Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

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

My sister recently bought a wedding set on Ebay.

While looking thru the odd things on ebay she happen to come across this set. It was not listed under jewelry but instead under mythical or something to that effect. Now she only paid 50.00 for the set.

When she took it to have it sized she was asked to put in an amount for insurance. She told the gentleman she had no idea what to put down because she had not had it appraised. He looked it over for a minute or so and told her to put 1,200.00.

The rings looks to… Continue reading Diamond Engagement Ring - Question from a Client