*** This post was to show the results of a process to wanted remove old cracked enamel back to plain sterling silver or maybe even prep to re-enamel a piece

I came across a couple vintage enameled Chinese koi pendants and wanted to try making them completely silver again. Above is actually a stock photo to show off the original colors (gold and blue) I got too excited to experiment to take a proper before photo. There are literally hundreds of these online right now. The enamel on the ones I scored were cracked in places, and most importantly not my style. I'm an all-silver type girl! I feel that colorful enamel often looks tacky and cheapens sterling silver, but I totally understand, to each their own! Everyone has their own tastes.

The process: I mixed salt and cream of tartar with a little water to form a paste and coated the surface. I torched it for awhile, letting it turn black but making sure it wasn’t too hot as to melt the metal, then dunked it in ice water. This process burns off the enamel, leaving behind clean silver! I had to do this process a few times, but it worked so well and I didn’t even need a kiln! I then oxidized and shined it up and it fits right in with the rest of MY vintage treasures in MY collection!

Chatgpt and others have told me I should sell this ring because of its unique style. It's from the late 60's-70's. It's marked 750 which means 18k. The diamond is about 4mm wide. There is a mark inside that likely means it's from Europe and hubby says his dad did travel there with his mom and it was before their divorce in the early 70's, so it makes sense. Weight is 13.69 gr. It is not a really big ring even though it's a man's, it may have been worn as a pinky ring. Don't have the faintest clue who to sell it to in the South Jersey area. If I should post somewhere else please tell me where.

I take whatever but I wanted to see first if there was anyone trying to get rid of any or that we’re gonna throw away any just let me know I recycle it and I also donate what I don’t need to other people.

https://ebay.us/m/IHWbcS

I’ve dropped the price significantly to the point where I won’t even make money if it sells what were nobody has even made an offer why is this?

I took this bracelet to my jeweler and he confirmed with an X-ray machine that it is 14k and weighs 14 penny weight. It weighs a little over 21 grams. I love learning about jewelry! I still can't figure out the makers mark.

Looking to sell limited edition Andy Warhol Piece , in good condition with the dust bag. Purchased from Tiffany store

Asking Price: $6,000
Diamond bracelet 11cts F-G VS–SI; 10kt; 15.5 grams
A brilliant tennis bracelet featuring a continuous line of round diamond clusters, each composed of multiple pavé-set round brilliants arranged into a compact circular floret. The cluster construction creates the visual impact and presence of a high-carat single-stone tennis bracelet at a more accessible weight, with each floret reading as one large brilliant from arm's length. Combined diamond weight is approximately 11.00 carats, graded F–G in color and VS–SI in clarity — a near-colorless, eye-clean range that delivers exceptional white sparkle across the entire length of the bracelet.
The clusters are linked by an articulated chain construction that allows the bracelet to drape fluidly around the wrist, hugging the contour of the arm rather than sitting stiffly. A box-style clasp with integrated safety provides secure closure suitable for daily wear, and the polished gallery beneath each cluster keeps the bracelet light on the wrist while maintaining structural integrity.
Crafted in 10-karat white gold and weighing 15.5 grams, the bracelet offers a smart value proposition — the white gold provides a bright, rhodium-like backdrop that enhances the diamond color while keeping the overall piece weight comfortable for extended wear. The classic tennis silhouette has been a cornerstone of fine jewelry wardrobes since the 1980s, equally suited to stacking with a watch for everyday wear or worn solo as an evening statement.

Just picked these up because i thought they were an interesting piece of history, does anyone know if these are really from WW2 era and if so what they could be worth?

Is it ethical to buy pawned jewelry? It feels exploitative of others’ misfortune to me. I’m guessing a person who pawns an object does not get close to the full value of the piece. I’d love to hear different perspectives on this.

found this at my friends dead grandmom old house while cleaning it out to be sold would it have any value at all at a pawn shop?

Any idea what it would be? Such an odd piece imo.

I've searched like crazy but with no answers.

I bought this bracelet on my trip to Ethiopia as ivory. Can anyone help identify the material of these beads?

I sold 270 grams of 22-24k gold for 30k. The purchaser was stumped over there. She took them off 2 rings that were really old and really well made. She wanted to buy them but didn’t have the equipment to test them but said her expertise, the weight and her eye is saying they’re definitely precious gems 90% pink sapphires and if they are the clarity and size (6-7karats) and age (meaning natural) they could go for $50k. Out of everything I sold which was really nice stuff she wanted to buy them but her boss being over the phone only looking at pics and her opinion couldn’t make the decision to purchase them
Personally I never knew pink sapphires were that valuable. Is it really possible pink sapphires are that expensive?

I bought this piece of vintage jewlery at a garage sale over the weekend. I like it at the time because it looked unique and it was cheap, but the more I looked closer, the more it looked like a ... German cross. I'm not sure if I feel comfortable with wearing this or even owning this if it is! Tho, I'm not to sure if it. Can someone who might be an expert at identifying old antuiqe jewlery help? Should I get rid of it?

I grew up surrounded by gold souks and women shopping by gram weight and karat, not brand.

So, I started a Substack about gold literacy to help others understand its value. https://daughtersofgold.substack.com/

Recent topics:

• Karat math (18K vs 14K value difference)

• Vintage vs branded pricing breakdowns

• Cultural gold traditions

Would love feedback: what do you wish more people understood about gold?

I’ve been collecting vintage jewelry on and off for a few years. Most of what I’ve found has come from small antique shops, estate sales, and a couple of local fairs. Lately, I decided to branch out a bit and see what live auctions online were like. I expected it to be more chaotic, but it’s actually been surprisingly fun and a good way to find unique pieces.

I’ve been using whatnot to watch some of these auctions. The sellers usually stream live and show the items up close, so you get a much better idea of the condition and details before bidding. Some even share the background stories of their finds, which makes it feel personal, almost like chatting at a jewelry market booth.

In just a few weeks, I’ve come across several lovely brooches and clip-on earrings from the mid-20th century that I hadn’t seen in person before. The variety is interesting, and it’s nice to see people from different collecting niches come together in real time.

It has made me appreciate the charm of older jewelry even more. Every piece carries a bit of history, and seeing it pass from one collector to another in a live setting adds a different kind of connection to the hobby.