AboutPeter Coombs Expertise I have over 20 years experience in all forms of handmade jewellery, flatware and holloware in precious metals involoving forging, fabrication and finishing.
Also works in aluminium for spectacles and trophies etc
Experience Many Past/Present clients including:
Elton John/Spectacles, la Eyeworks/Spectacles & Jewellery, Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide/Lord Mayoral Medallion, and many others
Expert: Peter Coombs Date: 1/19/2008 Subject: 925 and Diamonds.....
Question Would you happen to know if diamonds where common in the 925 stamped bracelet..........if so it may not be pure silver since magnet sticks slightly........and if old what type diamond would be used in lets say a piece of jewelry from 1700's or 1800's....Thanks
Answer Greetings,
If a magnet sticks then you don't have precious metal...however if its a flexible piece then you may be attaching the spring which was common in many 1800s pieces.
Without seeing the piece in the flesh it impossible to even guess what the stones may be whether mirror backs, or spinel of white sapphire or in fact white diamond - which were all common in the 1800s
I suggest taking it to a good jeweller or diamond dealer.
Sorry cant help more.
