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josphine on italian jewellery hallmarks?

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:33:10 -0700

I have inherited two brooches, and are trying to identify the hallmarks on the back, the first one, is two gold leafs with the marks OMA 750 and what looks to be 52 AR (in this order)it is possible that there is a letter r or c before the OMA, but it is hard to tell if its a letter or a smudge

I know that the AR means Arezzo, but can not identify the oma or the 52

the other brooch is a decorative leaf, flower and pink stones, with what appears to be 98? the 8 could be a 5, ...

Stephanie on Curious about ring history/maker.

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:55:34 -0700

My engagement ring was purchased from a vintage jewelry store. It is 14k gold but they didn't really know much about it other than they thought that it looks like a style from the 60s/70s. It is not marked 14k inside but it is stamped with a copyright symbol followed by A/C. Any idea where is was made or who made it?

on how do you tell if a gold item is valuable?

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:36:57 -0700

G'day Judy and many thanks for your query.

The best advice I can give is to get it appraised. That is the only way you are going to know a value.

BUT...

Value depends on who is asking and what it is for.

Value on the open secondhand market is different to new items in a store OR different to Insurance replacement - which is what an appraisal is for.

This site has hundreds of Case studies and articles and also has an online valuation system but you have to be a member to use them (worth every penny if you ask me) so all ...

judy on how do you tell if a gold item is valuable?

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:05:27 -0700

HI everyone,

My name is judy and i have a men's 14kt white gold link bracelet and i want to know if its valuable or not. I've gone online and checked what usual prices are for one of these and the range is so broad ($250 to $1500), I can't tell where my bracelet may fit. It is between 7 to 8 inches long and has the manufacturing name "tecnigold" imprinted on it. I looked the company up and they are based in Italy and just opened a store in New York but their site doesn't really give any pricing ...

on apprenticeships

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:50:25 -0700

Well sad Sharron - I couldn't agree more.

HOWEVER - from personal experience I can tell you that whatever you start with - might not be what you end up with.

In my life I started work in a Steelworks - went into the Air Force - Started my own business (several times - in several markets) - became a jeweler - then a gemologist - then a valuer - now a web developer - Owned a Travel Agency and Taught at University - and in my spare time (Yeah right) became a National winning author.

Start the journey - who knows where ...

Sharron on apprenticeships

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:19:25 -0700

Hi Siraj,

I read your blog and just want to say "hang in there".
In the scheme of things, one year for your apprenticeship is not a long time and in years to come you will be able to look back and appreciate the effort you put in.

There is nothing like being able to create something of beauty. It is not only a rewarding career but good for the human spirit.
Don't give up.

on apprenticeships

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:59:08 -0700

i have an apprentice for one year.
I am not sure if it is a good idea to do apprenticeship in jewelry as the market is in Dubai and third world countries. I am not sure if there are many job opportunities after the apprenticeship so i would like some advice as to weather it is a good decesion to spend one year of my life on this apprenticeship.

on traub's orange blossom plat rings

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:03:35 -0700

Need photos - details - weights - specs etc

We can't help without the information

barrerose on traub's orange blossom plat rings

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:56:06 -0700

looking for all & any info on my wedding set ÃªÂ¿Ãª

Chris on apprenticeships

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:33:18 -0700

Hey Maureen - this is Chris...

When you say you can't afford it?

You shouldn't have to pay - the jeweler who hires you will pay all expenses, although you might have to cough up for test books and the like.

But you should get paid as an apprentice anyway.

I don't know what country you are in (they are all different) but I suggest a simple "Walk in the Door" exercise will throw up a couple of results.

Check the local paper and walk the local Malls. Simply ask - that's the best way.

Incidentally - that's how I found my apprenticeship ;-)

Maureen on apprenticeships

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:17:41 -0700

I need help finding a jewelry apprenticeship. I would like to go to a trade school, but can't afford it right now but am anxious to get into the industry.

I was hoping you might have some suggestions and/or contacts to help me find an apprenticeship program.

Thank you for your time.

Chris on Heart Lock Jewelry

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:41:33 -0700

Think I'll throw this open as it doesn't mean anything to me in Australia - Maybe it's an American Trade mark?

Chris

Chris on School Projects

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:01:34 -0700

Hey Eric

Will open this up on the Forum

Anybody in a position to help?

Chris

Sandra on Heart Lock Jewelry

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:15:05 -0700

Question: who made the Heart Lock series of wedding rings?

Mine has the engraving of pat-fl-b with the heart lock name.

That is all the information I have on it so far.

Eric on School Projects

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:54:28 -0700

Hey there Chris. Eric here!

I'm a Lecturer at Central University of Technology Free State. (South Africa)

We are currently recurriculating our study guides for Jewellery manufacturing 1st -3rd year.

Would appreciate anyone who would like to contribute to our school in proposed projects to be covered from 1st to 3rd year.

Our school started some 5 years back to create a jewellery hub in the Free State Gold Fields of South
Africa.

Kind Regards
Eric