Gold Snake Necklace and Chain Question: I have a 14k snake coiled to wrap around a 14k gold box chain.
The inscription on the back of the snake is MGQ or MGO. I was told it was bought from a Swiss Antique dealer.
Gold Bracelet Locket
Jul 21st, 2007
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: $29.75
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.
Answer: G’day…
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Omega Jewelry Values
Jul 19th, 2007
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…
Answer: G’day Brent and many thanks for your query.
I am not aware of any jewelry being sold under the Omega Brand – only watches, but in saying that you have to understand there is NO CENTRAL REGISTRY of…
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Unknown Ring Markings?
Jul 15th, 2007
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…
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Custom Gold Antique Cameo
Jul 13th, 2007
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…
Answer: G’day Erick and many thanks for your query.
You have answered the question yourself. It’s a custom item, so there is going to be no record to compare it…
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