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Jewelry Career Advice

December 19, 2007 By: David Category: General Resources No Comments →

Career Advice Question: David- I’m considering a career change and need some advice.

The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques

Price: $14.96

I have extensive sales experience but no inside industry knowledge.

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Chinese Jewelry

December 17, 2007 By: David Category: General Resources 1 Comment →

Chinese jewelry Question: I collect old Chinese jewelry from 300 years old up to the 1960s.

Chinese Jade: Power and Delicacy in a Majestic Art (Arts of China)

Price: $12.95

It’s my understanding that China marked their jewelry ‘China’ for a certain period, then ‘Made in China’.

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Disney Jewelry

December 15, 2007 By: David Category: General Resources No Comments →

Disney Jewelry Question: This question is actually on behalf of my mother.

Disney Mickey & Minnie Mouse w/ Hearts Cell Phone Charm

Price: $4.99

Between the years 1954-1956, she received a gift from her mother-a mickey mouse ring. (she tells me it was sterling silver, though she’s not… Continue reading Disney Jewelry

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Ring Marking

December 13, 2007 By: David Category: General Resources 2 Comments →

Ring Marking Question: Hello!

I have a ring that I believe is marked with SDC PLAT .48 (it’s slightly hard to read)

Pocket Ed. Jackson’s Hallmarks

Price: $14.50

I’ve done some research online and haven’t come up with many answers. Any help?

Thank you!

Wendy

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Jeweler Damage

October 12, 2007 By: David Category: General Resources No Comments →

Jeweler Damage Question: Recently I had taken my Apatite & Diamond ring to the jeweler for appraisal (for insurance) and possible resizing.

Jewellery Manufacture and Repair

Price: $19.51

I have been collecting jewelry and loose gems for years, this was not purchased as a… Continue reading Jeweler Damage

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Platinum Hallmark

October 11, 2007 By: David Category: General Resources No Comments →

Platinum Hallmark Question: hi there i hope you can help me

A World of Rings

Price: $31.50

i have recently inherited my grandmothers engagement ring

i think it is platinum but don’t know what the hallmark means

i think it it is stamped 1308 PLAT 21

can you identify what… Continue reading Platinum Hallmark

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Remaking Platinum Rings

October 10, 2007 By: David Category: General Resources No Comments →

Remaking platinum rings Question: Hi! I recently inherited a platinum three ring bridal set.

The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques

Price: $15.08

Since I already have my own bridal set and the diamonds on this set are very… Continue reading Remaking Platinum Rings

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