Hi! I'm not an expert in heliodor, but I know that a really good quality heliodor can reach more than 100 EUR per carat. No idea, though, whether these two are that kind of quality. I have never heard of masterstones.eu It is definitely not one of the reputable gemstone testing labs. Regards, FreddiRead more
Hi!
I’m not an expert in heliodor, but I know that a really good quality heliodor can reach more than 100 EUR per carat. No idea, though, whether these two are that kind of quality.
I have never heard of masterstones.eu
It is definitely not one of the reputable gemstone testing labs.
Hi, Pete! I'm the proud owner of a Singer 99K sewing machine, too :) I'm not that qualified to tell you the exact price, but I can tell you for sure that it is less than $100. Regards, Freddie
Hi, Pete!
I’m the proud owner of a Singer 99K sewing machine, too 🙂 I’m not that qualified to tell you the exact price, but I can tell you for sure that it is less than $100.
Dear Steve, Frankly speaking, I am not sure... The quality of the image could be better. Usually, when a ruby is glass-filled, the bubbles are substantially more visible. In this case, it doesn't really look like a glass-filled ruby. I'd say maybe some fissures have been filled (healed), but that isRead more
Dear Steve,
Frankly speaking, I am not sure… The quality of the image could be better.
Usually, when a ruby is glass-filled, the bubbles are substantially more visible. In this case, it doesn’t really look like a glass-filled ruby. I’d say maybe some fissures have been filled (healed), but that is a widely-accepted treatment method in the gemstone industry. Of course, the price will be lower compared to an untreated ruby. However, fissure-filling is a much less intrusive gemstone treatment method, and when this method is used you’d still get a ruby, not some cheap junk that a composite ruby is.
Dear LR, It is worth noting that J. Köhle GmbH is a rather big manufacturer of jewelry clasps. Thus, the presence of their clasp does not necessarily mean they have made the entire piece of jewelry. Sincerely, Freddie
Dear LR,
It is worth noting that J. Köhle GmbH is a rather big manufacturer of jewelry clasps. Thus, the presence of their clasp does not necessarily mean they have made the entire piece of jewelry.
You know, it's not really true that all you can see is a bidder's nickname. A bidder's nickname won't tell you much. However, if you dig a bit deeper, you can see the 30-day activity summary (bid history): what number of items the respective bidder has been bidding on, the total number of bids (fromRead more
You know, it’s not really true that all you can see is a bidder’s nickname. A bidder’s nickname won’t tell you much.
However, if you dig a bit deeper, you can see the 30-day activity summary (bid history): what number of items the respective bidder has been bidding on, the total number of bids (from this you can conclude what bidding strategy that bidder employs – whether he places one bid per item or competes continuously by placing multiple bids).
You can also see what is the bid activity (in %) with that particular seller and the number of bids that bidder has retracted within a 6-month period.
Most importantly, you can see how the bidder is bidding on that particular item you are interested in.
Thus, you get a pretty clear picture of who you are competing with and what to expect.
I cannot really say whether it's the very best place to buy vintage jewelry, but I have bought a few really great pieces from vintagehoneypots on ebay.de I remember one sterling silver ring with diamonds (14K gold plated) and one very impressive size jadeite jade pendant especially well. I succeededRead more
I cannot really say whether it’s the very best place to buy vintage jewelry, but I have bought a few really great pieces from vintagehoneypots on ebay.de
I remember one sterling silver ring with diamonds (14K gold plated) and one very impressive size jadeite jade pendant especially well. I succeeded to resell them at a very good profit (10 and 19 times more than what I paid for these items). So, you can find some pretty good deals there from time to time. I think it really depends on what you are looking for.
Unfortunately, I cannot agree with @Editor that Westfield Jewelry Appraisers are always honest and consistent as far as gemstone treatment is concerned. No doubt, on most occasions they are but NOT ALWAYS. Take a look at the image I have attached here. Westfield Jewelry Appraisers have identified thRead more
Unfortunately, I cannot agree with Editor that Westfield Jewelry Appraisers are always honest and consistent as far as gemstone treatment is concerned. No doubt, on most occasions they are but NOT ALWAYS.
Take a look at the image I have attached here. Westfield Jewelry Appraisers have identified this parcel of gemstones as natural emeralds with a whopping retail value estimate of $7540!
These are not emeralds. These are dyed beryls, and their retail value is around $20.
This is both very unprofessional and dishonest.
On the one hand, it is fair that the seller mentions the fact it is a LGF ruby. On the other hand, it is not really fair to state it is a "natural" ruby. LGF rubies are far from being natural. For that exact reason they are called "composite rubies" (according to GIA). Regards, Freddie
On the one hand, it is fair that the seller mentions the fact it is a LGF ruby. On the other hand, it is not really fair to state it is a “natural” ruby. LGF rubies are far from being natural. For that exact reason they are called “composite rubies” (according to GIA).
How much are these worth it?
Freddie
Hi! I'm not an expert in heliodor, but I know that a really good quality heliodor can reach more than 100 EUR per carat. No idea, though, whether these two are that kind of quality. I have never heard of masterstones.eu It is definitely not one of the reputable gemstone testing labs. Regards, FreddiRead more
Hi!
I’m not an expert in heliodor, but I know that a really good quality heliodor can reach more than 100 EUR per carat. No idea, though, whether these two are that kind of quality.
I have never heard of masterstones.eu
It is definitely not one of the reputable gemstone testing labs.
Regards, Freddie
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Freddie
Hi, Pete! I'm the proud owner of a Singer 99K sewing machine, too :) I'm not that qualified to tell you the exact price, but I can tell you for sure that it is less than $100. Regards, Freddie
Hi, Pete!
I’m the proud owner of a Singer 99K sewing machine, too 🙂 I’m not that qualified to tell you the exact price, but I can tell you for sure that it is less than $100.
Regards, Freddie
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Freddie
Hello! I bought alike ring on eBay about a year ago. If I remember correctly, I paid $240. $552 is an insane price for such a ring! Freddie
Hello!
I bought alike ring on eBay about a year ago. If I remember correctly, I paid $240. $552 is an insane price for such a ring!
Freddie
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Freddie
Dear Steve, Frankly speaking, I am not sure... The quality of the image could be better. Usually, when a ruby is glass-filled, the bubbles are substantially more visible. In this case, it doesn't really look like a glass-filled ruby. I'd say maybe some fissures have been filled (healed), but that isRead more
Dear Steve,
Frankly speaking, I am not sure… The quality of the image could be better.
Usually, when a ruby is glass-filled, the bubbles are substantially more visible. In this case, it doesn’t really look like a glass-filled ruby. I’d say maybe some fissures have been filled (healed), but that is a widely-accepted treatment method in the gemstone industry. Of course, the price will be lower compared to an untreated ruby. However, fissure-filling is a much less intrusive gemstone treatment method, and when this method is used you’d still get a ruby, not some cheap junk that a composite ruby is.
Sincerely, Freddie
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Freddie
Dear LR, It is worth noting that J. Köhle GmbH is a rather big manufacturer of jewelry clasps. Thus, the presence of their clasp does not necessarily mean they have made the entire piece of jewelry. Sincerely, Freddie
Dear LR,
It is worth noting that J. Köhle GmbH is a rather big manufacturer of jewelry clasps. Thus, the presence of their clasp does not necessarily mean they have made the entire piece of jewelry.
Sincerely, Freddie
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Freddie
You know, it's not really true that all you can see is a bidder's nickname. A bidder's nickname won't tell you much. However, if you dig a bit deeper, you can see the 30-day activity summary (bid history): what number of items the respective bidder has been bidding on, the total number of bids (fromRead more
You know, it’s not really true that all you can see is a bidder’s nickname. A bidder’s nickname won’t tell you much.
However, if you dig a bit deeper, you can see the 30-day activity summary (bid history): what number of items the respective bidder has been bidding on, the total number of bids (from this you can conclude what bidding strategy that bidder employs – whether he places one bid per item or competes continuously by placing multiple bids).
You can also see what is the bid activity (in %) with that particular seller and the number of bids that bidder has retracted within a 6-month period.
Most importantly, you can see how the bidder is bidding on that particular item you are interested in.
Thus, you get a pretty clear picture of who you are competing with and what to expect.
Best regards, Freddie
See lessWhat’s the best place to buy vintage jewelry online?
Freddie
I cannot really say whether it's the very best place to buy vintage jewelry, but I have bought a few really great pieces from vintagehoneypots on ebay.de I remember one sterling silver ring with diamonds (14K gold plated) and one very impressive size jadeite jade pendant especially well. I succeededRead more
I cannot really say whether it’s the very best place to buy vintage jewelry, but I have bought a few really great pieces from vintagehoneypots on ebay.de
I remember one sterling silver ring with diamonds (14K gold plated) and one very impressive size jadeite jade pendant especially well. I succeeded to resell them at a very good profit (10 and 19 times more than what I paid for these items). So, you can find some pretty good deals there from time to time. I think it really depends on what you are looking for.
Best regards, Freddie
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Freddie
Dear Melany, I'm pretty sure this is not a piece of antique jewelry. It does not look like one. So, maybe it's for the best you didn't buy it .
Dear Melany,
I’m pretty sure this is not a piece of antique jewelry. It does not look like one. So, maybe it’s for the best you didn’t buy it .
See lessAre jewelry certificates issued by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers credible?
Freddie
Unfortunately, I cannot agree with @Editor that Westfield Jewelry Appraisers are always honest and consistent as far as gemstone treatment is concerned. No doubt, on most occasions they are but NOT ALWAYS. Take a look at the image I have attached here. Westfield Jewelry Appraisers have identified thRead more
Unfortunately, I cannot agree with Editor that Westfield Jewelry Appraisers are always honest and consistent as far as gemstone treatment is concerned. No doubt, on most occasions they are but NOT ALWAYS.
See lessTake a look at the image I have attached here. Westfield Jewelry Appraisers have identified this parcel of gemstones as natural emeralds with a whopping retail value estimate of $7540!
These are not emeralds. These are dyed beryls, and their retail value is around $20.
This is both very unprofessional and dishonest.
What is LGF ruby?
Freddie
On the one hand, it is fair that the seller mentions the fact it is a LGF ruby. On the other hand, it is not really fair to state it is a "natural" ruby. LGF rubies are far from being natural. For that exact reason they are called "composite rubies" (according to GIA). Regards, Freddie
On the one hand, it is fair that the seller mentions the fact it is a LGF ruby. On the other hand, it is not really fair to state it is a “natural” ruby. LGF rubies are far from being natural. For that exact reason they are called “composite rubies” (according to GIA).
Regards, Freddie
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