Antique, Vintage and Preloved Jewellery Guides
Practical guides to antique, vintage and preloved jewellery, including UK and Irish hallmarks, gold purity marks, gemstones, jewellery eras, lockets, ring sizing and care. These guides draw on real pieces handled and examined by Ps Its Vintage, with original photographs and links to recognised sources where further verification is useful.
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Hallmarks and Precious Metals
Hallmarks, jewellery stamps, gold purity, assay offices, date letters and precious metal terminology.
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Identifying, Dating and Valuing Jewellery
Age, authenticity, construction, condition, makers, alterations and the factors that affect value.
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Gemstones, Diamonds and Birthstones
Gemstone identification, diamond cuts, treatments, birthstones, historic settings and buying information.
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Jewellery Eras, Styles and Symbolism
Jewellery periods, design movements, makers, motifs and the meanings behind symbolic jewellery.
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Buying, Selling and Collecting Jewellery
Buying older jewellery, selling inherited pieces, auctions, provenance, resale value and collectability.
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Jewellery Care, Sizing and Repairs
Ring sizing, chain lengths, cleaning, storage, repairs, restoration and caring for older jewellery.
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