opinions about carat size..

[heracles2012]

hello dear guys..

i like to ask your opinions and advices about two jewels , please.. (pictures below)
they are both 70- 80 years old..

one of them has diamonds.. and i like to know about gem carats , and value approximately..

the second one has some gems but i am not sure , if ithey are diamond or not..

i like to ask your opinions and advices , please.. thanks a lot..

 

[LibbyLA]

Anything anyone would tell you here would be worth exactly what you pay for it...nothing. Best bet is to take them to a jeweler or pawn shop to find out whether you have diamonds and gold. If you do, get them appraised so you'll have a good idea of what you have.

If the first one has diamonds, it would probably be taken apart and used to supply diamonds for someone's project.

liz

 

[diamondseeker2006]

My best advice is to use an independent appraiser for diamond items because I'd be wary of a jeweler who might want to buy a piece from you.

 

[yennyfire]

They are lovely pieces. I totally agree with Libby and DS. We can't give you any reliable info...only a good appraiser with the pieces in front of them can evaluate them for you.

 

[smitcompton]

Hi,

Most jewelery stores have a diamond tester. I have taken stones to my mall and asked them to test them. They have always been very obliging, and wanted to help. Just ask them to please use their tester to see if stones are real diamonds. This will cost you nothing. If they test out as diamonds then take them to appraiser and he can explain their worth.

Annette

 

[bunnycat]

Hi,

Most jewelery stores have a diamond tester. I have taken stones to my mall and asked them to test them. They have always been very obliging, and wanted to help. Just ask them to please use their tester to see if stones are real diamonds. This will cost you nothing. If they test out as diamonds then take them to appraiser and he can explain their worth.

Annette

This. I would have them tested first then go from there before spending money on an appraisal. You can also have the metal tested for gold content at most places that buy and sell gold and it won't cost anything (or if it does, it won't be much).

The one I have the most hope for is the one with the arrow.

 

[Dancing Fire]

are the settings made out of platinum? if not then the chances of these being real diamonds aren't good.

 

[heididdl]

sorry not real. I agree if it says Plat or Irid Plat it is platinum . It is my opinion and I buy these all the time that they are beautiful antique crystals.

I hope I'm wrong but look for the hallmarks on the medal underneath. good luck

 

[heracles2012]

dear guys , thanks a lot for yor kind helps..
i will consider them..
thanks , regards..

 

[LibbyLA]

Please let us know what you find out!

liz