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- Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:09 pm
- Forum: Silver Jewelry - Single Image
- Topic: Various Hallmarks on Vintage Medallion
- Replies: 4
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Re: Various Hallmarks on Vintage Medallion
Hopefully this picture will be a little easier to make out. I have no idea of the origin. There is a floral pattern that has reflective silver on the front as well. I bought it from a dealer who bought it from someone as scrap. I thought the markings were interesting enough for me to buy it and then...
- Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:50 am
- Forum: Silver Jewelry - Single Image
- Topic: Various Hallmarks on Vintage Medallion
- Replies: 4
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Various Hallmarks on Vintage Medallion
I have a vintage medallion with very fine detailing. The medallion/pendant has various hallmarks in addition to being stamped STERLING. I wasn't able to find any info on the web regarding the hallmarks. Hopefully someone here might be able to help. Thanks! https://img0.etsystatic.com/038/0/9461831/i...
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:57 am
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: Question about beaded unmarked frog charm/pendant
- Replies: 2
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Re: Question about beaded unmarked frog charm/pendant
Is the best way to test for .999 silver to test a known piece of .999 with nitric acid to see how it reacts and then to test the piece? I imagine .999 silver doesn't react the way .925 sterling would. I assume it's Mexican just because I live in San Diego and we get a good deal of handmade Mexican s...
- Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:12 am
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: Question about beaded unmarked frog charm/pendant
- Replies: 2
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Question about beaded unmarked frog charm/pendant
Hello all, I am new to the board so please bear with me. My apologies if this is not the appropriate section to post this question. I have long collected silver bullion and sterling silver jewelry. I have a precious metals wholesaler in my neighborhood that allows me to purchase used jewelry that ha...