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Wondering if anyone might recognize the maker using this hallmark. The maker's mark looks sort of like old-timey ice tongs holding an oval shape, with a "J" in one corner. It is from a gilt filigree necklace that looks like bunches of grapes. Has a Porto hallmark for 835 silver. http://www...

This is a .935 silver filigree bracelet- I've been able to identify a London import stamp with a 1975 date letter. I haven't had any luck with the maker's mark. It looks like it could be "A Lo"? I'd appreciate any help! http://www.flickr.com/photos/umamimama/7829634058/" onclick="...

Thank You! I spent all night trying to figure that one out!

Found one more hallmark on the outside:
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I purchased this a while back, and from my research I believe it originally contained a tiny Koran (it was empty when I purchased it). It tests as 18K, and is stamped with some letters or symbols in a few places, but I could not find any Arabic gold hallmarks to compare it to. I was able to find 2 o...

I found a chart with all the Portuguese marks on it- not easily, so I'll repost a link here:

http://www.ourivesariaportuguesa.info/marcas1938.html

Wow! Thank you so much!!

I recently purchased this ring and absolutely cannot make sense of the marks. There are 3 separate stamps. The first looks like the head of a hound/beagle, facing right, and the outline of the stamp is squarish with either rounded or clipped corners. The middle stamp is faint, but I can make out wha...

Thanks! That's a great article!

I recently came across this cross pendant and would love to know more about it. From what I've been able to find in the last few hours online, it is likely a trade item, exchanged for furs in the North American fur trade. They were made in the US, Canada, and Britain and exchanged with Native Americ...