Jan 5th, 2007
engagement ring Question: hello, well i was just wondering about my engagement ring.
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Price: $8.01 USD
The stamp inside the ring says 14k JIC 105…the mark is a bit unclear, so this is what i’m pretty sure it says.
What could is mean?
I would like to know if my ring is real as it was bought at a pawn shop.
please help.
thanx Gail
Answer: G’day Gail and many thanks for…
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Dec 30th, 2006
Diamond Ring Value Question: Hi David! I got a diamond engagement ring.
Price: $8.74 USD
How would it be possible to determine its value?
I am so curious. 
Answer: G’day and many thanks for your query…
…and congratulations too.
When you received your engagement ring you should have had a store receipt or Valuation Appraisal Certificate with it. Something which indicates…
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Aug 9th, 2006
Unfortunately we get questions from clients where they have been mis-informed in the first place. This is due to a general state of apathy from sellers who once they have taken someone’s money – loose sight of the ‘Keep the Client Happy’ mentality. Shame.
QUESTION..?
Could you give me a ball park appraisal on a pendant. Particulars are:
4.35 oval tanzanite clarity SI3-I2 color h-k
diamonds 10 round & 68 Baguette cut 1.25 CWT
Gold 5.4 grams (white gold).
It has a 14K 20″ chain which I have seen priced at about $175-$200 retail.
A buddy of mine is selling this and is asking for $950.00. What…
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Jul 29th, 2006
Has this ever happened to you? I would love to hear from anyone with a similar experience with pearls or any other gemstone or jewelry item. As usual – here’s a clients query…
QUESTION..?
I have a strand of pearls that I believe were my grandmothers, possibly bought by my father in Japan. There is a marking on the clasp “KIO”. Do you know if this would be a metal marking? Or of significance to the pearls origins?
Thank you for your time.
ANSWER..!
The Mark ‘KIO’ is probably a Makers Mark or Model design stamp, but unfortunately doesn’t mean anything to me.
Not that I…
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Jun 22nd, 2006
A question came in today and is typical of the Jewelry Appraisal problems most people face.
The solution may be just right for you too – and it’s not much of a risk either..!
QUESTION..?
I have a diamond ring marked 10k and it also has a diamond symbol with A141 Do you know the value of a ring such as this and what the markings mean? Thanks so much
ANSWER..!
There are many aspects which go into a Valuation Appraisal, not least the gold weight as well as the quality. 10K answers one side of that question but not how heavy it is etc?
