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| SMOKEY QUARTZ | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Can you give tell me about these gems and Im selling it and I dont want to give it away but I dont ...
A: Cheryl the items in questions are not expensive and appear to be synthetic...in addition the "other ...
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| Sizing down an engagement ring | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I recently purchased my engagement ring on the internet, and it turns out I didn't ...
A: Maia Just 1/2 size down should not compromise any of the diamonds, make sure you take it to a ...
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| Ring allergy | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My husband develops tiny white bumps under his skin when he puts on his wedding ring. The bumps go ...
A: Anna he is breaking out from the moisture under the ring and reacts with his skin, this is common. ...
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| Testing acid... | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I am curious about brass items. I can tell with the scrap test with acid that brass is not gold but ...
A: jim yah, the acid will take some time to eat through the plating or other gold items, Im assuming ...
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| refining gold | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if refining gold is easy enough to learn? There's a refining ...
A: Jinny, refining is a messy and caustic system....the burn out is toxic and must be done outdoors or ...
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| old mine cut diamond | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have an 18 K ring that is filagree that looks like it's placed on top of a ring that resembles a ...
A: Monique, K color is slightly yellowish where did you get this information on the color of the ...
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| yellowed silver | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Just to verify with an expert. Will ammonia & water mixture, used after polishing with bobbing and ...
A: sterling will react with ammonia and not a good combination....you will need to polish the item ...
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| What to watch for.... | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am going to open a gold buying business and am pretty green. What are the main things in your ...
A: Its all good.....I wish you luck! Mostly you may find a lot of costume jewelry and be careful with ...
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| What to watch for.... | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am going to open a gold buying business and am pretty green. What are the main things in your ...
A: Jim Its not as easy at it seems, competition is fierce since everyone is on the bandwagon, you first ...
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| Electroplated vs plated | 7/30/2008 |
Q: With regard to jewelry findings, which is better, electroplate or just plain plated. I heard that ...
A: the process known as electroplating is the one and the same as plating...there is no difference we ...
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| Will rhodium plating adhere to gold vermeil? | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I received a beautiful cuff bracelet that is plated in gold vermeil. I'm not sure what the base ...
A: Dede I have not tried this as we do not deal in costume jewelry, however, I do not think it would ...
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| Testing small gold chains..... | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a acid testing kit. What is the best way to test a very delicate gold chain to be sure that ...
A: jim rub your test item on the stone and rub the different Karat keys next to it on the stone, apply ...
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| sizing a diamond channel band | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Can a diamond (small round diamonds all around) channel band be sized larger? I've heard no and I've ...
A: Darlene Depending on the ring,and the size it needs to be, although difficult, it can be done adding ...
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| Palladium for a diamond setting, Yes or No | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My son wants to set the diamond I am giving him into a palladium setting, but my jeweler in South ...
A: Verna Palladium is becoming more popular as the choice NOBLE metal since Platinum is so ...
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| platinum ring | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Recently, my platinum ring needed to be resized smaller. Prior to the sizing, my ring had a ...
A: Laura The jeweler who worked on your ring most likely did not finish and polish the ring properly ...
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| Figuring Value of gold item when stone is involved... | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I was just trying to figure out the value of a 14k ring I have that also has a 1/4kt diamond set it ...
A: Jim Diamonds do not weigh as much as most people think.....it takes 5 Carats of diamond or gem ...
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| Platinum Ring Damage | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I recently took my platinum engagement ring into be resized only to discover that it was damaged. ...
A: Cheryl People often mistaken about Platinum a NOBLE or pure metal which in its virgin state is soft, ...
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| gold earrings | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have a pair of older "gold" cameo earrings. The clasp on each post is marked 14k. There are no ...
A: yes usually the stamp on earrings is on the post and its very small almost non visible...you have to ...
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| so i accidently silver-cleaned an antiqued piece :/ | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I received a silver necklace with a mobius strip pendant approximately the size of a quarter with ...
A: Jenny the black you removed was either oxidized or antique paint with the latter being more of a ...
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| palladium ring, allergic reaction | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My husband and I purchased a palladium wedding ring for me almost a year ago and we were told it ...
A: yvette check the inside of the band and look at the quality stamp let me know what it ...
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| Gold Chain | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I'm going to buy a gold chain and was wondering if you could explain a couple of things. What would ...
A: Dean (Karat GOLD KT is different than CARAT CT CT is for diamonds are you sure that is what the ad ...
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| sizing a platinum ring | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Is it possible for a size 4 3/4 platinum ring be resized to a 5 3/4 if the setting has a center ...
A: Yes of course you can.....there may be an issue with less inexperienced jewelers to size such a ring ...
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| Gold Refining | 7/20/2008 |
Q: .. Good Day! I just want to ask how to make a nugget of unpure gold into a finer, more high-karat ...
A: you will not be able to raise the karat just by heating, there is a chemical process and you are ...
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| Broken Platinum Engagement Ring | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have had my platinum engagement ring for about a month and a half now. It is a 2 carat princess ...
A: Tris I wasnt very clear, Platinum is soft yes, but its the IRIDIUM or other metals mixed with the ...
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| Can this ring be resized?? | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I bought this ring and its a size 6.5. When I asked them to size it them I was informed that they ...
A: Heather, The ring will be very difficult to size down 1.5 sizes.....without some diamonds being ...
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| Broken Platinum Engagement Ring | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have had my platinum engagement ring for about a month and a half now. It is a 2 carat princess ...
A: Tris Dont be angry, did you actually show your jeweler the ring? Platinum is a soft metal its the ...
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| sliver from old electrical components | 7/14/2008 |
Q: We have a small portion of silver that was used in old style electrical components. I have no idea ...
A: Tom, \ Can you send me a picture of your items, a refiner will be able to help you but you will ...
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| platinum settings | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I inherited 2 platinum ring settings. I wanted to give them to my daughter's fiance to use for an ...
A: betty Is this a picure of the right ear of a donkey???? just curious... getting to your question, ...
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| Can my ring be sized up? | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased this ring on the internet and need it sized up about 1/2 of a size, is this ...
A: Sara You never told me and I had no way of seeing that the ring had diamonds all the way ...
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| Can my ring be sized up? | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased this ring on the internet and need it sized up about 1/2 of a size, is this ...
A: Sara It should be no problem for just 1/2 size, take it to a jewelry store who has a shop on ...
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| Wedding Band | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I recently had the privilege of becoming engaged and have attached a link to view the ring that I ...
A: Sherley- congratulations on your engagement and soon to be your wedding day!!! its exciting. to ...
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| gold ring and chlorine | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I was just out by the pool and had problems with the chlorine tablets and let's just say it took ...
A: Rhonda- The chlorine reacted with the alloys in your ring, you just need to polish the ring out by ...
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| Ring w/no marking | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have a diamond ring that is supposedly set in white gold, but there are no markings whatsoever on ...
A: Gail Not necessarily so..........the marking may have worn off if its an old ring or the mfg (this ...
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| Large Diamond Ring | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Les: I recently inherited a large diamond ring in a platinum setting, which I would like to sell. ...
A: Jordan Indeed it is a large diamond, so is the certificate a GIA or EGL Gemological Institute of ...
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| Precious metal identification | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I bought this bracelet at an estate sale. It's a 7" ladies bracelet with a hallmarked clasp. It ...
A: It could either be steel or platinum , hard to tell from just the pic, test with HCL Acid for best ...
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| Precious metal identification | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I bought this bracelet at an estate sale. It's a 7" ladies bracelet with a hallmarked clasp. It ...
A: Neal- Not sure.....what is the reaction when you drop acid on it? are you using Hydrochloric acid? ...
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| ring | 6/12/2008 |
Q: my daughter sent me what appears to be a friendship ring but I am lost as to its origin.. it says 10 ...
A: sarah- Magic glo is the name of a mfg of jewelry, a wholesale mfg. just because their is no hole at ...
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| ring markings | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Purchased a ring from a dealer in Northern Belfast- Inside the ring is (CJ) (Crown) (375) ...
A: Mary These markings are manufacturers hallmark stamps the 375 is the Karat gold of the ring...in ...
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| PT | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have two Posey rings, one says vous avez mon coeur & the other says semper amemvs. Both rings are ...
A: Linda Not sure without actually seeing the inside of the ring, but it may be Platinum...are there ...
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| Vintage wristwatch | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have been told that this is a rare piece of jewelry and advised to research the maker. How do I ...
A: roxy we have seen many of these types of watches they are pink gold and some of the bands are NOT ...
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| wedding ring and super glue | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I just got super glue all over my wedding bands they are white gold yellow gold and diamonds how ...
A: corryn pour some Acetone, nail polish remover, into a glass container and place your ring into the ...
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| Help please!! | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I just bought a ring last friday and I can't take it off! I'm affraid of cutting the ring off, and ...
A: Tia Try putting your finger in ice or ice water to reduce the swelling, raise your hand up to let ...
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| calla cut | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I just read a question you answered a while back about calla cut diamonds, and their value. I too am ...
A: Kristy A few years ago some mfg. in the diamond business came up with an idea to mfg "designer" ...
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| Diamond Ring | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Do you know what the ring I'm about to describe is valued at? It's an antique Filigree minered ...
A: Rosemarie Carr- Im so sorry I do not have enough accurate information to formulate an intelligent ...
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| Markings on a ringband | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I would like to know what the marking on a ring I recently was given means. The stamp is 14k P. ...
A: The ring appears to be gold although I cannot see the inside of the shank as you can. It is a light ...
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| Insurance for my diamond engagement ring | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I recently got engaged and would really like to put some insurance on my diamond ring. What would ...
A: Angela Most people submit their appraisal from their local jeweler to their home owners insurance ...
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| 14k Gold Ring | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I had purchased a 14k gold wedding band with diamond parve stones about 5 years ago. Recently, I ...
A: Annette Gold is a very soft metal and will conform to pressure from your finger and the items you ...
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| palladium wedding band | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have two questions about a palladium wedding band that I have fallen in love with. 1. The band ...
A: Mandi! Congratulations on your engagement....Yes you can have the brushed finish removed by ...
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| White gold Discoloration due to tanning? | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased a 18K white gold diamond ring. I have worn it a couple times while ...
A: Vanessa 18kt or 14kt white gold, over time, will start to show the yellow gold that it is made from ...
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| gold plating with cyanide | 4/19/2008 |
Q: My father was a dentist. He gave me a gold plating kit made by the L.D. Caulk Company that was used ...
A: Ellyn- this is gold plating solution and does have a trace of cyanide element, not enough to kill ...
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| my wedding ring | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have a yellow gold wedding ring, can the ring be recoated to the white gold or platinum, because I ...
A: Suranne Yes this can be done it is called Rhodium Finish and is a process which uses very expensive ...
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| black rohdium | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am a jeweler and one of my costumers wants me to black rhodium a chain and only specific links on ...
A: Kyle- As you probably know Rhodium can only adhere to metal if it is absolutely clean, are you ...
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| restoring an opal | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My apologies for bothering you but I’m not sure where else to pose this question. I have a ...
A: Sharon The opal is most likely scratched from wear and tear, it should be repolished but you never ...
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| Cleaning behind & between diamonds | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a very old gold and platinum 'trilogy?' ring set with 3 tiny diamonds. Behind/under and ...
A: Gail Dont use vodka or gin why waste it? Whisk ( the detergent liquid) Ammonia, water, those 3 ...
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| jewelry cleaning | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 14kt gold ring that has a diamond in it. It also has carvings of flowers that have been ...
A: Anne is it a black hills gold ring? if you know? you can try a combination of whisk deteregent ...
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| mail-in ring resizing | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I want to have a platinum ring I had given to me resized from a 6 all the way up to a 9.75-10. The ...
A: Staci- Send me your ring and we will size it for you, I just need to know the exact size, 9 3/4 - 10 ...
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| Securing a invisible setting ring | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Help. I recently purchased a ring at ebay and it is non returnable. It is an invisible setting and ...
A: Kitt We no longer sell invisible settings simply the diamonds always fall out from normal wear and ...
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| ? about a number marking on ring. | 4/12/2008 |
Q: i have a ring and it reads on the inside 10 then 926. I know 925 is sterling, but don't know what ...
A: crystal, I need to see a photo of the stamp and the ring to try and guess what this is...you are ...
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| Jewelry Purchase | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I looking to purchase a new wedding ring. I am looking at the semi mounts and going to put a ...
A: Lisa Ok thanks for the clarification. Here is the actual cost of the item: .68cts round diamonds in ...
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| Jewelry Purchase | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I looking to purchase a new wedding ring. I am looking at the semi mounts and going to put a ...
A: Lisa Im confused do you want a quote on price for a .68cts diamond total weight ring (680.00) ...
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| unplating silver or other off of gold | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I accidentally put an old coin in my jewerly cleaner and then when I put my 14K gold jewerly in it, ...
A: Not sure what happened here....what was the coin made of? silver sterling or base metal brass??? the ...
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| engagement/wedding ring | 3/31/2008 |
Q: stumbled upon your sight & am hoping you can give me some advice. After much investigations into ...
A: Paula- Congratulations on your up coming wedding!! From you email it seems perhaps that the Michael ...
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| Lab created diamonds | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I look forward to your response. My question is with regards to "lab created diamonds". While I ...
A: Jonathan, although we do not sell or specialize in these synthetic gemstones Lab Created Diamonds ...
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| Gold Discoloration | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have a hot tub and my friends and I get in on a regular basis. This time everyone's gold rings ...
A: Theresa- The hot tub sounds great! lucky friends. Discoloration as you described comes from either ...
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| Waltham Pocket Watch | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have an old Waltham pocket watch from my mother that I think is gold plated. Inside back cover ...
A: Barbara- of course its worth fixing, it was your Mothers!! it doesnt matter how much the dollar ...
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| inside surface of eternity rings | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I've been looking for a channel set eternity ring, and have noticed that some are closed and smooth ...
A: Elizabeth- Dont make yourself crazy about this, there is very little difference between them, are ...
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| Platinum marking on elephant vase | 3/22/2008 |
Q: When my Mother passed away I found a silver elephant vase that says platinum on the bottom. Is it ...
A: diana Not sure without looking at the actual vase, can you send me a picture of the vase and the ...
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| Silver | 3/22/2008 |
Q: Is there a test I can do at home that tells if a piece is silver or not? I have found a very pretty ...
A: Debbie A quick test can be made with liquid acid which you could purchase from a hobby shop or ...
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| ASK | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have a bracelet that says 417 ASK. In one of your past question I saw 417 stands for 10k gold but ...
A: Trisha- My guess is the ASK is the hallmark of the manufacturer who produced the chain, under law a ...
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| Pocket watch | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I own a Waltham Full Hunter Pocket watch with the markings 9.375 - ALD - 324643. Can you tell me ...
A: the Waltham Pocket watches were stamped either 14kt or 18kt if they are gold, if you see NO such ...
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| White vs yellow gold | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I had a jeweler make a custom ring for me out of my old wedding ring that was falling apart from ...
A: Cindy- You are partially correct, to refine gold you need certain technical equipment, unless the ...
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| White vs yellow gold | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I had a jeweler make a custom ring for me out of my old wedding ring that was falling apart from ...
A: sounds like someone made a mistake with the color of your ring, and realized when you picked it up ...
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| color change in diamonds | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I recently took my wedding ring,(which i bought in an antique store) to a jeweler to have camel ...
A: rachel- the stones may not have been diamonds, and if you are sure they were, then they might have ...
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| Selling platinum jewelry | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I have two platinum wedding bands I'm interested in selling now that the price has gone up so much. ...
A: John You cannot get 100 spot price for Platinum, too many variables involved when melting, platinum ...
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| Why can't my ring be re-sized? | 3/4/2008 |
Q: First I will explain the ring. A white gold band, 1.7 carat diamond, two baguettes on each side and ...
A: Lori Dont panic! salesmen hype is always an issue in this very competitive business. The diamond ...
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| re-cut diamond? | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to re-cut a pear shaped diamond?
A: Most definitely, however it all depends on the size of the stone and where the damage is?? if you ...
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| black rhodium | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have an 18k white gold Edwardian style eternity ring that has 46 small diamonds. Is it possible to ...
A: Jan Yes, it is possible, whomever does the process make sure they clean the ring, polish the ring ...
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| Chipped diamond - can it be re-set? | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have a diamond which is approx 1 carat in weight. It belonged to my Husband's great grandmother ...
A: Kate- The diamond you have is a Old Mine cut diamond which has different proportions and table ...
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| 10 kt white gold ring | 2/14/2008 |
Q: it says 10kt on the inside band with an engraving of a star next to it. he refuses to say where he ...
A: Mandy You have not given me enough information on this ring, most likely a 10kt 3 stone ring is a ...
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| Can you tell from this pic anything about this ring? | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am looking at buying this ring, I have been told it is HIGH QUALITY GENUINE DIAMOND ...
A: Autumn- The ring is an older style and from the picture the center diamond looks a bit on the ...
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| Platinum trilogy 1 carat diamond engagement ring | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Good evening! I was fortunate enough to get engaged to a wonderful man in January 2006. He ...
A: Amanda- Congratulations on finding you soul mate, sorry about your experience with this ring, ...
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| cracked shank | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I've had my engagement ring for 18 mos. It is 14kt white gold. I had it sized down when I first got ...
A: Elena- You are a smart "cookie", Yes you are right, it is a "joint" , this is what we call the ...
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| quality of custom made ring | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend had a ring custom designed and made from a very reputable jeweler in our state. We ...
A: Julie- Congratulations on your engagement! Well, it does happen in the business where someone ...
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| Platinum wedding band | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited a platinum and diamond cocktail ring from my fiancé's mother (the band is ...
A: Kristin I'm sorry to hear about your loss, may his soul be bound among the righteous in the ...
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| ring sizing | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am lookig a a diamond ring that is prong set with 2 rows of diamonds, 5 diamonds per row on the ...
A: wendy- It can be a problem, it all depends on how the heads are connected to the shank, is this a ...
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| ruby polishing | 2/2/2008 |
Q: i recently purchased a pair of ruby earrings for my girlfriend for Valentines Day, and when i ...
A: Rick- There are different qualities of Ruby, the real deep RED colors ( pigeons blood ) are mostly ...
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| gold jewelry | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a new 14kt bracelet but the color is much brighter than my older 14kt. bracelet. Can I darken ...
A: is it white or yellow gold? there should not be anything on it unless it was gold plated, can you ...
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| gold jewelry | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a new 14kt bracelet but the color is much brighter than my older 14kt. bracelet. Can I darken ...
A: dona- As you wear it , it will oxidize slightly and will eventually be the same color, however, gold ...
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| White Gold 14K Necklace ?? but yellow back | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Keller, recently I have been shopping for a necklace for my wedding. I came across a necklace that ...
A: 1.30cts of diamonds in VS or VVS FG color should cost wholesale 950/ carat as long as they are under ...
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| White Gold 14K Necklace ?? but yellow back | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Keller, recently I have been shopping for a necklace for my wedding. I came across a necklace that ...
A: Magee- Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!! We need more info to give you a clear educated ...
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| Platinum Ring Is Getting a Groove | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have a platinum engagement ring and a prong set eternity platinum wedding band. The wedding band ...
A: Amanda, Platinum is a pure metal and VERY soft, its the iridium or other hard alloys placed into the ...
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| lost diamond earring | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I was given a pair of diamond earrings for Christmas and I have lost one of them. I just realized ...
A: Christina- first, as a man who has been married for over 25 years, TELL your husband. Its easier to ...
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| soldering and using a rock tumbler to burnish sterling | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I am currently taking a soldering class because I make jewelry using sterling, 14k filled and ...
A: b- hhhmmmmmmmmmmm not too sure......my guess is the tumbler is used in our business to help the ...
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| white gold ring | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have a white gold ring and it is stamped 18ktTGE and across from it on the inside it says RSC
A: kenny take another look on the inside of the ring , are you sure its "TGE" and HGE??? HGE is the ...
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| Resizing Sterling Silver | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I went on vacation to Hawaii and bought a beautiful sterling silver ring, the only thing was it is ...
A: April Im afraid they are right! you see the silver is an excellent heat conductor and as such the ...
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| Wedding Ring Size Problems | 1/17/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I bought our wedding rings out in the USA, where we got engaged last August. We ...
A: Laura go ahead and ship the ring ARK Inc. 13880 Cedar Rd University Hts., Ohio 44118 216.371.6699 ...
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| Wedding Ring Size Problems | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I bought our wedding rings out in the USA, where we got engaged last August. We ...
A: Laura- We have size converters, it should not be a big difference between and regular shank and a ...
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| Wedding Ring Size Problems | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I bought our wedding rings out in the USA, where we got engaged last August. We ...
A: Congratulations to you and Neil!! It seems Neils ring size is about a 9 and the ring was probably a ...
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| gold ring marked 750 | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Well I hope you can help me. I buy estate and auction items. I have a ring that is marked in a ...
A: Im not sure I can help you as I am not an expert on markings and sources of origin.....there is a ...
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| rhodium plating | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Recently I had a coworker clean my white gold engagement ring with a connoisseurs jewelry cleaner ...
A: Linnea The cleaner has a large concentrate of Ammonia and silver will react to the liquid, gold and ...
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| I have never asked you a question before?? | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I tried to see if you answered a similar question before for someone else. I have never asked you a ...
A: Im not sure why my previous answer did come through on the site......it probably should be reported, ...
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| Cloudy Ruby | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I was cleaning my silverware with Tarnex and now my ruby looks a little cloudy. Is there anyway to ...
A: The Ruby has a film over it, it needs to be polished and cleaned. Take it to a jewelry store who has ...
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| Platinum eng. ring deformed | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have a platinum engagement ring with a 1.5 carat diamond and smaller side diamonds. The band is ...
A: Christina- The picture was good enough, and yes you have a thin bottom shank, you will not need a ...
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| Platinum eng. ring deformed | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a platinum engagement ring with a 1.5 carat diamond and smaller side diamonds. The band is ...
A: Christina- Platinum is a softer metal than gold, it is the Iridium that is mostly used in the ...
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| Italian Cameo cuff links | 12/13/2007 |
Q: The cuff links have 1/2" X 3/4" rectangular cameos with profiles of a helmeted Roman soldier in ...
A: They may be plastic, but to be sure take them to a jeweler who is a graduate of the GIA Gemological ...
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| Jewelry stamp | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a beautiful sapphire ring my husband bought for me 40 years ago. It is set in white gold. ...
A: Kathleen- If the P is after the 14kt mark it could mean that it is plumb gold, however, in your case ...
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| resizing channel set ring | 12/11/2007 |
Q: while in america,boyfriend surprised me and anyways the ring is to big,it has 4channel set diamonds ...
A: Pamela, I sense your frustration, many jewelers dont want the headache of having to reset diamonds ...
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| Ring's value | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a ring passed down to me from my late grandmother. I was wondering about how much it is ...
A: Erin- the diamonds appear to be .06cts each not sure of quality as I cant see them clearly..they do ...
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| Platinum ring turning my finger green | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I was giving an engagement ring a few weeks ago and it is turning my finger green. Just wanted to ...
A: you did not tell me in your prior question that you had a ring guard placed in the ...
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| Platinum ring turning my finger green | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I was giving an engagement ring a few weeks ago and it is turning my finger green. Just wanted to ...
A: I have never in 28 years in the business heard of Platinum turning someones finger green , so ...
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| Ring resizing and GIA | 12/6/2007 |
Q: shopped around and found a jewellers that would pricematch rings seen on the internet. Opted for a ...
A: At ARK Jewelers we always match or beat prices on diamonds seen on the internet, we are usually 15% ...
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| resize a channel set ring? | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I have a channel set platinum ring with a full circle of diamonds aroung the band, US size 5. Can ...
A: This would be almost impossible. Since the diamonds are channel set, when you open the ring and try ...
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| Onyx stones | 11/28/2007 |
Q: What are the different types of black onyx stones? How can you find out the exact quality or the ...
A: Have no clue...on this one.....black onyx is black onyx and to my knowledge, its not very high on ...
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| White gold allergy | 11/27/2007 |
Q: my daughter has an allergy (blisters) when she wears here wedding ring (she is a newlywed). Is ...
A: Bobbie- Check the bottom top section of the ring, does it have a cavity where water and other ...
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| Caret information | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Image of ring I have is attached. Inside there is a "punch" mark for the lack of a better ...
A: Dennis- the ring appears to be a rhodium finished top ( electroplated over yellow gold, with a ...
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| Caret information | 11/25/2007 |
Q: Image of ring I have is attached. Inside there is a "punch" mark for the lack of a better ...
A: Dennis - the ring appears to be a 10kt y.g. nugget ring, I have seen many like this and it weighs ...
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| engagement ring- platinum & gold? | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding my engagement ring setting. The ring is platinum, with 3 diamonds. The ...
A: Tia- Its possible that the Head which holds the diamond is 14kt w.g. especially if it was an add on. ...
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| markings on a noah's ark bracelet | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I sold a bracelet on ebay that was marked 417. The lady told me she tested it with a tester and it ...
A: If its stamped 417 its 10kt gold, what type of test did she run and what equipment did she use.....? ...
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| plating a gold ring with platinum | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have had my wedding ring for 15 years. I still love it but it is set in 14karat gold. I scratch ...
A: Karyl- The plating process is known as Rhodium Plating which uses a platinum anode to electrically ...
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| Ring | 11/11/2007 |
Q: about 10 years ago i went on a trip to vancouver island B.C. on a walk along the beach with the ...
A: cameron- congratulations on your find, however, the value is not what you had hoped for. The GP is ...
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| Sterling silver chain-boric acid on it? | 11/11/2007 |
Q: answering questions from people like me. I'm an amateur, learning basic soldering at this point. I ...
A: You need an ultrasonic cleaner and let it sit there for 15 -20 minutes, that will loosen any ...
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| effect of platinum setting on diamond color | 11/10/2007 |
Q: My best friend has a 1.78 ct trilliant diamond solitaire engagement ring set in a platinum cage ...
A: Anne- You are a good friend to take the time and do this for your friend. To answer your question ...
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| Ring needs some identification | 11/10/2007 |
Q: My wife found a ring and we are trying to identify its trademark. We live in Southwest Michigan. ...
A: Jeremy- I cant answer questions regarding "who the maker is" that is not part of my expertise as ...
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| Simple Hallmarks | 11/7/2007 |
Q: The other day I came across a Gold Ring that was marked '18k' and this got me thinking about this ...
A: Peter- the 18kt you saw is not a hallmark but a Karat stamp which should be followed by a mfg. ...
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| the pl-10k necklace | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have attached the clearest picture I could manage. the stamps are on the piece of metal that ...
A: From what I can see, the bracelet seems to be 10kt Plated, It is not a familiar mark to us in the ...
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| Career Advice | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Les- I'm considering a career change and need some advice. I have extensive sales experience but no ...
A: Adam- Jewelry business is a tough business....very competitive and you need a lot of knowledge which ...
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| Gold Stamp | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I purchased a 14k 18-20 inch herringbone necklace. My question is Can someone put a fake 14k stamp ...
A: Josh- Yes its easy to stamp anything 14kt, there are special details we can see and make an informed ...
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| ladies wristwatch | 11/5/2007 |
Q: i have a ladies wristwatch. it says "WITTNAUER" on the face, the hallmark is 14k, and before the ...
A: kelly- The 14kt stamp is not your hallmark it is the Karat content of gold in the watch, the KEM Im ...
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| Gold Mark | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have a ring that is white gold and has two markings -- 14K and FID. Do you know what FID means? ...
A: FID could be the manufacturer hallmark which is required by law on all jewelry mfg so we can trace ...
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| keeping small stones from falling off a ring | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I bought a sapphire and diamond ring with lots of small stones on it (Staggered pattern diamond, ...
A: Alex- the nail polish will NOT be a good idea as it will diminish the brilliance in the stones and ...
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| question on white gold/ nickel | 10/27/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are recently married. It turns out he is allergic to his (10k, white gold) wedding ...
A: Christina- White gold is yellow gold mixed with alloys such as Nickel(most popular) palladium,silver ...
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| pearl set in gold and diamond setting | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Good morning. My question is : How do you suggest I clean a single pearl necklace set in a gold ...
A: Laurie- You can use a mild dishwashing detergent such as Ivory or others with some luke warm water, ...
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| gold mark | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I work as a volunteer in a charity thrift shop in charge of the jewelry section (researching, ...
A: Nurit- Im sorry I just dont have enough info to be able to give you an intelligent answer. It may be ...
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| Gold Karat stamp | 10/21/2007 |
Q: Recently, before bidding on a pair of gold earrings on ebay, I sent the seller a question asking if ...
A: Yes Ptti- That is true, and in fact, if you have a magnifier (we use 10X) you will most likely see ...
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| 925 mark on a gold bracelet | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I just received a sapphire with tiny diamonds gold bracelet from my mom that used to be my ...
A: Marie- It appears that it is sterling silver and the diamonds,if they are diamonds, may only be ...
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| tanzanite | 10/13/2007 |
Q: Give me the real scoop on tanzanite. Will it be as rare as all the tv stations say. What is the ...
A: Joanna- Tanzanite has fluctuated in price over the past several years from a very high asking price ...
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| brass ring resizing | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Can a brass ring that is gold plated be resized? Thanks
A: not in the conventional way. There are laser welders today that may be able to complete this job. ...
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| Tiffany cross | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I inherited a Tiffany silver cross (goes on a necklace). The cross is 3" long and 1 1/2 " wide. It ...
A: Julie- Silver is not as expensive as gold or platinum, however , since it is a Tiffany item and is ...
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| Re-Sizing Platinum engagement ring | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I just recently got engaged (ie. Yesterday)! The size of my ring is 5.5 and is slightly big. The ...
A: congratulations!!! this is a good question as sizing the ring smaller may loosen the diamonds ...
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| Possible purchase? | 8/31/2007 |
Q: How r u doing? I was conducting a search and saw that someone needed to get rid of a ring and you ...
A: Mlke the first problem we have is that the diamond is not certified by the GIA or EGL, we need ...
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| Prong and Illusion Settings | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 1.12 carat round diamond in a Tiffany 4-prong head mounted on a 9-stone eternity band. As ...
A: there are square plates "illusion" set tops which would fit into a tiffany head, although we dont ...
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| karat of gold | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I purchased a gold and ruby ring from Mervyns. I had it sized and started to wear it. I got a big ...
A: The rash may be caused by water sitting between the top of the ring and your finger if underside of ...
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| gold wedding ring | 7/24/2007 |
Q: hi i found a gold wedding ring this year but i cannot find out when it was made it starts with a c ...
A: sorry - there is not a mechanism to determine age of a piece of jewelry especially a plain gold band ...
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| grandmother's diamond | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I just had my grandmother's 1.2 caret diamond set into a Tacori style ring. I was totally unaware ...
A: You can always tell them it is close to a canary yellow diamond which is extremely rare. Yellow ...
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| Gold Ring with CH hallmark | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have what appears to be a gold ring with the markings "CH 750" on it. Could you tell me what these ...
A: Lynda- 750 is the stamp for 18kt gold most likely a European item since domestic stamping usually is ...
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| gold | 7/20/2007 |
Q: i recently bought a 22kt 18in gold rope chain. My friend has a different 22kt gold chain but it a ...
A: 22kt is much more dense than 14kt or 18kt......Im not sure if the mm size of the chains are the ...
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| Jewelry | 7/19/2007 |
Q: Could you tell me where I could resell a diamond engagement ring? I have the original appraisal ...
A: ok so if you have 3/4 carats of diamonds assuming they are decent quality SI-GH color cost is ...
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| Jewelry | 7/19/2007 |
Q: Could you tell me where I could resell a diamond engagement ring? I have the original appraisal ...
A: laura- If you sold the item to a local jeweler, you would only receive a fraction of its original ...
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| hallmarks on gold | 7/16/2007 |
Q: ws told its definately 18 carat the hall mark say pl18k does that mean plaited or platinum? also a ...
A: michelle- sorry I cant answer this questions intelligently only by what your telling me it appears ...
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| 18K v 14K omega Qs | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of buying a 20" - 3mm domed Omega chain, and am leaning towards the Italian 18k ...
A: Bridget- The omega has been around for sometime...I would not purchase the 18kt as it is softer ...
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| Please give me full detail | 7/2/2007 |
Q: What is Moissanite? Does it has resale value? I want to start a business of moissanite. It will be ...
A: Abdul- Moissanite is a lab grown material which was discovered by Dr. Henri Moisson from the ...
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| sterling jewellery cleaning | 6/29/2007 |
Q: i am dealing in sterling silver gemstone jewellery last many years in London. i found the show case ...
A: aurfan- when polishing silver it is best with a polishing wheel and a motor. Using both tripoli as a ...
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| Platinum/White Gold | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I have a platinum engagement ring and would like a full diamond band for my wedding ring. However ...
A: Louise- there is no "law" that says you cant. Both will look fine the only difference may be as you ...
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| Gold handled walking stick. | 6/21/2007 |
Q: This is Alan from the UK. I am thinking about purchasing an old walking stick which has a highly ...
A: Alan- The industry is NOT such that we can determine Value, weight, condition, size, etc.... just by ...
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| No Markings | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I know the story about taking a ring to a jewelers to be tested to see if its real. I traded my 1/2 ...
A: Are you concerned about the center stone being a diamond? you could run a test by using a marker and ...
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| No Markings | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I know the story about taking a ring to a jewelers to be tested to see if its real. I traded my 1/2 ...
A: Melissa- You should never think you look like an "idiot" by asking questions. Your remarks are based ...
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| Wedding ring resizing | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have a flat wedding band that no loner fits after I put on weight during my pregnancy. I would ...
A: if there are NO stones in the band you could have the ring stretched on a special machine which a ...
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| ring maker id | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I have 2 channel set eternity bands 1. 18k white gold saphire and diamond marked SD 026 2. 18k ...
A: Diana- AS I explained to you I am not a Hallmark Expert, I am a jeweler with 28 years of experience ...
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| Soldering gold to silver | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I am making a cuff bracelet. The silver material is 1.2mm thick. I am going to solder a 0.5mm strip ...
A: Mandy- I would use 14kt soft solder which melts at around 1100F. IT will be easier to clean and ...
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| gold jewelry hallmarks | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I am about to purchase the ring that has what I think English hallmarks: WG & S; 9; 575 with a ...
A: Luba- Unfortunately , I all I can tell from your description is that is is White Gold ??? I am not ...
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| Markings on a old ring! | 6/8/2007 |
Q: i have a ring that i found whilst digging my garden. it has a couple of markings on the back which ...
A: Jak- Sounds like from your description the ring may be 18Karat gold the other initials are hallmarks ...
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| Gold Chain | 6/6/2007 |
Q: My mother in law bought an 18k gold chain for my daughter. After taking it to the jeweler to fix ...
A: Its highly unusual to have have a CHAIN plated, rings are often rhodium finished (platinum)since ...
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| Bands not stamped. | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I have two rings, one which was purchased in a store, and another my mother had made for me. (She ...
A: Beth- Just because there is NO stamp does not mean it is NOT gold, the stamp may have been cut out ...
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| Finding a ring maker | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I am looking to replace a lost wedding band for my husband I cannot find the ring anywhere. I ...
A: Tiffany- It may be easier to describe the ring and I will tell you who other mfg. are that make this ...
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| jewelry supplys | 6/2/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to purchase rough or unpolished gold settings for pendants earrings etc. by gold wt. ...
A: all the finished jewelry on our site is available as rough casting or wax models, how many items ...
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| silver markings | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I found a bracelet on the street in NYC, I figured out the 925 meaning that is on it - but before ...
A: eileen most likely not since the item is sterling silver. the stones are likely cubic zirconium but ...
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| Diamonds that glow | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have a one carat ring and an anniversary ring with 7 1/4 c diamonds. I notice when I am in the ...
A: Arlene- the ultraviolet light highlights the stones which are fluorescent. The higher the ...
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| Jewlery making | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I am interested in taking a class to learn how to make jewelry using stones such as rose ...
A: Kathleen- Rio Grande in New Mexico offers classes and info. I do not have their number at the ...
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| platinum | 5/25/2007 |
Q: What is the best mixture for platinum, iridium or ruthenium? Besides the brand name, why is Harry ...
A: Janet- Iridium is the most corrosive resistant metal known. For this reason, the standard meter bar ...
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| gold bracelet | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I was wondering about the origin/maker of a bracelet I have. It appears contemporary and has 3 ...
A: Glenn- hallmarks and symbols are difficult to trace without the proper literature. I do not have ...
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| 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: Ray- can you sacn a picture of the rings and email to me? les@arkinc.com If I understood correctly, ...
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| white gold. | 5/16/2007 |
Q: ive had a diamond solatire handed down to me, lovely ring, but its on yellow gold, could it be ...
A: tracy- Ofcourse it can, take it to a jeweler and ask about the process mainly ask them how they ...
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| 14K gold omega | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I have a very thin 18" necklace that I think you would call an omega. From trying to hang a certain ...
A: Diane- the thinnest Omega is a 3mm and the problems are exactly how you described it, the mesh wire ...
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| black rhodium plating | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I recently started using black rhodium in my jewelry designs however I am having a real problem ...
A: The item must be very clean prior to the rhodium application. It should also be acid washed. Check ...
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| Maker's mark on pearl necklace? | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I have a beautiful pearl necklace that my mother purchased about 25 yrs ago for about $800.00. I am ...
A: CJ- The markings will not help us find the value...pearls are graded and priced based on mm sizes ...
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| ring help | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I was handed down a gold diamond wedding band it has markings stating Korea FE .583 It has 20 stones ...
A: please provide a picture if possible of the ring, I cant comment by the information you have given ...
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| white gold? ring turning yellow | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I bought my ring in a upscale jewelry shop in Vietnam, so being in Vietnam it was very inexpensive. ...
A: Dawn- Vietnam must have been a memorable experience for you. As far as the ring, the chemical ...
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| Ring Marking | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I have a purple ring that was my gandmothers. Inside it says "Sterling BB" but the b's are back to ...
A: Donna- The dbl "B's" are a hallmark from the mfg. its their logo or seal of quality. The ring is ...
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| Omega Necklace | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I would like to know what makes an Omega "flip" or doesn't lay flat against the skin? AI've had two ...
A: Laurie- Sorry you're having some trouble wearing the Omega...I can see if the 4mm was flipping since ...
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| markings inside a ring | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I recently found a nice ring. It has inscribed or printed inside a symbol I am unfamiliar with it ...
A: Symbols and hallmarks are manufacturing identifiers and show which company made the ring, this is by ...
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| ring markings | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I found a ring that is two toned & has a setting of five rows of diamonds(?). Inside the ring there ...
A: Donna- based on your observation the numbers do not make much sense. However, if the numbers were ...
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| diamond earring stud found? | 4/15/2007 |
Q: We live in an upscale neighborhood outside of DC. That background is relevant because many wives in ...
A: Sharon- Keep it! its sterling silver with a CZ in the center if the stamp is truly "925" which is ...
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| Gold ring marking | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what the marking on my ring means? It is marked 10K PSD
A: Debbie- The 10KT is obviously the percentage of pure gold in the ring. In this case it is 41.7 pure ...
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| Gold damaged by platinum? | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have a platinum engagement ring and found a white gold wedding band that I like, with pave ...
A: Alyssa- Actually, Platinum is softer than the white gold, its the iridium in the platinum which ...
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| Mystic topaz | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have got a platinum ring with no stones, I was told that I needed 1- 1ct and 2 - 1/2ct stones to ...
A: Denise- The "MYSTIC TOPAZ" is a semi precious stone which is inexpensive, I think you can get all 3 ...
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| markings on a ring | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I found a gold ring and it has markings in it that say 41tm or 41ym. What deos this mean?
A: more than likely it is "417" KT which means its 10kt gold.....the 417 is the percentage of pure gold ...
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| found bracelet | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I found a bracelet with the marking engraved #825, but no carat amount engraved. does this number ...
A: although those tiny stamped markings on jewelry are hard to see, the marking was more likely "925" ...
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| Can ring sizing loosen a stone? | 3/28/2007 |
Q: the pearl fell out. Is it possible that the re-sizing loosened the setting?
A: yes, once you cut the shank to size a ring it will change the integrity of the ring and stones, ...
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| herringbone chain sterling silver | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I have a herringbone chain which has become rigid in a couple of spots. Is there any way to fix it? ...
A: Mireille- Herringbone chains are now obsolete in many fine jewelry stores because of the high ...
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| what can be used to reglue a pear? | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I have a ring that a small fresh water pearl has come off it's post. Is it safe to use superglue to ...
A: The pearl should be secure on the post PRIOR to gluing it down.....here is how to do it: With a pair ...
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| ring markings | 3/23/2007 |
Q: Please may you tell me what the markings inside my mothers old ring mean. She said the ring was ...
A: Im sorry, jewelry appraising can not be done by simple language over the Internet....there are ...
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| manufacturer's marking | 3/22/2007 |
Q: My daughter recently became engaged and the ring had to be sized. In the process the ring was bent. ...
A: Congratulations on your daughters engagement!!! Im not sure I quite understand "the ring was bent" ...
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| gold hallmarks | 3/20/2007 |
Q: how do i know the gold i have bought is real it has two hallmarks 750 and 18k stamped inside can i ...
A: If you have access to Aqua-Regia which is an acid and can cut a small groove into the ring without ...
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| Nickel Reaction | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I have an allergic reaction to the nickel in my wedding ring. It have a white gold wedding ring. ...
A: Since Nickel is used extensively in white gold as an alloy, I would stay away from white and ...
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| Gold hallmarks | 2/24/2007 |
Q: What does CID 14K mean?
A: CID is more than likely the mfg. initials and the 14k is the content of the gold in this case 58.5 % ...
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| cleaning my jewelry | 2/18/2007 |
Q: .I have several pieces of jewelry (amethyst, diamond, pink sapphire, aquamarine rings and earrings) ...
A: Jen- Windex's ingredient is Ammonia! Yes Ammonia is a great jewelry cleaner but watch out for pearls ...
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| Ring I recieved after my Grandmothers death | 2/13/2007 |
Q: Is there any special way I am to take care of this ring that is 18KHGE? Is it ok to wear it everyday ...
A: Yes you can wear the ring everyday if you like, however, it is costume jewelry and if worn everyday ...
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| goldtone in jewelry | 2/3/2007 |
Q: Resently purchased an item listed as "sterling silver/goldtone finish". This is not consider ...
A: goldtone??? Im not sure what that means. Vermeil is a electroplating process which adheres to a base ...
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| chinese gold rings | 1/31/2007 |
Q: are chinese gold rings that are 10ct gold marked and if they are, What is the marking? cheers
A: it would be 10KT with a K not a C....,cts are carats such as gem weight.....Karats are gold content ...
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| melting scrap gold jewelery | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I am considering buying scrap gold locally as well as off sites like ebay.. and am hoping to get set ...
A: Im sorry- I wont be able to help you with specifics, that is not my field. We send all our scrap to ...
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| what does this marking mean? | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I recently inherited my grandmother's rings after her passing and on 1 ring it has 10k on the 1 side ...
A: please read previous postings it will answer your question further....this seems to be a popular ...
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| MARKINGS | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A GOLD BRACELET DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEESE MARKINGS ARE ATASAY-BBB-TSE-7000 ALSO HOW OLD IS IT ...
A: Im sorry Joan- these are questions which cannot be answered. Markings on bracelets do not ...
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| electroplating vs. rhodium plating | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I have a white gold bridal set. It is currently with my jeweler being electroplated. A couple of my ...
A: Jennifer- the Rhodium process is electroplating. The rectifier is attached to an anode- (platinum, ...
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| Where to buy a diamond ring | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I'm looking into buying a diamond engagement ring in the near future, where should I start my ...
A: Kristin- You may be correct in your assumption! I would start with a smaller local "Ma Pa" jewelry ...
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| White gold and diamonds | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I wore my engagement ring, which is yellow gold with a diamond set in white gold, when I went ...
A: Without actually seeing your ring it would be a strong educated guess that the white gold you are ...
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| precious stones | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I am new to the fine jewelry industry, and would like to increase my knowledge of the jewelry we ...
A: Shannon- The GIA or Gemological Institute of America is an excellent source of knowledge and ...
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| Ring Stamp | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Good Afternoon, I purchased a beautiful sapphire and diamond ring in St Thomas (Boolchand's) as a ...
A: Every mfg. ring must have a manufacturers logo to identify the manufacturer and make them ...
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| marking on ring | 12/31/2006 |
Q: can you please tell me what the marks "10k c1" stand for? thank you so much
A: 10KT is 47.5 pure gold and the balance of the metal are alloys used for jewelry; as far as the "c1" ...
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| Do silver and gold cause a chemical reaction? | 12/31/2006 |
Q: The issue is that I was cleaning a 10kt gold ring with an amethyst stone and while it was soaking, I ...
A: Maria- Dont panic, Yes you are correct. The silver coated the gold rings. It just needs to be ...
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| removing excess glue | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I ordered a rose quartz pendant online & cannot get the seller to respond to my e-mails. The pendant ...
A: Kristi- Depending on what type of adhesive was used......ACETONE, (nail polish remover) works well ...
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| Ring Engravement | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I recently had a ring engraved. I had wanted something else but they said it wouldnt fit, and ...
A: I need more info to answer thiswhat type of metal is the ring made from? platinum, Karat Gold, ...
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| Reusing gold jewelry | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I have a pair for white and yellow 18K gold earrings that hold dimonds. I am wanting to create a ...
A: Dana- Gold CAN be melted down and used for casting a new piece of jewelry, however, after melting ...
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| 14kt V.O. mark | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I bought a braclet in St. Thomas at a really good price. On the clasp it is stamped 14kt V.O. Can ...
A: VO may the mfg. hallmark, however, without actually seeing the item I can't comment intelligently. ...
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| Gold Bracelet | 12/28/2006 |
Q: Recently I bought an 18K Gold bracelet, When the bracelet came in it is not marked 18k Gold, but it ...
A: your best bet would be to take the bracelet to a local jeweler who can verify the gold ...
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| hallmark on gate bracelet | 12/28/2006 |
Q: just wondering if you can help me.I have purchased a vintage gate bracelet from the united ...
A: It is highly unlikely that the item is pure 24Karat Gold, it would be very soft and it would not ...
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| Green/Blue finger | 12/25/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend bought a ring for me for Christmas and gave it to me last night. I wore it for a while ...
A: Im not too sure about the properties of sterling since we mostly deal with Gold and Platinum, ...
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| gold | 12/21/2006 |
Q: Can you please tell me how many grams are in an ounce of gold and what is troy. I'm trying to buy ...
A: A Troy ounce is equivalent to 31.115....grams.....another form of weight we use are called ...
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| melting some scrap gold chains into a useable nugget | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I would like to know the correct way to melt a few scrap gold chains, I have the cutting and welding ...
A: Sorry for not being more specific. Any charcoal block will do, and you can cut into it to make your ...
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| melting some scrap gold chains into a useable nugget | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I would like to know the correct way to melt a few scrap gold chains, I have the cutting and welding ...
A: James- What type of fuel are you using? if its propane or natural gas you should be ok, if its ...
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| Super glue on my stone | 12/20/2006 |
Q: How can i get the super glue off of my ring? Its on my diamond and on my band!!
A: Im not even going to ask you what you were doing......the answer is Acetone!! nail polish remover ...
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| allergic to wedding ring | 12/19/2006 |
Q: My sister~in~law is allergic to gold. she received a 24 K. gold{yellow} 5 carat diamond wedding ...
A: I have not yet heard of someone being allergic to gold in its pure form .....a number of people are ...
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| wedding ring fake? | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I bought my wife’s wedding ring from a mall jewelry store 2 years ago. Just lately, it’s been ...
A: The ring is either 14kt or 18kt yellow or white gold is this correct? Either way, the ring is made ...
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| Diamond /Amethyst in the Rough? | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I like different kinds of rocks and stones, pebbles, shinny stone it doesn't matter. I usually just ...
A: you can have the crystal tested for diamond with a ceres diamond probe which most jewelers have on ...
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| Ring | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I have a ring from my aunt who died years ago. I was young then and picked it up in a bag of ...
A: Is the ring blackish in color? If so, it is probably sterling silver and needs to be polished. As ...
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| Ring Marks | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I have 2 rings with marks I cannot make any sense of. One is stamped "200" on one side of the shank, ...
A: without actually seeing it, I really cant comment. The numbers which you have read "825 or 855 are ...
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| Diamonds | 12/6/2006 |
Q: Mr. Keller, First let me thank you for being part of this wonderful website to enrich the minds of ...
A: Jacalyn- Its become a very competitive business with everyone trying to come up with their own ...
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| Maximum ring sizing | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have purchased a ring that has a plain white gold narrow band, like on an engagement ring, with a ...
A: I have to see how the stone is set. Is it a diamond in a v shaped tiffany style head 6 prong or 4 ...
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| super glue on wedding rings | 12/4/2006 |
Q: My mother put super glue on her wedding/engagement ring set, which has now caused an ugly black ...
A: The black is dirt sticking to the adhesive, the acetone will dissolve and remove the adhesive and ...
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| gold hallmark | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I have a ring which is stamped 14K with two upside down triangles next to the 14K. Can you give me ...
A: The "hallmark" next to the stamp is the original mfg. hallmark which can be traced back through a ...
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| re: makers mark on ring | 12/3/2006 |
Q: hope you can help. I have a gold colored ring with an H,W enclosed by what could be inverted horse ...
A: Its probably an old ring and very well maybe gold. Just by looking at it or just because it has ...
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| hallmarking | 12/3/2006 |
Q: -----Answer----- If the stamp is 375 it would be less than 10 KT most probably it was mfg in England ...
A: So sorry you have to go through this......Yes there are specific laws written for stampings and ...
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| bracelet stamped "95" | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I inherited a white gold diamond bracelet with 2 stamps on the back. The first is the 14K, which I ...
A: There may be a "." in front of the 95 such as .95cts which is the total diamond weight just under 1 ...
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| markings inside ring | 11/30/2006 |
Q: It looks like the markings are PPL then a sympble that looks like a 0 and under that a _ Then I see ...
A: Is there a way you can SCAN and send me a picture? I believe from your info the ring may be either ...
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| damaged silver jewellery | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I recently wore some silver rings in a spa and they turned a grayish color like they had tarnished ...
A: Silver reacts to certain chemicals in various ways. The dull grayish "film" was most likely ...
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| An ASK 417 20"-28" necklace | 11/19/2006 |
Q: Is a necklace that has 417 ask on it real or fake ?
A: Bridgette- the "417" stamping on the item in question is a Karat mark for 10kt gold. Yes it is gold ...
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| ring resizing | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I just received a channel set eternity ring in size 7 and i'm size 6. Can it be resized?
A: Several issues: an eternity band has diamonds all around, is this what you have? some people confuse ...
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| Jewellry markings | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I have a cameo heart shaped pendant, set in gold. Markings on the gold are APA and underneath that ...
A: Not sure what APA is without actually seeing the item....are you sure its APA in cap letters? this ...
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