Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

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:

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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

Makers make help. 70’s style gold ring with 8 diamonds and large garnet Question: Hi there.

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Lowest used price: $35.00 USD

I have an early style 1970’s ring. 18CT. The design is like lattice gold bars that have 8 small diamonds set in pairs and a central red garnet almost 1CM long.

On the inside of the band has “18CT” and on the opposite side has either:

• PAIsL
• FAisL

(the is “is” hard to read) engraved.

Any help would be great!!… Continue reading 70’s Style Garnet and Diamond Ring

14K Watch Case Locket Question: I’ve been hoping to find out who made this but it seems like gold marks are NOT as definitive as silver.

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Pendant and Pocket Watches 1500-1950: Identification and Values (Collector’s Encyclopedia)

Price: $14.50 USD

I haven’t been able to find anything on the Internet.

If I were to go to the library what books would you suggest?

I look in to see if I can find info on my Grandmother’s locket?

Thanks!… Continue reading 14K Watch Case Locket

Antique Wedding Ring (Hallmark)?

Question: I have a wedding ring which would be from the early to mid 1800’s (I believe).

Kovels’ American Silver Marks

Price: $40.00 USD

The mark inside looks like a sideways M or W and a mark like this >H< (kinda like that) looks like a little tree or something.

I am assuming it is how the used to mark gold like 14k or 18k, but I can’t find any info online for how gold used to be marked.… Continue reading Antique Wedding Ring (Hallmark)?