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Gold Bracelet Locket Question: I have an old gold bracelet which opens up as a locket.
The Metalsmith’s Book of Boxes & Lockets (Jewelry Crafts) (Jewelry Crafts)
Price: $49.83 USD
There is a design on the face of the locket part.
The band is a mesh gold.
I would like to know how old it is. I would also like to know where it was made and the age of the bracelet.
I also have a necklace that has a cupid on it and it opens as a locket also.
Omega Jewelry Values Question: I have some old Omega jewelry items, earrings and i think a Brooch.
Price: $55.95 USD
I know that they make watches, but I can’t find any curent Jewlry out there.
Are these vintage items?
Are the worth taking to an appraiser?
Your help is appreciated in this matter…
Unknown Ring Markings Question: Hi David, I inherited a gold ring that is very hard to distinguish the markings in.
American Silversmiths and Their Marks: The Definitive (1948) Edition (1948 Edition)
Price: $8.32 USD
I have taken a magnified photo of markings if you require.
it appears to be 9ct although everything after that is hard to understand but would like to send the image to you so that you may view and help with an answer.
All evaluators I have seen to date can’t seem to identify the markings.
Please respond with e-mail if the image is ok to forward to you.
Look forward to hearing from you soon, regards Kerri
Custom Gold Antique Cameo Question: I have a custom piece of jewelry that consists of a chain with 38 state and territory engravings attached to an antique cameo.
Cameos: Old & New, 3rd Edition
Price: $12.83 USD
I would love to send you pictures and see if you can give me any information about the piece.
Hope you can help me. Erick…
Standard Jewelers Mark? RP? Plated?
Question: Hi- I recently purchased a ring at an estate sale.
Silver & Stone: Profiles of American Indian Jewelers
Price: $26.40 USD
It says “<RP 10K” on the inside of the band.
Is RP a standard of the gold like plated or is it a jewelers mark?
Thanks, Kari
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