Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

The gemstone for the month of September is the Sapphire (aren’t you lucky).

Not only do you get the best gemstone after Diamond but you also get all those Colors too.

Colored Gemstones, 1st Edition: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide–How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, and Other Colored Gemstones with Confidence and Knowledge

Price: $16.93 USD

But wait. I hear you say, Sapphires are blue….

But they are also… Continue reading September Birthstone

Is This A British Hallmark Question: I recently found a gold ring in my attic and I was wondering if you could tell me how old it is from the hallmark.

The hallmark is:

• HC&S in a box
• V in a box
• an anchor on its side
• .375 in a box
• 9

Any help would be much appreciated, I’m very curious! Thanks.

Answer: G’day Jenny and many thanks for your query – and your patience – as we have been unable to get online for several days due to the storms… Continue reading Is This A British Hallmark?

July is the month for Ruby (you lucky people) and also, if you can’t afford Ruby, or you just don’t like it, Cornelian, a beautiful red brown gemstone often used in Antique seals or Signet rings.

Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select & Care for These Gemstones (Newman Gem & Jewelry Series)

Price: $12.95 USD

Ruby was not isolated as being the red variety of Corundum (the blue ones are… Continue reading July Birthstone