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Antique cravat pin mark
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:55 pm
by Dolly
This cravat pin is standard size and has a genuine diamond ( tested) and seed pearls, I cannot identify this mark though, does it mean it is silver plated gilt thank you.
SS18
Re: Antique cravat pin mark
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:24 am
by dognose
Hi Dolly,
Welcome to the Forum.
If you are certain that it is a genuine diamond, then I suspect the metal will be gold.
'SS' is likely to be a maker's mark, and '18' the gold standard. A reputable jeweller will test it for you.
Trev.
Re: Antique cravat pin mark
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:38 pm
by Dolly
thank you, yes the diamond is true, I tested it with a Mizar tester and always use a real one and a fake to set it.
Its also a great old cut, I cant imagine a diamond being set in silver and then plated either.
I will take your advice and ask a jeweller.