Have you ever been at a Garage Sale, or Yard Sale and found jewelry and didn't know if it is valuable? Have you ever been to a thrift store, consignment shop, resale shop, or even Goodwill?
What do I look for and where do I look for markings on jewelry?
How would I get cash for it?
When you look at a necklace, for instance, look at the tag or the clasp. Look for 24k, 18k, 14k, 10k, or.925. If they show any of this, it has value.
If it has a pendant or charm, look on the back. Look on the inside of a ring or bracelet. For earrings, look on the edge or the post. Also, look for an unusual clasp or safety. Check these out real well. Ususlly if you cannot find anything significant, it probably isn't worth anything. If you lean toward thinking it is go ahead and buy it if it is cheap. You can take it to a jeweler and see if it is worth anything.
If you look often, you will need to get a magnifier, or a loupe. The easiest kind would be the kind you hold up to your eye. Bausch and Lamb Hastings Triplet Lounge is a popular one. They are easily ordered on Amazon or other websites. just search Hastings 10x. You want to get 10x. They do sell more powerful magnifiers, but they are difficult to see because they are so magnified.
K is for gold and C is for gemstones. LOOK FOR: Valuable markings on jewelry are listed in GREEN.
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