Archive for the 'Fair Advice' Category

16 Nov

Repair On Antique Jewelry

Replacing prongs and tips…
Question: My wedding set is 60 years old, it was my grandmothers.
I recently took it in for repair when the band broke and decided at that time to have all the prongs and tips replaced.
I have been greatly disturbed since receiving the ring back as it appears that 2 of the prongs […]

11 Nov

Antique Hallmark

Question: HI David,
I have inherited a ring which is quite old. I know its origin is the UK. It has a makers mark of J.H&S, the number 9, the number 375, an anchor, and a letter k in italics.
I am just wondering if you could help me with the age of this ring, and possibly […]