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Give your fellow collectors a helping hand ... share your favorite sites here! The ones that help you learn about and identify what you have. Here are a few of the ones I use. Flipping Treasure's Image Event site CJCI - Costume Jewelry Collectors Int...

Resolved! 14k Vintage Sputnik ring gemstones

Hey everyone, I think I posted this in the wrong group. Hopefully this is the right one this time. I originally sold this ring, but it didn't pass authentication. GIA only said, The main/side gemstone(s) (Other Gemstones) does/do not match the listin...

Resolved! Help with Aquamarine - Presidium Gem Tester II

Hello Sellers and Happy Day to All! I am trying to confirm that a pair of earrings are aquamarine. I have a Presidium Gem Tester II and I cannot find any information on where this gem would register on the tester. Is there someone here selling jewelr...

Tie clip or bookmark

Hello, I found this going while going through some of my dad's things. At first I thought it was a 10 commandment tie clip, but the clip just doesn't look right. Then I thought maybe a bookmark? Any ideas? If it's not a tie clip, some people are payi...

Mystery Earrings - Help ID

Does anyone know what this type of adjustable clip on hoop earring style is called & possible age?The stamp is “BREV” .The only info I could find is that “BREV” on gold stands for “Brevetto.” This is the Italian term for license, and the stamp signif...

Hi, can anyone help with this pendent, it is not what I normally find. maker age value. thank you

Calling all those with Semi-precious knowledge...

Is there a simple test to figure out if chatonyancy (cat's eye) is genuine stone or glass?? I have this lovely little vintage piece from Mexico , it's a carved onyx piece decorated with silver, turquoise, malachite, lapis, and tigers eye inlay, but i...

Resolved! Jewelry

I have a Tiffany gold bracelet I want to find out if it's not counterfeit

Resolved! What's this, please!

We are stumped as to what this is. Excluding the chain w/ clasp, it's 1.5" in length. The metal piece that extends from either side of the flower can be squeezed to open the arms at the end. Thanking you in advance for your help!

Problems with the authentication process.

I have sold jewelry for years and never had. Problem until this process of sending it to California to get it authenticated. I just sold a gold diamond pendent on EBay. It was unmarked 14k yellow gold.I took it to a jewelry specialist in St Louis the...

Authentication Center: Puzzling Results

After this ordeal, I can only conclude that the "Authentication Centers" are an A idea with an F execution in a LOT of cases. I've taken a look at a number, actually a legion, of other complaints and I'm aware that usually negative responses dominate...

Platinum confusion !!

Hello everyone. I recently purchased this size 5 ring that’s marked P-t 925. I know the P.t is on the periodic table for Platinum. However I thought it came in 900 or 950. That leaves me confused about these hallmarks. Would it be a mix of platinum ...

Bracelet Markings

Sorry to bother , I have a gorgeous 18K diamond bracelet, and I am trying to identity the markings other than the 18K as I was able to confirm it was 18 Karat Gold, and the Diamonds were real. Does anyone know what the other two markings might repres...

Type and time period of Pearl bracelet

Can someone tell me the type and time period of this Pearl bracelet. It is marked 925. Does anyone recognize the little butterfly charm from a maker?

Resolved! Who knows JADEITE ?

I invite an experienced voice / opinion on GEM JADEITE. I know we likely DON''T have a client for these here, but if you may recall, I have had much in my vault for over 40 years. GIA submission is a given requirement of course any clue on price per ...