Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

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?

Crown Hallmark identity Question: I have a very old gold wedding ring left to me by my father some years ago with the following hallmark:

500 Wedding Rings: Celebrating a Classic Symbol of Commitment

Price: $16.47

• Hw 1
• a crown
• 18
• a left facing arrow

Can you identify this?… Continue reading Crown Hallmark Identity?

Antique Platinum Ring Question: I recently purchased an antique platinum filigree diamond engagement ring.

Hallmarks of the Southwest (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Price: $30.04 USD

It has hallmarks located on the inside of the band.

I’ve been unable to find any markings that look similar.

The marks include a triangle (delta shaped), an uppercase K, and what appears to be a crescent.

There are other marks, but I can’t readily see what they are. Could any of these help identify the origin of the ring?… Continue reading Antique Platinum Filgree Ring

Question: HI David,

I have inherited a ring which is quite old. I know its origin is the UK. It has a makers mark of J.H&S, the number 9, the number 375, an anchor, and a letter k in italics.

I am just wondering if you could help me with the age of this ring, and possibly the makers mark,

Kind regards

Chey

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