Hallmark Images for Purity, Gold, Silver and Platinum to print and save. It's so annoying when you see hallmarks and can't work out what they mean, so here's my answer which is a copy of a card I carry around...
Buying Sterling Silver and the new Hallmark Act What is pure silver? A soft white precious metal with a 999 parts per 1000, 99.9% silver and 0.1% unclassified impurity. What is silver? By legal definition,...
In this section of my Guides you will find current information on Amber. Topics will include: What is Amber, Identifying Fakes and the Biggest Amber Scam No One Talks About, How was Amber Formed, Amber...
Whenever you consider buying a piece of costume jewellery the back is just as important as the front. Apart from the quality of the finish, what does the back look like? Is it in keeping with the age the item...
If you are selling watches or almost anything, and using Paypal to get payment, Here is something that you should be aware of, that has just happened to me, and could happen to anyone! I have been selling on...
I have noticed that ebay has a number of sellers who are knowingly selling reproduction art nouveau style enamelled jewellery as original. This will give some guidance on how to spot it.Hallmarks Most but not...
I think it needs to be told that it is not always a good idea to leave it until the last minute to bid on an item.......... please read on. Just recently there seems to be a few occassions where ebay are...
Antiqued: Process used to give jewelry an aged appearance. Avolto: A jewelry style that uses a wire to form a necklace into a round shape. Bail: A loop of sheet metal or wire attached to a pendant to...
When you want to sell costume jewellery on eBay it helps to have a good picture. The quickest and most convenient way to do this is with a digital camera. There are many available on the market, however as a...
Butterflies On Cigarette Cards - Naturally Artistic I've been collecting and selling collectors cards and cigarette cards for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card...