There are many different types and styles of jewelry. Some are rather expensive and are made of diamonds, precious metals, and other expensive stones. Others are not so expensive but are still nice to wear. It is important when choosing jewelry that you know the occasion that you are going to use it for. There is the right time and place to wear each piece of jewelry. If you are purchasing a particular jewelry as a gift, such as bridesmaid jewelry, then you need to know enough about the person you are buying for and also…
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Buying the Right Style of Jewelry
Sep 11th, 2009
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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Turquoise Jewelry
Nov 26th, 2006
Turquoise Pin Question: I have a small round pin with a star marking and I believe it says 14K underneath.
Turquoise Unearthed: An Illustrated Guide (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones)
Price: $8.03 USD
I believe the stones are turquoise and there are 10 of them set in gold.
Do you know the marking and who it is by.
Thanks very much for your help…
Answer: G’day and many thanks for your query
The small star mark could be from any one of several countries OR makers who…
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Hallmarks On Wedding Ring
Nov 24th, 2006
Old Ring with Three Crowns Question: Recently my grandmother was going through my late grandfathers stuff and found a simple ring (I’m not sure what type of metal .. looks like gold to me or maybe bronze) .
Accessorizing The Bride: Vintage Wedding Finery Through The Decades
Price: $33.89 USD
Its a woman’s size … because if fits me.
What I’m most curious about are the markings on the inside of the ring.
The markings “OB” inside a square then a set of three…
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