Posts Tagged ‘ south east asia ’

Small Round Pendant Mark

Small round Pendant marked 825 Question: Hi There. I found a small round pendant which looks silver marked 825 with another faint mark I think which is A080

Lee Angel Silver Cubic Zirconia and Crystal Necklace with Rainbow Moonstone

Price: $95.00

The pendant, which has a small cluster of gems in it approx 25 in all that look like they could be some sort of clear crystal, cubic zirconia. Not sure.

It is rounded in the front and hollow at the back.

Do you know what this could be and who would make this type of jewelry.

Thank You for your help.

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December 16th, 2007  in General No Comments »

Bad Hallmarks

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I have been receiving so many emails and messages regarding Maker's Marks and just what they mean that I had to write this post to explain it.

I have also included a short Video presentation - not from me, or anyone associated with our company - but from a small manufacturer in Texas. Hopefully it will explain in graphic detail, just how hard the Maker's Mark problem really is, and just why it's so easy for anyone in the world, to stamp their jewelry with anything they want.

But first - here is a recent question typical of the problem...

MARK ON GOLD RING Question:

I recently bought a sapphire ring with the mark "CH" near the 14K mark.

Do you know who/what this could be? OR, where I could find out?

Many thanks.

Laurie

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Here is my Answer followed by the Video...

Answer: G'day Laurie and many thanks for your query.

There is no central registry of Maker's Marks nor is there any legislation to force manufactures to comply to a regulated index of marks.

As you can imagine with the world largest jewelry manufacturing base being China and South East Asia - there is absolutly no way of expecting makers there to even care about registering their marks for the American, British or European markets.

It is simply their Identification stamp and it could be anyone. A good Video example of this (or Bad) can be found on our forum.

You might also like to add this query to my Jewelry Forum at http://www.online-jewelry-appraisals.net/jewelry-forum/ as other may have had a similar problem.

Can't hurt anyway and who knows what answers you may get.

Hope this helps...

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Here's the Video showing just how easy it is for ANYONE ANYWHERE to stamp their Jewelry...

Hope this helps...

December 7th, 2007  in General No Comments »

Old Unusual Ring Marks

Old Unusual Ring Marks Question: Hello, I have an unusual ring that appears to be very old.


European Designer Jewelry/a Schiffer Book for Collectors (Design)

Price: $56.76

Small gold band with 2 stones (sapphire and citrine) and 3 diamonds on each side.

Inside markings are hexagon with 004 inside and a star followed by 1698V and another letter I am not sure of.

Any ideas? Thanks.

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September 12th, 2007  in General Resources No Comments »

Omega Jewelry Values

Omega Jewelry Values Question: I have some old Omega jewelry items, earrings and i think a Brooch.

Omega Watches

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...

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July 19th, 2007  in General 1 Comment »

Hand Crafted Ring Identification

Hand Crafted Ring Identification: One of our clients (rachael) wrote recently with this jewelry identification problem.

Hi - I have a gold ring which looks to be hand crafted. It has leaves on both sides and a cluster of seven diamonds that look like a flower.

Antique JewelryArt Nouveau Jewelry

Price: $18.83 USD

It has no number markings as to what karat gold it is, only a hallmark which looks like a "s"that is a snake in a circle and possibly a cats head in a circle next to that.

Is there anything you could tell me about this hallmark? thanks. Rachael.

You can read my answer below....

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March 27th, 2007  in General No Comments »

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