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Premier Jewelry Daily Blog

The Premier Jewelry Blog is my mini-journal about investing in fine Antique Jewelry. It's a message board that:

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    ***Peter Carl Faberge made the famous Imperial Easter eggs and other gold and jeweled object from around 1870 to 1917, when his workshop was closed by the Bolsheviks after the Russian Revolution.



    Mar 13, 2010, Antique Gold Hallmarks Question

    Have you got an Antique Gold Hallmarks Question? Ask the Hallmarks Guru....

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    Mar 13, 2010, Hallmarks on golden ring

    I have a gold ring with hallmarks on two sides (see picture). On one side there is a black square and 750 (which I presume to mean 18 kt gold. On the other

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hallmarks on golden ring"


    Mar 13, 2010, La Peregrina Pearl | Pearl of Great Price

    La Peregrina Pearl, Natural Pearl resides in Elizabeth Taylor's famous jewelry collection....

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "La Peregrina Pearl | Pearl of Great Price"


    Mar 13, 2010, Ashley s.

    I have a gold diamond ring with these markings... CF a turned square that looks like a diamond symbol then 10k. On the other side are 2circles. I don't

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    Mar 13, 2010, Made by whom?

    Hi, Just looking at a piece given to me & what I can work out is that it's Italian, 18ct gold, but cannot work out who made it? Can anyone help- I have

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Made by whom?"


    Mar 13, 2010, Old Ring

    it looks like copper. It's stamped inside the band w.w. 9 sideways then 375 then a sideways lower letter f then a solid box. Do you know what these marking

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Old Ring"


    Mar 13, 2010, Masonic Ring.

    This ring was given to my grandfather by his father, who were both freemasons. I would like know about the markings on the inside, and the history of the

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Masonic Ring. "


    Mar 13, 2010, What does JTC stand for on my ring?

    My ring has the hallmark JTC with a number behind it. What does JTC stand for?

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "What does JTC stand for on my ring?"


    Mar 13, 2010, Tiffany & Co

    This is about silver, not gold, but I'm hoping I can at least get some direction. I am helping my 95 year old father dispose of his possessions. Because

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tiffany & Co"


    Mar 13, 2010, Better photo for previous question

    this is a clearer photograph related to the previous hallmark question posted by myself.

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Better photo for previous question"


    Mar 13, 2010, Antique Jewelry Investor - A Complete Guide to Investing in Antique Jewelry

    Antique Jewelry Investor is Your Almost Complete Guide to investing in gold Antique Jewelry, Premier Jewelry, Vintage & Estate Jewelry and Pearl Jewelry.....

    Permalink -- click for full blog post " Antique Jewelry Investor - A Complete Guide to Investing in Antique Jewelry "


    Mar 13, 2010, Can you Help Me?

    Can You Help Me? Spread the word about Antique Jewelry Investor - Invest in Antique Jewelry and a Biosensitive Future...

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    Mar 13, 2010, Garnet Cabochon Ring

    A friend left me a ring that appears to be gold - dark gold with dark red cabochon stone (closed back) - there are initials W.D. and then the hallmark

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Garnet Cabochon Ring"


    Mar 13, 2010, Register as an Expert

    Register as an Expert on Antique Jewelry Investor and Join the Guru Team and GET PAID!

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Register as an Expert"


    Mar 13, 2010, 3 Crowns Inside Gold Band

    I found an old gold wedding band and inside there are 3 crowns and I wondered what that means?

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "3 Crowns Inside Gold Band"


    Mar 12, 2010, Is there such a Hallmark as a 'delta' (triangle)?

    I don't believe this piece is an antique, but thought I'd ask you anyway re the 'delta' mark that I found on a gold pendant, and also on a gold chain.

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Is there such a Hallmark as a 'delta' (triangle)?"


    Mar 12, 2010, Dave's Fishing Lure

    Hi I have aquired a small fishing bait and on it there is a mark. There are the initials B, B in a shield, followed by a Fleur de Lys or Feathers and then

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dave's Fishing Lure"


    Mar 12, 2010, White Gold Hallmark?

    I have a diamond and sapphire ring belonging to my late mother which I assume is white gold. It bears the marks 9ct and the number 30 - does this mean

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    Mar 12, 2010, GOLD RING w Diamond STAR setting ~ marked H.W.LD, crown symbol, 18, Anchor symbol, --

    Please - can you tell me anything about this antigue GOLD RING & it's value? GOLD RING w Diamond STAR setting ~ marked H.W.LD, crown symbol, 18, Anchor

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "GOLD RING w Diamond STAR setting ~ marked H.W.LD, crown symbol, 18, Anchor symbol, --"


    Mar 12, 2010, Advertise With Us | Antique Jewelry Investor

    Get Serious About Selling Jewelry! Advertise with Us! Promote Your Jewelry to a Worldwide Audience...

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Advertise With Us | Antique Jewelry Investor"


    Mar 12, 2010, Antique Mikimoto Pearls Left to Me..

    Greetings..after extensive searches I happened upon your site.. I have some mikimoto pearl jewelry items that were left to me recently after my moms passing

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Antique Mikimoto Pearls Left to Me.."


    Mar 12, 2010, Invest In Gold Antique Jewelry | Antique Jewelry Investor

    You Can't Wear Stocks and Shares! Invest In Gold Antique Jewelry You can See. They're Not Making it Anymore!

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Invest In Gold Antique Jewelry | Antique Jewelry Investor"


    Mar 11, 2010, Real or fake? Tiffany & Co Brass with Siver Overlay Cup

    I have what appears to be a brass, two-handled toasting cup? Trophy? Award for Top Chicken? Its brass with silver art nouveau overlay ornamentation on

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Real or fake? Tiffany & Co Brass with Siver Overlay Cup"


    Mar 11, 2010, Stamp inside of ring

    I have a gold band engraved with the date oct 15/1902 there is a rectangular shaped stamp with a star, the letter 's', and another star. What would that

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    Mar 11, 2010, Engagement Ring Markings

    Hi, I recently got engaged and picked my ring from a selection of second-hand ones in a jewellers. It has seven diamonds in a circular cluster on a white

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Engagement Ring Markings"


    Mar 11, 2010, Circle with a T in it...

    I recently received a ring that was my Grandfather's, after he died. There are two hallmarks. One is 10k (I am assuming for the quality of the Gold).

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    Mar 11, 2010, Actually found out about the maker!

    Thanks to your wonderful website we have discovered the ring is 1901 (we Think) made in Birmingham with the makers mark A&W. Can't find who they are,

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    Mar 11, 2010, Bracelet Hallmark

    There is a lower case old English k, a lonish skinny anchor on it's side and a lion together. then on the other side of the bracelet there's the k and

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    Mar 11, 2010, Eygptian cartouche

    hi there I was wondering if you could enlighten me to these two symbols on my two Egyptian cartouche the first is a gold colour and the second a silver

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    Mar 11, 2010, Egyptian Silver Ankh Hallmark Please Help

    Hi again gilly again, this is the 2nd hall mark, silver metal in color. I would be grateful of any commentary or any help to identify this one. Thank

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Egyptian Silver Ankh Hallmark Please Help"


    Mar 11, 2010, 18ct GOLD VINTAGE POCKET WATCH

    HI I HAVE A VINTAGE 18ct GOLD HALF HUNTER POCKET WATCH , THE WATCH IS ENGRAVED ON THE INSIDE COVER PLATE 1899 AS THE YEAR IT WAS PRESENTED , THE WATCH

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "18ct GOLD VINTAGE POCKET WATCH "


    Mar 11, 2010, Cross hallmark

    I purchased a gold ring that the vendor said was 19th Century and 10carat. It has markings of a very vertical oval 'O' followed by a horizontal small oval

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cross hallmark"


    Mar 10, 2010, Gold Marking

    I have a gold piece that is very old approximately 400-500 years. There is a mark on each side that resembles a capital J and A that are joined together

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    Mar 10, 2010, Could you identify and explain these hallmarks please?

    I have a ladies pocket watch. Age unknown. Country of origin unknown. Inside the case are 5 hallmarks and a number. Lower left mark is a crown in a circle.

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Could you identify and explain these hallmarks please?"


    Mar 10, 2010, Anchor K

    I have a ring with an indented hallmark which amounts to a picture of an anchor and the letter K. I have seen these before but I can never get them straight.

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    Mar 10, 2010, CROWN what does it mean?

    I have recently purchased a antique looking wedding set. It is 14k white gold with a diamond in the center of the ring with two small diamonds on the side.

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "CROWN what does it mean? "


    Mar 10, 2010, What Do My Markings Mean?

    I've recently inherited my great grandmother's amethyst ring and wanted to know what the markings mean please I have a fair idea but not quite sure. I

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    Mar 9, 2010, Markings Inside My Gold Rings

    I have 2 very old gold wedding bands. 1. It simply says solid gold. 2. In the other it is stamped 08 then there are 3 crowns, 1 on top of 2, then there

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    Mar 9, 2010, Chilean Earthquake

    As news of the Chilean earthquake and related tsunamis continues to unfold, Antique Jewelry Investor wishes to express our deep sympathy and compassion for all of those who have been affected by this tragedy.

    It is important not to underestimate the power of our collective good wishes and deep thoughts of peace and courage to uplift and give hope to those in need.


    Mar 9, 2010, Grandparents Platinum Wedding Band

    Hi there, My mum recently gave me my nanna's jewellery box and in the contents was a plain platinum ring. I asked my mum if it was nanna's or pop's and

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    Mar 9, 2010, Is an 18 k gold electroplated watch worth anything

    IS AN ELECTROPLATED 18 K GOLD WATCH REAL GOLD?

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Is an 18 k gold electroplated watch worth anything"


    Mar 9, 2010, BaumF hallmark on a 14k white gold diamond & ruby ring...

    Who or what is or was BaumF? From when to when? Thanks everyone for all the info you can provide...

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "BaumF hallmark on a 14k white gold diamond & ruby ring..."


    Mar 9, 2010, Square Hallmark ?

    I have found several rings that are hallmarked only with a square with a dot in center I had one tested and it was 14k Who uses this hallmark?

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Square Hallmark ?"


    Mar 9, 2010, Shooting Star Hallmark

    Hi I would like to find out what country and time period used shooting star hallmark? Thanks

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shooting Star Hallmark"


    Mar 9, 2010, White Gold and Diamond Brooch/Necklace...Age, era?

    I inherited this 14k white gold and diamond brooch. I am unsure of the age or the era/style it may be considered. The only mark on the item is 14k on

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "White Gold and Diamond Brooch/Necklace...Age, era?"


    Mar 9, 2010, Opposing Arrows Symbols

    gold ring with two opposing arrows and something in between them.

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Opposing Arrows Symbols"


    Mar 9, 2010, Passengers on the Titanic | Antique Jewelry Investor

    The passengers on the TITANIC, the Jewelry recovered from the Titanic shipwreck is one of the world's most poignant and famous jewelry collections......

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Passengers on the Titanic | Antique Jewelry Investor"


    Mar 9, 2010, Jewelry Resources

    Antique Jewelry Investor's hot jewelry resources - the hot spots in jewelry investigating to bookmark...

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Jewelry Resources "


    Mar 9, 2010, Your Favorite Antique Jewelry | Antique Jewelry Investor

    What's YOUR Favorite Antique Jewelry? Share Your Story with Jewelry Lovers Everywhere...

    Permalink -- click for full blog post "Your Favorite Antique Jewelry | Antique Jewelry Investor"


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