Gemology Resources

MARCH 10, 2023

The appraiser will inspect all aspects of the jewelry, including the metal, gemstones, and any hallmark stamps or engravings. The appraiser will take detailed notes about the condition and measurements of each piece and will provide you with a thorough explanation of their findings.

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ValuePros Appraisal Services

AUGUST 7, 2020

These collections are made up of paintings, sculptures, object art, drawings, engravings and others. Sets or special collections such as in tableware for example, it is vitally important to understand that these sets are complete and in good condition. Tableware Table pieces have always been an important part of home collections.

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

MARCH 13, 2024

Note any distinctive features, such as gemstones, metals, engravings, or unique designs. Step 7: Maintain Updated Appraisals Regularly update your jewelry appraisals to reflect changes in market conditions, appreciation or depreciation of values, and alterations or repairs to your jewelry.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Speaking of ornament, the way in which an object is engraved, or painted, or carved, or any of a hundred other ways ornament has been used can make a tremendous difference in the overall quality of the item. Condition. One of the major ways that we attach value to objects is whether or not they can be called beautiful.

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John Thomas Jewelers

AUGUST 2, 2023

If they include engraving or special designs, it can be impossible to alter the size without affecting the way it looks. These kinds of weather changes, along with other conditions, can affect how your bridal rings fit. However, the process might be more expensive and difficult than resizing a modern ring.

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GIA 4Cs

JULY 21, 2022

Look at diamonds under different lighting Daylight, fluorescent light, spot lighting – a diamond looks very different under various lighting conditions. For an Edwardian style engagement ring , go for vintage motifs such as scrollwork, millgraining, and engraving. Many setting styles are rich with meaning.

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Invaluable

MARCH 25, 2024

The medal, engraved by hand on both sides, describes the full voyage of the Charlotte. The coin was engraved by Thomas Barrett, one of the convicts on board the Charlotte, when the ship anchored in Botany Bay in January 1788. This thin silver disc is widely believed to be the first Colonial Australian work of art.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 13, 2025

While it’s not in mint condition (hey, its over 80 years old), it does come with its original pedal and a case with a key (though the original case has seen better days). The motor runs, but it could definitely use some oiling and a little TLCnothing a skilled hand couldnt fix.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

MAY 14, 2025

Intaglio Prints: The Plate Mark Clue Intaglio prints include etchings, engravings, and mezzotints. Condition: A print in excellent condition is rare and worth more. Assess the Condition : Check if the print is in excellent shape or looks damaged. Condition is important. This mark shows that the print is genuine.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 3, 2025

” Sayer noted that the sword is “a pinnacle of Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship” partly due to its “remarkable condition ” and distinct features. Along with these items, they discovered a gold pendant engraved with a dragon or serpent, which may have been a gift or heirloom.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

With its sparkling blue stone, diamonds, and engraved Yankees Tradition, its a standout piece of memorabilia. The button shows some minor age toning and slight fading from the printing process, but overall, it’s in extremely fine condition. Its like the Yankees history in a boxliterally!

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WorthPoint

MARCH 13, 2025

Meanwhile, Leland Little saw great interest in some antique firearms, including a pair of highly detailed Charles Hellis & Sons shotguns , each with matching serial numbers and exquisite rose and scroll engraving that sold for $9,000. Rough and Ready Enlisted auctioned off a 1947 Famous Amos Motorcycle for $2,887.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 13, 2025

Meanwhile, Leland Little saw great interest in some antique firearms, including a pair of highly detailed Charles Hellis & Sons shotguns , each with matching serial numbers and exquisite rose and scroll engraving that sold for $9,000. Rough and Ready Enlisted auctioned off a 1947 Famous Amos Motorcycle for $2,887.

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WorthPoint

MAY 9, 2025

We have a coffin-shaped wooden toolbox handed down through the generations with an old family name engraved on the top, which today is best used as a piece of furniture rather than for its original storage function. Handed-down is perhaps my favorite category of S.O.S. Surplus Old Stuff): Tools, as we have gotten some treasures this way.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The books condition, with some rubbing and wear, didnt dampen its valueespecially given its historical impact. The painting, in very good condition, captures the power of her abstract style and continues to resonate with collectors today. The jugs price was made even more interesting by its large, engraved price of 25 CTS.,

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The box was beautifully made of mahogany and had an engraving from Robert Hamilton, a marine biologist from England. The poster itself is a rare find, with only a few minor creases and small tears, but its bright colors and great condition make it a must-have for sci-fi or horror posters collectors.

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Invaluable

APRIL 7, 2025

Dating back to Italy between the 13th to 16th centuries, small panels of glass with designs formed by engraved gilding were first applied to reliquaries and portable altars. His most famous reverse glass paintings focus on city scenes, most notably of Paris and the Louvre over the River Seine.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

It was awarded to a secretary of the Cobden Lodge (likely part of the IOOF, or Odd Fellows), with an engraving on the back that reads, Presented to Bro. Given its scarcity and condition, this piece is a solid choice for collectors looking to make a worthwhile investment. Till in appreciation of services as secretary 1929-1939.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Considering its pedigree and condition, its a pretty solid deal! With a fascinating copper plate engraving by Francis Lamb of the Southeast, this book isn’t just a read; it’s a visual and historical treasure from a pivotal time in American colonization. This particular poster, which sold for $10,447.20

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WorthPoint

MARCH 20, 2025

COLLECTING LOETZ GLASS How much collectors will pay for Loetz glass depends on the craftsmanship, decoration, form, condition, and if pieces can be attributed to specific artists, such as Hofsttter, Kirschner , Koloman Moser , or Michael Powolny. When collecting Loetz glass, knowing how to identify the marks on authentic pieces is crucial.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 28, 2025

These were once cheap, mass-produced disheslikely decorated in a hurried, no-frills way for the third class or crewand left to endure the harsh sea conditions. The sword is an untouched gem engraved with Spencers name. The pairs connection to history makes them priceless, especially considering their painstaking provenance.

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Invaluable

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Sold for$1,265 via Heritage Auctions (August 2006) Understandably, the condition of the coin is paramount. Error coins that havent reached general circulation and are in a mint condition are more valuable than those that show signs of wear. To establish the condition of a coin, professionally graded coins often add to a coins value.

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