I'd like to know if my bracelet is antique and what the maker's mark means.
This bracelet is 9 karat gold. It is the lowest content of gold in fine jewelry. The rest of the marks are makers marks.
I am assuming you are in Australia or new Zealand. We don't see the 9 CT mark much in the US.
Here is a good article on the percentage of gold:
fairinachengjewellery.com/
I believe nifty is the maker and based on the clasp and style I would peg it at 1950s. Maybe 1960s. This makes it vintage, not antique.
Thanks for sharing!
I guess you already know this bracelet is only 9 Karate gold. Most are normally 10, 14, or even 18. The marks on the back are from the company that made this bracelet. The value of the bracelet will depend on the weight. You can take it to a jeweler to have it weighed.
I'm not sure where you are located but every country has some type of 'pawn shop' so if you wish to know the gold content then they are your easiest place to check. They may even be interested in buying your kinda unique bracelet.
Niffy jewelry company may have been a small jewelry company somewhere other than the US and may not be in existence today. They probably made small amounts of each design and maybe only sold in small specialty stores and not necessarily jewelry stores. You may never see another piece with this name.
I do not believe the value will have anything to do with the gold content but will have a lot to do with the style and age. I agree it is probably from the 50s -60s as this type of clasp was popular during that time and that would make it a very good vintage item.
Many people like vintage jewelry that is in good condition and is not the ordinary type that is seen everyday.
You did not ask about value but generally everyone wants to know about current value even if they do not plan to sell.
I believe it could be valued from $35 - $50 if listed before Valentine's Day.
If you decide to sell, I would suggest listing it on several sites with several good pictures.
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By Cindy from Sacramento, CA
I have a Citrine tennis bracelet and am wondering if anyone can identify the crown mark? Below the crown mark is 925 denoting the silver.
I have seen this question before, but the image was not clear and no one could answer the question of who's mark is this?
I can only state what can be found online.
925
www.jewelry-auctioned.com/
"A crown marks Sheffield silver."
"What does a crown stamp mean on silver?
International Silver
"If you find a lion on your piece, you'll immediately know that it's come from Britain. Symbols for where it was made include an anchor for Birmingham and a crown for Sheffield (in 1975, it changed to a rose)."
You can check for more information on these sites:
You can also go to a few local pawn shops and ask for information.
What does this marking stand for? It is on I believe a costume brooch pin with enamel and rhinestones.
I believe the jewelers mark on your broach is the mark belonging to Catherine Popesco. A French jewelry designer famous for handcrafted vintage designs as well as some more modern pieces. It would probably be worth your time to do some more research on the particular piece that you have as some are fairly valuable.
Sometimes the vintage pieces themself are worth more than silver price . The silver price helps yes but even vintage costume jewelry can be worth a small fortune even though I have spent a bigger fortune on 92.5 silver jewlery.
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By Diana Jane Ketron from TN
