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Mar 10, Gold Marking

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:48:12 GMT

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

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:20:33 GMT

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.

Mar 10, Anchor K

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:17:02 GMT

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.

Mar 10, CROWN what does it mean?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:35:01 GMT

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.

Mar 10, What Do My Markings Mean?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:07:24 GMT

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, Markings Inside My Gold Rings

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:33:51 GMT

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

Mar 9, Chilean Earthquake

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:12:56 GMT

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, Grandparents Platinum Wedding Band

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:16:35 GMT

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

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:44:32 GMT

IS AN ELECTROPLATED 18 K GOLD WATCH REAL GOLD?

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:30:10 GMT

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

Mar 9, Square Hallmark ?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:15:20 GMT

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?

Mar 9, Shooting Star Hallmark

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:06:32 GMT

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

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:30:25 GMT

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

Mar 9, Opposing Arrows Symbols

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:55:06 GMT

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

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:34:00 GMT

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:40:27 GMT

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:56:03 GMT

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Mar 9, Carved wedding band, early 20th century - HW?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:25:20 GMT

Hi there, I've been looking for information about a carved wedding band, white gold, 14K, that I've had for several years now. The ring has a floral pattern

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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:32:52 GMT

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Mar 8, Who is the Maker of this Modernist 18K Pendant?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:35:35 GMT

The top of the bail is stamped 750 with a maker's mark that has two triangles on their sides with the top points touching (so that it looks a little like

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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:25:30 GMT

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Mar 8, 20 Karat Gold?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:10:10 GMT

I have an old stone brooch with gold? ends marked...KW 20 and then a poor quality mark I can't make out. Is it gold and if so how can I find out more?

Mar 8, Russian hallmark P13.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:05:22 GMT

I have a Russian gold ring with a hallmark P13. What does it stand for? 13K gold? Thank you very much for your time, Izabela

Mar 8, looking for any information

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:25:11 GMT

I recently received a pearl necklace that was bought in Korea around 1953. I took them to have them restrung and the clasp repaired, and was assured by

Mar 7, Edwardian Style Jewelry-Premier Antique Diamond Jewelry

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:31:18 GMT

Edwardian Style Jewelry was worn by the Passengers on the Titanic..

Mar 7, Mizpah Ring

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:19:30 GMT

I have a custom made gold ring with the makers mark L&J. It also has other marks...one looks like a crown perhaps, and the other I can't make out. The

Mar 7, I have a ring with the marks FF and then 14K...

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:01:15 GMT

Do you know what they may be the maker or designer's initials. They are not the owners initials. I asked before coming here. The ring is made of yellow

Mar 7, TC Hallmark

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:45:46 GMT

Material is 18k white gold. So i am riding on I75 yesterday when a semi passes me with the exact logo we are looking for! Took a photo with cell phone.

Mar 7, Phyllis | Graduated Mikimoto Pearls

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:01:22 GMT

I have a pair of Mikimoto 18 in graduated pearls from the 60's could you give me an idea of what they are worth.

Mar 7, Pink Pearls- What type of pearl and how old are they?

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:40:38 GMT

I have a strand of pink pearls and they are quite old. They have an unusual clasp. The clasp has what appears to be six diamonds in a bow. The clasp slides

Mar 7, FOLLOW UP RUBY RING - UNKNOWN HALLMARK

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:29:28 GMT

I RECENTLY POSTED ABOUT A RUBY RING I FOUND - Now, I was told this was a antique/vintage ring, it is 14k. Other pieces I have found from this jeweler HAVE

Mar 6, Help Understanding Hallmarks on Gold Ring

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:51:58 GMT

Hi, Currently trying to identify some information about a 9 carat gold ring, hallmarks are as per the attached image, the assay office appears to be a

Mar 6, 50 - 75 year old Freemasons ring

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:22:45 GMT

I have my Great Grandfather's Ruby Freemasons ring. It is approximately 50 - 75 years old, set in 10K white gold. Any ideas on the value. It's in wonderful

Mar 6, Supposedly French Hallmark

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:17:27 GMT

I have a snuff box with the following marks: Diamond lozenge with the letters RLB or ELB on the inside along with a small floral that looks like a Pimpernel.

Mar 6, Capital letter A and a Star are the marks on ring

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:54:56 GMT

This is a six prong yellow metal solitaire setting ring with no stone. Is it gold or gold plated?

Mar 5, My Three Sons

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:28:27 GMT

I would like to share with friends and visitors to this site a recent discovery. I have just opened a box which contained memorabilia and photos of my three sons when they were small children. The box had been sitting in a shed for nearly 15 years without my knowledge.

In disbelief, touching and seeing these things again for the first time. I cannot express how I felt. Even my son's old school tie, the one Ben is wearing in the photo, was in this box, not seeing the light of day for all those years!! A treasure of inestimable value has come home.

Mar 5, WHAT DOES A HALMARK OR STAMP MEAN ON 18ct GOLD , W.E 3

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:57:37 GMT

HI WHAT DOES W.E MEAN , 3 THIS IS EXACTLY THE MARKING ON MY 18ct GOLD POCKET WATCH , I WOULD BE A HAPPY MAN IF YOU

Mar 5, Hallmark Determination

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:26:25 GMT

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Mar 5, Identifying Assay Mark

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:09:12 GMT

i have a 14 cr gold bracelet set with jade. its not eu made as it appears to have a jaguar or panther head with mouth open facing left. any ideas please

Mar 5, Famous 14K

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:42:59 GMT

I have a 2 pearl, 2 small diamonds, white gold women's ring 14K, the name on the in side is Famous 14K, I Know the ring is 45-55 years old, who made it?

Mar 5, Wolf's head?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:21:27 GMT

Hi-- I bought a pair of vintage costume clip earrings on ebay a while ago and was preparing to resell them. Noted that they have this design on the back--

Mar 5, B inside a Double circle

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:19:09 GMT

I have a beautiful enamel and silver art deco bangel barcelet. I have searched and searched to try and find the mark. I am in hope that you might know.

Mar 5, Hamilton Pocket Watch - Hallmark question

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:46:12 GMT

I have a pocket watch, made by Hamilton in 1905. The hallmark is a scale (nothing between the scales) with a crown on top. Attached is a picture. Just

Mar 5, Yellow Gold Multi Garnet 9ct hinged Bangle

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:23:05 GMT

I have just brought a 9ct yellow gold garnet bangle but would like to know more about the hallmarks, if possible. The bangle is marked with the letters

Mar 5, Italian?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:47:48 GMT

I have a gold rope chain that is marked 750 an I know that is European for 18K gold, My question is about the mark that is opposite the 750, it is 151AR.

Mar 4, A bros hallmark

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:48:39 GMT

I have a piece of gold hallmarked A Bros (this would appear to be in a triangular shape - it has a large A centrally with bros on the right hand slope

Mar 4, What Does A 121 Mean?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:45:29 GMT

Hi, I have a vintage gold and ruby bracelet that is hallmarked: A 121 There are no other markings. The bracelet tested 14K. Any ideas on where this

Mar 4, Can you tell me what the stamps mean?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:39:36 GMT

I wonder if you could tell me what, if anything the stamps stand for. It looks hand made. There are two tiny little diamonds in the setting. I am curious

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Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:57:50 GMT

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