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:

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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?

Ring Markings Question: I purchased an antique and diamond ring recently.

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Price: $51.90 USD

The only markings inside the band are either “698″ or “693″. It actually looks like 698 on one side and 693 on the other.

I had it tested.  The jeweler said it does not test gold, silver or platinum, however, the opal and diamonds are real and appear to be of good quality.

Any ideas on what this number means?

Thank you.… Continue reading Decimal Formula For Gold Jewelry

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

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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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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