Should I Have This Old Ring Appraised?

[dan216]

I have this vintage 14K white gold diamond ring. I'm wondering if it would be worth it to have it appraised. Maybe If I had an idea before hand of it's worth.

It's from the 50's or early 60's. 14K and Treasurechest stamped on the inside, and has 12 stones. I have some photos, but they are not very clear.

 

[dan216]

I'll try to add a photo of it.

 

[dan216]

One other thing. I have a box of old jewelry, I wouldn't know what is real or fake for certain, only guessing. How would I deal with this, besides, just taking it to a jeweler and telling him I'm not sure what's what?

 

[Gypsy]

I don't think it's going to be worth much, so I personally woundn't get it appraised.

 

[iota15]

Bring your box of jewellery to a pawn shop or a friendly jeweller - anyone with a diamond or gold tester. That way you can at least sort out some of what's real or not.

 

[dan216]

How much would the pawn shop charge to test the box?

Also what size would those stones be in the ring? Also If it's not worth the cost to have the ring appraised, then what should I do with it? Should I even bother having it cleaned at a jeweler either?

 

[artdecolover71]

Pawn shops will weigh and test for free. Jewelers will clean for free.

 

[dan216]

Thanks for the info. When I have the ring cleaned, anything I should ask the Jeweler? If it's not worth getting appraised, how would I know how much to sell it for?

 

[Gypsy]

Jeweler who buy gold will weigh for free as well.

DO NOT SELL YOUR GOLD TO A PAWN SHOP.

Sell it here for better return on your investment. http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/information/sell-your-jewelry/

 

[artdecolover71]

You can ask them weight and approximate specs on stones. I personally have a fantastic pawn shop into area so I have them weigh
The piece and then I have sold it in a variety of ways- here on per loved, GOG on consignment, eBay, loupe troupe, diamond bistro.

Gypsy- I'm not sure if all caps and yelling was for me but I didn't tell him
To sell to a pawn shop just that they can be helpful for getting information.

 

[dk168]

I sold unwanted gold jewellery for scrap at the friendly local pawn shop that I used. I researched online first to find out what were the fair prices for the gold, and the pawn shop offered me the same rates.

Good idea to bring jewellery items to a pawn shop to have them tested for free.

DK

 

[artdecolover71]

Actually DK, me too- when gold went through the roof- years back, I had things from when I was a teen that I sold for several times what I thought they were worth but the style was so ugly no one would've bought lol. I still like my local pawn shop and they are always happy to weigh and give info (and my friend and I have bought some incredible pieces from them- it's like a visit to an antique jeweler!). I'm
Sure not all pawn shops are created equal but my local one is ACES! Lol.