A: MORE THAN LIKELY THE JCM STAMP IS THE MANUFACTURERS STAMP.YOUR RIGHT THEY DON'T USUALLY SET DIAMONDS ... | |
| Where To Sell My Gold Bar | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Back in early 2006, I bought a gold investment bar of .9999 pure gold for around $450. I just ... A: I THINK YOU NEED TO CHECK YOUR MATH. HOW MANY OUNCES IS THE BAR? DID YOU PAY $450 FOR ONE OUNCE OR ... | |
| minerals | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: What's harder, minerals or metals. A: METALS ARE MINERALS! BUT NOT ALL MINERALS ARE METALS. SO EACH HAS A DIFFERENT HARDNESS. HARDNESS IS ... | |
| Diamonds | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: Lumette, My name is Jack and I am in third grade in New Jersey. I am doing a project on diamonds ... A: YOU HAVE THE BASICS RIGHT ON DIAMONDS. THEY USUALLY FORM IN A 'CRYSTAL HABIT' OF CUBE OR AN ... | |
| fay cullen | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: Sorry earlier for all the accidental reprints...oopsies. I enjoyed your answer though. I have yet ... A: I HAVE HAD NO DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH 'FAY CULLEN' AND CANNOT RECOMEND OR NOT. WITH A STONE THAT ... | |
| diamond synthetics | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: My question may seem obvious to you, however, I need things clarified for myself. I am engaged and ... A: I'VE READ BOTH YOUR QUESTIONS AND I WILL TRY TO ANSWER ALL THAT I CAN. YOU'VE ALREADY RESEARCHED ... | |
| P14K | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: The other day, my grandmother gave me a ring that used to be her aunt's. It is a bridal set-- ... A: I BELIEVE THE 'P' IN FRONT OF THE 14K MEANS 'PLUMB' OR TRUE 14K GOLD. THEY ALLOY THE GOLD WITH ... | |
| Onyx stones | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: What are the different types of black onyx stones? How can you find out the exact quality or the ... A: WELL LET ME BE QUITE HONEST WITH YOU. ALL BLACK ONYX IS DYED. THERE IS NO SUCH THING IN NATURE AS ... | |
| 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: SOUNDS LIKE A VERY IMPRESSIVE STONE. I CANNOT GIVE YOU AN ACCURATE ASSESSMENT WITHOUT ACTUALLY ... | |
| Just not ready to pay for it yet. | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I won an auction on bidz.com and now I'm not sure if these earrings are worth it. The only ... A: IF I WAS YOU I WOULD FIND OUT A WHOLE LOT MORE. WHAT IS THE WEIGHT AND QUALITY OF THE DIAMONDS, ... | |
| moissanite/bella luce | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: i am very confused. hsn supposedly uses bella luce simulates which are supposed to be mfg by bella ... A: I AM A LITTLE CONFUSED ALSO. BELLA LUCE DOES NOT IDENTIFY ITS DIAMOND SIMULANTS AS 'MOISSANITE' BUT ... | |
| gold | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: what is 18 carot gold plated A: 18 KARAT GOLD PLATED IS A COMMON WAY THAT RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS SELL JEWELRY. GOLD IS USUALLY ... | |
| Geology question | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I study science with Ms. Mary de Sá and we are doing a science project about geology. I think if you ... A: I'M A LITTLE CONFUSED WITH YOUR QUESTION. ARE YOU WANTING TO KNOW WHICH STONES ARE THE MOST DENSELY ... | |
| recycling of gems | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know the recycling process of precious gems. Could you please help with it? A: GEMS ARE RECYLED IN THE MOST COMMON WAY, BY REPOLISHING OR RECUTTING. IF THE STONE IS COMPLETLY ... | |
| MANUFACTURE OF PIN | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a De'ante' pin can be used as a pendent also. Large withh a smokey rhinestone(rd.) Any idea ... A: SORRY TO SAY I DON'T HAVE A CLUE ON COSTUME JEWELRY EXCEPT FOR THE OLDER PIECES FROM THE 20'S & ... | |
| Ring markings | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: have got a gold cluster type ring, diamonds set around a blue stone,the only markings on this are ... A: SINCE THERE IS NO GOLD QUALITY STAMP LIKE '18K' OR '14K' THEN I WOULD BE SUSPECT OF THE TOTAL ... | |
| tanzanite | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: Is tanzanite a soft gem? I had a friend tell me it was. I've never heard of the tanzanite being a ... A: Tanzanite is considered a soft stone compared to sapphire, ruby, diamond and emerald. all the others ... | |
| Diamond question | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I've noticed that diamond earrings are cheaper than a diamond ring. Why is that? And also, my main ... A: DIAMOND EARRINGS ARE USUALLY OF LOWER QUALITY THAN STONES IN A RING. FOLKS LOOK MORE CRITICALLY AT ... | |
| puchasing a 2 carat or larger quality diamond at a good price | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I am in the market to replace my wedding ring with a new, larger quality diamond somewhere in the 2 ... A: THE MOST AND BEST DIAMONDS ARE IN NEW YORK CITY. BUT IF YOU CAN'T GET THERE THEN THE NEXT BEST THING ... | |
| my jeweller gouged my blue zircon | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I recently took my ring in to get sized and I noticed 2 days later that the setting was off and my ... A: HOW UNFORTUNATE. THE JEWELER SHOULD HAVE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED YOU. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AND SHOULD BE ... | |
| can you tell me anything about the value of my ring? | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a ring which i have been told is worth money but don't know how much for sure. Can you help? ... A: WELL YOU'VE ASKED ME AN IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION. TO DETERMINE VALUE I WOULD NEED TO KNOW A WHOLE LOT ... | |
| green amber | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: I would like a history lesson ,imported necklace trinity knot/green amber , from Ireland. A: THE TRINITY KNOT IS A CLASSIC IRISH SYMBOL USED FOR CENTURIES IN JEWELRY MAKING. THE COMBINATION OF ... | |
| topez gem stones | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: While on a cruise to Alaska the jewelry store on the ship had some beautiful topaz stones, one of ... A: THE TOPAZ YOU SAW WAS SOMETHING CALLED "MYSTIC TOPAZ" WHICH IS A COATED STONE. MOST OF THE TOPAZ ON ... | |
| origin of ring | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: my ring appears to be a orange sapphire 10mmx7mm emerald cut with few inclusions it is a dark pinky ... A: HARD TO TELL WHAT KIND OF STONE YOU HAVE OTHER THAN THE COLOR. THE STAMP INSIDE IS PROBABLY A ... | |
| Can diamonds be set in sterling? | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I am looking to have my engagement diamond reset for my 10th anniversary next month, and I have ... A: THERE ARE A COUPLE OF WAYS TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. YOU COULD BUY THE STERLING SILVER MOUNTING AND ... | |
| DIAMONDS | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: ARE REAL DIAMONDS PUT IN 10K GOLD JEWELRY? A: REAL DIAMONDS WERE NOT NORMALLY FOUND IN 10K GOLD JEWELRY UNTIL RECENT YEARS. TO LOWER THE COSTS AND ... | |
| 14K Brooch | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4leaf clover diamond brooch that is 14K..It is just hallmarked with the letter "T" in a ... A: AS YOU KNOW THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF HALLMAKS OUT THERE FOR MANY MANY YEARS. I PERSONALLY DON'T ... | |
| diamond ring | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: My ring is marked 18K for the gold i know, but next to that it is marked what looks like HGE and a ... A: THE MARKING "HGE" AFTER THE 18K STAMP MEANS THE RING IS PROBABLY SILVER WITH 18K YELLOW HEAVY GOLD ... | |
| scratches in gems | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a ruby with a few light and surface scratches in it. Where can I go to get the scratches out ... A: RUBY IS A VERY HARD MINERAL BUT DOES SHOW WEAR OVER THE YEARS. IT'S A VERY SIMPLE THING TO POLISH ... | |
| mickey mouse watch | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a Mickey Mouse Watch from when I was a child it has a black leather band and has a Mickey ... A: WATCHES LIKE YOURS SELL FOR $35-$75 DEPENDING ON CONDITION AND IF YOU HAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX AND ... | |
| engagement rings | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I found my dream engagement ring aboard the Carnival Conquest in their stores in Dec. 2006. It had ... A: SORRY TO SAY IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW WHICH JEWELRY LINE THEY CARRY BUT I'M SURE IT IS AVAILABLE ... | |
| Rare Australian Ocean Jasper | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: "I have a beautiful flat pear shape 78ct Aussie Ocean Jasper. It has excellent polish and beautiful ... A: YOUR PEAR SHAPED PIECE OF "AUSTRALIAN OCEAN JASPER" SOUNDS VERY ATTRACTIVE. I AS AN APPRAISER MUST ... | |
| cutting agate | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible to shape agate slices using diamond tipped burrs/drills? I have a piece that is a ... A: IN A WORD....YES. JUST BE CAREFUL WITH THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE BURRS/DRILLS. DIAMOND CUTS THROUGH ... | |
| Smoky quartz | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm considering buying a very larges smoky quartz ring from QVC it is a design by David Sigal. I ... A: SMOKEY QUARTZ CAN BE NATURAL IN COLOR AND THE FACT THAT IT IS QUARTZ IS EASY TO PROVE. YOU WOULD ... | |
| a mysterious black stone | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I am collecting gems and minerals. Recently I bought a black stone-8x5 cm, polished. It has white ... A: IT SOUNDS TO LIKE A HYDROUS CHALCEDONY. I HAVE ONE. IT IS A NATURAL STONE THAT HAS WATER TRAPPED ... | |
| Sapphire | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I saw a sapphire ring on Ebay. The listing states that it is a 100% Natural Blue Sapphire. Does ... A: A "100% NATURAL BLUE SAPPHIRE" IS A NATURAL STONE NOT MAN-MADE THAT HAS NOT BEEN COLOR ENHANCED i.e. ... | |
| ring | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: could you tell me if it his possible to stretch a gold ring,the one i have in mind has gems in the ... A: IT REALLY DEPENDS HOW FAR YOU NEED TO STRETCH IT AND HOW THE STONES ARE SET. THE SAFEST WAY TO MAKE ... | |
| gemstones | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: i bought a mixed faceted parcel of gemstones and took them to a local jewler who proceded to tell me ... A: FOR SOME REASON MOST JEWELERS FEEL THREATENED RATHER THAN FORTUNATE THAT A CUSTOMER MAY BUY A LOOSE ... | |
| Hallmarks on gold | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 rings that have a stamp of 750 an 18k on them. They have no other marks on them and smell ... A: BOTH STAMPS ARE USED TO IDNTIFY GOLD CONTENT FOR 18 KARAT GOLD. THAT DOESN'T MEAN THEY ARE IN FACT ... | |
| manufacturers and designers | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: I want to develop a jewelry line, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, broaches. Can you recommend some ... A: THERE LITERALY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THAT CAN DO THAT TYPE OF WORK. HOWEVER THERE ARE SOME THAT DO IT ... | |
| "STAR-BLUE" ? | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I recently inherited my grandmother's diamond ring. It is a 1/2 carat diamond set in a pretty ... A: IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE A VERY SPECIAL FAMILY HEIRLOOM. IN THE PAST DIAMOND RING COMPANIES HAVE USED ... | |
| Tazanite vs Tanzanite | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: Is there a difference between these two stones? Is there such a thing as Tazanite? If so what is the ... A: TAZANITE AND TANZANITE ARE IN FACT ONE AND THE SAME STONE. TAZANITE IS THE COMMON MISPELLING OF ... | |
| 8mm x 22mm facetted amethyst stone | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: Peter, I am looking for a pre-cut 8 x 22 amethyst for an existing ring that I have. Can you tell ... A: BEST PLACE TO LOOK FOR A STONE IS ON EBAY. PLEASE SAY WHAT SHAPE, IS IT A MARQUISE, OCTOGON, OVAL ... | |
| identification mark | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a necklace that I don't recognize the identification mark on it. It is a capitol letter M ... A: THE MARK YOU DESCRIBE, AN M WITH A LINE THROUGH IT IS PROBABLY A HALLMARK OF THE MANUFACTURER. THERE ... | |
| what is this marking on a ring I found | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: I found a ring in the shape of a flower. On the inside of the band, it has a stamp. The first part ... A: YOU ARE RIGHT IT IS PROBABLY STERLING SILVER. THE DIAMOND STAMP HAS NO REAL MEANING AND IS PROBABLY ... | |
| old jewelry | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: What is the best way of turning old and damaged jewelry into cash? I do not have enough to bother ... A: GOLD IS GOLD AND HAS A MARKET VALUE. YOU NEED TO FIND SOMONE WHO BUYS GOLD AND NOT A JEWELER. LOOK ... | |
| bronze turning skin color | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a bronze ring that turns my skin green. How can I avoid this happening? I don't leave it on ... A: BRONZE JEWELRY IS NOT VERY POPULAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT TURNS YOUR FINGER GREEN. THE LONGER YOU ... | |
| diamond coated CZ | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I am in the beginning stages of opening a store selling high quality CZ jewelry. I have spent a lot ... A: IN TODAYS ENVIRONMENT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMULATED DIAMONDS AS WELL AS SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS. MAKE ... | |
| emerald pricing | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: can you give me any understanding of emerald pricing. there are such huge discrepancies...and they ... A: IT TAKES TIME AND MONEY TO GET TO THE WHOLESALE LEVEL. START ATTENDING ALL THE GEM SHOWS YOU CAN AND ... | |
| emerald pricing | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: can you give me any understanding of emerald pricing. there are such huge discrepancies...and they ... A: EMERALD PRICING IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT CALCULATIONS IN GEM PRICING. ALMOST ALL NATURAL ... | |
| costume jewelry | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: .Do you know where I can sell collectible/costume jewelry? I do not have access to a private ... A: UNFORTUNATELY SOME OF THE BEST VENUES FOR COLLECTIBLES IS ON THE NET. HOWEVER YOU CAN ALSO USE A ... | |
| Markings.. | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: This past christmas i received and a small circular pendant necklace, on a small thin chain. I was ... A: IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU GOT THE LINGO DOWN. YOU ARE RIGHT IT IS ALL 10K GOLD. THE OTHER LETTERS PROBABLY ... | |
| sudden visible change in my diamond | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: Can you have a diamond repaired to hide a chip?I recently brought my ring to my local jeweler. ... A: YES FORTUNATELY YOU CAN. I SHOULD HAVE MENTIONED IT IN THE OTHER ANSWER. THE DIAMOND CAN BE ... | |
| sudden visible change in my diamond | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently brought my ring to my local jeweler. Approximately 1 week later I noticed a giant chip in ... A: I DON'T THINK THE FACT THAT YOU BROUGHT THE RING TO A LOCAL JEWELER WOULD NOT HAVE ANY BEARING ON ... | |
| diamond tennis bracelet | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: My husband bought a diamond tennis bracelet at a pawn shop a few weeks ago. It has 195 diamonds in ... A: THERE ARE MANY HALLMARKS THAT ARE SIMILAR BUT THERE IS ONE COMPANY NAMED 'JAFA GOLD' THAT MAKES ... | |
| buyers | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: i want import semi precious stones from iran to newyork. where can i find the buyer list in newyork A: IF ONLY IT WERE THAT EASY. MOST BUYERS LISTS ARE CULMINATION OF A LOT OF HARD WORK AND GETTING ... | |
| Ring Trademark Symbol | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I am looking at replacing my engagement ring so I can set it in white gold; it is currently in ... A: I AM REALLY BAD ON TRADEMERK STAMPS SINCE I LEARNED A LONG TIME AGO THAT THERE ARE LITTERALY ... | |
| sapphires | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: Isit true that the darker the sapphire, the cheaper it is? A: IN A WORD, YES. MOST STONES ON THE MARKET TODAY ARE COMMERCIAL GRADE SAPPHIRES. THEY ARE VERY VERY ... | |
| Quality of QVC gemstones | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: I purchased a peridot ring from QVC and needed it sized, I took it to a local jeweler to have it ... A: HAPPY HOLIDAYS HEIDI! WELL THIS SOUNDS LIKE AN EXCUSE TO ME, I MAY BE WRONG. IF THE STONE SPARKLED ... | |
| Silver coating on gems | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me whether the procedure of coating the base of gems with silver is /was used on ... A: THE PROCESS IS CALLED FOIL BACKING. THIS PROCESS WAS/IS USED FOR SIMULATED STONES. THE ONES USED TO ... | |
| Diamond ring broken prong | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: I took in a synthetic stone ring for sizing and some gold ruby earring hoops in for post repair to ... A: WELL UNFORTUNATELY SOME FOLKS ARE NOT AS HONEST AS MOST PEOPLE. HOWEVER WHAT THE PERSON TOLD YOU IN ... | |
| value of 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: YOUR AMBER SOUNDS INTRIGUING. THERE IS NO WAY I COULD GIVE YOU AN ACCURATE GUESS AS TO THE VALUE. I ... | |
| 18k ring with Diamonds | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: but it has 18k t6epad or 18k tgepad any ideas on what that means they are the only markings I can ... A: DID YOU FIND THIS RING? THE 18K DEFINITELY MEANS THERE IS 18K GOLD IN THIS RING BUT I THINK FROM THE ... | |
| diamond earrings | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a pair of diamond earrings and I was wondering if it was harmfull to the earrings if I tan in ... A: THE SHORT ANSWER IS - N0. HOWEVER ULTRAVIOLET RAYS CAN UNDER SOME CONDITIONS AND VERY RARELY CAUSE ... | |
| Cutting a tourmaline | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: Forgive my ignorance here, as I'm just starting to work with tourmaline. I have purchased a gorgeous ... A: SORRY TO ANSWER SO LATE. IF YOU HAVE NEVER CUT TOURMALINE BEFORE GO GET A SCRAP PIECE TO EXPERIMENT ... | |
| orthoclase | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: One of 100%intensity peaks of orthoclase feldspar in x-ray diffractogram sometimes merges the 100% ... A: I DON'T THINK MY EXPERTISE IN XRAY DIFFRACTION IS WHAT YOURS IS BUT I DO KNOW THAT THERE ARE MANY ... | |
| Diamond ring marking | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a diamond ring with a setting consisting of a solitaire with baguettes on each side. The ... A: IT COULD BE ONE MANY TRADEMARK STAMPS USED BY VARIOUS COMPANIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. IT TAKES DAYS ... | |
| name jewellery | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: The product varies, a ring which has a person/s name on the shoulders or pendant with peoples name ... A: WELL CAROLINE YOU ARE RIGHT. SOME COMPANIES OUTLINE LETTERS IN BLACK PAINT THAT IS MADE FOR METAL. ... | |
| name jewellery | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I really hope you can help. We are a jewellery manufacturer in the UK & are desparate to produce ... A: I WANT TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION BUT I'M AFRAID I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION. WHEN YOU SAY ... | |
| hallmark stamp on ring | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a silver ring that has a stamped logo on the outside. Its what it looks like to be a "33" in ... A: TO TELL THE TRUTH THERE ARE SO MANY HALLMARKS THAT THERE ARE BOOKS THAT LIST THEM. I AM PERSONALLY ... | |
| Ocean Jasper | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: 1. Ocean Jasper is also known as Fish-Eye Jasper or Orbicular Jasper, or Moon Jewel Jasper. Here ... A: NOW I KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT. ORBICULAR JASPER IS THE NAME I AM FARMILIAR WITH. IT IS ... | |
| stone pricing | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: My parents have inherited a nice stone that they want me to try and sell for them. I’ve never tried ... A: I HAVE BEEN SELLING STONES FOR YEARS AND I STILL CAN'T SAY WHICH MEDIUM IS THE BEST FOR SELLING. I ... | |
| rough diamond? | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: Awesome...any idea where I could get my hands on that?So how do i find out if a stone is a rough ... A: YOU CAN GET ROUGH UNCUT SYNTHETIC SAPPHIRE/RUBY AT ANY LAPIDARY STORE (A PLACE WHERE YOU BUY ... | |
| rough diamond? | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: So how do i find out if a stone is a rough diamond? Is there anything I can do myself? A: WELL SINCE DIAMOND IS THE HARDEST SUBSTANCE IN NATURE, IF YOU CAN FIND A PIECE OF CORUNDUM ... | |
| drilling equipment | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering what you think is the best overall deal when looking for a jewelry drill? I'm ... A: DEPENDING ON WHAT MATERIAL YOU ARE DRILLING YOU WOULD DEFINITELY NEED A VARIABLE SPEED DRILL MOTOR ... | |
| A Diamond has cleavage but not fractures? | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: My geology teacher was talking about minerals having cleavage and/or fractures. I asked him if the ... A: DIAMOND HAS 4 DIRECTIONS OF PERFECT CLEAVAGE. DIAMOND ALSO HAS FRACTURES OCASSIONALLY. FRACTURES ... | |
| diamelle, the nature of the beast | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1 ct diamelle and was curious about your answer to another's question in ... A: THE REASON I DID NOT MENTION DIAMELLE IS BECAUSE IT IS A TRADE NAME. THE ONLY TRADE NAME THAT IS ... | |
| fake or not? | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: my boyfriend last year gave me a necklace. He said the diamonds were real. They are very tiny ... A: I WILL TELL YOU THAT THE STAMP ON THE NECKLACE '10K' MEANS IT IS TEN CARAT GOLD AND 'cz' USUALLY ... | |
| hallmark/makers mark, 14kt gold? | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a what i believe to be a 14kt white gold 5 stone diamond anniversary band with two burnished ... A: WHAT IS THE REASON YOU BELIEVE THE RING IS 14K AND DIAMOND? DID YOU BUY IT FROM A JEWELER WHO SAID ... | |
| Loose Gemstones | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a substantial amount of damaged jewelry that I am considereng selling to a refinery. A lot of ... A: DEPENDS ON WHAT STONES YOU HAVE. DIAMONDS ARE THE MOST SALABLE AND THEN COLORED STONES. THE SMALL ... | |
| Selling Gems | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: My husband bought some gems and stones (rubies, emeralds, alexandrite, lapis etc...) during his tour ... A: LOTS OF FOLKS OVER THE YEARS HAVE ASKED ME THAT SAME QUESTION. YOU HAVE THE SPECTRUM OF GEMS. THEY ... | |
| Bidz.com | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: My wife is excited about Bidz.com, where a person may bid for expensive jewelry and maybe get it for ... A: I PERSONALLY HAVE NOT BOUGHT ANYTHING THROUGH BIDZ.COM AND CAN'T SAY MUCH ABOUT THEM OTHER THAN WHAT ... | |
| CZ stones | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: you used to manufactor for QVC and I was thinking about getting a ring from there but they are cz's ... A: BELIEVE IT OR NOT THERE ARE DIFFERENT QUALITIES OF CZ BUT NOT LIKE YOU THINK. THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE ... | |
| Gems? | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I recently bought a lot of jewelry at a friends estate sale. There are several rings. One in ... A: I BELIEVE YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE GOLD ELECTROPLATE, MORE THAN LIKELY THE STONES ARE NOT GENUINE.THE ... | |
| Platnum markings | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: Is it common for platnum rings to be marked with something other then PLAT? And if so, what other ... A: SORRY TO BE THE BEARER OF BAD NEWS BUT PLATINUM IN MODERN TIMES IS ALWAYS STAMPED 'PLAT'. ONLY OLDER ... | |
| Care and Strorage of Antique Jade | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: Peter, How should I properly care for and store jade objects? I currently have several pieces ... A: JADE IS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST GEMS AROUND. NOT HARDEST, TOUGHEST. THAT MEANS IT CAN TAKE A LOT OF ... | |
| about diamonds | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: how can you tell if a diamond is real or not A: WELL THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO TELL IF A DIAMOND IS "REAL" OR NOT. BY REAL I SUSPECT YOU MEAN A NATURAL ... | |
| Sell raw gems | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I have done a bit of gem mining and have some pretty good size gems such as ruby,s, saphire's, smoky ... A: DEPENDING ON A LOT OF THINGS WITH THE ROUGH STONES DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU SELL THEM. IF THE ROUGH IS ... | |
| geology | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: how are gems prepared for use as jewelry? A: THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION WITH A LONG ANSWER. ALMOST EVERY GEM MATERIAL HAS A PARTICULAR PROCESS IT ... | |
| compromise | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: so buying diamonds on line is very problematic then ? rgsthks for reply. so how do I know if a stone ... A: BUYING DIAMONDS ON LINE IS FOR THE HIGHLY EXPEIENCED BUYER. I HAVE BOUGHT AND SOLD ON LINE AND IT ... | |
| compromise | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: thks for reply. so how do I know if a stone is well cut ? are there questiosn to ask ? rules to ... A: BEIEVE IT OR NOT YOU ARE THE BEST JUDGE OF THAT. THE BEST CUT ARE THE STONES THAT LOOK THE BEST. ... | |
| compromise | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: If you had to make a compromise (because of budget) would you go for lower grade clairty or lower ... A: MY PERSONAL PREFERENCE IS FOR A HIGHER COLOR. A G SI2 WOULD BE GREAT, THE SI3 MAY BE SEEN WITH THE ... | |
| sparkle | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1.5 carat Dream diamond engagement ring. The setting is a contemporary Scott ... A: THE PICTURES ON THE INTERNET ARE MOSTLY CORRECT. THE LIGHT COMES FROM THE TOP OF THE STONE GOES IN ... | |
| Diamond clarity | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: What does "Si3" or S12" mean for clarity in a diamond? I thought "S" stood for "slight inclusions", ... A: THERE ARE DIFFERENT DEGREES OF CLARITY IN DIAMOND GRADING. NO FLAWS TO A 10X LOUPE BY AN EXPERIENCED ... | |
| Diamonique versus CZ | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: I know that both the Diamonique and CZ (not including Mossanite) are both simulated stones, but is ... A: BASICALLY BOTH ARE CUBIC ZIRCONIUM OR VERY CLOSE TO IT. THEY ARE BOTH ABOUT THE SAME IN QUALITY, THE ... | |
| Windows In Cut Gemstones | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: I'm confused about what a Window in a Gemstone looks like, having seen no photo examples on the ... A: The term window used in the context of colored stones and even diamonds refers to a flaw in the cut ... | |
| Scratched Citrine in Bezel Set | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: I own a very lovely David Yurman Square 8mm Citrine ring Bezel Set in Sterling Silver. What would it ... A: I AM ASSUMING THE 8MM CITRINE IS ROUND BRILLIANT CUT. ALSO ASSUMING IT IS OF GOOD QUALITY AND COLOR. ... | |
| sodering near stones | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: is there some sort of comprehensive index of heat resistance of stones i am interested in a project ... A: EACH MINERAL HAS A CRTAIN RESISTANCE TO HEAT BUT THE STRUCTURE OF EACH MAY VARY AND ACTUAL HEAT ... | |
| Blue Topaz ring | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: My boyfried just bought me a Blue Topaz ring for my birthday and gave it to me and looking online, ... A: LOTS OF FOLKS ASK THE SAME QUESTION ABOUT JEWELRY THEY BOUGHT. IF YOU LOOK HARD ENOUGH YOU WILL ... | |
| 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: I'M NOT SURE IF THERE IS A DOCTORATE DEGREE OFFERED IN GEMOLOGY FROM ANY UNIVERSITY. THERE ARE ... | |
| Maker's Mark in ring | 2/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a ring of my deceased mother's that my dad gave her in 1923. It has a mark inside that is in ... A: THAT IS PROBABLY A HALLMARK BUT THERE WOULD HAVE TO BE MORE TO MAKE AN ABSOLUTE I.D. . YOU COULD TRY ... | |
| Moldavite | 12/22/2005 |
| Q: Peter, I recently purchased an approximately 10 carat faceted pear shaped moldavite with ... A: YES IN FACT YOU DID BUY A PIECE OF GLASS. IT IS "NATURAL" GLASS. IT WAS MADE BY NATURE. THERE IS A ... | |
| synthetic diamonds vs. simulated diams. vs diamonique | 12/21/2005 |
| Q: My question is can you visually tell the differences between the 3 stones? I would really like to ... A: HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU TO MARKUS, TO THE HIGHLY TRAINED GEMOLOGIST IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO TELL ... | |
| A few questions on minerals. | 11/16/2005 |
| Q: Please help me! No one else will answer these questions and i need a answer! 1. What is the rarest ... A: 1. QUARTZ COMES IN ALL COLORS BUT RED AND BLUE ARE THE RAREST. 2. AMBER IS THE ONLY ORGANIC GEM ... | |
| minerals | 11/15/2005 |
| Q: 1. Why can you see through some minerals and not through others? 2. Why do some minerals have shapes ... A: HERE ARE MY OTHER ANSWERS FOR SIMILAR QUESTIONS. Mr. LUMETTA: My name is Camila Crespo Ortega I ... | |
| Diamonique vs. Simulated Diamonds | 11/11/2005 |
| Q: My wife is interested in the man made diamonds. I am wondering whether there is a difference ... A: YOU ARE CONFUSING MAN MADE SIMULATED DIAMONDS WITH MAN MADE REAL DIAMONDS. REAL DIAMONDS HAVE BEEN ... | |
| Geology | 11/8/2005 |
| Q: Mr. LUMETTA: My name is Camila Crespo Ortega I am a student at the American School in Rio de ... A: WELL I'LL BE GLAD TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AND THOSE OF YOUR CLASSMATES. 1. I LOVED TO COLLECT ... | |
| Questions | 11/4/2005 |
| Q: 1)Peter, How can you tell the diffrence between fool's gold and real gold? 2)What stones/gems can ... A: THESE ARE A WHOLE LOT OF QUESTIONS. SO HERE IS THE SHORT COURSE IN GEMOLOGY: 1. REAL GOLD IS VERY ... | |
| Minerlas | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: What are solutions that minerals can make? A: I'M NOT QUITE SURE OF YOUR QUESTION, BUT I THINK THAT MINERALS CAN MAKE AS MANY SOLUTIONS AS COULD ... | |
| selling diamond bracelet | 10/9/2005 |
| Q: I am in Pittsburgh, planning to sell a diamond bracelet. This is new to me. Do you know of the ... A: I'M SORRY BUT I HAVE NO IDEA OF THE LIPPINCOTT CO.'S REPUTATION AND I HAVE HAD NO DIRECT DEALINGS ... | |
| Synthetic Diamonds/Diamond Substitute | 9/27/2005 |
| Q: I am in the process of picking out an engagement ring and lucky for my fiancee, I do not want a ... A: FOR THE MONEY TODAY THE BEST DIAMOND SIMULANT IS MOISSANITE. CUBIC ZIRCONIUM IS A CHEAP ALTERNATIVE ... | |
| selling diamond bracelet | 9/25/2005 |
| Q: I am completely new to the world of fine jewellry, but recently acquired a bracelet containing 44 ... A: WHAT MOST DIAMOND AND GOLD JEWELRY BUYERS PAY IS THE GOLD WEIGHT AND MAYBE A FEW DOLLARS FOR ... | |
| Diamonds | 9/22/2005 |
| Q: My mother used to collect stones from around the world. I was looking through her collection and ... A: UNFORTUNATELY THERE ARE LITTERALLY HUNDREDS OF STONES THAT ARE HARDER THAN GLASS. IF IT LOOKS LIKE ... | |
| Poor Lady's Diamonds-Cubic Zirconia, Mossanite, Diamonelle? | 7/31/2005 |
| Q: Peter and thank you for taking your time to consider my question. I have no technical knowledge of ... A: THERE ARE DIFFERENT DEGREES AND QUALITIES OF DIAMOND SIMULANTS JUST LIKE REAL DIAMONDS. THE BEST ... | |
| "What is jacinth and jargoon? " | 6/23/2005 |
| Q: "What is jacinth and jargoon? " Have you heard the minerals called Calverite, Berthierite, ... A: The terms jacinth and jargoon refer to zircons in the old names of the stones. The red-orange and ... | |
| Recognizing a diamond | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: My wife found a rock in a parking lot that looks like a classic cut diamond. If it were real, I'd ... A: SOUNDS LIKE YOU MAY HAVE SOMETHING THERE. ARE THERE ANY SCRATCHES ON IT? DOES IT SPARKLE WHEN HELD ... | |
| fake or real | 6/19/2005 |
| Q: In a ladiies wedding band would they put real diamonds in the band (breathing holes at bottom and ... A: THE FACT THAT THERE IS A TINY HOLE UNDER A STONE IN A RING DOESN'T MEAN THAT IT IS REAL OR FAKE. THE ... | |
| rings | 6/10/2005 |
| Q: Please tell me in all honesty...your opinion on moissanite engagement rings. We looked at them ... A: I GUESS I'M A TRADITIONALIST. THEY ARE IMITATORS TO THE REAL THING, A DIAMOND. I AGREE THEY ARE VERY ... | |
| Tanzanite | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: Well, what I am interested in doing is first obtaining a perfectly round, sphere like, piece of ... A: A SPHERE! O.K. THERE ARE STONES LIKE IOLITE AND SPINEL THAT ARE TRANSPARENT BUT DIFFICULT TO FIND. ... | |
| Tanzanite | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: Would it be possible to obtain top qulaity Tanzanite with a Diameter of 1.25 inches - in order to ... A: IF YOU WANT TO JUST HAVE A ROUND FLAT PIECE IT MIGHT BE POSSIBLE. BUT I SUSPECT YOU MIGHT WANT TO ... | |
| Gem Stones | 5/27/2005 |
| Q: This might sounds a little strange; however, with reference to a photo of the earth from space... ... A: THERE ARE TWO STONES THAT WOULD MATCH THAT COLOR, SAPPHIRE AND TANZANITE. THERE ARE ALSO SOME ... | |
| diamonds and heat damage | 4/7/2005 |
| Q: Lumetta, Thank you for your willingness to answer questions! I am an author of cozy mysteries. In ... A: THE MELTING POINT OF DIAMOND IS INCREDIBLY HIGH, AROUND 3800 DEGREES KELVIN. NO OTHER NATURAL ... | |
| QVC and ShopNBC inheiritance | 4/1/2005 |
| Q: My mother recently passed away and we discovered that she had a passion for buying TV jewelry. We ... A: IT CERTAINLY IS A DILLEMA. YOU CAN NEVER GET THE PRICE THAT YOUR MOM PAID FOR THE JEWELRY. EVEN IF ... | |
| grandmother's diamond | 3/9/2005 |
| Q: I received some diamond rings that were my grandmother's and my parents have offered them to my ... A: IT SEEMS THE PERSON YOU SPOKE WITH KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. I WOULD PERSONALLY VIEW THESE ... | |
| diamond/gold necklace turn clothes black | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: I received a beautiful diamond and gold (stamped 10K) necklace as a gift. It was purchased at a ... A: WELL I WOULD SUSPECT THAT THE NECKLACE IS NOT GOLD OR SINCE IT IS STAMPED 10K IT IS A LOW KARAT ... | |
| Please reply | 2/13/2005 |
| Q: Please reply to this message. We wonder if you were in Thailand during the tsunami. A: I WAS NOT IN THAILAND DURING THE TSUNAMI. MY WIFE WAS THERE BUT FAR AWAY FROM WHERE IT HIT. AND A ... | |
| Gemology Training | 1/12/2005 |
| Q: I am an acupuncturist working from my home and would also like to take a professional distance ... A: TO BECOME A GEMOLOGIST ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS PASS THE COURSE THAT CAN BE TAKEN BY CORRESPONDENCE AND ... | |
| gem stone | 12/10/2004 |
| Q: I am in search of a type of stone. I don't know the name, but I have a description. I can't find ... A: THERE ARE DIFFERENT QUALITIES OF CHALCEDONY AND THE BETTER THE QUALITY THE MORE TRANSLUCENT THE ... | |
| gem stone | 12/10/2004 |
| Q: I am in search of a type of stone. I don't know the name, but I have a description. I can't find ... A: YOUR DESCRIPTION SOUNDS LIKE BLUE CHALCEDONEY. THIS IS A FORM OF CRYPTOCRYSTALINE QUARTZ AND HAS ... | |
| gifts store | 12/4/2004 |
| Q: i wanna know the large gift stores in the Nations and how to get there address i wanna fast response ... A: I SUSPECT YOU MEAN IN THE U.S.A. RIGHT? GO TO "TOP TEN GIFT SELLERS IN THE U.S.A." IN YOUR SEARCH ... | |
| Finding out carat information | 11/26/2004 |
| Q: Lumetta I bought a pair of small princess cut diamond earrings for my little girl. They measure 3mm ... A: STEIN, THERE ARE FORMULAS FOR DIAMOND WEIGHT FOR DIFFERENT SHAPES. FOR A PRINCESS OR EMERALD CUT ... | |
| Jewelry Catalog | 9/6/2004 |
| Q: Hello My question might not be exactly in your field of specialty nonetheless I would appreciate to ... A: YOU'RE RIGHT, THE BEST THING TO DO IS REQUEST CATALOGS FROM JEWELRY MANUFACTURERS. THERE LITTERALY ... | |
| DeBeers Ad | 8/27/2004 |
| Q: This will be a strange one for you. When I was in High School I worked at a local jewelery store. ... A: I VAGUELY REMEMBER THAT AD AND I'M SORRY I DO NOT REMEMBER THE WORDING. YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH ... | |
| "I" vs. "H" quality diamonds | 8/20/2004 |
| Q: I know nothing about diamonds, but I need your advise as an "expert". I live in Egypt and had a ... A: THE LETTER GRADES USED ARE COLOR GRADES FROM THE GIA COLOR SCALE. IT IS ONLY ONE OF THE FOUR "C'S" ... | |
| QVC Jewelry | 8/12/2004 |
| Q: My wife is always watching QVC and HSN. She has been trying to talk me into purchasing some of the ... A: SAM, I TEND TO AGREE WITH YOU. HANDS ON IS THE BEST WAY TO BUY. HOWEVER, I DID MANUFACTURE JEWELRY ... | |
| alexandrite | 6/6/2004 |
| Q: How can I tell if my alexandrite ring given to me buy my grandmother is natural or lab? Thankyou A: WITHOUT SEEING YOUR RING IT IS DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC ... | |
| engagement rings | 4/27/2004 |
| Q: Please specify what currency. I am in Canada. Thanks in advance Don. A: FIRST OF ALL JUST KEEP IN MIND THAT 'BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER'. NO MATTER WHAT ALL THE ... | |
| Ring Maker's Mark | 4/13/2004 |
| Q: I recently found a signet ring that I know for a fact is at least 55 yrs. old. Inside the ring is ... A: THE STAMP INSIDE THE RING YOU MENTION IS PROBABLY THE RING MAKERS STAMP OR MANUFACTURER'S STAMP. THE ... | |
| Star129 diamonds | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: I am considering a "Star129" diamond for an engagement ring....it has 129 facetts in it have you ... A: THE STAR129 IS ONE OF MANY NEW DIAMOND CUTS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET TODAY. THIS CUT HAPPENS TO BE ... | |
| Diamond comparison | 4/7/2004 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a loose diamond for an engagement ring. I've narrowed the choice to 2 stones: ... A: NESTOR, WHAT YOU ARE ASKING IS STRICTLY SUBJECTIVE. ONLY THE PERSON WHO WOULD BE WEARING THE ... | |
| QVC plum garnet bracelet | 4/2/2004 |
| Q: A year ago my QVC plum garnet/sterling tennis bracelet was stolen. I'm still pining for it and ... A: I CAN APPRECIATE THE DESIRE TO GET ANOTHER BRACELET BUT I NEED A LITTLE MORE INFORMATION. HOW MANY ... | |
| technibond | 3/16/2004 |
| Q: I AN INTERESTED IN A RING MADE OUT OF TECHNIBOND,FROM HSN. MY HANDS ARE WET ALOT AND I HAVE NEVER ... A: THERE ARE SOME FOLKS WHO CAN ONLY WEAR 24K GOLD, EVEN 18K WILL CAUSE A RASH. EVEN THOUGH ... | |
| rings | 3/8/2004 |
| Q: the number on the inside of the ring does it stand for the size of the center stone? ex. (47) A: USUALLY INSIDE THE SHANK OF A RING IS THE QUALITY STAMP (14K, 18K) THE MANUFACTURERS LOGO AND MAYBE ... | |
| Gemnology | 2/16/2004 |
| Q: Lumetta, I am a licensed acupuncturist anticipating my first practice this Spring. I have also ... A: THE GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA HAS EXCELLENT COURSES AVAILABLE FOR ALL THEIR COURSES BY MAIL ... | |
| sales | 11/27/2003 |
| Q: looking for Ideas: hi I have all most a full gem lab and 2 people who cut for me in asia.I made a ... A: SORRY FOR THE LATENESS. YOU'VE GOT SOME GOOD IDEAS. I WOULD ALSO CONSIDER DOING TRADE SHOWS. THEY ... | |
| Simulated stones and Pink Sapphires | 10/1/2003 |
| Q: My beau doesn't have lots of cash but I don't think that should stop me from getting something very ... A: THE BEST SIMULATED DIAMOND IS MOISSANITE. THEY ARE VERY HARD TO TELL APART. MOISSANITE COSTS LESS ... | |
| Driling in Agate | 7/1/2003 |
| Q: Have an Agate about 1/8" thick and about 3" long. Would like to drill a small hole in one end to use ... A: YOU CAN USE A DIAMOND TIP DRILL, BUT AT LOW SPEED AND WITH MUCH CARE. IT WOULD BEASIER TO USE A ... | |
Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals
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Peter Lumetta
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Diamonds and colored stones are my expertise. Some experience in jewelry manufacturing for QVC and HSN. Cutting, marketing and selling of all precious and semi-precious gemstones.
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