Hello,
First, I know this is my first post under this name, but I used to come here a lot back in 2003 when I was shopping for my wife's engagement stone. The knowledge and contacts I gained here were invaluable, thanks!
FYI, I picked out a very nice 2.08 carat princess that she has worn every day for 9.5 years!
So the reason I'm back: my wife and I recently received a diamond bracelet from her aunt. The aunt has had it for so long that she forgot most of the details and she cant even find her appraisal although she had on done many years ago. Can anyone tell me what style this would be, or where it might be made? I know it is "just" 14k gold, but the diamonds are very nice. The only markings on it are a simple 14k stamp on one end the hasp, and "pat 4697315" on the other side of the hasp.
My wife thinks it is a little too fancy for her tastes, so I'm thinking about what to do with it. We have a lot of ethnic jewelers nearby along with the usual assortment of American companies, small and large.
To get an accurate appraisal first (and then maybe an offer), who would you take it to...small family jeweler, Indian jeweler, otherwise? Yes, I could go to where I bought her stone, but I've moved a fair distance away from him now. Can anyone help me with info or tell me anything else I should know about it?
Thanks again!,
jf
First, I know this is my first post under this name, but I used to come here a lot back in 2003 when I was shopping for my wife's engagement stone. The knowledge and contacts I gained here were invaluable, thanks!
FYI, I picked out a very nice 2.08 carat princess that she has worn every day for 9.5 years!
So the reason I'm back: my wife and I recently received a diamond bracelet from her aunt. The aunt has had it for so long that she forgot most of the details and she cant even find her appraisal although she had on done many years ago. Can anyone tell me what style this would be, or where it might be made? I know it is "just" 14k gold, but the diamonds are very nice. The only markings on it are a simple 14k stamp on one end the hasp, and "pat 4697315" on the other side of the hasp.
My wife thinks it is a little too fancy for her tastes, so I'm thinking about what to do with it. We have a lot of ethnic jewelers nearby along with the usual assortment of American companies, small and large.
To get an accurate appraisal first (and then maybe an offer), who would you take it to...small family jeweler, Indian jeweler, otherwise? Yes, I could go to where I bought her stone, but I've moved a fair distance away from him now. Can anyone help me with info or tell me anything else I should know about it?
Thanks again!,
jf