Member Since July 30, 2008 , From Los Angeles , United States
About Deidre:

writer, curmudgeon, optimistic malcontent, studying appraisal and connoisseurship and working on a book on gemstones.


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Answered: Sterling 571

This site might help, does the mark include one of the silversmith marks? http://www.925-1000.com/Gorham_Date_Code.html

Answered: Bought some high end jewelry for investment ...

Murray is right, the tags don't matter if you are taking the pieces to a jeweler or even a high-end consigner. They may matter though to less experienced buyers if you are planning to sell directly ...

Answered: What it is vintage ? it is the same that antique ...

In general antique refers to things that are of significant age (generally at least 25 to 30 years). Vintage is a much broader term that generally refers to something being a classic example of a ...

Answered: How is topaz made

Topaz is a mineral which grows naturally and is usally brown or yellow but can also be blue or clear. Blue topaz is often irradiated to achieve the priced icy blue color.

Answered: Will pomegranates dry at home to become a dried ...

Yes you can dry pomegranates bought at the grocery store. It takes a few weeks. Leave them in a warm and dry place with plenty of air. They lose moisture through the top of the pomegranate. Once they ...

Answered: How do I clean sterling silver and turquoise ...

turquoise needs gentle treatment, just a little warm soapy water and a soft cloth or toothbrush. I agree with the above answer, no silver cleaner on the stones. If there is a lot of tarnish on the ...

Answered: Why are some minerals singled out and called ...

beauty and scareness are definitely a factor. Also gemstones are generally minerals that are hard enough to be faceted or polished and be set in jewelry.

Answered: Watchmakers with the letter L as the first letter

Longines and Luminox are the first ones that spring to my mind.

Answered: What is the correct terminology for a

The word spelunker also applies, a spelunker is any cave explorer, not necessarily an expert.

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