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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Heather U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.67 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 544	I'm here to help you find the perfect stone for any purpose! Name any color and I will list gems for you. I love introducing people to new and unexpected gemstones. I answer questions about the gemstones themselves only,<U> NO JEWELRY OR PRECIOUS METAL/ MAKERS MARKS questions, if it deals with settings, bands, jeweler/maker marks, silver, gold, or platinum, I WILL NOT respond, I simply don't know anything about that. </u> I also CAN'T value rough stones or appraise anything for you, and I can not help you tell if your jewelry is real or fake, so please don't .....
Bill and Sally Jarrett U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.78 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1068	We are collectors, hobbyists and dealers in memorabilia and antiques - especially antique vintage and costume jewelry items. For 10 years we owned an antique shop here in Central Florida but retired and reopened a site on the internet that specializes mostly in antique jewelry and accessories such as perfume bottles, etc. Bill is informed on general antiques specializing in china and silver or sterling tablewares while Sally tends to jewelry and paper/advertising ephemera. We receive a lot of general questions from our site and would be glad to try and answer or give direction not considered for official appraisal .....
Brett Krauskopf U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 2	I am able to provide complete information about the value and characteristics of large diamonds. This would include explaining the differences in certification reports and explaining what all the details of a certification mean and how these details affect the value of a diamond.
Steven D.Covey Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 556	I can answer questions related to colored stones. I am a professional gemstone cutter/lapidary for bench jewelers since 1978. I repair/re-polish all colored stones. I also cut from rough. Create custom cuts, match stones, inlay lapis, onyx etc.
Rod Keady Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 286	all info pertaining to australian opals and opal fields is ok. online valuations is difficult but not entirely impossible. Photographs of stones should clearly show weight in carats and scale in mm. naturally photographs of opals are the hardest thing to take as a slight shift in direction displays a new colour or plane
Peter Lumetta Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 670	Diamonds and colored stones are my expertise. Some experience in jewelry manufacturing for QVC and HSN. Cutting, marketing and selling of all precious and semi-precious gemstones.
Rolfe Foxwell U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.75 Clarity of Response 9.88 Timeliness 9.78 Politeness 9.92 Total Questions 514	I will answer any questions regarding semi-precious stones or precious stones. I will answer questions regarding mounting both semi-precious and precious stones. I can also answer most questions regarding small manufacturing. I can not answer questions regarding casting or fine jewelry.
Thomas Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.97 Clarity of Response 9.98 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 2301	Have a question about jewelry repair or working with precious metal jewelry and gemstones? I am a working professional bench jeweler, involved everyday with setting stones in mountings, designing and making jewelry, repairing and limited custom manufacture. Over 30 years experience. If you work with jewelry as a hobby or as a profession, I might be able to help. I deal with the retail business, not mass production. Ask privately if you wish. See the box for that: It keeps your question between us. Please DO NOT ask MAKER'S MARKS, but metal quality marks are fine to ask. Please DO .....

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2009-11-05 Manufacturers marking on gold ring:

HI GERRIE, SOUNDS LIKE A TERRIFIC DESIGN AND IS REMINISCENT OF MANY NEW DESIGNS. THE 'CM' IS MORE THAN LIKELY THE MFG. STAMP AND COULD REPRESENT ANY COMPANY WITH THE INITIALS CM. I AM NOT SPECIFICALLY

2009-11-05 Looking for Buyers to Sell your Jewelry:

HI GABBY, LOTS OF PHONE CALLS AND SHOE LEATHER WILL GET YOU SOME CONTACTS. DO JEWELRY SHOWS WHERE BUYERS GO TO BUY FOR DIFFERENT SEASONS. MAKE A PLAN AND STICK TO IT. MANUFACTURERS ATTEND AND HAVE THEIR

2009-11-04 ring marks:

Tina, thanks for this question. Generally the markings in the UK are quite specific, if the item is hallmarked there. Yet, there is no mystery to a 750 marking. This is the numerical mark for 18kt(or

2009-11-04 Costume Jewelry:

Hello Cindy and thank you for your inquiry. You don't indicate whether the piece is vintage or newer manufacturer but the only vintage LR I could locate is Levin Ring Company in Buffalo NY c. 1935. Another

2009-11-03 diamond necklace:

HI CYNTHIA, REALLY A GREAT STORY AND YOU MUST KEEP ALL THE WORK AND INVESTIGATIONS YOU'VE DONE WITH ALL THE PIECES. THESE TYPES OF DUE DILLIGENCE GREATLY ENHANCES THE VALUES OF MANY PIECES. I WISH I