7 hidden jewelry stamps

[steve in so la]

Here are some of the reasons why jewelry stamps are hard to find. Be sure to check out every place on your finds. I shot most of these pics through magnifiers so some may not be real clear.
This large sterling cross has the stamp on the side - not a frequent place at all. This one is obvious but some are hard to read.
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The back side of this silver dolphin has .925 very clearly on it when using a magnifier. The 5 is right below the loop. The metal is all roughed up from the casting so it's not easy to see.
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Sometimes the manufacturer just puts 'ster' on instead of the complete word, kind of a cheapo deal.
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Some pendants have the stamp on the link only - check the object always if the link is missing.
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This large pendant didnt show any marks but it sure looked like gold. So I used the magnifier and found it cast into the surface.
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bracelets frequently have the stamps on the main object but it's not unusual for it to be on the link or findings.
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Lastly, sometimes the stamp is a number for gold - most of you are aware of this - but it just might be on the finding only.
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These gold & silver things are too hard to find so check em out carefully. Steve in so az

 

[Paul(NWO)]

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[Pete in MI]

I've had an item or two I thought was 'cheap' jewelry and didn't investigate further. Later found markings that clearly made the item much more valuable than I had previously thought.

 

[steve in so la]

I was going through my junk box and found a gold ring stamped 10 K. That was many years ago - I know better now ! Steve

 

[Mike Chgo area]

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[Mike from MI Iron Brigade]

very informative! Thanks!

 

[Joe G]

Anytime I find something, I remember your posts! I take my loop out and search every nook and cranny