Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

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?

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gold bracelet marks

Question: Hi I have a vintage gold bangle bracelet.

it is marked C.E.H. Co. 1/4 Gold do you have any idea what this means?

Around 1930’s the bracelet was made is inscribed on inside..Thanks… Continue reading Vintage Gold Bangle

Gold Wedding Band

Question: I recently had my Grandparents wedding bands given to me, (they are both deceased).

I am wondering what the markings on the inside indicate?

They are:

18k G.E. s/A (adn maybe a 1 after the A)…

Any info would be GREATLY appreciated as it has been ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ANYTHING ONLINE.

I live in NH.… Continue reading Grandparents Wedding Bands

Question: I have found a gold wedding band which has a symbol I have never seen.

It has a deeply cut blackened background which is shaped like an open tablet with legs for lack of better term to describe, straight on both sides with two legs, rounded on the top.

Inside from left to right there is a slightly slanted star, then a small capital “B”, then a larger “K”.

There is no other marking as to karat weight on this ring.

Is this a manufacturer’s mark, and if so for what manufacturer?  How old?

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